What allows a neighborhood to support a grocery store, childcare center, or café within walking distance? What makes it possible to rely on public transit instead of driving for daily commutes?
A key part of the answer is density.
In urban planning, density refers to how many people live in a given area. When homes, such as apartments and townhomes, are built closer together, neighborhoods can sustain local businesses, strengthen transit ridership, expand housing opportunities and support environmental sustainability.
At Elevated Chicago, we believe density should be paired with affordability, community voice and equitable development. Through equitable transit-oriented development (ETOD), we can ensure neighborhoods remain accessible and inclusive as they grow.
Watch our video below to learn more about why density matters for Chicago’s future and how it can create vibrant, walkable communities near transit.
