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.
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Open Space and Sustainability Plans
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)
Metra Milwaukee District West Line Planning Study
Milwaukee Avenue Corridor Plan
Milwaukee/Lawrence Corridor Study
Six Corners Economic Development Master Plan
State, Wabash and Michigan Plan
Transit Friendly Development Guide
Sustainable Development Division
Department of Housing and
Economic Development
121 N. La Salle St. #1101
Chicago, IL 60602
312.744.0605
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