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News submitted by David Roeder (Sun-Times)

Bronzeville Group wants to Limit Private Property Ownership

Accusing City Hall of conspiring with private developers in a “land grab,” a community group is demanding local control over future development in Bronzeville.

The argument rages over about 1,800 city-owned vacant lots in the historic Near South Side neighborhood. Residents have organized the Housing Bronzeville group to pressure city officials to offer the property as part of a trust fund for affordable housing.

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