Report: Chicago’s Affordable Housing Ordinance Isn’t Working

A new report says Chicago’s Affordable Requirements Ordinance needs to be revised if the city wants a chance at closing a massive affordable housing gap.

By Meha Ahmad, Becky Vevea
79th Street building Auburn Gresham
The redevelopment of an empty building on West 79th Street in the Auburn Gresham community is part of a joint proposal that was announced Thursday at the winner of the Pritzker Traubert Foundation's $10 million Chicago Prize. Natalie Moore / WBEZ News
79th Street building Auburn Gresham
The redevelopment of an empty building on West 79th Street in the Auburn Gresham community is part of a joint proposal that was announced Thursday at the winner of the Pritzker Traubert Foundation's $10 million Chicago Prize. Natalie Moore / WBEZ News

Report: Chicago’s Affordable Housing Ordinance Isn’t Working

A new report says Chicago’s Affordable Requirements Ordinance needs to be revised if the city wants a chance at closing a massive affordable housing gap.

By Meha Ahmad, Becky Vevea
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Reset checks in with Chicago’s Department of Housing Commissioner Marisa Novara on a task force’s new recommendations to increase affordable housing in Chicago.

GUEST: Marisa Novara, Chicago Department of Housing commissioner