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…
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,…
Health, as a trend, is a growing business. While communities may not need be concerned whether their plans and ordinances are gluten-free (or trendy!), it is wise to understand the shifting landscape of health, it’s relationship to the built environment and which trends should be included in your next plan or project. The built environment…