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The neighborhoods on Chicago’s far south side are home to a wealth of new and existing amenities, including growing employment centers, new and existing open spaces, and cultural destinations like the Pullman National Monument. Despite these assets, the area is also home to some of the Chicago region’s most under-resourced and disconnected communities. Residents of…
Upcoming Webinar – Active People, Healthy Illinois: Preparing public health and transportation to take action together Wednesday, August 28, 2:00pm-3:00pm Register here. Download the webinar flyer. Description: By working together, public health and urban planning/transportation professionals can create stronger, healthier communities in Illinois. This webinar provides key recommendations for practitioners to collaborate on the development,…
Complete streets is the concept of designing streets so that all people—no matter if they’re walking, bicycling, using public transportation, driving, or mobility impaired—can safely and easily get where they’re going. Complete streets improve health, safety, and economic opportunities for communities. Neighborhood Differences Picture your neighborhood, including all the people, pets, trees, houses, schools, churches,…