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Gary Scott

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Michigander turned Chicagoan. Co-Lead of CNUChicago. Co-Founder and Board Member, ENU. Board Member, CNU. Co-Lead, BigTentUrbanistCoalition. MassTransit40Under40 - 2022 Honoree. ChaddickScholar. Views expressed are my own.

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Steven @stevevance.net · 8h

we got our cake in the transit bill

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Everything in the new transit bill on Pritzker's desk - Streetsblog Chicago

By Austin Busch Last Friday, the Illinois General Assembly passed a transformative piece of legislation for transit reform and funding with veto-proof majorities, and Gov. JB Pritzker is widely expect...

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Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · 1d

Check out our November 2025 @cnuchicago.bsky.social Substack!

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November 2025 Update

Hooray for transit funding! Plus, Chicagoans can act now to improve the implementation of accessory dwelling units, pics from APA-IL and an opportunity to connect and give back.

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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 · 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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Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · Aug 9

Sounds like a substack article for ENU? Or should we lobby legislators to include this in the fiscal cliff funding? 🚣

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Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · Aug 8

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Lifetime Membership

Are you looking for a meaningful way to connect with and support CNU’s mission and community? Please consider becoming a CNU Lifetime Member, and join the ranks of this passionate and dedicated group ...

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Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · Jul 25

Robie and I have officially moved out of our condo and said see you soon to our dogwalker. We have loved our neighborhood and hope to be back soon. Stay tuned for our next steps!

Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · May 23

I have to tell you my story about my hatred for nacho cheese sometime

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David Powe @davidpowe.bsky.social · May 19

Consider joining the team at the Chicago Dept of Transportation working on complete streets, public way policy & traffic safety! This is an exciting job for people interested in steering bikeways, ped infra, transit & planned developments in a great direction! www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42...

City of Chicago hiring ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER-CDOT 2025 (Project Development) in Chicago, IL | LinkedIn

Posted 6:03:37 AM. JOB ANNOUNCEMENTASSISTANT COMMISSIONER(Project Development)Department of TransportationDivision of…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.

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Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · May 13

The car’s love language is blowing the horn. Have to support it

Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · May 13

Reminds me a bit of Tours, France

Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · May 12

Congratulations!

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Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · May 11

*Cardinal Ford

Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · May 11

Did you Splash?

Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · May 10

Happy #nationaltrainday

On the far right is my great grandfather, Jacob Peter Robling, who was a train conductor for the Chicago and North Western Railway Company from 1887-1932.

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Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · May 9

*Spits out water

Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · May 7

Done!

Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · May 4

One of the last wood burning fires on Cortland St.

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Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · May 4

Happy Birthday Jane Jacobs!

Jason Thorne @jasonthorne.bsky.social · May 4

To all the urbanists and advocates and community leaders out there fighting to improve their cities … “May The 4th Be With You” (happy Jane Jacobs Birthday)!

Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · May 1

My brown line train has been completely packed for 3 stops - just left Sedgwick

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Steven @stevevance.net · Apr 30

Gov. Pritzker supports coach houses and ADUs

As heard in his interview with @volts.wtf today about transit, energy, and housing

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Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · Apr 30

I don’t like when cars don’t stay in their lane - last minute decisions to switch. It can cause backups and confusion.

Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · Apr 29

Thanks follower

Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · Apr 29

My condo went up for sale today! I have loved living here for 6 years, but am ready to start a journey owning a multi-unit building and more importantly having a yard for Robie.

Interested in checking it out? Click the listing below
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4337 N Troy Street #3W, Chicago, IL 60618 | MLS# 12326926 | @properties Chicago Area

Sunlight pours into this west-facing corner 2bed/1bath condo where East Albany Park meets Irving Park just half mile west of beautiful Horner Park. This top floor abode features an ideal split bedroom...

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Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · Apr 26

Robie’s annual vet visit - which she dreads. She’s feeling a little better after the vet tech told her, “you’re gonna pull through.”

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