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Meanwhile in the West Loop: Despite the Clark controversy, Fulton and Randolph will likely have on-street dining again this year
"I certainly know what [Expanded Outdoor Dining] has done for the West Loop area," West Central Association's Rod Burch, who's enthusiastic about the program.
April 5, 2024
The Hubbard bikeway backlash reflects the problems with how Chicago installs bike lanes
Hubbard Street bike lane pushback is the same old saga: Drivers get upset about the potential loss of parking spots while cyclists have to keep worrying about their personal safety.
February 1, 2021
What does the city’s new Fulton Market plan propose in terms of transportation?
Possible improvements could include protected bike lanes on Hubbard, a new Metra station, and rerouting Washington and Warren through Union Park.
January 18, 2021
Chicago’s Cafe Streets have been hugely successful. Let’s make them permanent.
Since pedestrianized dining districts are so economically successful and vibrant, and so much more pleasant than the normal car-choked situation, why don't we make them permanent?
September 1, 2020
Fulton Market Proposal Will Add 1,062 Car Parking Spaces to the Traffic-Choked West Loop
The plan includes way too much parking for this transit-friendly, walkable neighborhood.
February 9, 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
MCZ’s Car-Centric West Loop Project Thumbs Its Nose at the TOD Ordinance
Talk about a missed opportunity.
May 16, 2016
Proposed Development Will Make Blue Line’s Grand Stop a TOD Hotspot
Yet another developer is becoming prolific at creating mixed-used, transit-oriented developments. Mark Sutherland has proposed a new TOD building called 710 Grand, first revealed by Curbed in August, at 710 W. Grand Ave., one block east of the Grand Blue Line station in the River West neighborhood. This will be the third TOD building in Sutherland's Wicker Park Apartments portfolio. The project requires a zoning change and it's one of several proposed developments that will be considered at this Thursday's Chicago Plan Commission meeting.
February 16, 2016