Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Neighborhoods

An e-scooter on the Halsted Street bridge over West Loop railroad tracks. Photo: Jonathan Lee

2020 scooter pilot will likely involve only 2-3 companies and require “lock-to” vehicles

By John Greenfield | Mar 5, 2020 | No Comments

At yesterday's Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council meeting CDOT gave an update on how last year's program went, and what to expect this year.

Here are the new Divvy station locations for this spring’s Far South rollout

By John Greenfield | Mar 5, 2020 | No Comments

66 traditional stations and 12 bike rack "hubs" for parking e-bikes will be installed south of 77th Street.

Logan Square Neighbors for Responsible Development members 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 is named as a plaintiff in the lawsuit. Photo: John Greenfield

Affluent, selfish neighbors are suing to block the Logan Square all-affordable TOD

By John Greenfield | Mar 3, 2020 | No Comments

Logan Square Neighbors for Responsible Development failed to block the project through the community input process, so now they've gone nuclear with a nuisance lawsuit.

This shuttered CVS store on near Central Park/Division/Grand would be a great spot for a new Metra station and equitable TOD. Image: Google Maps

Building a Metra infill station in Humboldt Park would create job, housing opportunities

By Steven Vance | Feb 28, 2020 | No Comments

New infill stations in Chicago neighborhoods like Humboldt could take advantage of the Metra's regional reach, and fill in gaps in CTA service.

Baer with a vintage 4000 Series train and its volunteer crew. Photo: WTTW

New “Chicago by ‘L'” doc explores importance of transit, cultures along the lines

By John Greenfield | Feb 26, 2020 | No Comments

The show discusses the history of communities along all eight 'L' lines and interviews local leaders about the importance of transit to neighborhood residents.

What could we do with all the extra public space if we got rid of curbside parking and we pedestrianized streets? Image: courtesy Paris en Commun

Can Chicago Become a 15 Minute City?

By Courtney Cobbs | Feb 25, 2020 | No Comments

What if every Chicagoan lived within a 15-minute walk or bike ride of grocery stores, parks, cafes, sports facilities, health centers, and workplaces?

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