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Young attendees at the Dickens Greenway meeting. Photo: Rebecca Resman

Strong Support from Residents — Including Lots of Kids — at Dickens Greenway Hearing

By John Greenfield | Aug 23, 2019 | 12 Comments

Despite comments from some naysayers who are against bringing more outsiders to Dickens Avenue and Oz Park, the majority of attendees at the hearing seemed to be in favor of the project.

A cyclist rides past Saint James Lutheran School on Dickens Avenue in Lincoln Park. Photo: John Greenfield

Nevermind the NIMBYs, Here’s What Dickens Greenway Advocates Have to Say

By John Greenfield | Aug 21, 2019 | 6 Comments

Forget about the anonymous, fear-mongering Friends of Dickens. Here's what real Chicagoans with names and faces think about the project.

The Paseo corridor. Photo: John Geenfield

Little Village Residents Want Paseo Plan to Address Housing, Environmental Concerns

By Lynda Lopez | Aug 17, 2019 | 2 Comments

On Tuesday, August 13, Little Village residents gathered at Oak Street Health on 26th Street for a community meeting on the proposed four-mile Paseo trail connecting Little Village and Pilsen. The event was hosted by Únete La Villita, the community development committee of Little Village. The proposed Paseo trail has been subject of extensive speculation and […]

Paint-and-post sidewalk extensions shorten crossing distances. Photo: John Greenfield

Eye on the Street: Andersonville (Finally!) Gets a Complete Streets Makeover

By John Greenfield | Aug 15, 2019 | 15 Comments

Paint-and-post sidewalk bump-outs and dashed bike lanes create a better environment for walking and cycling.

Residents hope that the changes to Lake Shore Drive will be divinely beneficial for safety and efficiency. Photo: John Greenfield

“Leave Briar Alone!”: Lakeview Residents Weigh in on North Lake Shore Drive Plans

By Charles Papanek | Aug 14, 2019 | 8 Comments

The latest proposals presented at a community meeting included changes to the Belmont and Irving Park Junctions.

A Pulse bus at the Jefferson Park Transit Center. Photo: Igor Studenkov

Taking the Pulse of Pulse, Pace’s Milwaukee Express Bus Route

By Igor Studenkov | Aug 12, 2019 | 2 Comments

The new corridor's launch had a few rough spots, but it's still a nice upgrade for Northwest Side commuters.

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