The Crawford demolition is a mobility justice issue
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The implosion of the smokestack of the coal-fired power plant created a massive cloud of dust that makes walking and biking less safe.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Little Village
Little Village Residents Want Paseo Plan to Address Housing, Environmental Concerns
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On Tuesday, August 13, Little Village residents gathered at Oak Street Health on 26th Street for a community meeting on the proposed four-mile Paseo trail connecting Little Village and Pilsen. The event was hosted by Únete La Villita, the community development committee of Little Village. The proposed Paseo trail has been subject of extensive speculation and […]
Logan, Pilsen, and Little Village Residents Discuss the Pros and Cons of E-Scooters
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Are they a handy device for for first- and last-mile trips to and from transit, or a distraction from improving public transportations?
How Latinx Chicagoans Remake Public Space
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Whether it's so-called "Latino Urbanism" -- arranging front yards like living rooms -- or simply hanging out with friends on street corners, using public space to interact with others can foster neighborhood cohesion.
How Do We Ensure Residents Can Stay in Their Communities to Benefit From the Paseo?
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During a panel discussion hosted by the American Planning Association, community leaders argued that measures need to be taken to preserve affordability along the new trail.
Van Driver Killed Carlos Hernandez, 45, in Little Village Last Saturday
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The driver was cited for driving without a license, negligence, and failure to yield to a pedestrian in the roadway.
The Backlash Against the Marshall Bike Lanes Serves as a Cautionary Tale for Planners
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As the city strives to build more protected bikeways, this unfortunate episode underscores the need for CDOT to earn community buy-ins before construction and do extensive outreach afterward.
LVEJO Is Concerned About Health, Safety Impacts of Hellman’s Factory Truck Traffic
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Leaders with the Little Village Environmental Justice Organization are worried about the diesel exhaust from trucks passing through the neighborhood and the potential health and safety risks that this traffic poses for residents.
Amazon Driver Who Killed Telesfora Escamilla, 84, Charged With Misdemeanors
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The mother of six was fatally struck by a van driver who allegedly ran a stop sign and was driving without a license or insurance.
Comparing Transit Access in Lincoln Park to South Lawndale
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Here’s some info about transit inequality that I had to leave out of this week’s Chicago Reader column about transportation issues that impact local Latino communities, due to space limitations. Alma Zamudio, who earned a BA in urban planning and public administration at UIC, has worked with various Latino housing, labor, and social justice organizations, […]
Residents Want to Ensure the Paseo Trail Won’t Be a Route to Gentrification
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[The Chicago Reader recently launched a new weekly transportation column written by Streetsblog Chicago editor John Greenfield. This partnership will allow Streetsblog to extend the reach of our livable streets advocacy. We’ll be syndicating a portion of the column on the day it comes out online; you can read the remainder on the Reader’s website […]