Public investment in local projects plus coaching and support proves a winning combination This article is a cross-post from the Center for Neighborhood Technology blog.…
If you’ve been to a community meeting about an ETOD project, you’ve probably noticed that a common criticism of these projects is that they often…
Photo credit: Eckenhoff Saunders. Guest author: Adam Drakulic. 925 W Belmont is a proposed mixed-use ETOD near the Belmont CTA station in Lakeview and #22 Clark…
Article by Juan Sebastian Arias In the 100 days since I joined Elevated Chicago as Executive Director, I’ve been energized by the excitement and momentum…
Last month, the City of Chicago announced their progress on the Cut the Tape plan, meant to streamline inefficiencies in urban planning and development within…
Guest article by KSWG member Steven VanceThe first grand opening for a business that received an Equitable Transit-Oriented Development grant from the City of Chicago…
Take a walk around Chicago. It’s easy to see the differences created by investments downtown and on the North Side compared to lack of investments…
How connected is your neighborhood? Can you get to grocery stores, shops, and other amenities easily by public transit, or do you need a car? Can…
Guest article courtesy of Alfredo Nieves-Moreno, Ph.D.* In the heart of Washington Park, the University of Chicago’s Arts + Public Life (APL) initiative marked a…
Guest article courtesy of Cindy Cambray In 2018, Elevated Chicago partnered with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to create an equitable transit-oriented development…