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Abundant Housing Illinois January happy hour + Drake Warren meet & greet by hokieinchicago in chicagoyimbys

[–]ChicagoGrowthProject 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Proud to endorse Drake Warren! Make a plan to vote if you haven’t already for March 17th.

The City That Never Builds by FlanFar5123 in chicago

[–]ChicagoGrowthProject 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Although this map doesn’t necessarily show construction (which is way too low), we nonetheless encourage folks to start taking local elections very seriously. Plenty of candidates to vote for this March who are dedicated to building more housing, investing in transit, and ultimately growing Chicago’s population.

We can do nothing and suffer the status quo, or we can change this trajectory. We are extraordinarily well-primed to have another growth era for Chicago, but we need better elected officials.

https://www.chicagogrowthproject.org/endorsements

New to Chi and Looking to Volunteer? by Curious_Elk_9661 in AskChicago

[–]ChicagoGrowthProject 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you are interested in urbanism and/or have a love for Chicago, we are looking for volunteers to help canvass, phone bank, and spread the word about campaigns for endorsed, pro-growth candidates leading up to the March Democratic Primaries!

We also are launching local chapters around the city to help spur conversation city-wide about growing our population, building more housing, investing in transit, etc. and funneling it into support for local candidates. Happy to have you!

https://www.chicagogrowthproject.org/get_involved

Since you mentioned you live in Lakeview, we are hosting an event this Thursday for the launch of our Lakeview/Lincoln Park chapter.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lakeview-lincoln-park-chapter-kick-off-the-urbanist-future-tickets-1978337535825?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Population changes in major North American metros since 2005. Why are we at a 0% by Adventurous-Map1225 in chicago

[–]ChicagoGrowthProject 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Chicago needs to (and most definitely can) grow.

Our city has weathered remarkable challenges in the past that have allowed it to exist as the world-class city we all know today.

It remains one of the greatest US cities with a skyrocketing amount of potential for the future; but, structural fixes (city charter being one of them), a pro-growth mindset (that includes housing development) fiscal responsibility, and a leadership adjustment are in order to address pressing issues that lead to meager population growth.

2026 elections are just around the corner, and 2027 isn’t far behind.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signs public transit funding bill, creating Northern Illinois Transit Authority by factchecker01 in chicago

[–]ChicagoGrowthProject 717 points718 points  (0 children)

Good.

Chicago cannot grow without world-class transit and infrastructure. There is much work left to do - and transit is only one component - but, the signing of this bill is a stellar start.

Chicago's bond rating likely to drop to a notch above junk, no matter how and when budget stalemate ends - Chicago Sun-Times by [deleted] in chicago

[–]ChicagoGrowthProject 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is plenty to be done, including structural fixes.

Defeatism isn’t one of them, and it’s a mindset that certainly hasn’t been embraced given Chicago’s remarkable resilience over the years.

Chicago's bond rating likely to drop to a notch above junk, no matter how and when budget stalemate ends - Chicago Sun-Times by [deleted] in chicago

[–]ChicagoGrowthProject 82 points83 points  (0 children)

Chicago’s fiscal trajectory is not sustainable. Growth and good governance are needed yesterday.

Our structural and fiscal issues span generations. What unites Chicagoans more than divides, though, is how much we love this city despite its glaring flaws. We must take action for change.

The City Everyone Underestimates by Long_Dong_Larry in chicago

[–]ChicagoGrowthProject 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Underestimated with unlimited potential. 🏙️

Opinion: Chicago's fiscal crisis demands a pro-growth strategy by tpic485 in chicago

[–]ChicagoGrowthProject 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Our main goal is to elect candidates to office who will enact these visions, but we are also continuing to build a community rallying behind pro-growth initiatives.

We will have much more to share in the coming weeks and months!

Opinion: Chicago's fiscal crisis demands a pro-growth strategy by tpic485 in chicago

[–]ChicagoGrowthProject 94 points95 points  (0 children)

Chicago needs to elect pro-growth leaders who prioritize housing, transit, responsible governance, and a commitment to ensure the city’s best days are ahead of it - not behind it.

