As the principal planning agency for the City of Chicago, the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) promotes the comprehensive growth and sustainability of the City and its neighborhoods. The department also oversees the City’s zoning and land use policies and employs a variety of resources to encourage business and real estate development, historic preservation, accessible waterfronts, walkable neighborhoods, and related community improvements.

Active Planning Initiatives

63rd and Ellis Redevelopment
Woodlawn

95th Street Corridor Plan
95th Street between Halsted and Cottage Grove

Armitage Industrial Corridor Framework Plan
Belmont Cragin, Austin, Montclare

Central Area Plan Update
Loop, Near North Side, Near South Side, Near West Side

Lake and Kedzie Redevelopment
East Garfield Park

Madison and Hamlin RFQ
West Garfield Park

Milwaukee Avenue Urban Identity Study
Logan Square and Avondale

Pershing Road RFP
McKinley Park

Large Development Projects/Proposals

Bronzeville Lakefront
Near South Side and Douglas

Chicago Casino
West Town

Chicago Fire Football Club Training Facility
Near West Side

Lincoln Yards
Lincoln Park and West Town

North Union
Near North Side

The 78
Near South Side

 

 

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Additional Information

 

Neighborhood Opportunity Bonus Initiative

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Chicago Sustainable Development Policy