ChicagoMar 19, 2025How Chicago landlords are pushing back against anti-gentrification ruleReal estate players are lobbying aldermen, claiming ordinance delays sales and discourages investment
New YorkFeb 7, 2025The Daily Dirt: Lander deletes a tweet, but damage is doneComptroller spreads myth that new housing displaces the poor
ChicagoDec 11, 2024Anti-gentrification ordinance changes fail to satisfy landlord groupTenants’ right of first refusal pushed back to March 1; ups requirements for renters who want to buy their buildings
ChicagoDec 2, 2024Anti-gentrification ordinance could be pushed to next yearTenants’ right of first refusal could start March 1; council to consider turning it into pilot program through 2029
ChicagoOct 10, 2024Real estate players panicked by anti-gentrification measureSome fear right to first refusal for tenants will discourage investment
ChicagoSep 19, 2024Developers will face $100K+ penalties to tear down in some neighborhoodsAnti-gentrification move targets small multifamily complexes that are naturally affordable
Los AngelesJul 12, 2024Mike Barry OK’d for hotel and apartments in K-townLA planning commission approves project over objections to gentrification
San FranciscoMar 22, 2024San Jose “tenant preference” law designed to counter gentrificationProposed legislation would set aside affordable units for local low-income residents
Los AngelesMar 8, 2024Gavin Newsom trims legal red tape for $2B mega-project in DTLAGovernor’s order fast-tracks challenges to Continuum development near Skid Row
ChicagoMar 8, 2024Expiration looms over anti-gentrification ordinanceOfficials propose extension of demolition fees into more neighborhoods
ChicagoSep 18, 2023Chicago City Council to consider South Shore affordability requirementsMeant to protect residents from displacement, spur more affordable housing
ChicagoJul 12, 2023Chicago Housing Commissioner Marisa Novara to step downExit marks first department head to resign under Mayor Brandon Johnson
New YorkJul 3, 2023Where’s the boom? Rezoning hasn’t transformed East New York — yetOnly 600 of 6,500 expected homes have been built, but transit improvements could still unlock potential
Los AngelesMar 27, 2023Developer wins appeals to 100-unit apartment complex in Highland Park Michael Naim has made numerous revisions; opponents sought further environmental review
New YorkDec 29, 2022NYC planning commissioner turns Christmas Twitter trollIn affordable housing debate, Leah Goodridge threatens planner with lawsuit
AustinDec 27, 2022One-bedroom Austin holdout hits market for $10MThe 940-sq-ft single family home sits in the shadow of resi highrises
Los AngelesDec 27, 2022Paramount to rezone along rail line for 5K more homesCity in southeast LA County looks to benefit from West Santa Ana Branch project
Los AngelesOct 7, 2022Crenshaw/LAX rail line draws development to South LATransit corridor could gentrify historically Black neighborhoods
Los AngelesAug 2, 2022Newly approved Sunset Boulevard megaproject up for saleDevelopment would bring Echo Park its first skyscraper