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How the Englewood Nature Trail will be different than The 606
Unlike The 606 neighborhoods Englewood isn't currently facing major gentrification pressures. But Grow Greater Englewood is taking steps to ensure the new trail will benefit existing residents.
December 11, 2022
“Pop-up” bus lanes on Chicago Ave. are now permanent, other upgrades planned citywide
CDOT, CTA, and 1st Ward alder Daniel La Spata announced that work has been completed to make permanent the temporary bus lanes on Chicago Avenue.
December 9, 2022
Tumblin’ dice and rollin’ buses: Why Chicago’s casino plan needs dedicated transit lanes
When it comes to having a casino transportation plan that improves, rather than degrades, sustainable transportation, we can't leave matters to chance.
December 7, 2022
Work has finally started to make Clark in Edgewater truly bikeable
There's reason to optimistic that the Clark Street protected bike lanes in Edgewater may finally live up to their potential to be a safe, comfortable cycling route, with perks for pedestrians and bus riders as well.
December 6, 2022
Eyes on the Street: Non-protected bike lanes on Belmont are a missed opportunity
When the city chooses to install subpar bikeways, or none at all, rather than eliminate space for storing private metal boxes on the public way, it's mostly an issue of political will.
December 5, 2022
City Nerd calls DuSable LSD the worst waterfront highway in North America
It's about time we stop letting our massive lakefront highway serve as a national embarrassment for Chicago.
November 30, 2022
Chicago’s climate superpower: How transit-oriented development can help address global warming
As shown in this map, Chicago’s land use policies have a major impact on our greenhouse gas emissions.
November 29, 2022
To prevent tragic crashes, street redesign is more effective than calls for personal responsibility
While Mayor Lightfoot called for personal responsibility in the wake of a deadly seven-car pileup in Chatham, a road diet would be the most effective way to prevent future tragedies.
November 28, 2022
Chicago issues an RFP for $10M in equitable TOD technical assistance grants
This initiative, bankrolled by the Chicago Recovery Plan, will help encourage community-driven development near train stations and high-frequency bus corridors.
November 24, 2022
Strong Towns Chicago wants to make our city more people-friendly and fiscally sound
Through community, education, and activism Strong Towns Chicago strives to create an environment where everyone can come together to learn about creating positive change in our city.
November 23, 2022
