As the principal planning agency for the City of Chicago, the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) promotes the comprehensive growth and sustainability of the City and its neighborhoods. The department also oversees the City’s zoning and land use policies and employs a variety of resources to encourage business and real estate development, historic preservation, accessible waterfronts, walkable neighborhoods, and related community improvements.

Featured Services and Programs

Collage of DPD ribbon cuttings and projects

2024 Project Highlights

This booklet is an overview of DPD projects that were either initiated or completed in 2024.

Bureau of Zoning

Zoning

Manages the City zoning code and reviews building permit applications to ensure compliance.

Economic Development programs

Small Business Assistance

DPD's economic development initiatives include financial assistance programs, business development efforts, and related quality-of-life endeavors for local neighborhoods.

City-owned Land Sales

Land Sales

DPD offers opportunities to purchase and redevelop City-owned based on community priorities.

Planning and Sustainability

Planning and Sustainability

DPD's Planning and Sustainability divisions work on citywide and neighborhood land use plans and policies.

Chicago Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation

DPD's Historic Preservation Division works with property owners, sister agencies and the general public to promote the preservation of Chicago's historic resources.

Planning and Development commissions

Commissions

DPD supports and staffs multiple City commissions and boards.

DPD's structure

Our Structure

DPD's 150+ staff members work on virtually all aspects of Chicago's built and natural environment.

Active Planning Initiatives

63rd and Ellis Redevelopment
Woodlawn

95th Street Corridor Plan
95th Street between Halsted and Cottage Grove

Armitage Industrial Corridor Framework Plan
Belmont Cragin, Austin, Montclare

Central Area Plan Update
Loop, Near North Side, Near South Side, Near West Side

Lake and Kedzie Redevelopment
East Garfield Park

Madison and Hamlin RFQ
West Garfield Park

Milwaukee Avenue Urban Identity Study
Logan Square and Avondale

Pershing Road RFP
McKinley Park

Large Development Projects/Proposals

Bronzeville Lakefront
Near South Side and Douglas

Chicago Casino
West Town

Chicago Fire Football Club Training Facility
Near West Side

Lincoln Yards
Lincoln Park and West Town

North Union
Near North Side

The 78
Near South Side

 

 

Department Main Office

Planning and Development

Department Facts

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Additional Information

 

Neighborhood Opportunity Bonus Initiative

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Chicago Sustainable Development Policy