Thanks to “Overwhelming Support,” the Logan Affordable TOD Plan Is Moving Forward
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Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa said that after taking input from over a thousand residents, he's recommending the project to the zoning committee.
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Vast Majority of Residents at Last Night’s Hearing Support Logan Affordable TOD Plan
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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.
Prior to Tonight’s Logan TOD Hearing, Supporters Make Their Final Case
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Reps from CUE, Active Trans, and Darwin Elementary, as well as local politicians Jesus “Chuy” Garcia and Will Gazardi, voiced support for the development.
Logan Affordable TOD Opponents Discuss Their Concerns, Proponents Clap Back
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The group opposing the project says they want an RFP process and changes to the design. The local alderman says they're actually opposed to the 100 units of affordable housing.
New Group Tries to Delegitimize 100% Affordable TOD Plan, Calling It “Half-Baked”
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This development could serve as a best practice for creating equitable transit-oriented development in other parts of the city. But neighbors are sniping at the plan.
How Chicago’s New Bus TOD Ordinance Could Help Underserved Communities
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By expanding the areas that are eligible for TOD to include zones around busy bus corridors, the city could help spur investment in low-income neighborhoods.
Neighbors March Against Displacement in Logan Square
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Hundreds of residents showed up to demand that new development, including TOD, be done equitably, so as not to force longtime residents out of the neighborhood.
Cyclist Hit by Driver of Stolen Car Is Out of Hospital, Recovering from Spinal Injuries
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The 30-year-old female cyclist is able to walk, but suffered multiple injuries and has a long road to recovery, according to her attorney.
Residents Discuss Potential Equity Impacts of the Logan Traffic Circle Redesign
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Neighbors want to help ensure that the improvements don't accelerate the displacement of longtime residents.
How Wasted Land on Logan Square’s MiCA Site Helped Fuel Anti-TOD Sentiment
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By choosing to build up instead of out, the MiCA developer created towers that are too tall for their context, which increases opposition to dense development.
Why 36 Car Spots is a Reasonable Number for an Apartment Building by The 606
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There are myriad reasons why 36 car parking spaces in a building with 124 households is a good number to shelter in Logan Square near the Blue Line.