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Advocating for a slush fund: Plow the Sidewalks rally takes over City Hall
On the morning of November 2 a spirited group of people advocating for a municipal sidewalk snow removal pilot gathered in the corridors of the first level of City Hall.
November 4, 2022
Park Station Lofts equitable transit-oriented development breaks ground in Woodlawn
Hopefully equitable TOD projects like Park Manor Lofts will help mitigate housing displacement pressures in Woodlawn, while providing excellent transit access for residents.
November 4, 2022
Permanently pedestrianizing Clark will help businesses, won’t cause carmageddon
Unfortunately, a short-sighted neighborhood community group wants to kill the goose that laid the golden egg.
November 2, 2022
Vasquez: Neighbors’ parking worries didn’t cause me to reject rectory redevelopment TOD plan
It's good to hear that this proposal wasn't deep-sixed due to complaints that there weren't enough car parking spaces. That's basically the dumbest possible reason to not build housing on land near a transit station.
November 2, 2022
Here’s how to help un-block the CTA oversight ordinance thwarted by Lightfoot allies
At a gathering of transit advocates Sunday, ordinance sponsor Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th) encouraged them to email the relevant Council members.
November 1, 2022
Takin’ it to the (over-salted) streets: City Hall rally will demand sidewalk plowing parity
The demonstration will take place Wednesday at 9 a.m. on the first floor of the municipal headquarters, 121 N. La Salle St.
October 31, 2022
¿Cómo encaja la emisión cero en el plan de modernización del corredor industrial del suroeste?
Con el plan de Modernización de la Arteria Industrial del Suroeste, la ciudad está tratando de equilibrar los objetivos comunitarios con el crecimiento de la industria.
October 28, 2022
How does Zero-Emission fit in the Southwest Industrial Corridor Modernization plan?
With the Southwest Industrial Corridor Modernization plan, the city has been trying to balance community-based goals with continued industry growth.
October 28, 2022
High Speed Rail Alliance wants better train service in Chicago and across the nation
“The system would be useful for so many more people,” said executive director Rick Harnish. “It really would be a game-changer for Chicago-area transit.”
October 27, 2022
Mayoral allies block CTA oversight ordinance, Lightfoot denies it was a power move
With Vasquez's ordinance likely going nowhere, and Lightfoot unconcerned about her transit chief skipping his own Council hearings, it looks like we can expect more ghosting from Carter in the future.
October 26, 2022
