Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Design

Public space in Chicago could go from good to great with more high-quality seating

By Courtney Cobbs | Dec 2, 2021 | No Comments

More public seating could make the city of Chicago more hospitable, more accessible, and more lively.

By John Greenfield | Nov 24, 2021 | No Comments

The city of Chicago recently announced it's upgrading the signs within the network, the first step in a more ambitious plan to upgrade wayfinding.

By John Greenfield | Nov 18, 2021 | No Comments

The CTA says it's the first new, permanent track line to go into service since the Orange Line debuted in 1993.

By John Greenfield | Nov 16, 2021 | No Comments

Metra announced that a project is moving forward to rehab the Metra Electric District line’s 147th Street/Sibley Boulevard in south-suburban Harvey.

By John Greenfield | Nov 16, 2021 | No Comments

The crash happened at 79th/Stony Island/South Chicago, a six-way intersection that has been rated one of the most dangerous junctions in the city.

By Courtney Cobbs | Nov 12, 2021 | No Comments

The second public meeting for potential multi-modal changes on Chicago Avenue in Evanston included renderings of proposed changes.