Abundant Housing Illinois
@abundanthousingil.bsky.social
We advocate for housing abundance and sustainable, inclusive cities in Illinois.
🏙️ https://abundanthousingillinois.org
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Illinois must build 227,000 units in 5 years to keep up with housing demand, report finds
Illinois must build 227,000 more housing units in the next five years if it is going to keep pace with demand, according to an economic report released Tuesday.
www.chicagotribune.com
A new report from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute and the Project for Middle Class Renewal at UIUC found that Illinois faces a shortage of 227,000 homes, and must double current construction rates to build 45,000 homes annually for the next 5 years 🏗️🏘️ www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/24/i...
370 N Morgan construction update 🏗️
January 4, 2026 at 9:04 PM
370 N Morgan construction update 🏗️
Love to see our AHIL members putting in the work to elect YIMBY candidates 💪
It’s just 10 weeks until the March 17th Democratic primary, and we’re ringing in the New Year today canvassing in North Park!
Come join us by signing up for upcoming canvassing and phone banking shifts using the link below!
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#chicago #illinois #cookcounty #commissioner
Come join us by signing up for upcoming canvassing and phone banking shifts using the link below!
shorturl.at/5RVyO
#chicago #illinois #cookcounty #commissioner
January 4, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Love to see our AHIL members putting in the work to elect YIMBY candidates 💪
On January 5th, the 26th Ward will be hosting an in-person community meeting regarding 45 affordable homes proposed for the vacant lot at 3251 W Division Street.
Some neighbors are opposed to the project due to concerns about parking, so your attendance is encouraged. 🏘️
bit.ly/meeting3251
Some neighbors are opposed to the project due to concerns about parking, so your attendance is encouraged. 🏘️
bit.ly/meeting3251
Community Zoning and Development Meeting 1/5/26
You are invited to attend a public meeting regarding a zoning change requested on the Division St. and Spaulding Ave. This proposal would convert a vacant lot into a new Hispanic Housing Corporation…
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January 4, 2026 at 10:53 AM
On January 5th, the 26th Ward will be hosting an in-person community meeting regarding 45 affordable homes proposed for the vacant lot at 3251 W Division Street.
Some neighbors are opposed to the project due to concerns about parking, so your attendance is encouraged. 🏘️
bit.ly/meeting3251
Some neighbors are opposed to the project due to concerns about parking, so your attendance is encouraged. 🏘️
bit.ly/meeting3251
400 N Lake Shore Drive construction update 🏗️
January 3, 2026 at 6:28 PM
400 N Lake Shore Drive construction update 🏗️
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Grace Miserocchi’s year in review for affordable housing contains multiple op-ed excerpts written by AHIL members! 🏘️💪
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/29/o...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/29/o...
2025 in review: A look back at Chicago’s affordable housing debate through op-eds
Our op-ed contributors wrote thoughtfully this year on how Chicago can develop the amount of housing it needs.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Grace Miserocchi’s year in review for affordable housing contains multiple op-ed excerpts written by AHIL members! 🏘️💪
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/29/o...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/29/o...
Grace Miserocchi’s year in review for affordable housing contains multiple op-ed excerpts written by AHIL members! 🏘️💪
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/29/o...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/29/o...
2025 in review: A look back at Chicago’s affordable housing debate through op-eds
Our op-ed contributors wrote thoughtfully this year on how Chicago can develop the amount of housing it needs.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Grace Miserocchi’s year in review for affordable housing contains multiple op-ed excerpts written by AHIL members! 🏘️💪
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/29/o...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/29/o...
On Monday, January 26th, Evanston City Council will vote on the Envision Evanston 2045 plan.
We encourage your attendance at this important meeting! 🏘️
RSVP: luma.com/zc40j33t
We encourage your attendance at this important meeting! 🏘️
RSVP: luma.com/zc40j33t
Support Envision Evanston 2045 at the final council vote · Luma
Join fellow housing advocates at the Evanston City Council meeting on January 26 to support the Envision Evanston 2045 comprehensive plan. We need your voice…
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December 31, 2025 at 12:47 AM
On Monday, January 26th, Evanston City Council will vote on the Envision Evanston 2045 plan.
We encourage your attendance at this important meeting! 🏘️
RSVP: luma.com/zc40j33t
We encourage your attendance at this important meeting! 🏘️
RSVP: luma.com/zc40j33t
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here's a little thought about why @abundanthousingil.bsky.social endorsed @drakefor10.bsky.social for Cook County Commissioner of District 10 this month
December 29, 2025 at 11:40 PM
here's a little thought about why @abundanthousingil.bsky.social endorsed @drakefor10.bsky.social for Cook County Commissioner of District 10 this month
What NIMBYs think when they hear about a four-story building proposed in their neighborhood 😱
December 29, 2025 at 3:26 AM
What NIMBYs think when they hear about a four-story building proposed in their neighborhood 😱
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there are two opportunities to canvass for @drakefor10.bsky.social today
🪧 www.mobilize.us/drakefor10/
🪧 www.mobilize.us/drakefor10/
December 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
there are two opportunities to canvass for @drakefor10.bsky.social today
🪧 www.mobilize.us/drakefor10/
🪧 www.mobilize.us/drakefor10/
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Ok so! After a grueling process, Evanston has finally released its draft comprehensive plan which is a broad upzoning to allow more housing to the Northside suburb that's seeing some fairly rapid displacement and rising housing costs.
What's in it?
What's in it?
