Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Neighborhoods

Although the Bloomingdale Trail isn't open yet, people are already using it. Photo: Ariel Parella-Aurelli

As city gets ready to reopen The 606, neighbors say Slow Streets need more signs

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli | Jun 18, 2020 | No Comments

Today the city announced that The 606 will reopen Monday, but neighbors are already using it. Meanwhile, the parallel Slow Street route is seeing issues with illegal cut-through traffic and speeding.

Logan Square Neighbors for Responsible Development members and supporters libertarian lawyer Jacob Huebert, real estate agent Sarah Maxwell, and trial attorney Allison Huebert testified at the final community meeting on the all-affordable TOD last April. Maxwell was named as a plaintiff in the lawsuit. Photo: John Greenfield

Bye, Felicia: Judge dismisses NIMBY lawsuit against Logan affordable TOD

By John Greenfield | Jun 16, 2020 | No Comments

It's time for the NIMBYs to cut their losses, rethink their selfish behavior, and allow this smart, equitable project to move forward without further resistance.

Customers wait for the #79 79th bus at the Red Line station. The line has experienced crowding problems. Photo: James Porter

Which CTA bus lines are still seeing crowding during the pandemic?

By Courtney Cobbs | Jun 16, 2020 | No Comments

Yesterday the CTA launched a Ridership Information Dashboard to give riders a heads-up about crowding issues, so they can make an informed decision when planning their commutes.

The Broadway Cafe Street. Photo: John Greenfield

Drexel Slow Street opens, Cafe Streets debut on Broadway, Rush

By John Greenfield | Jun 15, 2020 | No Comments

The city of Chicago has lagged behind peer cities on pandemic walk/bike/cafe initiatives, but they're starting to make up for lost time.

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What’s needed to address anti-Black racism in urban planning?

By Courtney Cobbs | Jun 14, 2020 | No Comments

The Canadian Urban Institute recently held an online panel centered around the question of “How do we respond to anti-Black racism in urbanist practices and conversations?”

Scooters on Milwaukee Avenue last year. Photo: John Greenfield

Scooter pilot starts later this summer across the city, minus downtown and trails

By John Greenfield | Jun 12, 2020 | No Comments

The rules include a "lock-to" requirement; excluding the devices from the central business district; and provisions to promote racial and economic equity.

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