Skokie tells Carvana it must reapply to build glass tower; must meet new bird protection standard
The Skokie ordinance that would have allowed used-car seller Carvana to build a glass tower near a forest preserve in the suburb has expired and Ca...
The Skokie ordinance that would have allowed used-car seller Carvana to build a glass tower near a forest preserve in the suburb has expired and Carvana must reapply and meet stricter conditions, including greater protections against bird deaths due to striking the glass, according to village documents. Skokie's Director of Community Development Johanna Nyden wrote to Carvana officials last week saying the company would need to start over in the approval process because more than six months have passed since the village green-lighted a Carvana proposal to locate there.