A City That Works
Conor Durkin, Richard Day, Daniel Koslovsky, Katrina Wheelan, Alex Montero, Adam DrakulicPolicy analysis and ideas on how to make Chicago work better.
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Let’s fix the plumbing code
Daniel Koslovsky is a recurring contributor for A City That Works. He’s also written for the University of Chicago’s Becker Friedman Institute, Streetsblog Chicago, and Crain’s Chicago Business.
In the introductory article for this series,...
Chicago’s next mayor has a golden opportunity on public safety
September 9th | Pilsen Happy Hour: Come on out and join the A City That Works crew to talk housing, public safety, schools and anything else. We’ll be joined by Jesus Ayala (running for School Board in District 7A) and Nubia Willman (runnin...
Some difficult math on refinancing city bonds
September 9th | Pilsen Happy Hour: Come on out and join the A City That Works crew to talk housing, public safety, schools and anything else. We’ll be joined by Jesus Ayala (running for School Board in District 7A) and Nubia Batista Willman...
Illinois already killed parking mandates. Chicago should finish the job.
Two upcoming events:
- September 2nd (today!) | A Conversation with Matt Brewer: Matt Brewer is an attorney and former CEO of the Chicago Housing Authority. He’s also running for Mayor. Join us for a conversation with him about his caree...
Chicago is ripe for procurement reform
Two upcoming events:
- September 2nd | A Conversation with Matt Brewer: Matt Brewer is an attorney and former CEO of the Chicago Housing Authority. He’s also running for Mayor. Join us for a conversation with him about his career, the CH...
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Mostly transit, housing and state capacity. Always Chicago. Opinions here are my own, and don’t reflect the views of employers, past, present or future.
UChicago MPP Candidate | Household Finance and Housing Policy | Analysis and Evaluation
Alex Montero is the chairperson of Strong Towns Chicago, an all volunteer advocacy group focused on housing, street safety, and transit.
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