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The Cubs defended their revised Wrigleyville parking lot expansion plan, but neighbors are still calling foul
They say the expansion, which would add hundreds of new parking spaces, would undermine Chicago's goals for more transit-oriented development, housing, and walkability.
May 14, 2026
Stop the Cubs parking lot expansion: The team’s proposal to add more car storage to Wrigleyville would just make it harder for everyone to get around
By Kalen Luciano
March 23, 2026
If parking relief is granted to just about every development, why require parking in the first place?
This article also appears in Streetsblog Chicago cofounder Steven Vance's personal blog Steven Can Plan. He also runs the local development data website Chicago Cityscape.
March 10, 2025
How the United Center could go from a sea of sprawling parking lots to a bustling, walkable pedestrian district
As it stands today, Chicago’s United Center — the home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks professional sports franchises — is surrounded by a sea of parking lots with thousands of parking spaces.
January 15, 2025
Drivers invade Promontory Point and the Lakefront Trail, endangering pedestrians and bike riders
Advocates say the worsening problem may require ticketing right now, design that makes it impossible to illegally drive and park in the near future.
September 6, 2023
