Three @abundanthousingil.bsky.social volunteers discussed the local housing shortage and the BUILD response to Indivisible Lakeview Lincoln Park Old Town tonight And I left some postcards + stamps behind

370 N Morgan is looking good today. 🥵 494 homes coming soon! 🌇

New developments in Evanston near transit no longer have to meet excessive parking requirements. This will reduce costs, create more housing, and lower car dependency. But to build on this progress, we need more investment in our ped, bike, and transit systems evanstonroundtable.com/2026/05/10/c...

Naperville earned its character through [exclusionary and restrictive zoning, redlining, and 20 years of failing to meet state requirements for affordable housing units]. FTFY, Mayor. As a Naperville homeowner and taxpayer, I fully support state preemption of local restrictions in the BUILD Act.

"The 100-foot-by-300-foot lot previously held a single-family house and vacant land, and, within Evanston regulations, could have held 2 single-family homes or 7 townhouses, said developer David Wallach of XYiP Homes."

'Evanston City Council adopted its Housing4All plan, laying the groundwork for a push to upzone the city. The process was reminiscent of hours spent last year debating, amending, re-debating and re-amending the comprehensive plan, Envision Evanston 2045.'

“We should be celebrating for the simple reason that there are going to be people that this building houses that, but for this housing, would be displaced from Evanston," said Councilmember Bobby Burns (5th Ward).

Email your legislator to tell them to pass the BUILD Act! Illinois needs way over 200,000 new housing units to just keep up with demand. Without that prices will keep going up and we'll fall behind on other goals like affordable units. @abundanthousingil.bsky.social @govpritzker.illinois.gov

re: BUILD plan… I feel like state legislators right now are deferring to mayors who don’t want to or can’t do anything about high housing prices, rather than to their voters who need them to step in and do something

HB5083 & SB3187 would empower more faith communities like Mt. Pisgah Ministry to bring affordable homes to their neighborhoods.

It’s a celebration here at the groundbreaking for Mt Pisagh Apartments in Evanston! 33 new homes, fully affordable for those making up to 60% of area median income.

Our May Housing Happy Hour is just over one week away! We look forward to seeing everyone at Beermiscuous on May 18. If you plan to attend, please RSVP. partiful.com/e/PRYH77ChTj...

Construction on the world’s bougiest three-flat is complete

This is what local control has gotten us. Sadly, Illinois municipalities won't build local housing unless we change the rules statewide. It's honestly heartbreaking to read this thread and see how much housing isn't getting built.

1,987 homes were approved in last week's Zoning Committee meeting. AHIL members were in attendance to give public comment in support of many of the projects. 💪🏗️ blockclubchicago.org/2026/05/07/d...

Our May Housing Happy Hour is just over one week away! We look forward to seeing everyone at Beermiscuous on May 18. If you plan to attend, please RSVP. partiful.com/e/PRYH77ChTj...

22 more days until People Over Parking Act goes into effect when there will be no more parking minimums in 94% or so of Chicago and in parts of at least 120 municipalities

Sad but true. This is why we need the IL Legislature to invest in our future and pass the BUILD Plan! 🏘️

566 Van Buren construction update 👀

164 new homes are almost complete in South Loop 🌇

New protected bike lane infrastructure in Lincoln Square 😌

Here's a closer look at the brief list of examples of Illinois municipalities blocking proposals for new homes since 2020 that Ben Wolfenstein provided with his testimony.

“I’m done with the responsibility of having a big house,” said Barbara Bird, a longtime Evanston resident. Currently living in an ADU behind her daughter’s house, Bird said ADUs and small homes show “Evanston is on the right path with housing, trying to make more options for people like me to stay.”

Multiple AHIL members were quoted in support of the 68 homes proposed for a strip mall in Bucktown. 💪

"People go through many stages of their lives, and huge single-family homes aren't always the best option for them. The BUILD plan unlocks options that work for the many different lifestyles and budgets of Illinoisans." Zoning shouldn't be one-size-fits-all. Pass HB5626 to legalize middle housing!

