Chicago Department of Planning and Development
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The Department of Planning and Development runs zoning, planning, economic development, land use and historic preservation for America’s most livable big city.
#CityCivicsDay is back! Don’t miss this all-day celebration of civic engagement and community connection on Sat. Nov. 15 in Woodlawn. Get FREE tixs at Chicago.gov/CityCivicsDay.
🎥 See reactions from last year’s attendees.
Presented by DPD and DCASE.
🎥 See reactions from last year’s attendees.
Presented by DPD and DCASE.
October 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
#CityCivicsDay is back! Don’t miss this all-day celebration of civic engagement and community connection on Sat. Nov. 15 in Woodlawn. Get FREE tixs at Chicago.gov/CityCivicsDay.
🎥 See reactions from last year’s attendees.
Presented by DPD and DCASE.
🎥 See reactions from last year’s attendees.
Presented by DPD and DCASE.
More than 2,000 proactive rezonings approved by City Council today are bringing land use predictability & improved investment opportunities to commercial corridor properties on the North and South Side. Part of a year-long rezoning initiative impacting nearly 5k parcels to date!
October 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
More than 2,000 proactive rezonings approved by City Council today are bringing land use predictability & improved investment opportunities to commercial corridor properties on the North and South Side. Part of a year-long rezoning initiative impacting nearly 5k parcels to date!
Applications are due FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 for Community Development Grants, Neighborhood Opportunity Fund and the Adopt-A-Landmark Fund. Learn more at Chicago.gov/DPDgrants. #BuildBetterTogether
August 11, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Applications are due FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 for Community Development Grants, Neighborhood Opportunity Fund and the Adopt-A-Landmark Fund. Learn more at Chicago.gov/DPDgrants. #BuildBetterTogether
Intended to support TOD, mixed-use investment, DPD is issuing RFPs for four City-owned properties. Proposals will be accepted through Oct. 31. Download RFP program guides and register to attend informational webinars at Chicago.gov/RFPs.
#BuildBetterTogether
#BuildBetterTogether
August 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Intended to support TOD, mixed-use investment, DPD is issuing RFPs for four City-owned properties. Proposals will be accepted through Oct. 31. Download RFP program guides and register to attend informational webinars at Chicago.gov/RFPs.
#BuildBetterTogether
#BuildBetterTogether
Join DPD for the second Calumet Area Land Use Plan & Design Guidelines Open House from 5-7:30 p.m. on Thurs. July 24 at Olive-Harvey College, 10001 S. Woodlawn Ave. Learn more & register at Chicago.gov/Calumet.
July 9, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Join DPD for the second Calumet Area Land Use Plan & Design Guidelines Open House from 5-7:30 p.m. on Thurs. July 24 at Olive-Harvey College, 10001 S. Woodlawn Ave. Learn more & register at Chicago.gov/Calumet.
DPD is now hiring for multiple positions: Information Coordinator, Project Coordinator and three City Planner Vs! Learn more and apply at Chicago.gov/Careers.
June 16, 2025 at 6:46 PM
DPD is now hiring for multiple positions: Information Coordinator, Project Coordinator and three City Planner Vs! Learn more and apply at Chicago.gov/Careers.
Missing Middle Infill Housing applications are open through Friday, May 30! Learn more about the initiative from the Chicago Sun-Times: bit.ly/43iblSY
May 27, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Missing Middle Infill Housing applications are open through Friday, May 30! Learn more about the initiative from the Chicago Sun-Times: bit.ly/43iblSY
Just announced—DPD is now accepting applications for 2025 Adopt-A-Landmark grants through August 15!
Register to attend an informational webinar at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 12 at Chicago.gov/AAL.
#PreservationMonth #ChicagoHistory #HistoricPreservation
Register to attend an informational webinar at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 12 at Chicago.gov/AAL.
#PreservationMonth #ChicagoHistory #HistoricPreservation
May 20, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Just announced—DPD is now accepting applications for 2025 Adopt-A-Landmark grants through August 15!
Register to attend an informational webinar at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 12 at Chicago.gov/AAL.
#PreservationMonth #ChicagoHistory #HistoricPreservation
Register to attend an informational webinar at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 12 at Chicago.gov/AAL.
