CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: Property Market Group Zoning Request

Original title: RICHARD KLAWITER for DAVIS COMPANIES @ CITY COUNCIL / ALDERMEN (2015-10-01)

October 1, 2015

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies the professional representation used by a real estate developer to influence city decisions, which determine how specific land parcels in Chicago can be used or developed.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Property Market Group

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

Chicago residents

Residents in areas subject to zoning changes may see shifts in land use, density, or building types in their neighborhoods.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 1, 2015.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist Langdon D. Neal represented Property Market Group in discussions with the Chicago Department of Planning and Development regarding matters during the final quarter of 2015.

Key Facts

Lobbyist Langdon D. Neal was retained by Property Market Group.
The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Department of Planning and Development.
The scope of lobbying included both administrative and legislative actions.
The specific objective of the lobbying was to influence zoning decisions.
The reporting period for this activity was October 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015.

Why It Matters

This disclosure identifies the professional representation used by a real estate developer to influence city decisions, which determine how specific land parcels in Chicago can be used or developed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

This is a public disclosure report required by law to show which lobbyists are representing which clients when interacting with city government officials.

What specific zoning changes were requested?

The document does not specify the exact address or nature of the change, only that zoning was the subject of the lobbying.

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Lobbying Activity

RICHARD KLAWITER

on behalf of DAVIS COMPANIES

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Dual-Track Lobbying

The lobbyist explicitly sought both administrative and legislative actions, suggesting a strategy that covers both permit-level approvals and broader ordinance changes.

Langdon D. Neal Property Market Group

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Planning and Development“Chicago city department responsible for zoning and land use oversight.”Map →

organizationProperty Market Group“Real estate development firm seeking zoning changes.”Map →

personLangdon D. Neal“Registered lobbyist representing the client.”Map →

locationChicago, IL“Jurisdiction where the lobbying activity occurred.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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Significance35
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Controversy20
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Entertainment5
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Buzz10
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