2024 Highlights
July 2024
Numerous Chaddick alumni attended, and institute director Joe Schwieterman made a presentation at, the Metropolitan Planning Council’s “Untangling Zoning Impacts and Promoting Equity Through Reform” symposium. The event explored the zoning challenges that drive up rents and housing prices. Professor Schwieterman’s presentation included perspectives on Harry F. Chaddick’s pioneering work on the City of Chicago’s landmark 1957 Zoning Ordinance, much of which is still in place today.
Our meeting space, Chaddick Hall, springs to life as we greet guests from Islamabad, Pakistan, and their hosts from DePaul’s Steans Center for Community-Based Service Learning. As part of their Chicago immersion, the group took part in a knowledge and cultural exchange and "living-learning experience," focusing on green urban development in addition to discussing ideas for relationship-building between universities. Congrats to the Steans Center team for making this visit possible, and thanks to Professor Euan Hague for his presentation!
June 2024
Twenty-eight individuals attended our walking tour, “Evolving Transportation in the Loop,” led by Chaddick Urban Program Advisor and Community Fellow Patrick Steffes with support from Forgotten Chicago. The Sunday afternoon tour encompassed the South Loop, rapidly changing areas along the Chicago River and Chicago Union Station’s vicinity. Attendees also learned about Chaddick’s analysis of municipal riverfront strategies. Email chaddick@depaul.edu to be informed of upcoming tours.