#PreservationMonth #ChicagoHistory #HistoricPreservation
Join DPD for the 2025 Chicago Preservation Expo & Preservation Excellence Awards ceremony hosted by @wgntv.com’s Ana Belaval on Monday, May 19 at the Chicago Cultural Center. Free tix available at Chicago.gov/Preservation-Month.
April 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Join DPD for the 2025 Chicago Preservation Expo & Preservation Excellence Awards ceremony hosted by @wgntv.com’s Ana Belaval on Monday, May 19 at the Chicago Cultural Center. Free tix available at Chicago.gov/Preservation-Month.
Development proposals for the 54 Missing Middle lots in Chatham, South Chicago and Morgan Park are being accepted until May 16, 2025. Register to attend a pre-submission webinar on either April 9 or 11 at Chicago.gov/MissingMiddle to learn more.
April 1, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Development proposals for the 54 Missing Middle lots in Chatham, South Chicago and Morgan Park are being accepted until May 16, 2025. Register to attend a pre-submission webinar on either April 9 or 11 at Chicago.gov/MissingMiddle to learn more.
Community Development Grants for up to $250,000 are now open! Apply by August 15, 2025. Supported by the Economic Development Bond, this reimbursement grant can be used for construction or renovation costs for your business. Learn more at Chicago.gov/CDG.
February 27, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Community Development Grants for up to $250,000 are now open! Apply by August 15, 2025. Supported by the Economic Development Bond, this reimbursement grant can be used for construction or renovation costs for your business. Learn more at Chicago.gov/CDG.
Save the date for the 2025 Chicago Preservation Expo—from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, May 19 at the Chicago Cultural Center! Organizations and businesses involved in #HistoricPreservation can now apply for a free table. Learn more at Chicago.gov/Preservation-Month.
February 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Save the date for the 2025 Chicago Preservation Expo—from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, May 19 at the Chicago Cultural Center! Organizations and businesses involved in #HistoricPreservation can now apply for a free table. Learn more at Chicago.gov/Preservation-Month.
Plan Commission approved a proposed 36-story mixed-use building at 1600 N. LaSalle Drive in Lincoln Park. Led by Fern Hill Cos., the project includes 349 mixed-income apartments and ground-floor retail space.
February 21, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Plan Commission approved a proposed 36-story mixed-use building at 1600 N. LaSalle Drive in Lincoln Park. Led by Fern Hill Cos., the project includes 349 mixed-income apartments and ground-floor retail space.
Today Plan Commission voted to adopt the 95th Street Corridor Plan, a joint effort between DPD and Chicago Transit Authority to promote equitable transit-oriented development between Halsted and Cottage Grove. Read the plan: Chicago.gov/95th
February 21, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Today Plan Commission voted to adopt the 95th Street Corridor Plan, a joint effort between DPD and Chicago Transit Authority to promote equitable transit-oriented development between Halsted and Cottage Grove. Read the plan: Chicago.gov/95th
Plan Commission voted to adopt the Broadway Land Use Framework Plan, which provides community-guided recommendations for future land use and zoning policies along the corridor between Montrose and Devon in Edgewater and Uptown. Read the framework: Chicago.gov/Broadway
February 20, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Plan Commission voted to adopt the Broadway Land Use Framework Plan, which provides community-guided recommendations for future land use and zoning policies along the corridor between Montrose and Devon in Edgewater and Uptown. Read the framework: Chicago.gov/Broadway
DPD is hiring five City Planner V positions! Apply now through Feb. 27 at Chicago.gov/Careers.
January 31, 2025 at 6:07 PM
DPD is hiring five City Planner V positions! Apply now through Feb. 27 at Chicago.gov/Careers.
The “Project Highlights” booklet is an overview of DPD projects initiated or completed in 2024. Under the leadership of Commissioner Ciere Boatright, DPD shepherded more than $11 billion in new projects through the Plan Commission process. Read more: bit.ly/40Eht5h
January 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The “Project Highlights” booklet is an overview of DPD projects initiated or completed in 2024. Under the leadership of Commissioner Ciere Boatright, DPD shepherded more than $11 billion in new projects through the Plan Commission process. Read more: bit.ly/40Eht5h
Today DPD and CDOT released "A Vision for LaSalle Street", a community-led framework for public realm improvements and neighborhood-oriented enhancements between Wacker Drive and Jackson Boulevard. Learn more at Chicago.gov/LaSalleStreet.
