Lobbying Disclosure: University of Chicago Zoning and Property Requests
January 1, 2014
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The Frame
The University of Chicago sought to amend a Planned Development () to include new properties and requested the vacation of an alley at 58th Street, which changes land use and public access rights in that area.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
University of Chicago
The university is the applicant seeking to modify zoning and property boundaries for its campus expansion.
Chicago residents near 58th Street
Residents in the vicinity of the 58th Street alley may experience changes in public access or traffic patterns if the alley vacation is approved.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2014.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- Lobbyist John J. George represented the University of Chicago during the period of January 1, 2014, to March 31, 2014.
- The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development.
- The client sought an amendment to Planned Development (PD) 43 to incorporate newly acquired properties.
- The client requested the vacation of an alley located at 58th Street.
- The lobbying action type was classified as both administrative and legislative.
Why It Matters
The University of Chicago sought to amend a Planned Development () to include new properties and requested the vacation of an alley at 58th Street, which changes land use and public access rights in that area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an 'alley vacation'?
What is a 'Planned Development' (PD)?
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Lobbying Activity
JOHN J GEORGE
on behalf of UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
JOHN J GEORGE
on behalf of UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Institutional Land Consolidation
The request indicates a pattern of institutional expansion through the consolidation of public rights-of-way (alleys) into private development footprints.
Connected Entities
Sources
data.cityofchicago.org
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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