Hit-and-run drivers killed 3 pedestrians in Chicago in less than 2 weeks
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The victims included Radame L. Morales, 49, in Humboldt Park; Jose Almanza, 67, in Little Village; and Zoraleigh Ryan, 55, in River North.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Little Village
New Cafe Streets announced, but so far Black and Latino dining strips are opting out
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Announced Cafe Streets in Chatham and Little Village have been cancelled or watered down, which means that so far none are planned on African-American- or Latino-owned restaurant strips.
Hit-and-run SUV driver killed man in Little Village crosswalk.
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The victim was the 7th pedestrian killed on Chicago streets this year.
The Crawford demolition is a mobility justice issue
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The implosion of the smokestack of the coal-fired power plant created a massive cloud of dust that makes walking and biking less safe.
Little Village Residents Want Paseo Plan to Address Housing, Environmental Concerns
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On Tuesday, August 13, Little Village residents gathered at Oak Street Health on 26th Street for a community meeting on the proposed four-mile Paseo trail connecting Little Village and Pilsen. The event was hosted by Únete La Villita, the community development committee of Little Village. The proposed Paseo trail has been subject of extensive speculation and […]
Logan, Pilsen, and Little Village Residents Discuss the Pros and Cons of E-Scooters
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Are they a handy device for for first- and last-mile trips to and from transit, or a distraction from improving public transportations?
How Latinx Chicagoans Remake Public Space
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Whether it's so-called "Latino Urbanism" -- arranging front yards like living rooms -- or simply hanging out with friends on street corners, using public space to interact with others can foster neighborhood cohesion.
How Do We Ensure Residents Can Stay in Their Communities to Benefit From the Paseo?
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During a panel discussion hosted by the American Planning Association, community leaders argued that measures need to be taken to preserve affordability along the new trail.
Van Driver Killed Carlos Hernandez, 45, in Little Village Last Saturday
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The driver was cited for driving without a license, negligence, and failure to yield to a pedestrian in the roadway.
The Backlash Against the Marshall Bike Lanes Serves as a Cautionary Tale for Planners
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As the city strives to build more protected bikeways, this unfortunate episode underscores the need for CDOT to earn community buy-ins before construction and do extensive outreach afterward.
LVEJO Is Concerned About Health, Safety Impacts of Hellman’s Factory Truck Traffic
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Leaders with the Little Village Environmental Justice Organization are worried about the diesel exhaust from trucks passing through the neighborhood and the potential health and safety risks that this traffic poses for residents.