Casey Brazeal is a Chicago-based writer and planner. His background includes time as a research assistant at the Urban Transportation Center and as a reporter with a weekly column for Extra Newspaper in Chicago. He’s also published news stories and interviews for New City Newspaper, Vócalo Radio and Site Sketch 101. Casey received a Masters in Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois in Chicago. While at UIC Casey received a certificate in Public Transit Planning and Management.
Chicago's Hilliard Homes Succeed Despite Trend Away From High-Rise Projects
The Hilliard Homes avoided the wrecking ball for 50 years, even while other high-rise projects were knocked down. A Chicago Reader pierce suggests the design and management of these buildings could make them a model for future High-rise projects.
Solar Power Passes Coal-Fired Electricity in U.K.
In a first for renewable energy in the United Kingdom, Solar Power accounted for more electricity than what was produced in Coal plants
Ranking the Ten Most Unequal U.S. Cities
According to a recent ranking by Bloomberg, Miami is the most unequal city in America.
In Chicago, Suburbs Becoming More Liberal
Chicago suburban residents were long more conservative than the average Illinois voter but, over the last two decades, that has changed.
Atlanta Moves Toward Resolution on Sales Taxes to Support Equitable Transportation
A sales tax resolution to support public transportation is slated for a vote in the Atlanta City Council.