Ellis Neighborhood Development

Committee on Housing and Real Estate Approves Multiple Housing and Land Disposition Measures

The Chicago City Council Committee on Housing and Real Estate met on October 1, 2024, and approved 15 ordinances and resolutions. Key actions included restructuring a HOME loan agreement for supportive housing, designating two properties as Low Affordability Communities, amending municipal code procedures for city land transactions, approving multiple lease agreements for public outdoor plazas, and authorizing sales of city-owned properties through various programs including ChiBlockBuilder and the Adjacent Neighbors Land Acquisition Program (ANLAP). One item regarding NeighborSpace community garden development was held in committee.