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Trans and nonbinary folks weigh in on whether WTN rail cars would be helpful or harmful
Patti Flynn, a transgender woman, asked diverse members of the trans and nonbinary communities whether such cars would make life easier or more difficult for them.
March 25, 2021
City seeks to make northern stretch of Western Avenue more people-friendly
The City of Chicago is looking to redesign Western Avenue and seeks to gather community input on what residents, business owners, and stakeholders would like to see.
March 24, 2021
Near West neighbors divided over next Roosevelt Square phase, including parking worries
Neighbors have voiced concerns that the project doesn't include enough parking, but the location in close to downtown and relatively transit-friendly.
March 23, 2021
Runner’s association: Even with meters, driving to Montrose will still be cheaper than CTA
While CARA is portraying the new meters as an equity issue, driving to the beach will still be relatively cheap. The group's members simply don't want to pay for an amenity they're used to getting for free.
March 23, 2021
Police chases killed 3 bystanders in Chicago last year – It’s time to rethink policies
In what circumstances does any immediate danger the suspect presents to the public outweigh the potential for endangering officers, suspects, and innocent bystanders?
March 22, 2021
New ordinance would hinder Black museums and galleries to preserve easy parking
Sustainable transportation advocates should add our voice to the chorus letting the City Council know that preserving African-American history and arts resources is more important than maintaining super-convenient street parking.
March 21, 2021
Sorry, losing the perk of free beach parking is not a major social justice issue
Despite complaints from local residents, metered parking will make Montrose Beach less car-centric; help the city's bottom line; and even, counterintuitively, make driving to the beach less of a hassle for those who choose to do so.
March 19, 2021
Logan Square bikeway plans are disappointing, but traffic circle remix is exciting
While it's a bummer that Logan Square won't be getting robust bikeways as part of the Diversey and Milwaukee projects, it's great that the long-awaited traffic circle remix and La Placita are finally coming to fruition.
March 18, 2021
2nd affordable transit-oriented development proposed near Logan Square station
A proposal for a housing development near the Logan Square Blue Line station includes 64 affordable units. If approved, the site would be the second transit-oriented development near the 'L' stop.
March 17, 2021
Chicago housing department says it will prioritize racial equity in affordable housing resources
The racial equity impact assessment will help ensure that developments supported by Low-Income Housing Tax Credits are equitably allocated to address the needs of BIPOC communities.
March 16, 2021
