Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about transit-oriented development

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.

City Plans to Expand TOD Ordinance to Include High-Frequency Bus Corridors

By John Greenfield | Jun 24, 2018 | 29 Comments

The first step is a six-month study to recommend the best approach, intially focusing on Western, Ashland, Chicago Avenue and 79th Street.

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San Diego Parking Craters Could House 8,000 Families Near Light Rail Stations

By Angie Schmitt | Apr 27, 2018 | No Comments

San Diego's transit agency has been reluctant to redevelop parking lots on land it controls near stations. It's time for a change, says Circulate San Diego.

A soil-testing rig spotted last week at the Mega Mall site. Photo: AJ LaTrace

Parking-Heavy Logan Square Mega Mall Redevelopment May Start Construction Soon

By AJ LaTrace | Feb 26, 2018 | 6 Comments

Alderman Waguespack, LSNA are pushing for family-friendly affordable housing units.

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After Harvey, Houston Leaders Look to Rebuild Around Transit

By Angie Schmitt | Dec 11, 2017 | No Comments

The recovery effort needs to ensure that Houston will be better prepared for future extreme weather events.

Remembering Urban Planner and Activist Alma Zamudio

By Lynda Lopez and John Greenfield | Oct 5, 2017 | 4 Comments

Alma was a woman who dedicated her adult life to fighting for social justice causes, including equitable transportation access.

The organizers of The Untokening, a mobility justice conference held in Atlanta last year. We had trouble finding a photo of a diverse panel discussion of transportation issues in Chicago. Photo: Photo: Argenis Apolinario

Let’s Stop Booking Majority-White Panels on Citywide Transportation Issues

By Lynda Lopez and John Greenfield | Aug 18, 2017 | 4 Comments

If you can't find anyone to sit on your panels who isn’t white, you need to reevaluate what your year-round connections to communities of color look like.

A rendering of the proposed development provided by the architect, Zisong Feng.

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Development Near Wilson Stop Goes Parking-Lite for Rentals, Parking-Heavy for Townhomes

By Shaun Jacobsen | Jul 25, 2017 | 10 Comments

Overall the proposed development will bring new housing to a long-vacant lot without adding an excessive number of car spaces, so it represents a step in the right direction.

Lindsay Bayley with her husband Drew and daughter Willow on a shopping run. Photo courtesy of Lindsay Bayley

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Wicker Park Planner and Mom to Alderman Hopkins: No More Bike Crackdowns

By John Greenfield | Feb 3, 2017 | 36 Comments

In response to the Hopkins-ordered bike sting and other ward transportation and planning issues, local urban planner and mother Lindsay Bayley sent an open letter to the alderman this week.

The massive parking podium will really flaunt the nearly twelve dozen garage spots.

(Parking) Podium Finish: Does This High-Rise Deserve TOD Status?

By John Greenfield | Jan 6, 2017 | 15 Comments

Although it has less than a 1:2 ratio of parking spaces to housing units there are a couple aspects of this project that make me question whether it’s truly in the spirit of a transit-oriented development.

Council Approves Milwaukee Ave. Bike Counter, Slated for Spring Installation

By John Greenfield | Nov 2, 2016 | No Comments

At yesterday’s City Council meeting, aldermen passed an ordinance, supported by First Ward alderman Joe Moreno, to allow the developer LG Partners to install a bike counter in front of its new building at the northeast corner of Division, Ashland, and Milwaukee. Here’s the announcement from the mayor’s office: An ordinance that passed today will […]

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