Tonight at 6:30 pm, the Wicker Park Committee is hosting a community meeting at the Wicker Park Library to discuss several proposed developments including 1628 W. Division Street & 1704 N. Milwaukee Avenue. This is a great opportunity to support new homes in Wicker Park. 🏘️

Today the Illinois House executive committee is having a subject matter hearing about Gov. Pritzker’s BUILD plan, which was introduced to the House by Rep. Buckner. Because the oral testimony list for today’s meeting was long I was asked to submit my testimony in writing.

Today, the Illinois House Executive Committee is holding a hearing on BUILD: "Addressing Illinois' Housing Shortage: Supply, Affordability, and Access". Watch Room 122 at ilga.gov/House/AudioV...

There’s a lot to love about the latest proposal for the Emanuel Congregation redevelopment. 🌇 blockclubchicago.org/2026/05/05/e...

"According to the city, traffic fatalities in 2025 were down nearly 30% from 2021." What continues to get lost in these conversations is it's not just about bike lanes. These projects are making our streets safer for all users, whether they be pedestrians, bicyclists, or drivers.

We’re looking for more attendees for tomorrow’s Zoning Committee meeting!

This week, our members in the South Loop hosted a postcard-writing party to mail their support for the BUILD plan to state legislators. Find out how to contact your legislators at actionnetwork.org/letters/pass...

New tower crane just dropped 👀

After a brief hiatus, our favorite activity of the month is back! Join us at City Hall at 10am on Wednesday, May 6 for Zoning Committee! 🏗️ Our members will be giving public comment in support of multiple new developments throughout Chicago.

Join us and @abundanthousingil.bsky.social on Monday, May 18 at Beermiscuous for an engaging discussion on housing affordability in our neighborhoods and beyond! As housing gets harder to find and even more difficult to afford, we’ll explore progressive and YIMBY policy solutions. Come hang!

35 new townhomes and a new stretch of Riverwalk are under construction in West Lakeview 😍

2,100 letters and counting 💅

We've sent over TWO THOUSAND letters in support of the BUILD plan, which will legalize missing middle housing throughout Illinois. Sending a letter takes 30 seconds; make your voice heard today! 🏘️ actionnetwork.org/letters/pass...

Great write-up by AHIL member Richard on why individual cities can’t solve a regional crisis, and how the Illinois Municipal League is working to block the kinds of reforms we need to address it. It’s time for the IL Legislature to pass the BUILD plan. citythatworks.substack.com/p/local-gove...

Good morning from sunny Calif… *ahem* Chicago! 💸

42 calls made so far! Can we get another 42 today? 🥺

Jared Fritz (CUrbanism Club) published an op-ed in support of @govpritzker.illinois.gov's BUILD plan! He notes that Illinois’ housing shortage is a statewide problem and 82% of residents want the Legislature to take action on housing costs. 🏘️ www.news-gazette.com/opinion/gues...

460 homes have broken ground! 😍 chicagoyimby.com/2026/04/hals...

dunno what to say? i gotchu: ”Hello, my name is X and I'm a constituent. I'm calling to strongly urge Senator Y to support the BUILD plan. (SHORT PERSONAL HOUSING STORY) I strongly encourage Senator Y to support these bills. Have a great day.”

If you want a thriving city and a thriving Illinois we need more neighbors and more housing. Take action 👇

The Illinois Senate is in session and needs to hear YOUR support for addressing the housing shortage. Ask your state senator today to support the @govpritzker.illinois.gov BUILD plan! 🏘️ Use our action network page to call and show support for new homes TODAY: bit.ly/3OzxA2m

Tell your state Senators we need bold solutions to address the housing shortage in Illinois by supporting BUILD! @govpritzker.illinois.gov 🏘️ 📞 📞 Call: (866) 558-7844 ✉️ Send an email: buildforil.org TY @abundanthousingil.bsky.social & @yimbyaction.bsky.social for creating this graphic.

"Working Illinoisans can’t afford the basics and it’s because we’ve made it illegal to build them." Last week, AHIL Lead Steffany testified in support of the BUILD plan. She shared how the two-flat that lets her family live close together is banned in most Illinois communities. 🏘️

"Working Illinoisans can’t afford the basics and it’s because we’ve made it illegal to build them." Last week, AHIL Lead Steffany testified in support of the BUILD plan. She shared how the two-flat that lets her family live close together is banned in most Illinois communities. 🏘️

An old rowhouse in Little Italy is growing a little bit taller this year