Reposted by ratnikaAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 28/03/2025“This [Affordable Communities Act] bill is about making sure housing decisions are driven by the needs of communities as a whole, not just the preferences of a few local politicians.” - SAEZ founder Eshan 161
Reposted by ratnikaAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 28/03/2025“In 2020, Minneapolis introduced legislation that allowed the construction of multi-family housing within areas previously zoned exclusively for single-family. As a result, from 2017 to 2022, housing stock increased by 12% while rents only grew by 1%, compared to a 30% increase in rent nationwide.” 161
Reposted by ratnikaAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 28/03/2025Great article highlighting the work that the Illinois Homes for All Coalition is doing to tackle our housing and climate crises. 🏘️ thegateuchicago.com/2025/03/20/u...thegateuchicago.comUChicago Students Rally for Illinois Zoning ReformIllinois is grappling with a web of crises, from the shortage of affordable housing to escalating threats from climate change to the high cost of living. But one student-led group on UChicago’s cam… 3172
Reposted by ratnikaAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 28/03/2025We know 💅 0292
Reposted by ratnikaAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 28/03/2025AHIL member Aiden caught up with AHIL-endorsed mayoral candidate Daniel Biss to learn about his vision for Evanston's future! Housing abundance 🏘️ Housing affordability 😌 Sustainability 🌳 Revitalized downtown 🛍️ Reduced property tax burden 💰 Evanston's election is April 1st. Don't forget to vote! 073
Reposted by ratnikaAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 07/03/2025Abundant Housing Illinois is proud to announce its endorsement of Daniel Biss for Mayor of Evanston! Daniel has consistently fought to end exclusionary zoning, build abundant housing, eliminate burdensome parking requirements, and support safe street initiatives. 🏘️🚲🌳 1274
Reposted by ratnikaAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 25/03/202544 homes are proposed for the vacant lots surrounding this two-flat on Warren Blvd 🏘️ 1252
Reposted by ratnikaAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 22/03/2025We have a new letter campaign! Support 50 new homes in Irving Park today! 🏘️ actionnetwork.org/letters/supp...actionnetwork.orgSupport 50 new homes in Irving Park!50 new homes in Irving Park need your support. Please send a letter today. 0273
Reposted by ratnikaAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 20/03/2025This deed-restricted affordable ADU is currently illegal to build in almost all residential neighborhoods in Illinois. Write to Chair Jimenez and Speaker Welch and tell them you want to see housing options like this legalized statewide! 🏘️ actionnetwork.org/letters/we-n... 0147
Reposted by ratnikaJoseph Miscimarra 🇺🇸 @jmisci.bsky.social · 20/03/2025Please tap this link ASAP. This is a huge deal to me. I live in a coach house (picture not mine, but similar) that is needlessly illegal to build now. It fits my 3 roommates and I for a reasonable price in a walkable neighborhood. It’s great, but OUTLAWED! These bills would fix that statewide. 2348
Reposted by ratnikaMichael McLean @michaelmclean.me · 20/03/2025ACTION ALERT The People Over Parking Act has been assigned to the house Executive Committee for a hearing TODAY. Please sign a “proponent” witness slip. For “Firm/Business” I put “Abundant Housing Illinois” my.ilga.gov/WitnessSlip/... 4339
Reposted by ratnikaAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 16/03/2025A Burger King turns into 31 family-sized homes in Chicago. 5795
Reposted by ratnikaAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 16/03/2025We’re glad to see the Tribune Editorial Board endorse Daniel Biss for Mayor of Evanston. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/16/e...chicagotribune.comEditorial: For mayor of Evanston, the Tribune Editorial Board endorses Daniel BissTribune gives endorsement to Daniel Biss for another term as Evanston mayor. 1172
Reposted by ratnikaProtect Bridgeport Bicyclists @stevevance.net · 16/03/2025sign up for the @abundanthousingil.bsky.social newsletter. it comes out monthly to advertise our happy hour and other events + it highlights of how our members have contributed to efforts to get more housing legalized + we sometimes have calls to action abundanthousingillinois.org 1123
Reposted by ratnikaProtect Bridgeport Bicyclists @stevevance.net · 14/03/2025let's learn about the five Illinois House bills that will allow more housing to be built across the stateblog.chicagocityscape.comSpringfield’s solutions for the shortage of housing in IllinoisRecognizing a housing shortage across Illinois, state legislators have introduced several bills in the General Assembly. 47015
Reposted by ratnikaMichael McLean @michaelmclean.me · 05/03/2025Awesome to see @adanisanchez.bsky.social in CapFax this morning! @abundanthousingil.bsky.social @parkingreform.org 0145
Reposted by ratnikaAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Big turnout at tonight’s community meeting to discuss the 197 homes proposed at 23 S Sangamon in West Loop! 1252
Reposted by ratnikaJoseph Miscimarra 🇺🇸 @jmisci.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Lakeview is one of Chicago’s densest neighborhoods. But it still has too many blocks where it is illegal to build anything other than a detached single family home. See those bright green areas on the west side? That’s where new apartment buildings are banned. 1111
