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Recommendations and Strategies Term Priority (1 = high; 3 = low) Lead and Partners Funding Sources

4.1 Engage Stakeholders to Define Community Priorities for Future Development within TOD Areas

Continue to build MPDC’s technical capacity and look to existing community development organizations for ideas, support, and resources Medium: 3-5 years 1 Lead: MPDC  
Use public engagement tools, such as visual preference surveys, to educate residents, and establish community goals for the form and design of new development projects Short: 0-2 years 1 Lead: MPDC
Partners: Aldermen​
 
Build strong working relationships with local business and property owners through continued outreach Medium: 3-5 years 2 Lead: MPDC
Partners: Aldermen​
 

4.2 Implement Land Uses that Align with Community Vision and Priorities

Preserve overall community affordable housing Long: 5+ years 1 Lead: City of Chicago Department of Housing, Aldermen City of Chicago Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund (AHOF)
Preserve affordable housing by limiting the conversion of two- to four- flats into single-family homes Short: 0-2 years 1 Lead: MPDC
Partners: Communities United
 
Pursue strategic partnerships to require the construction of affordable units on site Medium: 3-5 years 2 Lead: MPDC
Partners: Aldermen, Communities United
 
Target active uses for ground-floor spaces that increase access to goods and services for current and future residents Medium: 3-5 years 2 Lead: MPDC  

4.3 Proactively Address Parking Implications

Conduct outreach to identify resident and business concerns Short: 0-2 years 1 Lead: MPDC  
Partner with new TOD property managers to mitigate new parking demands Medium: 3-5 years 1 Lead: MPDC, Aldermen  
Apply parking management best practices Medium: 3-5 years 1 Lead: Chicago Department of Transportation, aldermen  
Improve signage and use apps to clearly indicate where parking is available Short: 0-2 years 2 Lead: MPDC, aldermen
Partners: City of Chicago Department of Transportation
Aldermanic Menu Funding
Allow shared parking arrangements Short: 0-2 years 2 Lead: MPDC, aldermen
Partners: SpotHero, Chicago Department of Transportation
 
Offer transit passes or bike-share membership as part of rent Medium: 3-5 years 2 Lead: TOD developers, Divvy, MPDC  
Provide bicycle parking or storage in developments Medium: 3-5 years 2 Lead: TOD developers, MPDC  
Consider using the residential parking permit system to manage parking Short: 0-2 years 1 Lead: MPDC  

4.4 Advocate to Include 35th/Archer Orange Line Station as a Future Elevated Chicago eHub

Be aware of any forthcoming eHub selections Short: 0-2 years   Lead: MPDC  

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