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The Congress for the New Urbanism - Chicago @cnuchicago.bsky.social · 8d

I think we can all get behind the fight for better streets in 2026! Grab your tickets for @betterstreetschicago.org's annual fundraiser here: www.betterstreetschicago.org/annual-fundr...

2025 Annual Fundraiser — Better Streets Chicago

Get your tickets to Better Streets Chicago's 3rd Annual Fundraiser on November 5th and help power our work for another year!

www.betterstreetschicago.org

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The Congress for the New Urbanism - Chicago @cnuchicago.bsky.social · 26d

If you're like these fine people and also attending the APA-IL conference, be sure to check out our panel and walking tours on Friday: cnuchicago.substack.com/p/planning-f...

Planning for New Urbanism

A preview of our collaboration with the American Planning Association, plus a preservationist primer and pics from Park(ing) Day

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The Congress for the New Urbanism - Chicago @cnuchicago.bsky.social · 26d

It was so cool to chat with the next generation of city planners and new urbanists alongside our friends @strongtownschicago.bsky.social, @parkingreform.org, Chaddick Institute & more at the Climate Action Museum tonight! Our future is in good hands, y'all. ❤️

Students and recent grads hear about Parking Reform Network at the Climate Action museum

Students and recent grads hear about Strong Towns Chicago at the Climate Action museum

Two attendees discuss an exhibit at climate action museum

Students mingle at climate action museum

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The Congress for the New Urbanism - Chicago @cnuchicago.bsky.social · Oct 2

ICYMI, our latest Substack post features a bunch of opportunities to connect this month. Let's get out there!
#Chicago #newurbanism #events #historicpreservation #planning #tacticalurbanism #wickerpark #YIMBY
open.substack.com/pub/cnuchica...

Planning for New Urbanism

A preview of our collaboration with the American Planning Association, plus a preservationist primer and pics from Park(ing) Day

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Abundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · Oct 2

Ald. Fuentes plans to "opt in" the entire 26th Ward to allow accessory dwelling units! 🎉

Without opt-in: 31% of 26th Ward allows ADUs
With opt-in: 💯

Thanks to Ald. Fuentes, thousands of additional homeowners in Humboldt Park, Logan Square, and Hermosa will be able to build an ADU as-of-right. 🏘️

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The Congress for the New Urbanism - Chicago @cnuchicago.bsky.social · Oct 1

There's still time to weigh in on future transit priorities! Take a few minutes to fill out CTA's survey right now 🙏
www.transitchicago.com/2026budget/

cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · Oct 1

Thank you to the hundreds of riders who came out to share their thoughts & ideas at the Budget Town Hall meetings! There's still time to take our short survey to share more about why you use the CTA & why public transportation is important to you & your community.

www.transitchicago.com/2026budget/

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Joseph Miscimarra 🇺🇸 @jmisci.bsky.social · Sep 25

Chicago took a step forward for housing affordability today! Accessory dwelling units—such as my home for the last 2 years—are now legal to build in 135% more of the city.

It’s not perfect, but it’s progress. Thank your alderman and tell them you want even more housing options. @stevevance.net

Me sitting with Steven Vance @stevevance in city hall council chamber

City council with a screen showing green “yes” votes for ADU expansion ordinance

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The Congress for the New Urbanism - Chicago @cnuchicago.bsky.social · Sep 21

All credit to Matt Bergstrom of www.buildyourownchicago.com fame. Local treasure trove!

About Build Your Own Chicago

www.buildyourownchicago.com

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The Congress for the New Urbanism - Chicago @cnuchicago.bsky.social · Sep 21

We had so much fun at Park(ing) Day crafting #Chicago architectural gems & chatting about homegrown solutions to affordable housing challenges! @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social @abundanthousingil.bsky.social @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social @parkingreform.org @strongtownschicago.bsky.social

Kids color sheets of paper Chicago house cutouts outside under the el tracks in front of an assembled miniature house

Kids and adults color sheets of paper Chicago house cutouts outside under the el tracks

A kid colors sheets of paper Chicago house cutouts on a green fake grass mat installed in a parking lot fest

People discuss affordable housing in front of three models of Chicago architectural buildings under an umbrella

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The Congress for the New Urbanism - Chicago @cnuchicago.bsky.social · Sep 16

Forgot to mention @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social will be there too! Don't miss it 🤩

The Congress for the New Urbanism - Chicago @cnuchicago.bsky.social · Sep 16

Let's reimagine parking this Saturday! Join us at @dovetailbrewery.bsky.social for a free fest w/local bands, brews, food & interactive exhibits
RSVP ⏬️
www.eventbrite.com/e/parking-da... @strongtownschicago.bsky.social @abundanthousingil.bsky.social @parkingreform.org @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social

PARK(ing) Day 2025: A Celebration of Community and Urban Transformation

Join PARK(ing) Day on 9/20! We're turning parking lots at Demo & Dovetail breweries into parks w/ music, food & urbanist fun

www.eventbrite.com

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The Congress for the New Urbanism - Chicago @cnuchicago.bsky.social · Aug 28

Looking for some evidence of how awesome #Chicago is (+ how much better it could be)? Spend the weekend of Sep. 13-14 with Emerging New Urbanists! Get tix here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/urban-de-c...

