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James Porter

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Rendering of the 107th Place Crossover.

Planners discussed tweaks to the Red Line Extension project at Supplemental EA hearing

By James Porter | Feb 16, 2022 | No Comments
The Supplemental EA discloses potential impacts from three project design changes that weren't identified in the 2016 Draft Environmental Impact Statement.
Photo opp at an info table on the Red Line extension at a South Side community festival last summer. Photo: CTA

How can we create “transit-supportive housing” near new Red Line extension stations?

By James Porter | Dec 10, 2021 | No Comments
This week the transit agency hosted two online meetings to get feedback on proposed strategies and concepts for "transit-supportive development" near each of the four proposed Red Line extension station areas.
The Peace Ride gets read to roll out. Photo: James Porter

West Siders unite for the Build a New Day Austin Peace Ride

By James Porter | Sep 21, 2021 | No Comments
The event was conceived by BUILD Chicago , which describes itself as a "gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development organization." 
A person biking and a person using a wheelchair in Toronto's Kensington Market. Photo: Eric Parker

Panelists: Disability and bike communities have common interests, should join forces

By James Porter | Aug 11, 2021 | No Comments
"We really need to work together and build trust so people can work together to build a broader coalition."
Clockwise from ltop left: ordinance cosponsor Chris Taliaferro (29th), opponent Michele Smith (43rd), supporter Jeanette Taylor (20th), and Ray Lopez (15th), who says he will vote in favor of the name change.

Where all 50 aldermen stand on renaming Lake Shore Drive for DuSable

By John Greenfield and James Porter | Jun 18, 2021 | No Comments
Here's the rundown of confirmed or likely aldermanic support and opposition, based on their comments, actions, alliances, and ward demographics.
Black and White Chicagoans leaving 29th Street Beach after the drowning of Eugene Williams.

Chicago Race Riot of 1919 bike tour highlights forgotten history, raises money for Blackstone

By James Porter | Oct 17, 2020 | No Comments
If you complete the course by October 31, you could help Blackstone Bicycle Works receive a grant to support its important work.
Kids wrote messages on a blackboard in one of the parklets. Photo: James Porter

Converting parking to people space on 75th helps reenergize Black-owned restaurant strip

By James Porter | Sep 10, 2020 | No Comments
The new 75th Street Boardwalk, located between Calumet and Indiana avenues is available for use by eleven local restaurants and businesses.
Peter Byrd on the Woodlawn Slow Street. Photo: James Porter

South Siders weigh in on Slow Streets

By James Porter | Aug 18, 2020 | No Comments
Some neighbors like the pedestrian-friendly streets, while others seem unclear on the concept, which indicates that more outreach about how Slow Streets work is needed.
A socially distanced line at Lem's Bar-B-Q. Photo: James Porter

Chatham business owners discuss the decision to cancel the Cafe Street plan for 75th

By James Porter | Jul 7, 2020 | No Comments
Some say that pedestrianizing the street would have caused traffic headaches. Others say the increased sales would have been well woth any inconvenience to drivers.
Rush hour bus lanes installed on Chicago Avenue in River North last year. Photo: CDOT

3 weeks after CDOT discussed the idea, Chicago still lacks COVID bus lane plan

By James Porter | Jun 17, 2020 | No Comments
Chicago is lagging far behind peer cities when it comes to creating dedicated bus lanes, so that passengers spend less time time onboard, reducing their risk of viral exposure.
People protest George Floyd's murder in the Loop. Photo: Maria Shaughnessy, U-High Midway

Reflections on the unrest, by the native son of a Chicago cop

By James Porter | Jun 4, 2020 | No Comments
I'm cautiously optimistic that there may be some positive results for African Americans in terms of safety in public space and freedom of mobility.
A Seattle social distancing Ambassador. Photo: Seattle Parks and Recreation

Experts agree: Seattle-style park tactics can be a solution for safely reopening the lakefront

By James Porter | May 19, 2020 | No Comments
Everyone from Mayor Lightfoot to the Chicago Area Runners Association is on the same page: Social Distancing Ambassadors and other strategies can keep park users safe.
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