Vacant Lots
IJ Clinic on Entrepreneurship
Historically disinvested communities have usable space for business and community development but the process of buying city-owned vacant lots and return the land to productive use is a daunting multi-year task. The IJ Clinic hosted a W(h)ine Night event where local entrepreneurs and community development leaders shared their experiences with vacant lot acquisition and how the process could be better. In the coming year, the Clinic will capitalize on this rich data to streamline and simplify vacant lot acquisition for ordinary Chicagoans.
other clinic campaigns
Occupational Licensing
Despite our small team size, we are leaders in driving occupational licensing reform for working-class Illinoisans.
Shared Kitchens
Thanks to the efforts of many coalition members, street food vendors and aldermen, a license is available to serve food on the sidewalks of Chicago.
Permits, Business Licensing, Zoning
The Clinic continues to identify and advocate for opportunities to streamline small business creation and right size regulations to secure a level playing field where small businesses can grow and thrive.