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Originally Posted by emathias
The only thing sad about the strong Metra nodes is that Chicago has had a worse attitude about maximizing TOD developments near our 'L' stations, let alone next to our Metra stations. Which is why I really hope Lightfoot manages to destroy Aldermanic perogative. or, at the very least can get them to let go of control for development near transit stations.
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... why not just actually develop a comprehensive land use plan that is effectuated by a comprehensive review and update of the zoning map, to make zoning changes the exception rather than the norm for all development? Or, for example, pass/enforce state laws that condition local zoning powers on adherence to a comprehensive plan that specifically addresses certain targets such as total population, housing mix, growth rate, etc.? Such an effort would presumably result in higher-density mixed-use zoning around major transit nodes.
Trading the power now vested in one small group of individuals to another small group of individuals is unlikely to solve the problem without a whole wide range of other unanticipated consequences.