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Audrey Wennink, Roberto Roquejo, Jesus Barajas, and Katanya Raby. Photo: Lynda Lopez

What Would Equity in Urban Planning Look Like?

By Lynda Lopez | Oct 19, 2018 | 2 Comments

At a panel hosted by the American Planning Association, professionals discussed local transportation equity issues, and the challenges facing women and people of color in the field.

Chicago segregation is often obvious when you observe who gets on and off northbound and southbound Red Line trains. Photo: Jeff Zoline

What Roles Do Transportation, Housing, and Development Play in Dismantling Segregation

By Lynda Lopez | Oct 18, 2018 | 3 Comments

Representatives of WBEZ, LUCHA, MPC, and Blue Sky Strategies discussed how urban planning and policy can be used to address age-old inequities.

The Lake Street protected bike lane in Garfield Park. Photo: John Greenfield

Bike Walk Fund Campaigns Could Bring More Safety Projects to Underserved Areas

By John Greenfield | Oct 15, 2018 | 3 Comments

Active Trans is calling for $20 million to be earmarked in Chicago's budget each year, and $50 million in the Illinois budget annually, to fund bike and pedestrian projects, prioritizing underserved areas.

A touch screen for collecting Go To 2050 input at the Chicago Architecture Foundation headquarters. Photo CMAP

CMAP Emphasizes Investment in Underserved Communities in ON TO 2050 Plan

By Igor Studenkov | Oct 10, 2018 | 1 Comment

According to CMAP, "Regions that are more inclusive have longer, stronger periods of prosperity and shorter periods of stagnation."

The Roscoe Greenway features a contraflow bike lane on the west side of Broadway to facilitate a northbound jog. Photo: John Greenfield

Eyes on the Street: The Roscoe and School/Aldine Greenways Are Ready to Ride

By John Greenfield | Oct 9, 2018 | 7 Comments

The new greenways feature an unusual raised bike lane section, pedestrian improvements, and some walk signals that are accessible to people with visual impairments.

Byron Sigcho, Veronica Gonzalez, and Nelson Cheung. Photo: Lynda Lopez

How Do We Ensure Residents Can Stay in Their Communities to Benefit From the Paseo?

By Lynda Lopez | Oct 8, 2018 | 12 Comments

During a panel discussion hosted by the American Planning Association, community leaders argued that measures need to be taken to preserve affordability along the new trail.

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