zoning changes
Coverage of zoning changes in the Nexus archive.
- Judge dismisses Edgewater residents, businesses' lawsuit over Broadway zoning changes
A Cook County judge dismissed a lawsuit by Edgewater residents and businesses challenging Chicago's Broadway zoning changes, ruling they failed to prove constitutional violations or prejudice. The zoning plan allows taller buildings and new commercial uses, and the city argued it met public notification requirements despite complaints about inadequate notice and public engagement processes.
- Town hall planned over proposed data center near Nashville Zoo
A town hall meeting is scheduled for June 24 to discuss a proposed data center near the Nashville Zoo, hosted by Drew Small to address community concerns about environmental impacts and zoning changes. DC Blox, the company behind the project, claims its design will minimize noise, water use, and community costs, but critics warn of potential air quality issues, water contamination, and higher utility expenses.