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We Will Chicago is Chicago's first citywide planning initiative in 50

WebIn August 2020 DPD announced the plan. Since then, the department has “planned for a plan” according to Commissioner Cox. With assistance from the …

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A closer look at CDOT's plan to close Chicago's transportation …

WebThe final pillar, “a CDOT that works,” looks inward, at how the department can operate more efficiently, improve responsiveness to communities, and be a better …

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Chicago housing department says it will prioritize racial equity in

WebYesterday the Chicago Department of Housing released what it says is the country’s first Racial Equity Impact Assessment on a Qualified Allocation Plan for Low …

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Can we humanely improve conditions on the 'L'

WebI’ve ridden the CTA all my life – long enough to remember when you could open the windows, and there were “A” and “B” runs. I’ve seen weird stuff – shell games, …

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Equiticity study calls for residents with "lived expertise" to

WebA research team from the Chicago-based mobility justice group Equiticity interviewed low- and middle-income Black and Latino residents of Chicago’s South and …

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Illinois traffic deaths were at a 5-year high in 2020. Here's how to

WebIn 2020, Chicago saw a 45 percent increase in traffic deaths compared to 2019, as speeding increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Metropolitan Planning …

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New housing aid is the right thing to do. It’s also a good investment.

WebThe budget also includes $635 million in support for affordable housing, which the mayor’s office expects will create or preserve more than 4,000 affordable units. …

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Dealing with the pandemic one step at a time: Practice walking as …

WebMia Park is a multi-disciplinary artist and yoga teacher in Chicago.. During these unprecedented times that require social distancing, it's important not to confuse …

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Health concerns, competition are challenges for food delivery …

WebLike many of us, Postmates food delivery driver Jared Haberman thought Illinois' ban on dining in restaurants, which started on March 16 as a strategy to slow …

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Chicago releases first-ever equitable transit-oriented development …

WebA new equitable transit-oriented development plan published by the city today lays out steps for bringing affordable TOD to all parts of town, so that people of all …

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If the Future Will Be Walkable, How Do We Make Sure Everyone …

WebA panel held last week at the Chicago Architecture Foundation called “Where We’ll Live in 2050” focused on the issue of walkability. The speakers all agreed …

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2022 Chicago budget passes including income-based fines, …

WebYesterday Mayor Lori Lightfoot's $16.7 billion 2022 Chicago budget which, thanks to money from federal COVID stimulus funds, contained relatively generous …

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Mobility leaders assess 5 years of e-scooters, and draw insights …

WebRead the article citations here. E-scooters launched unexpectedly in the United States in the fall of 2017, wreaking havoc on many unsuspecting city residents …

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Can Chicago Become a 15 Minute City

WebHidalgo aims to provide Parisians with grocery stores, parks, cafes, sports facilities, health centers, and workplaces easily accessible within a 15-minute walk or …

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How green, walkable, bikeable, play-friendly streets promote good

WebOn a recent visit to New York, I took a stroll down the middle of Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn, one of 20 sites in the city’s Open Streets program, created in …

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Friends of the Parks discusses the need for green space during …

WebThis past weekend hundreds of thousands of Chicagoans ventured outside their homes to enjoy the warmer weather. It makes sense that people want to get out and …

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Postcard from Chatham: How a Chicago community hard-hit by …

WebI live in Chatham, a quiet residential African-American neighborhood on Chicago’s Far South Side. The residents range from retirees to young couples raising …

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CLOCC Work: Fighting Childhood Obesity With Safer Streets

WebOver the last two years, CLOCC has partnered with the Chicago Department of Public Health on a $5.8 million, federally funded anti-obesity campaign called Healthy …

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Insult to Injury: Cyclist Was Struck by a Driver, Screwed by His

WebAfter a reckless driver seriously injured Carey Wintergreen, 62, on his bicycle, he knew he’d have a long road to recovery. What he didn’t realize is that he’d have to …

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