Stephen R. Patterson is an associate whose practice focuses on land use, redevelopment and zoning issues.
Prior to joining the firm, Stephen was assistant commissioner of the City of Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development, Development Support Services Division, heading the Planned Development Unit and managing the Chicago Plan Commission. He previously served in the department’s Development Finance Division. In his service with the city, he had responsibility over the establishment and maintenance of planned development zoning districts. He also oversaw the creation of tax increment financing (TIF) districts; negotiated and implemented TIF grant redevelopment agreements; and processed applications for industrial and municipal bond funds, low interest loans and property tax abatements.
In General. Stephen received his J.D. degree from De Paul University College of Law in 2003. He received his Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1995 and his bachelor's degree in history and political science from DePaul University in 1992. |