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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
Chinatown Residents Are Advocating to Preserve Affordability, Create Safer Streets
As Chinatown residents work to maintain the neighborhood's identity and keep it affordable for longtime residents, they also want to improve transportation access.
May 2, 2017
More Thoughts on the TOD Debate as the Boom Moves Into Its Next Phase
One thing’s for sure: As the current transit-oriented development boom unfolds along Milwaukee Avenue it’s bringing major changes to the affected neighborhoods. Many people agree that adding dense, low-parking development near Blue Line stations is a good strategy for reducing car dependency. But there’s been debate about whether the new wave of high-end TOD buildings is fueling the displacement of working-class residents in these areas, especially Logan Square, or if the increase in housing supply will take pressure off the existing rental market.
May 25, 2016