Featured Services and Programs
We Will Chicago
We Will is a three-year, citywide planning initiative that will encourage neighborhood growth and vibrancy while addressing social and economic inequities that impair Chicago’s legacy as a global city.
INVEST South/West
INVEST South/West is an unprecedented cross-departmental initiative from DPD to marshal City resources toward 10 neighborhoods on Chicago’s South and West sides.
Zoning
The Zoning Ordinance Administration Division reviews building permit applications to ensure compliance to the Chicago Zoning Ordinance.
Economic Development
DPD's economic development initiatives include a wide spectrum of financial assistance programs, business development efforts, and related quality-of-life endeavors for local neighborhoods.
Land Sales
DPD offers opportunities to purchase and redevelop City-owned vacant land in line with community priorities.
Planning and Sustainability
DPD's Planning and Sustainability divisions work together on citywide and neighborhood land use plans including the development of open space and sustainability policies.
Historic Preservation
DPD's Historic Preservation Division works with property owners, city departments, sister agencies, and the general public to promote the preservation of Chicago's historic resources.
Commissions
DPD staff provides support and representation on a number of commissions of the City of Chicago.
Our Structure
DPD consists of over 150 staff working within the Commissioner's Office and several bureaus and divisions.
Active Planning Initiatives
INVEST South/West
Citywide
We Will Chicago
Citywide
Chicago Recovery Plan
Citywide
Central Area Plan Update
Loop, Near North Side, Near South Side, Near West Side
Milwaukee Avenue Urban Identity Study
Logan Park and Avondale
Pershing Road RFP
McKinley Park
Lake and Kedzie Redevelopment
East Garfield Park
Madison and Hamlin RFQ
West Garfield Park
63rd and Ellis Redevelopment
Woodlawn
Large Development Projects
Bronzeville Lakefront
Near South Side and Douglas
Obama Presidential Center
Jackson Park
The 78
Near South Side
Lincoln Yards
Lincoln Park and West Town
Chicago Casino
West Town
North Union
Near North Side
ONE Central
Near South Side
Chicago Fire Football Club Training Facility
Near West Side
Focal Point Community Campus
Little Village
Department Main Office
Planning and Development
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Phone: 312.744.4190
Contact Us -
121 N. LaSalle St.
10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
Get Directions - Leadership
Patrick Murphey
Acting Commissioner
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