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Find vacant property near CTA 'L' lines
This tutorial will demonstrate how to use Property Finder in a Place Snapshot (for any of CTA's eight 'L' lines) to find vacant property, especially those that are in the "Transit-Served Location" (TSL) areas. The Transit-Served Location ordinance is commonly known as "TOD", for "Transit-Oriented Development".
Property Finder, Transit, Vacant properties
Last updated 11/10/2021
Transit-served location and TOD explained
Chicago's zoning code has provisions to reduce parking requirements and increase density allowance in certain areas based on proximity to transit.
Due diligence, Property research, Zoning, Address Snapshot, Transit
Last updated 05/05/2021