Resolution R2024-0010861 Active

Non-Routine Council Matters Call for Hearing


Call for hearing(s) on bird-friendly building design in City of Chicago

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Chicago's Council Committee on Environmental Protection & Energy passed a resolution emphasizing urban wildlife conservation and the ecological role of migratory birds. The city's location makes it a crucial migratory path, but bird collisions with buildings are a significant issue. The city council amended the Chicago Sustainable Development Policy to prioritize bird collision deterrence strategies in building projects. The Ornithology Center at Muhlenberg College and Torstenson Glass report that bird-safe glass is cost-effective. Cities like San Francisco, New York, Toronto, and Evanston have already enacted bird-friendly ordinances.

Sponsors

Sponsors (3) Ward
Hadden, Maria E.
Hadden, Maria E.Primary Sponsor Ward 49
Hopkins, Brian
Hopkins, Brian Ward 2
Cruz, Ruth
Cruz, Ruth Ward 30

History

Date Legislative body Action
Date 2024-07-17 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Referred
Date 2024-07-17 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Introduced

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