The Chicago City Council approved the designation of the parcel at 1310 S Ashland Ave as a Low Affordability Community under the City's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. This designation, sponsored by Alderman Jason C. Ervin (28th Ward), applies to areas where affordable housing is lacking and strengthens requirements for new developments to include affordable units or contribute to the Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund. The goal is to promote equitable housing access and prevent displacement in neighborhoods experiencing rising housing costs. The designation reflects the City’s strategy to balance new development with affordability requirements.
The designation helps ensure that future development in this area contributes to housing equity. It supports the City's long-term goal of maintaining socioeconomic diversity and preventing displacement.