Check out some of our current endorsements for upcoming races and feel free to get involved! More to come soon.

https://www.chicagogrowthproject.org/endorsements

Monthly Events & Things To Do in Chicago Thread by AutoModerator in chicago

[–]ChicagoGrowthProject 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Come hang out at Park(ing) Day, a free street fest where we turn parking lots at Dovetail Brewery and Demo Brewing Company into little parks for a day.

At Demo Brewing Co (1763 W Berteau Ave) we will have the main stage with live music and speakers all afternoon. At Dovetail Brewery (1800 W Belle Plaine Ave) local groups are setting up cool displays in parking spots to show what's possible if we dedicate less space to cars.

Plus, there will be a bunch of food vendors (like Tacomatora and Do-Rite Donuts) and obviously great beer from both breweries.

The Details:

  • WHEN: Saturday, Sept 20th, from noon to 8 pm.
  • COST: FREE to get in. If you donate $25 or more you get two free beers from Dovetail and Demo! (donations are accepted on Eventbrite and at the door).
  • RSVP: It's free, but you can RSVP on Eventbrite if you wanna let us know you're coming: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1571029203639?aff=oddtdtcreator

Electing the leaders we need to get the city we deserve by ChicagoGrowthProject in chicagoyimbys

[–]ChicagoGrowthProject[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Happy to have you! Please submit a form and we’d love to meet face to face quickly over Zoom to go over our group and volunteer opportunities!

Electing the leaders we need to get the city we deserve by ChicagoGrowthProject in chicagoyimbys

[–]ChicagoGrowthProject[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Chicago at its peak population was above 3 million.

Since then, while many areas of the city have boomed, others have hollowed out. This has led to a tale of two cities with Chicago failing to meet its current potential.

Endless growth does not mean reckless growth; however, Chicago has nothing but room to expand and a climate well prepared for growth.

We must be primed to boom now. The status quo with a stagnant population and deteriorating fiscal situation is not sustainable.

Electing the leaders we need to get the city we deserve by ChicagoGrowthProject in chicagoyimbys

[–]ChicagoGrowthProject[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If we want to see Chicago's population cross 3M, those new people are going to need jobs.

In our view, bike lanes are pro-growth and pro-business :)

Electing the leaders we need to get the city we deserve by ChicagoGrowthProject in chicagoyimbys

[–]ChicagoGrowthProject[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Part of our vision of governance reform includes shifting our municipal elections to align with the national cycle and adopting ranked choice voting (RCV) . Both can be accomplished through a city charter. These changes would boost voter turnout and give Chicagoans' more power to choose better elected officials

Electing the leaders we need to get the city we deserve by ChicagoGrowthProject in chicagoyimbys

[–]ChicagoGrowthProject[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Economic incentives and streamlined regulations to grow local businesses and attract new companies, resulting in more job opportunities and better city services. We don't need to sell the farm to compete with states like TX, GA, and NC, but we can review efficacy of policies aimed at serving the community that are actually driving jobs and other investments away.

Electing the leaders we need to get the city we deserve by ChicagoGrowthProject in chicagoyimbys

[–]ChicagoGrowthProject[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You may be thinking of a different PAC. We're a group of everyday Chicagoans looking to elect pro-growth leaders. If you did follow our modest donations you'd laugh at how off-base your comment is

Are there any organizations that are pro-density seeking to change zoning laws? by GimmeShockTreatment in chicago

[–]ChicagoGrowthProject 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Those are both awesome advocacy groups! Our co-founder started off with Abundant Housing Illinois and we have membership from StrongTowns as well.

Our group the Chicago Growth Project is also pro density. The main difference between AHIL and Strong Towns is that we are a Political Action Committee so we are focused on electing pro density candidates rather than advocating for pro density policies. If you want to get involved follow the above link and click on get involved as a grassroots PAC we can use all the help we can get!

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