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Local governments come out swinging against more housing

It’s going to take a lot more than a village to fix our housing crisis

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Small Lots and the Case for Single Stair Reform

A step towards more family friendly housing

Apr 28 • Zak Yudhishthu and Alex Montero

Chicago doubles down on unaffordable housing

In 2025, new affordable units in Chicago will cost *at least* $679K a pop to build

Apr 23 • Richard Day

Property Taxes are Too High. Here’s Why.

Unpacking the Cook County Treasurer’s latest report.

Apr 21 • Conor Durkin

Chicago could put 600 more cops on the street

Findings from CPD’s workforce allocation study: Part 1

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