State of ETOD: Connected Communities Ordinance maps
Passed by Chicago City Council in July 2022, the Connected Communities Ordinance (CCO) changed many of the rules, processes and incentives that shape development near transit. These three interactive maps show projects that accessed different elements of the ordinance from 2022 through 2025, helping illustrate patterns of recent equitable transit-oriented development investment and activity across Chicago. Elevated Chicago and its partners will continue to assess these data to better understand how the CCO is advancing ETOD goals and where additional policy change and investment are needed.
Projects built with less than 50% parking via CCO (2022–2025)
The CCO expanded eligibility for parking relief and simplified the process for developments in transit-served locations to reduce off-street parking requirements. This map shows projects approved for construction with less than 50 percent of the otherwise required parking through an administrative adjustment.
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Projects that implemented CCO Transportation Demand Management strategies
The CCO introduced Transportation Demand Management (TDM) requirements for certain new developments located within a half-mile of CTA and Metra rail stations. This map highlights projects that implemented TDM strategies intended to support transit use and other active modes of transportation.
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Projects that applied CCO people-friendly design guidelines
The CCO expanded pedestrian-friendly design guidelines near rail stations, including measures that limit new curb cuts and promote safer public space for people walking, using wheelchairs, biking, scooting or traveling with other mobility devices. This map specifically shows projects that relocated curb cut access points to alleys instead of main streets.
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Explore the full State of ETOD Report
Learn more about Chicago’s progress in advancing equitable transit-oriented development, the impacts of the Connected Communities Ordinance and priorities for the next five years.