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Goodbye parking lot, hello affordable housing: Logan TOD construction starts next month
Two months after a judge dismissed the NIMBY lawsuit against the project, work is finally set to begin.
August 18, 2020
Vast Majority of Residents at Last Night’s Hearing Support Logan Affordable TOD Plan
Although a vocal minority of detractors spoke against the 100-percent affordable development by the Logan Blue Line stop, 78 percent of attendees voted to support the plan.
April 25, 2019
Emanuel’s Plan for Pilsen and Little Village Doesn’t Go Far Enough to Prevent Displacement
Since the proposal only requires developers to make 10 percent of the on-site units affordable, it's insufficient to protect low-income and working-class families.
November 16, 2018
What Roles Do Transportation, Housing, and Development Play in Dismantling Segregation
Representatives of WBEZ, LUCHA, MPC, and Blue Sky Strategies discussed how urban planning and policy can be used to address age-old inequities.
October 18, 2018
The Most Effective Investments Are Ones That Change Travel Behaviors
Policy changes that reduce car dependence are at least as important as infrastructure projects.
October 6, 2017
Remembering Urban Planner and Activist Alma Zamudio
Alma was a woman who dedicated her adult life to fighting for social justice causes, including equitable transportation access.
October 5, 2017
CMAP: Federal Housing Programs Won’t Fund Walkable Neighborhoods
According to a new CMAP report, federal guidelines generally discourage mixed-use development.
May 19, 2017
If the Future Will Be Walkable, How Do We Make Sure Everyone Benefits?
As communities where walking and transit are convenient become increasingly desirable, making sure that people aren’t priced out of these areas, so that more residents can reap the health and economic benefits of walkability, will be a challenge.
May 11, 2017
Logan Groups Raise Support for 100% Affordable TOD Through Petition Drive
The push to convert a parking lot next to the Logan Square station into a 100-percent-affordable TOD is picking up steam.
January 10, 2017
Neighborhood Group Wants Fewer Units in Queer-Friendly Affordable TOD
A neighborhood assoiciation is arguing that "current infrastructure" can't handle approximately 120 more people moving into planned LGTB-friendly and transit-friendly affordable housing.
December 7, 2016
