Edgewater Neighbors, Business Owners Sue The City Over Broadway Rezoning
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Key Points:
- Edgewater Residents for Responsible Development filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago, challenging the rezoning of Broadway in Edgewater and Uptown, alleging violations of due process and zoning notification requirements.
- The lawsuit claims the city failed to notify property owners within 250 feet of the rezoned area and denied them the opportunity to speak at a public hearing, violating city and state zoning laws.
- The rezoning, approved by City Council in October, allows for denser development with taller buildings and more business uses, aiming to increase housing near the Red Line amid rising housing prices and gentrification concerns.
- Opponents of the upzoning argue it threatens the neighborhood’s historic character and small businesses, while supporters believe it will
