Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Logan Square

Rendering of the Emmet Street development.

Logan affordable TOD got key approvals, flack from NIMBYs, at Plan Commission hearing

By John Greenfield and Steven Vance | Oct 17, 2019 | No Comments

While opponents said the land would be more valuable as a parking lot or a market-rate development, proponents stressed the value of keeping Logan Square economiclly diverse.

The intersection of Dickens and Pulaski. Image: Google Maps

Police: Trucker ran stop sign at Dickens/Pulaski, killing DeMarco Quinn Edwards, 32

By John Greenfield | Oct 14, 2019 | No Comments

The victim was the 34th pedestrian fatality on Chicago streets this year.

A previous PARK(ing) Day installation by Moss Design near Addison and Southport in Lakeview.

Celebrate international PARK(ing) Day in Chicago Friday in Jeff Park and Logan

By John Greenfield | Sep 19, 2019 | 2 Comments

One day a year, land that's usually used for car storage is transformed into vibrant public space.

A scooter rider in Logan Square. Photo: John Greenfield

Logan, Pilsen, and Little Village Residents Discuss the Pros and Cons of E-Scooters

By Lynda Lopez | Jul 3, 2019 | 6 Comments

Are they a handy device for for first- and last-mile trips to and from transit, or a distraction from improving public transportations?

Thanks to “Overwhelming Support,” the Logan Affordable TOD Plan Is Moving Forward

By John Greenfield | May 14, 2019 | 5 Comments

Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa said that after taking input from over a thousand residents, he's recommending the project to the zoning committee.

Residents show support for a speaker at last night's hearing by displaying green cards. Photo: John Greenfield

Vast Majority of Residents at Last Night’s Hearing Support Logan Affordable TOD Plan

By Lynda Lopez | Apr 25, 2019 | 14 Comments

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.

Reverend Paula Cripps-Vallejo of the Logan Square Ecumenical Alliance speaks at this morning's press conference. Photo: Lynda Lopez

Prior to Tonight’s Logan TOD Hearing, Supporters Make Their Final Case

By Lynda Lopez | Apr 24, 2019 | No Comments

Reps from CUE, Active Trans, and Darwin Elementary, as well as local politicians Jesus “Chuy” Garcia and Will Gazardi, voiced support for the development.

Rendering of the affordable TOD as seen from the Longman & Eagle sidewalk cafe on Schubert.

Logan Affordable TOD Opponents Discuss Their Concerns, Proponents Clap Back

By John Greenfield | Apr 17, 2019 | 45 Comments

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”

By Lynda Lopez | Apr 16, 2019 | 50 Comments

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.

Within a quarter mile of these bus route segments, the usual parking requirements for new developments would essentially be waived. Map: Steven Vance

How Chicago’s New Bus TOD Ordinance Could Help Underserved Communities

By David Zegeye | Dec 17, 2018 | 6 Comments

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

By Lynda Lopez | Oct 30, 2018 | 1 Comment

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.

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