Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Development

Journalists check out the future site of the Belmont Flyover with CTA staffer Chris Bushell, right. The flyover will pass by the white control tower, with the tops of northbound Brown Line trains a bit higher than the top of the tower. Photo: John Greenfield

The CTA is getting ready for RPM, the mother of all Chicago transit projects

By John Greenfield | Sep 10, 2019 | 21 Comments

The project will increase capacity and reliability, and reduce crowding, but it will also include three-year closures of the Lawrence and Berwyn stops.

Reverend Paula Cripps-Vallejo of the Logan Square Ecumenical Alliance speaks at this morning's press conference. Photo: Lynda Lopez

Prior to Tonight’s Logan TOD Hearing, Supporters Make Their Final Case

By Lynda Lopez | Apr 24, 2019 | No Comments

Reps from CUE, Active Trans, and Darwin Elementary, as well as local politicians Jesus “Chuy” Garcia and Will Gazardi, voiced support for the development.

Pace Kills 3 Low-Ridership Routes, Lays Groundwork for Rapid Service on Harlem

By John Greenfield | Jan 15, 2019 | 1 Comment

Nine more bus services will be discontinued this year, and Pace says the savings will be applied to a $1.7 million initiative to create faster, more frequent, or more reliable service elsewhere.

A touch screen for collecting Go To 2050 input at the Chicago Architecture Foundation headquarters. Photo CMAP

CMAP Emphasizes Investment in Underserved Communities in ON TO 2050 Plan

By Igor Studenkov | Oct 10, 2018 | 1 Comment

According to CMAP, "Regions that are more inclusive have longer, stronger periods of prosperity and shorter periods of stagnation."

CNT’s Jacky Grimshaw Discusses Her Career in Planning & Politics

By James Porter | Sep 17, 2018 | No Comments

Grimshaw discussed her unorthodox career path, what she learned from working for Harold Washington, why the Transit Future campaign is currently stalled, and much more.

Dorval Carter, Leanne Redden, Jim Derwinski, T.J. Ross, and Audrey Wennink. Photo: MPC

Chicago-Area Transit Chiefs Talk About the Future of Regional Transportation

By John Greenfield | Jul 31, 2018 | 37 Comments

The RTA, CTA, Pace, and Metra leaders discussed challenges and opportunities at a Metropolitan Planning Council roundtable.

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