Oak Forest City Council just voted 3-1 to create an ADU pilot program. We're optimistic this will turn into another big win for the @strongtowns.org movement! This is a great first step, but we need to prove viability for this to become housing policy. #missingmiddle #adu #housing #strongtowns

Saving Metra is crucial for us in Oak Forest as well. So many of our residents rely on the train to get them to and from work or appointments.

🏡 Median home price: $300K 💰 Median household income: just under $88K That’s not affordable anymore. We need smart solutions. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) can help. Check out this ST article for more #ADUs #HousingCrisis #StrongTowns #OakForest #ZoningReform

After a good debate, #oakforest city council voted to end parking mandates tonight! #parkingreform can be achieved! Thanks to OF Staff, City Council, PZC members, and our dedicated @strongtowns.org members! #strongtowns

Hey! We've been working away on #parkingreform campaigns + also testing how best to **talk about parking reforms ** including qualitative + survey message testing! There's more to figure out in this space, but here's our preliminary recommendations + talking points! www.sightline.org/2025/05/28/h...

Calling all #strongtowns members and smart urbanism advocates in the South Suburbs. We need you to come out to the Oak Forest City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 26. They'll be considering an ordinance to remove parking mandates, and I'm told it'll be a close vote. #showup #chicago #oakforest

After a spirited discussion, Oak Forest Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-3 to remove parking mandates. City Council gets to decide the matter on August 26. #oakforest #strongtowns #urbanism #endparkongmandates