Marisa Novara and Daniel Kay Hertz: New York nixes veto power over housing while Chicago unwisely doubles down
The recent granny flat fight in Chicago is an example of the city upholding a tradition that has held back affordable housing.
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Marisa Novara: When it comes to affordable housing in Chicago, there is no one size fits all
It's important for Chicago affordable housing planners to remember that not all developments are trying to reach the same goals.
Aldermanic prerogative is the grease that oils the machine
Chicago news is consumed with the alleged misdeeds of two of our most powerful elected officials, Ald. Edward Burke, 14th, and Ald. Daniel Solis, 25th. And although it’s easy to...
How aldermanic prerogative segregates Chicago
Recently, five aldermen stood up for locating affordable housing near jobs and challenged the absolute power of a fellow alderman in a Chicago City Council zoning committee meeting. True, a...
Dear white people: We don’t need a torch to be part of the problem
Denouncing acts of blatant hatred and bigotry is easy. But those of us who are white people don't need to carry a torch to be part of the problem. The...