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Housing availability isn't a problem for several city neighborhoods that rode to popularity on a wave of condo and townhouse construction. Variety is the sticking point, as residents ready to move up from" starter" homes find larger quarters in short supply. In the South Loop and the West Loop, an overabundance of condos and townhomes and a shortage of single-family homes cause headaches for families looking for space. Tiny workers' cottages in Bucktown and older frame homes in Lincoln Square disappoint buyers seeking large kitchens and master bedroom suites. South Loop Single-family shortage.

Reports the real estate development in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Project of the developer Joe Casper in the Area; Demand for lake-front homes; Prices of the homes; Factors affecting the high demand of homes in the area.

Focuses on local officials' efforts to annex land around a proposed airport project near Peotone, Illinois. Rush among communities to stake out land ripe for commercial and industrial development; Illinois Department of Transportation's plan to acquire land for the project; Search for tax revenues.

Focuses on the development of affordable housing in Chicago, Illinois. Drives to preserve wide-open spaces; Housing policy of the Lake County Board.

Reports on the city planning program of Lemont, Illinois. Development of an environmentally-friendly community; Partnership with the Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC) of Chicago and Farr Associates Architecture and Urban Design; Certain residents' fear that the density needed to offset open spaces could result in too many homes and too much traffic; Proposal that homes be built on one-acre lots.

Focuses on the development craze in suburbs and rural communities such as Gilberts, Illinois. Gilberts officials' reaction to the sudden development pressure; Magnitude of the development plan in the town; Absence of a water and sewer treatment plant; Need for Gilberts officials to develop boundary agreements with all of its growing neighbors.

Focuses on Chicago, Illinois-based real estate developer Equitable Group's plan to scale down its project on environmentally sensitive land in Palatine, Illinois. Response to negative reaction of local officials and residents; Concerns raised about the impact of the original plan on Wilke Marsh; Mixture of residential and commercial development for the site.

Reports on Bradford Real Estate Services Corp.'s proposal to build a discount/grocery store for Meijer Inc. in Chicago, Illinois. Impact of the proposed development on a property of Prime Group Realty Trust Inc.; Bradford's negotiation with Prime for the property.

Focuses on Northbrook, Illinois officials' rejection of Costco Wholesale Corp.'s plan to build a grocery store in their suburb. Paradox in an era of big-box retailing; Concerns raised about traffic congestion; Retail sales in the suburb in 1999.

Reports on the dispute between John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc. and the Mount Prospect Park District in Illinois over the development of a tract of land. Plans of the company to build its headquarters in the land; Park authorities' aim of constructing a golf course on the property; Resolution proposed by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.