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For Generations, The South And West Sides Have Been Shut Out Of Housing Near Public Transit. A New Plan Aims To Change That: Mina Bloom, Sep 16, 2020; "We want to make sure that these transit-oriented projects are led by the community and owned by…
Public Art Installations Meet Green Stormwater Infrastructure: Anna Wolf, Intersections blog by CNT, Sep 2, 2020; Through CNT’s Climate and Cultural Resilience Program, we have had the privilege of working…
Development Without Gentrification: Garfield Green Housing Plan Aims To Spur Growth, Maintain Affordability On West Side: Pascal Sabino, Block Club Chicago, Aug 19, 2020; Historically, transit-oriented development has been centered in more affluent areas. A new plan for…
Arthur Watts’ barbecue helped him build a new life after slavery. Nearly 160 years later, his recipes are helping his family build a business.: Adam Lukach, Chicago Tribune, Jul 15, 2020; Arthur Watts knew his way around an open pit barbecue from the time he was just 6 years old. Born…
Matching transit to economic need: Roberto Requejo, Crain's Chicago Business, Jun 4, 2020; We have a new way to develop all neighborhoods without displacing people: equitable…