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Sustainable Development

Images reflecting department Sustainable Development initiatives: farmers' markets, open space near schools, riverfront parks and public gardens

The Sustainable Development Division is responsible for creating and expanding public open space systems and developing policies and programs to advance the sustainability of the City's buildings, businesses and urban form. Long-term initiatives include waterfront access improvements, the expansion of natural habitats, improvements to the environmental performance of development sites, and the promotion of urban agriculture and other aspects of the local food system.

Most Recent News (Sustainable Development)

Jun 5, 2013 TIF Approved for New Lighting at Southwest Side Park
Jun 5, 2013 Open Space Projects Proposed for Three Chicago Neighborhoods
May 8, 2013 Park Improvement Projects Approved for South Loop, South Side
Mar 13, 2013 Bloomiongdale Park and Trail on Track for Summer Groundbreaking
Feb 13, 2013 Garden Project Will Highlight City’s Oldest Puerto Rican Mural

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Supporting Information

Open Space and Sustainability Plans

Adding Green to Urban Design

A Recipe for Healthy Places

Calumet Area Land Use Plan

Calumet Design Guidelines

Calumet Open Space Reserve

Chicago Nature and Wildlife Plan & Update

Chicago River Corridor Design Guidelines and Standards

Chicago River Corridor Development Plan

Chicago Riverwalk Main Branch Framework Plan

Chicago Sustainable Industries (CSI)

CitySpace Plan

Eat Local Live Healthy

Logan Square Open Space Plan

Community Plans

Central Area Plan

Central Area Action Plan

Halsted Triangle Plan

Metra Milwaukee District West Line Planning Study

Milwaukee Avenue Corridor Plan

Milwaukee/Lawrence Corridor Study

Near Northwest Side Plan

Near South Community Plan

Near West Side Plan

Reconnecting Neighborhoods

State, Wabash and Michigan Plan

Transit Friendly Development Guide

Department Main Office

Housing and Economic Development


Sustainable Development Division
Department of Housing and
Economic Development
121 N. La Salle St. #1101
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 744-0605

 

Openlands

U.S.Green Building Council

The Trust for Public Land

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities