Strong Towns Chicago
Strong Towns Chicago, Ellen Steinke, Josh Chodor, Alex MonteroBuilding a Stronger Chicago for Everyone.
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A Big Tent Approach to Making a Stronger Chicago
As part of my volunteer efforts with Strong Towns Chicago, I’ve had the opportunity to meet tons of passionate Chicagoans who are interested in creating more housing, improving our public transportation system, making our streets safer for...
What Is Happening With Lake Shore Drive? Here’s Why the Aug. 6 CMAP Hearing Matters
TLDR: Register to give public comment on DuSable Lake Shore Drive Thursday August 6th at 3-4:30pm in-person here and over Zoom here.
If you come in-person, try to wear fun, public meeting-appropriate beachwear!
Also be sure to join us at...
Urgent: Provide comment on DSLD in CMAP’s Regional Transportation Plan TODAY
Chicagoans have two immediate opportunities to tell regional planners what they want from the corridor, and they can do this by submitting a written comment by July 31, and testify at a public hearing on August 6. Even if you have already c...
A New Transit Authority Needs a Board Built for the Job
TLDR: Now is the time to make NITA count. Email your alder, attend the Tuesday transportation meeting at City hall, or use Better Streets Chicago’s 30-second email form and urge our leaders to get new CTA and NITA appointments right.
Last...
Urgent DLSD Anti-Highway Action Item: Public Comment at May 29th CMAP Meeting
Once again, we’re asking you to contact the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) about the future of DuSable Lake Shore Drive, because your comments are working.
The next CMAP Session is THIS FRIDAY, MAY 29TH AT 9AM
(Public c...
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We're building a better Chicago for everyone. We focus on abundant housing, safer streets, and better transit through the lens of financial resilience.
Writer, comedian, urbanista. \ud83d\udccd Chicago
Josh, on things (mostly urbanism).
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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