ratnika @ratnika.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Let's legalize small pop up businesses across the city, so that we can all get abundant access to vegan paczkis 070
Reposted by ratnikaAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 04/03/2025“The new building would incorporate a “bird friendly” design and would use heat pumps, induction stoves and related appliances to “electrify” the infrastructure.” 😍⚡️ blockclubchicago.org/2025/03/03/d...blockclubchicago.orgDeveloper Plans 5-Story Apartment Building In Irving Park, Replacing 5 Kedzie Avenue StorefrontsNeighbors have until Thursday to submit feedback to Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez’s office on the proposal for the 50-unit building. 0323
ratnika @ratnika.bsky.social · 04/03/2025It's sad how fearful some people can be. This website represents the worst of us, not the kind of abundant hopeful vision for the future that humanity needs. www.saveedgewater.comsaveedgewater.comSave Edgewater 110
ratnika @ratnika.bsky.social · 03/03/2025By breaking through the cartel control that landlords have over a limited housing supply in Cambridge, @burhanazeem.bsky.social and @abettercambmaiepac.bsky.social have advanced one of the most inclusive, pro-people and pro-poor measures MA could possibly take. Incredible work. 1154
ratnika @ratnika.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Can't wait until we legalize 4-flats by right across Chicago www.bloomberg.com/news/article...bloomberg.comHow Upzoning in Cambridge Broke the YIMBY MoldBy making buildings up to four floors legal by right across the city, the hometown of Harvard and MIT has set a new benchmark for the abundant housing movement. 061
ratnika @ratnika.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Vibes based policy making is the route cause of a lot of actual (and not perceived) government inefficiency. 000
ratnika @ratnika.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Real talk - you can advocate for your city to pass laws exempting housing/shelters for victims from community input meetings that make it slower and more expensive to build these. 130
ratnika @ratnika.bsky.social · 28/02/2025We have an opportunity to create so much more opportunity in Evanston. I hope that Mayor Biss and City Council does not bow to NIMBYs evanstonnow.com/density-deba...evanstonnow.comDensity debate splits Evanstonians - Evanston NowLUC members, residents debate whether more housing will make city more affordable. 150
Reposted by ratnikaMichael McLean @michaelmclean.me · 28/02/2025#SB2111 is in committee next Tuesday March 4th It allows cyclists to: 🛑 Yield at stop signs 🚲🫂🚲 Ride side by side ⬆️ Ride contraflow You can show support by filling out a proponent 'Witness Slip'. See the photo for instructions ✍️ my.ilga.gov/WitnessSlip/... 2226
ratnika @ratnika.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Fantastic article in @chicago.suntimes.com outlining why City Council should vote yes to the Broadway upzoning, in line with what the @chicagodpd.bsky.social @leniann.bsky.social @aldermanmattmartin.bsky.social and Alderwoman Clay support 140
Reposted by ratnikaMichael McLean @michaelmclean.me · 28/02/2025Waitress: “are you all celebrating something?” Me: “Yes! The Broadway Land Use Framework, which passed through the Plan Commission last week! It will allow 18,000 more homes in the neighborhood” Thank you for your leadership on housing @leniann.bsky.social! 2573
ratnika @ratnika.bsky.social · 28/02/2025An @leniann.bsky.social put it, we WELCOME the opportunity for more and new neighbors. So excited for the Broadway upzoning and the new homes and businesses it will bring to the area under her leadership! 010
Reposted by ratnikaLeni Manaa-Hoppenworth @leniann.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Congratulations @abundanthousingil.bsky.social for building a welcoming and active community ❤️ 2101
Reposted by ratnikaLeni Manaa-Hoppenworth @leniann.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Thank you @abundanthousingil.bsky.social for bringing us together. Your volunteers rock! 🎸 1132
Reposted by ratnikaAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Our Broadway abundant housing happy hour is tomorrow, 2/27! See you at Fat Cat! 🐱 1101
Reposted by ratnikaProtect Bridgeport Bicyclists @stevevance.net · 25/02/2025we need to re-legalize ADUs everywhere in Illinois so people aren't either blocked from it entirely (most places) or have to pay to get an upzone (Chicago) 1201
Reposted by ratnikaAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 24/02/2025“We recently relocated back to Chicago from San Francisco, and we saw exactly what happens when supply is restricted due primarily to restrictive zoning: rents rise, people are pushed out and transit suffers.” - AHIL member Neville H. blockclubchicago.org/2025/02/24/u...blockclubchicago.orgUptown, Edgewater Neighbors Divided Over Broadway's Future As New Plan Approved For AreaThe city's planning department wants to change the zoning on a stretch of Broadway to attract more housing and businesses. But some neighbors are concerned about introducing more density to the area. 1284
ratnika @ratnika.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Proud to see @abundanthousingil.bsky.social quoted in this space and really hoping Block Club continues to showcase comments beyond the loudest ones in the room. "Too tall" and "shadows" are not valid reasons to block an opportunity that could bring 1000s of much needed new homes to Broadway. 072
