Lobbying Disclosure: Macerich Company (Shops at North Bridge)
October 1, 2017
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The Frame
This document identifies that the Macerich Company sought official city approval for the use of public space at the Shops at North Bridge, which may involve permits, easements, or construction affecting public access.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Macerich Company
The company is seeking specific legal permissions from the city to utilize public space.
Chicago residents
Residents are affected by changes to the use or accessibility of public ways near the Shops at North Bridge.
Last recorded activity October 1, 2017.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- Matthew B. Gomez-Mesquita acted as the lobbyist for the Macerich Company.
- The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago City Council and local Aldermen.
- The objective was to secure public way ordinances for the Shops at North Bridge.
- The lobbying covered both administrative and legislative actions.
- The reporting period for these activities was October 1, 2017, through December 31, 2017.
Why It Matters
This document identifies that the Macerich Company sought official city approval for the use of public space at the Shops at North Bridge, which may involve permits, easements, or construction affecting public access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 'public way ordinance'?
What are the Shops at North Bridge?
News Coverage
Lobbying Activity
MATTHEW B GOMEZ-MESQUITA
on behalf of MACERICH COMPANY
Sponsors
Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Commercial Use of Public Space
The document highlights the ongoing interaction between large commercial property owners and the city regarding the use of public infrastructure.
Connected Entities
Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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