There are nine upcoming and free events to learn about Chicago’s new ADU ordinance.
RSVP for each event to receive the webinar link.
Tuesday, April 6 at 6:30 PM. Topic: An introduction to the ADU ordinanceTuesday, April 27, 6 PM. Informational meeting hosted by the 1st, 32nd, 33rd, and 35th Wards (all of which overlap the Northwest ADU pilot area). RSVP on Zoom.Tuesday, May 4, at 6:30 PM. Topic: How to build a coach house (with architect Katherine Darnstadt, who is listed on our ADU Service Provider directory)Tuesday, May 18, at 6:30 PM. Topic: How to build a basement unit (with representatives of Neighborhood Housing Services, who will be publishing a guidebook soon)
Additionally, the Chicago Department of Housing is hosting three webinars in May and June:
Monday, May 17, 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Topic:ADUs 101: South, Southeast, and West Zone webinarLunes 24 de mayo, de 6:30 a 7:30 p.m. Tema: ADUs 101: Spanish-Language webinar (en español)- Thursday, June 10, 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Topic: ADUs 101: North and Northwest Zone webinar
Separately, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Chicago chapter and AIA Chicago are co-hosting three webinars with Department of Buildings deputy commissioner Grant Ullrich and zoning administrator Patrick Murphey who will also talk about three different topics. Registration closes two days prior to each event.
Friday, May 14, at 9 AM. Topic: Building a coach house- Video recording on Vimeo
Friday, May 21, at 9 AM. Topic: Conversion units- Video recording on Vimeo
Wednesday, May 26, at 9 AM. Topic: Permitting existing units that were built without permits
I think the last event on May 26 will be especially popular, as that is the question that I have received most via the Chicago Cityscape ADU Portal: How does one legalize an existing interior apartment (most often a basement unit)?