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Third annual mayors and homebuilders forum offers glimpse at possible collaborations
More than 60 regional mayors and homebuilders gather in Schaumburg in December to discuss strategies for cooperation and partnerships on housing.
Home Grown 2007
Home Grown: Local Housing Strategies in Action, the "living" collection of housing best practices implemented by local governments throughout the Chicago metropolitan region, has been updated for 2007.
Groundbreaking for Pacesetter/Whistler Crossing Redevelopment Project on November 13

The Metropolitan Planning Council joined the Village of Riverdale in celebrating the groundbreaking of a redevelopment project for the Pacesetter/Whistler Crossing neighborhood.

Harris to help employees purchase homes through new employer-assisted housing program
  • Apr 12, 2007
Harris will provide $2,500 in downpayment assistance and free homeownership counseling to qualifying employees in Illinois and Indiana
Act now to reform housing voucher legislation needed to create and preserve affordable housing
Contact U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert (R-Ill.) to urge her to support much needed changes in the way the Housing Choice Voucher program works.
September Media Tips
  • Sep 28, 2006
Tax Increment Finance Districts: the Only Game in Town for Redevelopment Cook County Board Commissioner Mike Quigley says a widely used economic development tool intended to revitalize blighted areas is being misused, and he’s calling for reform. Among the problems Quigley cites…
Highwood puts a face on the affordable and workforce housing crunch with program airing in September
  • Sep 1, 2006
Program provides regional context for Highwood’s efforts to preserve housing options
Live near work: a solution to rising gas costs
Part Five in an ongoing series linking energy consumption and development patterns
Governor Signs Legislation to Improve Housing Options; Metropolitan Planning Council Commends Governor for 'Real Progress'
  • Jun 30, 2006
Seniors, people with disabilities, and working families will benefit most from the legislation, which aims to increase the availability of affordable and workforce housing near jobs and transportation
Revitalization or downzoning for Pilsen?
Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood debates the future of development in the area.

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