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Aug 23 - Parking Just got Harder in Edgewater!
This summer, City Hall has piled on initiatives that favor developers but strain Edgewater’s quality of life.
On July 16, the City Council eliminated all off-street parking requirements for new developments on Broadway (and within half a mile of the Red Line), while also allowing 33% more units.
Less parking and more density? Yes. Meanwhile, Alderwoman Manaa-Hoppenworth is pushing to upzone Broadway to the city’s maximum height and density and recently passed property tax deferrals for new construction in the 48th Ward.
Edgewater residents are speaking out against these changes, which threaten livability in one of Chicago’s densest neighborhoods.
Read the recent Chicago Tribune article on this issue.
RED ALERT
Edgewater is at Risk
Stop Blank-Check Upzoning
Yes to community-led development
Yes to more affordable housing
Yes to our small businesses
Yes to our heritage buildings
Yes to quality of life
Save The Date
COMMUNITY FORUM - A Better Plan for Broadway
Wednesday Sept. 17th – 7:00 PM
St. Ita Catholic Church 5500 N Broadway
Join your neighbors and local experts for an informative presentation and discussion of the Edgewater Residents for Responsible Development’s Win-Win Roadmap, an alternative plan for a vibrant, diverse and community-driven future for Broadway in Edgewater.
What You Can Do
👉 See all actions you can take
SUPPORT OUR PLAN - Sign the petition to join mailing list
DONATE TO OUR BROADWAY LEGAL DEFENSE FUND - see your options.
WATCH THE VIDEO - Small Business Owners Speak Up
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Who We Are
Edgewater Residents for Responsible Development is a 501c4 association of residents and small businesses who oppose the City’s proposal for radical upzoning of 2.6 miles of Broadway with no study, planning or input from affected residents and businesses.
Our Win-Win Roadmap for future development on Broadway includes the following elements:
A Master Plan for the revitalization of the historic heart of the Broadway Business District at Bryn Mawr and Hollywood; Policies that preserve Broadway’s architectural diversity, heritage buildings, and affordability;
Zoning that ensures compatibility with the character and livability of Broadway’s surrounding residential neighborhoods; and
Studies, planning, and policies to mitigate the impacts of increased development on traffic, parking, and Broadway’s small businesses.
