Featured Services and Programs
2024 Project Highlights
This booklet is an overview of DPD projects that were either initiated or completed in 2024.
Zoning
Manages the City zoning code and reviews building permit applications to ensure compliance.
Land Sales
DPD offers opportunities to purchase and redevelop City-owned based on community priorities.
Small Business Assistance
DPD's economic development initiatives include financial assistance programs, business development efforts, and related quality-of-life endeavors for local neighborhoods.
DPD RFQs & RFPs
DPD uses multiple tools to encourage the development of potential opportunity sites across the city including Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs).
Planning and Sustainability
DPD's Planning and Sustainability divisions work on citywide and neighborhood land use plans and policies.
Historic Preservation
DPD's Historic Preservation Division works with property owners, sister agencies and the general public to promote the preservation of Chicago's historic resources.
Commissions
DPD supports and staffs multiple City commissions and boards.
Our Structure
DPD's 150+ staff members work on virtually all aspects of Chicago's built and natural environment.
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
Department Main Office
Planning and Development
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Phone: 312.744.4190
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121 N. LaSalle St.
10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
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Ciere Boatright
Commissioner
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