Illinois

CTA Cutting Service

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) says service cuts are imminent, and invites the public to weigh in on how the cuts will play out.

June 25, 2009 - Chicago Tribune

City Living Is Greener

Cities produce more CO2 per acre, but much less per person than other types of living, according to a new study by The Center for Neighborhood Technology.

June 22, 2009 - Chicago Sun-Times

Officials Demand High-Rise Crane Come Down

City officials in Chicago are demanding the removal of a high-rise crane which stands at the half-built Waterview Tower, a monument to the economic downturn.

June 21, 2009 - Chicago Sun Times

Walking On Air

SOM designs observation platforms that allow visitors to walk on the air. A new platform is planned for Chicago's Sears Tower.

June 19, 2009 - The Architect's Newspaper

Developers Could Skirt Approval Process

DuPage County may let developers bypass the County Board for project approval if they develop low- to moderate-income housing projects.

June 15, 2009 - Chicago Tribune

Former Chicago Post Office to be Sold

After the Postal Service moved to a new building on Harrison Street, the 14-story, 77-year-old building has been vacant since 1995. Now it is to be auctioned.

June 11, 2009 - Chicago Tribune

The Burnham Plan in Miniature

The Chicago Architecture Foundation is showing a scale model of the Loop and nearby areas on Michigan Avenue.

June 8, 2009 - Chicago Tribune

End Of The Infrastructure Privatization Craze

It was hailed as the solution to America's infrastructure spending deficit, but the influx of private funds has come to halt along with the failure of banks and the huge investment from the Recovery Act. Plus, many schemes aroused taxpayers wrath.

June 8, 2009 - The New York Times - Economy

Troubled Landmarks Rule in Chicago Could Upset Preservation Across U.S.

Chicago's historic landmarks ordinance is being challenged in the courts and is expected to be ruled unconstitutional. Blair Kamin discusses the impact the rule change could have on historic preservation in Chicago and beyond.

June 7, 2009 - Chicago Tribune

Making Brownfield Sunny

A manufacturer of solar systems has planned to develop the country's largest urban solar power plant at a brownfield in Chicago.

June 5, 2009 - The Architect's Newspaper

The Rowhouse Returns

The rowhouse, a style of housing that began in 17th century Europe, is gaining in popularity in the U.S.

May 25, 2009 - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Sees Boost in Transit Ridership

More Chicago area residents are riding transit when compared to figures form 2003, and they're riding more often.

May 1, 2009 - Chicago Sun-Times

Why Did Burnham's Chicago Plan Work?

A thoughtful look at what made Daniel Burnham's plan for the City of Chicago so successful.

April 20, 2009 - Urbanophile

Urban Gardening and Quality of Life

According to this article, community gardens can reinvent struggling neighborhoods by causing its residents to "band together."

April 16, 2009 - Chicago Tribune

Burnham Memorial Planned, But Designs Are Secret

A memorial to famed planner Daniel Burnham will be built on the lakefront in Chicago, and three finalists were recently chosen to design it. The designs haven't been made public yet, to the frustration of some locals.

April 6, 2009 - Chicago Tribune

Unofficial International Olympic Committee Tours Chicago's 2016 Venues

The Chicago Tribune formed its own panel of international judges -- made up of tourists -- to tour and evaluate the city's proposed venues for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

April 6, 2009 - Chicago Tribune

Chicago's Spire May Get Union Funding

The site of the Chicago Spire, now an undeveloped eyesore, may soon see progress, as its developer and AFL-CIO negotiate for funding.

March 26, 2009 - Chicago Tribune

Clean Coal Stimulus Funds Put To Work In Indiana

Duke Energy hopes to tap $3.4 billion of stimulus funds to build the nation's first clean coal plant, burning the coal in a gaseous form and storing the CO2 emissions. It already has received federal funds to build the $2.35 coal power plant in IN.

March 20, 2009 - The New York Times: Energy & Environment

De-isolating the Pedestrian Mall

Car-free for more than 15 years, Chicago opened its dying pedestrian mall on State Street to vehicular traffic in 1996, with huge success. Should Boston planners and officials consider a similar strategy for its Downtown Crossing?

March 11, 2009 - The Boston Globe

'No Small Plans'? Burnham Never Said It

That's just one of the interesting tidbits in this celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Plan of Chicago and Daniel Burnham in The New Yorker.

March 4, 2009 - The New Yorker

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