Lobbying Disclosure: Northwestern University (2016)
January 1, 2016
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The Frame
This document discloses professional advocacy efforts to influence city administrative decisions regarding specific property development at 303 E. Superior.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Northwestern University
The university is the entity seeking administrative relief for its property interests.
Chicago Department of Planning and Development
The department is the regulatory body responsible for reviewing and deciding on the requested administrative relief.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- Lobbyist Scott E. Saef represented Northwestern University.
- The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Department of Planning and Development.
- The action sought was 'Part II and Administrative Relief' for the property at 303 E. Superior.
- The reporting period for this activity was January 1, 2016, through March 31, 2016.
Why It Matters
This document discloses professional advocacy efforts to influence city administrative decisions regarding specific property development at 303 E. Superior.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'Administrative Relief' in this context?
What is the significance of 303 E. Superior?
News Coverage
Lobbying Activity
SCOTT E SAEF
on behalf of NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Sponsors
Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Institutional Property Advocacy
The document highlights the use of professional lobbyists by large academic institutions to navigate city-level zoning and administrative relief processes.
Connected Entities
Sources
data.cityofchicago.org
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance25How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz5Current news / social attention level
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