EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 12 MIN
The Byline: Density or Displacement — Up-zoning in Edgewater and Rogers Park
from The Byline · host Loyola Phoenix
What is the recent upzoning proposal for Edgewater and Rogers Park and what specific changes would it bring to building heights and housing density? How can cities like Chicago balance the urgent need for more housing with preserving community character and supporting small businesses? What measures or policies could ensure new development in Edgewater and Rogers Park benefits both current residents and newcomers without causing displacement?On this week’s episode of The Byline, a joint project between The Phoenix and WLUW 88.7, host and engagement editor Dana Prodoehl is joined by The Phoenix's deputy news editor Ava Witherite to discuss these questions and more.Listen to The Byline — the story behind the stories you read — every Friday wherever you get your podcasts.
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What is the recent upzoning proposal for Edgewater and Rogers Park and what specific changes would it bring to building heights and housing density? How can cities like Chicago balance the urgent need for more housing with preserving community character and supporting small businesses? What measures or policies could ensure new development in Edgewater and Rogers Park benefits both current residents and newcomers without causing displacement?On this week’s episode of The Byline, a joint project between The Phoenix and WLUW 88.7, host and engagement editor Dana Prodoehl is joined by The Phoenix's deputy news editor Ava Witherite to discuss these questions and more.Listen to The Byline — the story behind the stories you read — every Friday wherever you get your podcasts.
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The Byline: Density or Displacement — Up-zoning in Edgewater and Rogers Park
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