Edgewater Residents for Responsible Development
Coverage of Edgewater Residents for Responsible Development in the Nexus archive.
- Edgewater Neighbors’ Lawsuit Against City Over Broadway Rezoning Dismissed
A Cook County judge dismissed a lawsuit from Edgewater residents and business owners challenging the city's Broadway rezoning, ruling they failed to demonstrate constitutionally protected harms. The plaintiffs argued the city violated zoning code by not properly notifying property owners and limiting public hearing participation, but the judge found no prejudice or protected property interests were harmed.
- Judge dismisses Edgewater residents, businesses' lawsuit over Broadway zoning changes
A Cook County judge dismissed a lawsuit by Edgewater residents and businesses challenging Chicago's Broadway zoning changes, ruling they failed to prove constitutional violations or prejudice. The zoning plan allows taller buildings and new commercial uses, and the city argued it met public notification requirements despite complaints about inadequate notice and public engagement processes.
- Group of Edgewater residents want Emanuel Congregation's land to become public park
Edgewater residents are urging the Chicago Park District to purchase a developable lakefront parcel owned by Emanuel Congregation, which plans to redevelop the site with retail, residences, and a new synagogue. The residents advocate for the land to become a public park instead, while the congregation cites declining membership and maintenance costs as reasons for redevelopment.