Saturday, March 16, 2013

Mayor’s ‘strategic vision’ for seven neighborhoods

Artist rendering LoyolCTA Red LIne Statiplaza 

A “permanent farmer’s market” that could rival Seattle’s Pike’s Market. The nation’s longest protected bike lane. An Uptown Music District. A pedestrian bridge over Lake Shore Drive at 35th Street. An elevated, boardwalk bike trail at the Drive’s north end.
Those are just some of the ideas that could become a reality, thanks to a $3 billion plan that shows Mayor Rahm Emanuel is taking Daniel Burnham’s, “make no small plans” mantra to heart. Article continues here.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Bronzeville works to reclaim its reputation as a must-see art destination.

Bronzeville works to reclaim its reputation as a must-see art destination.