Urban De-Code - Chicago

"De-Code" transformative projects alongside the visionaries behind them. How can zoning, transit, & walkability shape communities?

www.eventbrite.com

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The Congress for the New Urbanism - Chicago @cnuchicago.bsky.social · Aug 24

I don't know about you but in Chicago we use bouncy houses and food as instruments of tactical urbanism and it works pretty nicely ✨️
#blockparty #neighborhoods #activestreets #tacticalurbanism #Chicago

Blue bouncy house in the middle of a residential street in Chicago

Neighbors line up to eat potluck together out on their sidewalk during a block party in Chicago

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The Congress for the New Urbanism - Chicago @cnuchicago.bsky.social · Aug 22

Would you look at that? CNU Chicago now has a Substack!
open.substack.com/pub/cnuchica...

Chicago’s First Housing-a-Thon: Alliances, Historic Solutions & New Paths Forward

From ADUs to reforms to tactical urbanism, citizens and experts came together to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Chicago

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The Congress for the New Urbanism - Chicago @cnuchicago.bsky.social · Aug 14

Kicked off tonight's housing-a-thon problem-solving w/ @quigley.house.gov: "We're going to have to make really tough decisions & you're the best and brightest."✨️ Thx to @abundanthousingil.bsky.social, @parkingreform.org, @strongtownschicago.bsky.social for helping make this awesome event possible 💪

A group of new urbanists discuss issues and solutions for Chicago at DePaul University's Chaddick Institute

Rep. Mike Quigley addresses a group of new urbanists discuss at DePaul University's Chaddick Institute

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The Congress for the New Urbanism - Chicago @cnuchicago.bsky.social · Aug 5

Excited about hosting this unique, free event with our friends at @abundanthousingil.bsky.social, @strongtownschicago.bsky.social, & @parkingreform.org. Get your tix + be part of the solution! 💪

www.eventbrite.com/e/housing-a-... #housing #incrementaldevelopment #adus #parkingreform #housingathon

Housing-a-thon

Join us for energizing, small-group discussions rotating around a variety of housing topics!

www.eventbrite.com

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Abundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · Jul 24

“For every $1 invested in the CTA, Metra, and Pace, the region sees $13 in economic output.” 🚇💰

Abundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · Jul 23

“The Argonne/MIT study found that without transit, over 2 million activities would be canceled every single day. That drop in mobility would cost the region an estimated $35 billion per year in lost economic activity.” 🚇

chi.streetsblog.org/2025/07/20/s...

Study: Cutting $771 million from Chicagoland's transit budget could cost Illinois' economy $14 billion a year. Why is that even on the table? - Streetsblog Chicago

By Ellen Steinke Ellen Steinke is a Chicago-based writer focused on transit, civic engagement, and systemic reform. Last fall, the study “Impact of Transit on Mobility, Equity, and Economy in the Chic...

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The Congress for the New Urbanism - Chicago @cnuchicago.bsky.social · Jul 16

Whew, who's ready for happy hour? 😅 We'd love to see you at our upcoming event on the Riverwalk w/ Emerging New Urbanists at Northman Beer & Cider Bar on July 29 at 6:30pm. If you have Qs or want to RSVP, please reach out to [email protected].

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Yonah Freemark @yonahfreemark.com · Jul 16

Chicago basically eliminated parking requirements near transit citywide except downtown today!

Transit = within 1/2 mi of CTA rail & 1/4 mi of some well-served bus routes.

[Downtown carve-out is odd. But downtown developers can better handle bureaucracy they must still undergo for parking relief.]

City Council reduced parking mandates in a big way today - Chicago Cityscape - Blog

The Chicago City Council adopted O2025-0015577 — introduced by 1st Ward Alderperson La Spata — today that eliminates parking mandates for a...

www.chicagocityscape.com

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The Congress for the New Urbanism - Chicago @cnuchicago.bsky.social · Jul 15

Per @heathercherone.bsky.social, "A federal probe found that aldermanic prerogative fuels segregation in Chicago and violates the civil rights of Black and Latino residents by limiting the creation of affordable housing."

#adus #affordablehousing #Chicago #citycouncil news.wttw.com/2025/07/15/k...