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Oak Park has a history behind the zoning. Not a pleasant one.

• kasey_junk 3y ago
  So does all of Chicago.
  • zappb 3y ago
    Yeah it’s kind of shameful to be honest.
  • ChadNauseam 3y ago
    I don't know what you're referring to, but I'm curious as I moved to Chicago relatively recently. Could you elaborate?
    • martijnvds 3y ago
      Most likely: racism/segregation.
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    • kasey_junk 3y ago
      Chicago was one of the places restricted covenants were first struck down in the US, so the city political machine used a combination of zoning & public works (notably highway construction & public housing) to keep the city segregated and to limit the political power of Black people.
      • imbnwa 3y ago
        Wild how often a viaduct or train track separates a Black neighborhood from a neighboring non-Black neighborhood.
• tptacek 3y ago
  You don't want to get me started on this.