Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Uptown

While a flier circulated by a neighbor called the development proposed for this parking lot "supersized," half of the building would be only about three feet taller than this four-story building next door, and the other half would be considerably shorter. Photo: John Greenfield

Most Beacon Street Neighbors Agree: 9 Units With 10 Spots Won’t Create a Parking Crunch

By Courtney Cobbs and John Greenfield | Jul 11, 2019 | 11 Comments

At Tuesday's community meeting, residents voiced concerns about density and the community input process, but most reached a consensus that 1.11 parking spots per household is sufficient.

Rendering of the proposed building at the northwest corner of Sunnyside and Beacon, currently occupied by a parking lot.

Misleading Fliers Attack Multifamily Housing Proposal in Transit-Friendly Sheridan Park

By John Greenfield | Jul 7, 2019 | 15 Comments

A neighbor is arguing that allowing a condo building will more than a 1:1 ratio of parking spots to housing units will create a parking crunch.

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

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

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.

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