Don’t victim-blame architect Helmut Jahn for his tragic bike crash death
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While Jahn reportedly ran a stop sign on his bike, all the facts of his death aren't clear yet, and he deserves our empathy.
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Here are some earmarks Illinois Congressional reps are proposing for walk/bike/transit
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Here are some of the walk/bike/transit-related proposals for the American Jobs Plan from Illinois’ Congressional representatives.
Parking Karens want to block Lincoln Square affordable TOD, advocates fight back
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Fliers claiming Lincoln Square "has a parking deficit of 1,519 spaces" are based on an ancient, absurdly car-centric 1998 study.
Buckner moves to block $6.5B in state financing for dubious One Central transit hub
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So far Wisconsin-based Landmark Development has failed to make a case that the project would have enough public benefits to justify the massive subsidy.
We Will Chicago is Chicago’s first citywide planning initiative in 50 years
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The Chicago Department of Planning and Development hosted a kickoff discussion about We Will Chicago, a new three-year citywide planning initiative.
Car-free Sundays on State events will run through the summer, starting July 11
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Chicago has a rare opportunity to reimagine Loop streets as a vital space for community gathering, rather than just corridors to move motor vehicles through.