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North DuSable Lake Shore Drive project: Here are the basics
by Michelle StenzelThis post will get you up to speed on the Redefine the Drive - North DuSable Lake Shore Drive project, at least just the basics. I've been a member of a geographic stakeholder task...
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by Michelle StenzelHello! After more than five years, I'm thinking of reviving this site as my personal blog, so I can share my views on several important projects and developments that affect...
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Update on the Redesign North Lake Shore Drive project
by Michelle StenzelThe Illinois Department of Transportation is continuing the massive Redesign North Lake Shore Drive project. Task force members recently got an update from the project team, and you...
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Come give feedback on the Lincoln Avenue corridor!
by Michelle StenzelLincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park: Love it? Hate it? Meh? Now's your chance to share your opinions about what's working and what's not, and to provide ideas for improving that...
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Our input on the Cortland/Chicago River redevelopment
by Michelle StenzelBike Walk Lincoln Park hosted a "Ride and Envision" event last weekend in order to assess the area around Cortland Street and the Chicago River, which is slated to be redeveloped...
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Ride and Envision a new Cortland/Chicago River corridor
by Michelle StenzelThe Cortland Street corridor in Lincoln Park will be undergoing big changes in the next few years. Finkl Steel and other industrial operations have vacated the area, and the...
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Review of the new Fullerton shoreline improvements
by Michelle StenzelThe year-long Fullerton Revetment Project has wrapped up, and officially opened for public use once again. The main purpose of the undertaking was to improve the shoreline, and...
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How to safely ride to the Bloomingdale Trail
by Michelle StenzelWe’re very excited for the June 6th opening of the Bloomingdale Trail. This new 2.7-mile long elevated trail and the adjacent 606 park system will be a great asset to the...
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Lincoln Park's Kidical Mass family bike ride 2015 schedule announced
by Michelle StenzelSo you've got kids now, and want to ride with them on Chicago's streets? One way to begin is to join a Kidical Mass family bike ride in your neighborhood. Kidical Mass rides (it's a...
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Aldermanic candidates voice opinions on bike, walk + transit issues
by Michelle StenzelWe're thrilled to share with you that all four candidates who will be on the ballot for the 43rd ward aldermanic election responded to our questionnaire on bicycling, walking and...
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Active transport questionnaires for the aldermanic candidates
by Michelle StenzelThe election for mayor and all 50 aldermanic seats is coming up soon! Four candidates will be on the ballot in the 43rd ward: Jen Kramer (jenkramer43.com), Jerry Quandt...
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Our narrow, beloved Lakefront Trail takes a beating and gets TLC
by Michelle StenzelI've taken a lot of pictures of the Lakefront Trail in the last few weeks. It started one day in October, when I found myself on the 70th floor of Lake Point Tower for the first...
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Small improvements for people walking in Lincoln Park
by Michelle StenzelWe're eagerly waiting for the re-paved Lincoln Avenue to materialize, and when it does, I'll be sure to post "after" pictures. In the mean time, I noticed a few small improvements...
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Lincoln Avenue bike lane improvements are coming
by Michelle StenzelLincoln Avenue has long been a popular bicycling route within Lincoln Park because it provides a direct southeast path toward the city center, leads to DePaul University, and it has...
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Clybourn Avenue would benefit from protected bike lanes
by Michelle StenzelLast week, the public was given its first glimpse of the changes being proposed to Clybourn Avenue from Division Street to North Avenue. You can read media coverage of the meeting on...
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Thinking big for a better Lake Shore Drive
by Michelle StenzelReaders of this blog know that the North Lake Shore Drive re-design process is well underway. (Links for background reading are provided at the end of this post.) The process of...
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Walking and biking to work is increasing in Chicago
by Michelle StenzelThe U.S. Census Bureau released a report this week on how many Americans bike or walk to work. The strongest "take away" of their news release was that bike commuting is up 60%...
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Our suggestions for a better Lake Shore Drive Need Statement
by Michelle StenzelLast week, a number of citizens concerned about the future of North Lake Shore Drive met to discuss the Purpose and Need Statement draft released recently by the North Lake Shore...
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Another chance to speak up for Lake Shore Drive improvements
by Michelle StenzelNorth Avenue Beach pedestrian bridge at peak usage.(Photo: Bike Walk Lincoln Park)The North Lake Shore Drive project team has released its Draft “Purpose and Need” statement. (I know...
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Forty-seven ways to improve Lake Shore Drive and the Lakefront Trail
by Michelle StenzelIn our last blog post, we invited you to attend a grassroots meeting to discuss North Lake Shore Drive, the Lakefront Trail, and surrounding areas. Thank you to those who joined us!...
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