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Chicago Bike Trail

Chicago's 606 Bike Path Made Gentrification Inevitable, Expert Claims

Because the rails to trails project left housing up to the market, rising rents were inevitable, claims a new report.

December 22, 2018 - Crain's

Manhattan Pedestrian Bridge

Already Eight Years Behind Schedule, Manhattan Pedestrian Bridge Delayed Again

The West Thames Street Pedestrian Bridge is over budget and will not be completed until late 2019.

August 8, 2018 - Crain's

Green Line

Chicago to Get a New L Station at the United Center

The United Center, which is home to the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, will get a new elevated train station.

February 17, 2017 - Crain's

Parking Garages Built to Zoning, Are Half Empty

In a popular new development in Brooklyn built near transit, 50% of parking spaces are going unused. Why are parking requirements so overspec'ed?, asks Jeremy Smerd.

October 4, 2011 - Crain's

Affordable Housing Makes Life - Well, Affordable

Households that are given affordable housing have more money to spend, which can bring more money into the economy, according to a new study from the Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy.

June 27, 2010 - Crain's

New Playgrounds Coming to NYC

NYC's Dept. of Education has committed to building 70 new playgrounds in the five boroughs.

January 14, 2010 - Crain's

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