Category: Illinois

Chicago's Millennium Reserve an Ideas Competition for Urban Restoration

The Millennium Reserve project is a large-scale urban restoration involving 140,000 acres of Chicago's southeast side, with 2,000 acres of brownfields and 33 towns in the Calumet Region. more »

News, Illinois – Feb. 21, 2012

Ten Ideas to Increase Chicago's Open Spaces

Almost half of Chicago's 2.7 million residents have inadequate access to open space. A recent opinion piece in the Chicago Tribune presents a list of recommendations on how to reduce Chicago's "park deserts." more »

News, Illinois – Oct. 27, 2011

Obesity Prevention Plan Includes Transportation Alternatives

A three-year plan to help Illinois residents lose weight and become more physically fit was released recently by the Illinois Alliance to Prevent Obesity. The goals, to be attained from 2011 to 2014, include such objectives as: increase access to stores… more »

News, Illinois – Jul. 19, 2011

Chicago Announces Plan for 100 Miles of Additional Bike Lanes

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel recently announced plans for a dramatic increase in bike lanes for the city’s streets. While Chicago has been adding eight miles of bike lanes each year, it has continued to lag behind other major cities in the rate of bike la… more »

News, Illinois – Jun. 10, 2011