January 28, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Today DPD and CDOT released "A Vision for LaSalle Street", a community-led framework for public realm improvements and neighborhood-oriented enhancements between Wacker Drive and Jackson Boulevard. Learn more at Chicago.gov/LaSalleStreet.
As part of the Missing Middle Housing Initiative, residents are invited to meet the five development teams selected to build nearly 100 housing units on 36 City-owned lots from 5-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13 at UCAN Center, 3605 W. Fillmore St. ➡️ Chicago.gov/MissingMiddle
January 27, 2025 at 9:59 PM
As part of the Missing Middle Housing Initiative, residents are invited to meet the five development teams selected to build nearly 100 housing units on 36 City-owned lots from 5-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13 at UCAN Center, 3605 W. Fillmore St. ➡️ Chicago.gov/MissingMiddle
Join DPD and community partners at 5:30 p.m. on Tues. Feb. 4 @RadioFlyer, 6515 W. Grand, to review the draft recommendations for the Armitage Industrial Corridor Plan. Food will be provided. Attendees can enter to win prizes courtesy of Radio Flyer! ➡️ Chicago.gov/Armitage
January 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Join DPD and community partners at 5:30 p.m. on Tues. Feb. 4 @RadioFlyer, 6515 W. Grand, to review the draft recommendations for the Armitage Industrial Corridor Plan. Food will be provided. Attendees can enter to win prizes courtesy of Radio Flyer! ➡️ Chicago.gov/Armitage
Join DPD on Thurs. Jan 30 at the Salud Center, 3039 E. 91st St., to kickoff visioning for the future of development in the Burnside, Calumet, and Pullman Industrial corridors and surrounding areas. Learn more at Chicago.gov/Calumet.
January 8, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Join DPD on Thurs. Jan 30 at the Salud Center, 3039 E. 91st St., to kickoff visioning for the future of development in the Burnside, Calumet, and Pullman Industrial corridors and surrounding areas. Learn more at Chicago.gov/Calumet.
On Jan. 30, join DPD, the 46th, 47th, and 48th wards along with partners at DOH, the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce, and Uptown United for a virtual info session on the land use and zoning recommendations for Broadway, from Devon to Montrose. RSVP at Chicago.gov/Broadway.
January 7, 2025 at 10:53 PM
On Jan. 30, join DPD, the 46th, 47th, and 48th wards along with partners at DOH, the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce, and Uptown United for a virtual info session on the land use and zoning recommendations for Broadway, from Devon to Montrose. RSVP at Chicago.gov/Broadway.
A draft of the 95th Street Corridor Plan is now available for public comment! Review the plan and share your thoughts at Chicago.gov/95th. #ETOD #95thStreet
December 6, 2024 at 9:32 PM
A draft of the 95th Street Corridor Plan is now available for public comment! Review the plan and share your thoughts at Chicago.gov/95th. #ETOD #95thStreet
The Rector Building housed several financial institutions in the 20th century, including Bell Savings & Loan, which installed the building's iconic "weather bell" sign. A $64 million adaptive reuse project planned for the building will restore key architectural features.
December 5, 2024 at 11:17 PM
The Rector Building housed several financial institutions in the 20th century, including Bell Savings & Loan, which installed the building's iconic "weather bell" sign. A $64 million adaptive reuse project planned for the building will restore key architectural features.
The Loop's Rector Building, 79 W. Monroe St., received a preliminary landmark recommendation from the Landmarks Commission today. Built in 1905 with a 1923 addition, the Jarvis Hunt-designed building combines classical details with modernist Prairie School elements.
December 5, 2024 at 11:17 PM
The Loop's Rector Building, 79 W. Monroe St., received a preliminary landmark recommendation from the Landmarks Commission today. Built in 1905 with a 1923 addition, the Jarvis Hunt-designed building combines classical details with modernist Prairie School elements.