# Event Details - **Event Name**: Tax & The City | A Big Tent Urbanist Event - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Can untaxing buildings breathe new life into Chicago?About this EventCan untaxing buildings breathe new life into the Windy City? Join us on Thursday, April 30th for an evening of comedy, conversation & connection as we explore how shifting taxes off homes and onto land can blast blight, ignite investment and fortify Chicago’s fiscal future.From its breathtaking skyline to its buzzing neighborhoods and mouthwatering culinary scene, Chicago truly is one of the world’s great metros. Yet the city also faces real challenges: budget strain, population loss in key neighborhoods, vacant lots sitting idle, and a tax system that too often penalizes improvement while rewarding speculation. What if one of the most powerful tools to build a more vibrant city has been hiding in plain sight?On Thursday, April 30, the Progress & Poverty Institute (PPI) joins forces with Strong Towns Chicago, Congress for the New Urbanism, Abundant Housing Illinois, and the Chicago Growth Project for ‘Tax & the City’: a community conversation designed to answer one very important question: Can a land value tax revitalize reinvestment in Chicagoland?A shift toward land value taxation could:Encourage redevelopment of vacant and underused landReduce penalties on housing construction and rehab, making it easier to build and improve homesStrengthen city finances without punishing productivityPromote walkable, vibrant neighborhoods instead of stagnant speculation on vacant landAdvance fairness, ensuring the unearned value created by community growth benefits the whole communityThe evening will feature:Host Ben Schulman, an urban storyteller, civic strategist and board member at PPIUrbanist standup set from Alex Montero, the @urbanistcomicKeynote from John Norquist, author of The Wealth of Cities, former Mayor of Milwaukee & former President of Congress for the New UrbanismPanel discussion featuring Daryl Fairweather (Chief Economist, Redfin), Dr. Josie Faass (Executive Director, PPI), Greg Miller (Executive Director, Center for Land Economics), and moreAudience Q&A followed by happy hour to continue the conversationWhether you’re a policy wonk, urbanist, housing advocate, public official, or simply someone who loves Chicago and wants to see it thrive, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss:The iO Theater (Near North/Clybourn)Thursday, April 30, 20265:45 – 8:00 PM (proceedings start at 6:30 PM)Appetizers + 1 drink includedFree! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/tax-and-the-city-|-a-big-tent-urbanist-event/100001982140815537 - **Event Categories**: art, business, literary-art, comedy, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: The iO Theater - **lat**: 41.9084947 - **long**: -87.6517609 - **full address**: The iO Theater, 1501 North Kingsbury Street, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Tax & The City | A Big Tent Urbanist Event - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/62ed464e8bd50e15882ec7d9dd68f08ffa89854483ccd568ad965078628869a3-rimg-w1200-h664-dc181616-gmir.jpg?v=1773096590 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Tax & The City | A Big Tent Urbanist Event being held? - **A:** Tax & The City | A Big Tent Urbanist Event takes place on Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at The iO Theater, 1501 North Kingsbury Street, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Tax & The City | A Big Tent Urbanist Event? - **A:** Tax & The City | A Big Tent Urbanist Event is organized by Big Tent Urbanist Meetup. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Tax & The City | A Big Tent Urbanist Event is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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