CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: Trammell Crow Zoning Request

Original title: FREDERIC B. KROL for STERLING BAY, LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES @ ZONING COMMITTEE (2017-07-01)

July 1, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

This document identifies a specific attempt by a private developer to influence city regulations, which dictates how land can be used and what types of buildings can be constructed in Chicago.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Trammell Crow

The firm is seeking specific zoning outcomes from the city government.

Chicago residents

Residents are affected by changes to local zoning laws which determine land use and development in their neighborhoods.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 1, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

Lobbyist Richard Klawiter filed a disclosure report regarding his efforts to influence decisions on behalf of the real estate development firm Trammell Crow. The activity took place between July 1, 2017, and September 30, 2017, within the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development.

Key Facts

Richard Klawiter served as the lobbyist for Trammell Crow during the third quarter of 2017.
The lobbying activity was directed at the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development.
The specific action sought by the lobbyist was related to zoning.
The reporting period for this activity was July 1, 2017, through September 30, 2017.

Why It Matters

This document identifies a specific attempt by a private developer to influence city regulations, which dictates how land can be used and what types of buildings can be constructed in Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

This is a disclosure report that informs the public about which private interests are attempting to influence city government decisions.

What specific zoning changes were requested?

The document does not specify the exact changes requested, only that the activity was related to zoning.

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Historical Lobbying Record

This document provides a record of private sector engagement with the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development during the 2017 fiscal year.

Richard Klawiter Trammell Crow

Connected Entities

organizationChicago Department of Housing and Economic Development“The city department targeted by the lobbying activity.”Map →

organizationTrammell Crow“The real estate development firm acting as the client.”Map →

personRichard Klawiter“The registered lobbyist representing the client.”Map →

locationChicago, IL“The jurisdiction where the lobbying occurred.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

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