Chicago Poised to Redefine Industrial Impact with Pioneering Ordinance Aimed at Protecting Vulnerable Communities
Chicago, IL – Nearly two years after resolving a civil rights complaint that highlighted racial discrimination in its zoning practices, Chicago is on the brink of adopting transformative legislation aimed at preventing polluting industries from adversely affecting low-income communities of color. The proposed ordinance, which could redefine industrial zoning laws in the nation’s third-largest city, is scheduled for consideration by city leaders this Wednesday. The initiative seeks to introduce a robust framework for evaluating the cumulative environmental impact on neighborhoods prior to the approval of new industrial ventures. This move comes in response to national … Read more