The Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) announced the creation of a new task force designed to work with the City as it develops new policies guiding how affordable housing is created to address a current citywide shortage and one of Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot’s biggest priorities. Set to begin in November, the Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO) Task Force will be charged with examining the ordinance in its current form and recommend revisions that will improve this important tool for inclusion used in the creation and equitable distribution of affordable housing throughout the city of Chicago. The Task Force is open to all Chicago residents, civic organizations, community advocates, unions, and housing developers starting this week those interested in serving on the ARO Task Force can apply via the Department of housing website (Chicago.gov/housing), Facebook and Twitter (@ChicagoDOH). The Task Force will be comprised of up to 20 members and will meet once a month for 4-6 months starting in November. The new Task Force is the latest in a series of initiatives by the administration designed to maximize transparency, accountability, and equity in the process for updating the ARO to best address Chicago’s affordable housing needs.