Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Uptown

The project reconfigured the Racine/Broadway intersection to create a new plaza. Photo: John Greenfield

Circular Sculpture Is the Cherry on Uptown’s Complete Streets Makeover Sundae

By John Greenfield | May 10, 2019 | 6 Comments

Today city officials cut the ribbon on a multicolored ring-shaped sculpture in the Uptown Entertainment District, the crowning touch on a street remix that converted excess asphalt at Racine Avenue and Broadway into a new pedestrian plaza. The makeover was part of the Broadway streetscape project, which includes new sidewalks, street repaving, lighting, bike racks, […]

The new bike trail (with an access lane for pedestrians) crosses Simonds Drive south of Foster. Photo: John Greenfield

Eyes on the Street: Lakefront Trail Separation between Montrose and Ardmore

By John Greenfield | Jul 7, 2018 | 11 Comments

The new bike route adds a half-mile to the trip, but cyclists are rewarded with scenic views.

The new plaza created by pedestrianizing a stretch of Racine by the Riviera Theater. The raised area in the center is a pedestal for a new sculpture. Photo: John Greenfield

The Broadway/Lawrence Streetscape Has Turned Asphalt Into Public Space

By John Greenfield | May 25, 2018 | 6 Comments

The project connected a traffic island to the sidewalk to create a new plaza.

A CTA-sponsored neighborhood development plan shows potential development massing next to its L stations.

In CTA’s First-Ever TOD Plan, Too Much Parking is Proposed Adjacent to ‘L’ Stations

By Shaun Jacobsen | Apr 18, 2018 | 11 Comments

The CTA has embarked on a neighborhood development plan to recommend new mixed-use buildings next to its 'L' stations on the North Side.

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

Proposed Multi-Family is “On Hold” For Being Too Dense, Despite Denser Housing Already on the Block

By Shaun Jacobsen | Mar 19, 2018 | 13 Comments

A proposed residential development that would have brought 50 mixed-bedroom apartments and 11 townhomes to an empty lot in Uptown has been stalled by 46th Ward Alderman James Cappleman and the Department of Planning and Development for being “too dense”. The proposal is less dense than neighboring buildings, and the number of new households it […]

The clock tower of the Gerber Building has been restored to its Roaring Twenties-era glory. Photo: John Greenfield

Gerber, Baby! Restoration of the 1923 Gerber Building Marks the end of the Wilson Rehab

By John Greenfield | Feb 5, 2018 | 16 Comments

With the recent restoration of the building's clock tower, the city calls the $203 million Wilson station rzenovation a success.

The new, mediocre bike racks at the Wilson station. Photo: John Greenfield

Eyes on the Street: Subpar Bike Racks at the Wilson Station

By John Greenfield | Jan 10, 2018 | 36 Comments

When your local transit authority installs bike racks that are less-than-ideal, that’s a good problem to have, but bad racks are a recurring issue at new CTA stations.

The Sunnyside entrance provides easy access to Uptown's Target and Aldi stores. Photo: John Greenfield

Take a Virtual Tour of the Wilson Stop’s New Sunnyside Entrance

By John Greenfield | Dec 1, 2017 | 1 Comment

Unlike most unstaffed CTA entrances, this one is wheelchair- and bike-friendly

$The fractal-like "Arpeggio" sculpture by Brititsh artist Cecil Balmond. Photo: John Greenfield$

New Platform, Entrance, Artwork Debut at Wilson Station

By John Greenfield | Oct 23, 2017 | 4 Comments

The Wilson 'L' station renovation in Uptown reached another major milestone today.

Rendering of the plaza and bikeway between the north and south buildings of Uplift High School. Image: Site Design

Work Has Started on the Leland Avenue Greenway in Uptown

By John Greenfield | Sep 23, 2017 | 8 Comments

After several years of delay and significant design changes, CDOT has finally started work on the Uptown bikeway.

The new stationhouse is an airy glass box. Photo: John Greenfield

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Eyes on the Street: Checking Out the New Wilson Station House

By John Greenfield | Sep 20, 2017 | 17 Comments

Another CTA station became wheelchair-friendly today as the main stationhouse of the new Wilson stop opened, complete with an elevator and escalator.

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