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Is Chicago The New 'Green' American City?
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, whose city has typically been recognized for its environmental leadership, recently visited Chicago to observe the pioneering work of Mayor Daley in implementing green building principles and gather new ideas.
Cabrini Green's Dying Breath
Though only a few towers remain from Chicago's notorious Cabrini Green housing project, new and old problems persist.
States And Feds Push Indiana-Illinois Tollway
As part of a federal plan to accelerate the planning of new multistate highway corridors, Indiana is rallying support for a 63-mile, privately-funded tollway to connect the state to neighboring Illinois.
Chicago Transit Authority Board Members Don't Use Mass Transit
Chicago Transit Authority board members prefer to drive, leading the mass transit riding public to think they don't understand system problems.
New SRO Building Gets Starchitect Treatment
Architect Helmut Jahn's design for a new single-room occupancy building on the edge of Chicago's former Cabrini Green project gets high marks, but some criticize the cost of using high-end architects for affordable housing.
Transitway Plan Revived And Revised In Chicago
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley proposed a revised version of a crosstown expressway his father, former Mayor Richard J. Daley, first envisioned almost 30 years ago. The mayor's new plan for a Mid-City Transitway would utilize existing rights of way.
Permeable Pavement Holds Promise, And Some Doubts
Chicago is keen to use porous asphalt and paving for new transportation projects, touting its environmental benefits, but questions remain about its long term effectiveness -- including its ability to withstand Chicago winters.
Housing Boom Revitalizing Small Town America
As more seniors and empty nesters seek to reclaim the downtown lifestyle of their youth, small towns across America are experiencing a second chance at economic vitality.
Rural Water Authority Creation Spurs Controversy
A battle is raging in rural Illinois over a proposed multi-county water authority that would control the use and tax of water within the heavily farmed region. Many farmers fear a loss of control, and developers anticipate more restrictions.
Taking Homes For Parking? Think Again!
A back door plan to use eminent domain to provide additional parking for a main street shopping district creates outrage in a Chicago area community.
Plans For Eco-Mart Get Green Light
Developers in Chicago are hoping to reuse an old lamp factory building by transforming it into a green merchandise mart.
Diversification and Reinvention Keeps Chicago Going Strong
Despite declining manufacturing employment, Chicago has continuously reinvented itself -- resulting in a thriving, diverse economy that leverages the throngs of young professionals continually attracted to the city.
Two Chicago Projects Go Green For The Homeless
Two new environmentally-friendly housing projects in Chicago are geared towards the city's homeless population.
Condos Encroaching On Chicago Neighborhoods
Owners of 19th Century homes in Chicago are seeing condo developments moving rapidly into their neighborhoods despite the efforts of preservationists.
There Goes The Town
As its first residential subdivision is approved, developers are banking that the tiny town of Hebron, Illinois, will be the location for the next wave of Chicago's suburban growth.
Limiting Chicago's Downtown Condo Conversion
A record-setting amount of apartments in Chicago were converted into condominiums in 2005, and Mayor Richard Daley has formed a task force to limit the trend which is rapidly diminishing affordable housing in the city.
America's Largest Public Housing Project Passes Into History
Robert Taylor Homes, the largest in a wave of urban public housing projects built during the 1960s, has finally fallen victim to the wreaking ball as part of the Chicago Housing Authorities massive redevelopment plans.
Chicago Mansions Killing Urban Character
Architecture critic Blair Kamin bemoans the misplaced opulence of the many mansions that have popped up in classic Chicago neighborhoods over the last couple of years.
Sauget, Illinois: Home Of The 'YIMBY-ists'
Give us your strip-clubs, your benzene and dioxin-spewing chemical plants, say Sauget, Illinois officials.
Anti-Crime Program Provides 'Vaccination' Against Violence
Developed by a university professor, the CeaseFire campaign addresses violent crime as a public health issue, and uses a neighborhood-wide information and outreach campaign to help curb violent behavior before it occurs.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
