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 Mayor Lightfoot 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.
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.
Real Estate
DPD maintains a database of City-owned land and coordinates the purchase and redevelopment of City-owned property through a series of programs.
Commissions
DPD staff provides support and representation on a number of commissions of the City of Chicago.
Our Structure
DPD consists of more than 150 staff working within the Commissioner's Office and the bureaus of Economic Development, Zoning, and Planning, Historic Preservation & Sustainability.
Upcoming Events
INVEST South/West: Back of the Yards RFP Community Presentation
6 p.m., Thursday, May 13, 2021 | Register or Watch Live
INVEST South/West: Bronzeville RFP Community Presentation
6 p.m., Tuesday, May 18, 2021 | Register or Watch Live
INVEST South/West: North Lawndale RFP Community Presentation (Part I)
6 p.m., Wednesday, May 19, 2021 | Register or Watch Live
Chicago Plan Commission — May 2021
10 a.m., Thursday, May 20, 2021 | Watch Live
INVEST South/West: North Lawndale RFP Community Presentation (Part II)
6 p.m., Thursday, May 20, 2021 | Register or Watch Live
Near North TIF Amendment
6 p.m., Wednesday, May 26, 2021 | Register or Watch Live
Active Planning Initiatives
INVEST South/West
Citywide
We Will Chicago
Citywide
Committee on Design
Citywide
Design Excellence
Citywide
Industrial Corridor Modernization Initiative
Citywide
Western Avenue Corridor Study
North Center, Ravenswood, Lincoln Square, West Ridge and West Rogers Park
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C40 Reinventing Cities Competition
The Loop and East Garfield Park
Near West Side Housing Analysis
East Garfield Park and Near West Side
Wild Mile
Near North Side
Large Development Projects
Former Michael Reese Hospital Site
Near South Side and Douglas
The 78
Near South Side
Lincoln Yards
Lincoln Park and West Town
North Union
Near North Side
ONE Central
Near South Side
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
Maurice D. Cox
Commissioner
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