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Bus lanes aren’t enough: We must transform DuSable Drive into a multimodal boulevard

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Should we advocate for a better DSD by pushing “realistic” changes, or a moonshot?

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No DuSable Drive vote until Friday, but 30 aldermen will likely support name change

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Lakefront museums are freaked out about DuSable Drive – here’s why they shouldn’t be

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Where all 50 aldermen stand on renaming Lake Shore Drive for DuSable

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DuSable Drive rally and possible City Council vote slated for June 23

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DuSable Drive is supported by most POC Chicagoans with an opinion, opposed by whites

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DuSable Drive ordinance passes in committee after a “tumultuous” hearing

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CDOT voiced support for honoring DuSable, but officials privately oppose renaming LSD

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Should we rename Lake Shore Drive for Chicago founder Jean Baptiste Point du Sable?

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