Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48) speaks during a Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards meeting on Oct. 14, 2025. [Livestream]

A proposal to allow taller, denser buildings, promote additional housing and pedestrian-focused businesses and reduce red tape in three Far North Side wards won approval by the Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards Tuesday, sending final approval to the City Council later this week.