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Keeping The 'Mixed' In Mixed Income
What does it take to keep mixed-income housing truly mixed?
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O'Hare Airport Expansion Likely
The Illinois State Supreme Court ruled that the city only needs approval from the state transportation department for any expansion plans.
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High-tech Water Runoff Parking Lot Experiment Fails
Two years ago a Chicago College installed a new, high-tech parking lot intended to percolate percolate rainwater into the ground.
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How Does Gentrification Affect Long-Term Residents?
A study by the University of Illinois at Chicago looks the impact of gentrification in Chicago's West Town Neighborhoods.
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A Second 'Loop' For Chicago?
The Chicago Transit Authority is planning a circular rail line to connect downtown and neighborhoods several miles away.
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Universities Team Up To Build Nation's Largest Dorm
Three of Chicago universities team up to build the nation's largest student residence hall in downtown Chicago's South Loop area.
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Real Estate Questions Answered
David Roeder presents his view on the future of skyscrapers and real estate.
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Chicago Airport Expansion Plan Needs More Funds
Chicago's $6 billion expansion plan for O'Hare airport will require an additional $2.8 billion for transportation improvements.
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Downtown Chicago: When Redevelopment Goes Sour
The city wants to build a megaproject on the site; developers are spooked by slowing economy.
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Metropolis 2020: Healthy Businesses And Affordable Housing
Chicago area businesses rally to put jobs within access of public transit and affordable housing.
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Chicago Is Not Getting Older
Analysis of Census 2000 data shows who is living in Chicago and lists the oldest and youngest communities.
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Farmers Oppose Plan To Preserve Farmland
An innovative plan to preserve Illinois farmland from sprawl is being opposed by farmers.
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Nation's Most Racially Segregated Cities
Most of the nation's cities are still racially segregated.
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Chicago Population Increases
Census 2000 numbers show population increases in many large, older cities like Chicago.
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Traffic, Housing Pose Economic Threat
A study by the Chicago Metropolis 2020 finds that the Chicago area economy may suffer due to traffic congestion, poor education, and inadequate affordable housing
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South Michigan's Landmark District
Michigan is reviving an eight-year-old plan to create a landmark district as a form of revitalization.
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Chicago's Marina City Is Worth Saving
Chicago's Marina City towers are recognized around the world and should be granted landmark status to protect them says columnist Lee Bey.
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Block 37: Chicago's Blind Spot
Chicago city officials' new design scheme for Block 37 includes a 66-story residential tower and a 12-story Marriott hotel.
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Frank Lloyd Wright: Living With A Genius
What is it like to live in a house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright? And how much does a Wright house cost today?
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History Changed The Future
A look at the cities and architecture of the future as designed between 1930 and 1970.
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