Print on Demand. This book presents a thorough analysis of residential housing in Chicago. The author collected physical, economic, and social data from the 1940 US Census and other sources to provide a city-wide overview and detailed neighborhood profiles. This book places the city's housing situation within its historical context and shows how the city's development influenced both residential and commercial real estate. The author illustrates how population and economic shifts led to changes in housing characteristics, including age, condition, amenities, and vacancy rates. The author shows how these changes impacted different areas of Chicago, with some neighborhoods experiencing rapid growth and others facing decline. Through maps and charts, the author illustrates both the strength and weaknesses of Chicago's housing stock, and how changes can be made to improve living conditions. This meticulously researched book is an invaluable resource for urban planners, real estate professionals, and anyone interested in the history and development of Chicago and its housing stock. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Report of the Chicago Land Use Survey Directed by the Chicago Plan Commission

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Forgotten Books

Publication Date

2018

Language

English

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1332240402

ISBN 13

9781332240401

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Paperback

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Discover how Chicago’s housing landscape shaped its future plans.

This Volume I presents city-wide data on residential land use and the social and economic character of Chicago’s housing, using a standard data tabulation method for easy comparison with other cities.

This edition highlights the scope and impact of the Chicago Land Use Survey, showing how the findings support redevelopment, defense needs, and postwar improvement planning. It also notes how preliminary reports informed neighborhood programs and how data was shared with federal, state, and local agencies.

Median rent for the city’s dwelling units and the mix of owner-occupied vs. rental housing
Patterns of residential construction across 1885–1895, 1920–1930, and after 1930
Distribution of dwelling units by structure type, occupancy, and condition
Progress toward master-planning goals and redevelopment areas guided by the survey

Ideal for readers of urban planning, housing policy, and mid‑20th century city studies, this volume provides a concrete foundation for understanding Chicago’s residential landscape and its role in shaping a Better City.

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