Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Neighborhoods

The Bloomingdale Trail, aka The 606. Photo: Jeff Zoline

Study: The 606 Shows the Downside of Having Parks Nonprofits Lead Infra Projects

By Lynda Lopez | Dec 7, 2018 | 12 Comments

The authors argued that groups like the Trust for Public Land, which managed Bloomingdale Trail development, tend to overlook potential impacts on housing affordability.

After a 2016 Slump, 2017 Was Divvy’s Most Profitable Year Ever

By John Greenfield | Dec 4, 2018 | 2 Comments

While the system still lost money on operations, it still turned a $3.37 million profit for the city overall thanks to station ad revenue and Blue Cross Blue Shield sponsorship money.

Donate Transit Fares to the Needy and Divvy Will Chip in a Free Annual Membership

By John Greenfield | Nov 26, 2018

Divvy will match your donation to the Howard Area Community Center by waiving the $5 fee for a Divvy for Everyone membership for a low-income Chicagoan.

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 | 14 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.

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