As she prepares to leave city government on July 28, Novara spoke to Crain's about her time in the position, including her goal to expand affordable housing across all parts of the city.
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Ramirez-Rosa was named zoning committee chair and Mayor Brandon Johnson's floor leader, a dramatic rise to power for the former organizer and progressive rabble-rouser.
As development in the neighborhood continues westward, affordable housing options are shrinking. Some observers fear the effects of displacement may be irreversible.
After an audit showed most TOD was built in wealthy neighborhoods on the North Side, Chicago has focused on improving equity in its transit-oriented development.