At the end of a five-hour public meeting on Feb. 19, Chicago's Community Development Commission unanimously approved the Cortland/Chicago River TIF district's redevelopment plan, which will support development of the Lincoln Yards complex. Here's complete audio of the meeting.

Presentations by Dept. of Planning & Development and Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd):

Public comment, first round:

Presentation by Ald. Michele Smith (43rd):

Public comment, second round:

Public comment, third round:

Commissioner questions and votes:

Document: Chicago Dept. of Planning staff report on developer designation

Document: Chicago Dept. of Planning staff report on redevelopment plan