Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Chicago

The Little Village gateway on 26th Street. Photo: Jeff Zoline

Emanuel’s Plan for Pilsen and Little Village Doesn’t Go Far Enough to Prevent Displacement

By Lynda Lopez | Nov 16, 2018 | 7 Comments

Since the proposal only requires developers to make 10 percent of the on-site units affordable, it's insufficient to protect low-income and working-class families.

The new Chatham parklet. Photo: James Porter

CDOT Creates a New “Off-the-Shelf” Parklet Design, Installs a Prototype in Chatham

By James Porter and John Greenfield | Nov 6, 2018 | 3 Comments

The project was funded by a $30,000 Livable Communities grant from the AARP.

The report cards look at all 50 wards and eight high-ridership bus routes. Image: Active Trans

Active Trans’ Bus Report Cards Highlight the Need for More Time-Saving Features

By Lynda Lopez | Nov 5, 2018 | 3 Comments

Active Trans looked at the speed, wait time, and prevalence of bus bunching in all 50 wards and eight high-frequency routes.

Wiedel, Merrell, Lee, Lopez, Smith, and Kinsman. Photo: John Greenfield

What Needs to Be Done to Make Chicago Cycling More Inclusive?

By John Greenfield | Nov 2, 2018 | 10 Comments

Leaders from CDOT, Active Trans, Blackstone Bicycle Works, Bike a Bee, and Streetsblog's Lynda Lopez tackled the question.

Members of We Keep You Rollin', a Far South Side bike group, with various types of bike-share. Photo: We Keep You Rollin'

DoBi Is Done for the Moment — Share Your Thoughts on the Pilot Via a CDOT Survey

By John Greenfield and Anne Alt | Nov 1, 2018 | 4 Comments

Meanwhile, Mayor Emanuel announced that -- one way or another -- bike-share will be expanded to include the entire city, thanks to a grant from the Bloomberg Foundation.

Neighbors March Against Displacement in Logan Square

By Lynda Lopez | Oct 30, 2018 | 1 Comment

Hundreds of residents showed up to demand that new development, including TOD, be done equitably, so as not to force longtime residents out of the neighborhood.

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