DPD RFPs and RFQs
Department of Planning and Development
Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs)
The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) issues Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Qualifications (RFQs) and Applications (RFAs) to encourage the redevelopment of public land throughout the city, often in coordination with the Department of Housing (DOH) and other sister agencies.
Responses are evaluated based on the goals of the request and applicants' financial capacity, relevant experience and demonstrated ability to complete projects of similar scale and scope. Shortlisted respondents are typically invited by DPD to form developer-design teams, engage with community residents and, upon selection, finalize project design and financing. Proposals are then subject to a formal review and approval provess that includes City Council.
Current DPD and Department of Housing requests are below. An archive of past RFPs and RFQs is available for review online.
The City of Chicago is seeking redevelopment proposals for .46 acres of vacant land in Lake View. Adjacent to the Belmont CTA transit station, the site is a unique opportunity for mixed-income residential improvements following 20 years of use as a staging location for transit system construction. See the RFP for submission deadline information.
The City of Chicago is seeking redevelopment proposals for .95 acres of industrial property in Armour Square. Part of the Pilsen Industrial Corridor, the riverfront site is a rare opportunity for transit-oriented improvements close to Chinatown, the Cermak- Chinatown CTA station and the Cermak Road Bridge Historic District. Submissions are due June 30.
The City of Chicago is seeking developer qualifications for the redevelopment of 8.2 acres of vacant land in New City. Part of the Stockyards Industrial Corridor, the site is a unique opportunity to leverage a transition zone between adjacent commercial, industrial and residential land uses. Submissions are due June 30.
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The City is seeking qualified developer submissions for the residential redevelopment of 54 lots in South Chicago, Chatham and Morgan Park. Part of DPD's Missing Middle infill housing initiative, the lots are being offered in 11 clusters to be improved with one- to six-unit, owner-occupied buildings. Submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. Friday, May 16th, 2025.
Prospective buyers must submit purchase applications via ChiBlockBuilder, the City of Chicago’s portal for the purchase and redevelopment of City-owned vacant land. The portal's online map provides detailed property information such as environmental condition, zoning, size and market value. Submissions are due at 11:59 p.m. Friday, May 16th, 2025.
DPD is seeking to revitalize a trio of underutilized sites along South Michigan Avenue. The sites include the former Gatelys Peoples Store, the Roseland Theater building and land adjacent to a planned CTA Red Line station at 115th Street and Michigan Avenue.