December 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Ok so! After a grueling process, Evanston has finally released its draft comprehensive plan which is a broad upzoning to allow more housing to the Northside suburb that's seeing some fairly rapid displacement and rising housing costs.
What's in it?
What's in it?
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“Earlier this year, Utah became the first state in the country to enact legislation allowing for the adoption of portable solar—small solar PV systems that are designed to be plugged into a standard wall outlet.”
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Plug-In Solar Power Could Be Coming to a Balcony Near You
The small devices are poised to make energy even more affordable
www.sierraclub.org
December 22, 2025 at 2:56 PM
“Earlier this year, Utah became the first state in the country to enact legislation allowing for the adoption of portable solar—small solar PV systems that are designed to be plugged into a standard wall outlet.”
www.sierraclub.org/sierra/plug-...
www.sierraclub.org/sierra/plug-...
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What. A. Party.
We had so much fun at our sold out big tent urbanist holiday party last Wednesday!
Thank you to the 150+ people who celebrated our housing wins with us! 😊
Thank you to the 150+ people who celebrated our housing wins with us! 😊
December 22, 2025 at 5:21 AM
What. A. Party.
We had so much fun at our sold out big tent urbanist holiday party last Wednesday!
Thank you to the 150+ people who celebrated our housing wins with us! 😊
Thank you to the 150+ people who celebrated our housing wins with us! 😊
December 21, 2025 at 11:08 PM
We had so much fun at our sold out big tent urbanist holiday party last Wednesday!
Thank you to the 150+ people who celebrated our housing wins with us! 😊
Thank you to the 150+ people who celebrated our housing wins with us! 😊
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Belmont Cragin has 3,624 two-to-four flats, but because of downzoning, only 4% of them would be legal to build today.
Missing middle housing like four-flats is essential to our neighborhood character and affordability.
Let's re-legalize four-flats citywide. 🏘️
Missing middle housing like four-flats is essential to our neighborhood character and affordability.
Let's re-legalize four-flats citywide. 🏘️
December 10, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Belmont Cragin has 3,624 two-to-four flats, but because of downzoning, only 4% of them would be legal to build today.
Missing middle housing like four-flats is essential to our neighborhood character and affordability.
Let's re-legalize four-flats citywide. 🏘️
Missing middle housing like four-flats is essential to our neighborhood character and affordability.
Let's re-legalize four-flats citywide. 🏘️
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Impact for Equity's Mallory Verez and @danielkayhertz.bsky.social have an op-ed published in yesterday's @crainschicago.bsky.social about our new study on what Illinois can learn from other states that have implemented property tax sale reform!
www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/what...
www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/what...
Opinion: What Illinois can learn from states that actually reformed property tax sales
One big finding from an Impact for Equity analysis: The path to reform matters as well as the end result.
www.chicagobusiness.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Impact for Equity's Mallory Verez and @danielkayhertz.bsky.social have an op-ed published in yesterday's @crainschicago.bsky.social about our new study on what Illinois can learn from other states that have implemented property tax sale reform!
www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/what...
www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/what...
Gotta start them young
December 20, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Gotta start them young
Six new homes for sale in Pilsen 🏘️
December 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Six new homes for sale in Pilsen 🏘️
Did you know? Your Chicago Public Library card gets you into all sorts of cool places (including the Art Institute!) for free! 📚
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December 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Did you know? Your Chicago Public Library card gets you into all sorts of cool places (including the Art Institute!) for free! 📚
exploremore.quipugroup.net?Chicago
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“The developer envisions an approximately 300-unit tower on the site, which would be in line with underlying zoning density.” 🏙️
www.costar.com/article/7989...
www.costar.com/article/7989...
www.costar.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
“The developer envisions an approximately 300-unit tower on the site, which would be in line with underlying zoning density.” 🏙️
www.costar.com/article/7989...
www.costar.com/article/7989...
“The $24 million plan calls for 90 units in four new buildings on Michigan Avenue. Eighteen of the units will be affordable for those making an average of 60% of the area median income. In Chicago, that’s $48,000 for a two-person household.” 🏘️
chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/...
chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/...
90 new Bronzeville apartments get green light from city commission
The $24 million project will include four buildings on Michigan Avenue, replacing a vacant lot.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:14 PM
“The $24 million plan calls for 90 units in four new buildings on Michigan Avenue. Eighteen of the units will be affordable for those making an average of 60% of the area median income. In Chicago, that’s $48,000 for a two-person household.” 🏘️
chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/...
chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/...
What a good week 😌
It’s official! Today, Gov. Pritzker signed the NITA Act, which funds Illinois transit and provides Chicagoland with a central agency to plan, fund, and deliver a world-class transit system. The bill also removes mandatory parking minimums within a half-mile of major transit hubs!
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December 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
What a good week 😌
Four #20 buses in a row 🤔
December 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Four #20 buses in a row 🤔
“Three out of five adults in metro Chicago say the city and suburbs are in a housing crisis today, according to a new poll by Outward Intelligence. That compares to just 16% who see no crisis.“
www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-forum...
www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-forum...
Poll: Majority in Chicago area confirm the housing crisis is real
Many are cutting back on luxuries or reducing spending on necessities to pay their mortgage or rent.
www.chicagobusiness.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
“Three out of five adults in metro Chicago say the city and suburbs are in a housing crisis today, according to a new poll by Outward Intelligence. That compares to just 16% who see no crisis.“
www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-forum...
www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-forum...