Reposted by ratnikaAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 21/02/2025Today, the Chicago Plan Commission APPROVED Fern Hill's Old Town Canvas development, located at 1600 North La Salle Drive! 🥳 🌆 🏗️ 349 new homes, including 70 affordable homes, are one step closer to reality in this high-opportunity, transit-oriented neighborhood. Next stop, Zoning Committee! 1587
Reposted by ratnikaAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 21/02/2025"The compromise is a win for organizations like Abundant Housing Illinois, which advocates for more housing and sustainable, inclusive cities across the state. AHIL has been “engaging deeply" with the project over the last year, lead volunteer Robert Spragg said" chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/...chicago.suntimes.comDivisive Old Town residential development going before Chicago Plan CommissionAld. Brian Hopkins and developer Fern Hill reached a compromise for the project, but some local groups still aren't happy with the plans. 1284
Reposted by ratnikaMichael McLean @michaelmclean.me · 21/02/2025Letters sent to the Chicago Plan Commission about the Broadway land use framework ✅ Support: 299 pages www.chicago.gov/content/dam/... ❌ Against: 148 pages www.chicago.gov/content/dam/... 4172
Reposted by ratnikaAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 21/02/2025Today, the Chicago Plan Commission approved the Broadway Land Use Framework, which includes a recommendation to rezone both sides of Broadway to B3-5. This means thousands of new, transit-oriented homes can be built by-right! 🥳🏗️🚇 Huge shout-out to our members for speaking in favor of the plan. 👏 36611
ratnika @ratnika.bsky.social · 21/02/2025Broadway upzoned for what could be upto 18,000 potential new homes. What an amazing day for @abundanthousingil.bsky.social!!!!! 080
Reposted by ratnikaAlderman Matt Martin @aldermanmattmartin.bsky.social · 20/02/2025Chicago should lead the way in addressing our national housing crisis. To start, we're removing outdated bans that barred new apartments and condos on our most important streets. We all want Chicago to be a world class city where anyone can find and keep a quality, affordable home. 0408
Reposted by ratnikaAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 20/02/2025We are proud to have submitted an official letter of support for the Black Ensemble Theater development, which was approved by City Council yesterday. 🥳 In addition to 53 affordable homes, the project will include an arts and education center. 🏘️ blockclubchicago.org/2025/02/19/b...blockclubchicago.orgBlack Ensemble Theater Clears Final City Hurdle To Expand In UptownThe development across from the existing theater will include 53 affordable apartments for artists, a technology and media center, a 13,000-square-foot performing arts education center and retail spac... 0172
Reposted by ratnikaMichael McLean @michaelmclean.me · 20/02/2025Will Loux just gave a public comment outling how the community input process for development is unfair, because people like him who want to be a good dad and spend time with his family don't have time to go to the 10+ meetings to approve one development Get the alders out of their bubbles! 4374
ratnika @ratnika.bsky.social · 20/02/2025Mckinley Park's 35th street upzoned. Black Ensemble Theater housing expansion approved. 80 news condos for ownership in West Loop and a transitional home for 40 people in Lincoln Square green lit. Lakeview considering upzoning Clark Street. This was a good day for abundant housing in Chicago. 170
Reposted by ratnikaMichelle @michelle345.bsky.social · 20/02/2025So disappointing. How about city council members educate constituents on why driving slower is safer for themselves and others, instead of assuming they will break laws and get ticketed? news.wttw.com/2025/02/19/c...news.wttw.comCity Council Votes 21-28 to Reject Push to Lower Chicago’s Default Speed Limit to 25 MPHThe measure failed after nearly all members of the City Council’s Black Caucus voted against it because of concerns that the change would mean more fees and fines levied against Black, Latino and low-... 2201
Reposted by ratnikaAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 20/02/2025Negative wind chills and our members are *still* out there putting in the work in Springfield!! LFG 👏👏👏 🏘️🏘️🏘️ 1192
ratnika @ratnika.bsky.social · 20/02/2025Someone explain to me how it's "equitable" to make it possible for drivers of all backgrounds to speed indiscriminately and put lives at risk blockclubchicago.org/2025/02/19/2...blockclubchicago.org25 MPH Speed Limit Reduction Rejected By City CouncilAlderpeople voted 28-21 against the measure. It would have lowered the speed limit on city-controlled streets from 30 mph to 25 mph. 010
Reposted by ratnikaM. Nolan Gray 🥑 @mnolangray.bsky.social · 19/02/2025The right to move is one of the most foundational rights—but it only works if we allow homes to be built in places where people would like to move. 29511
Reposted by ratnikaJoseph Miscimarra 🇺🇸 @jmisci.bsky.social · 19/02/2025This is a great idea. Illinois needs fewer governments. Why, you ask? Because we have SO MANY that there is no precise way to count them. The more governments, the harder it is to for the public to pay attention. And without robust oversight, we’ll never rein in corruption. 131
