The idea of car-free streets might seem pointless to some, but if selected thoughtfully they are just the kind of peaceful havens that are in too-short supply in Chicago, a civic group says.
That group, which for years has advocated pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly Chicago streets, is releasing a proposal Wednesday for 20 car-free areas and public plazas across the city.
"Chicago's shortage of parks and playgrounds away from the lakefront is well documented," said Ron Burke, the group's executive director, "but the city also comes up short for open space in the form of car-free public plazas and streets."
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http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-car-free-streets-met-0212-20140212,0,4141283.story
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http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-full-list-active-transportation-alliance-20140211,0,5780952.story
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
CIVIC GROUP PROPOSES CLOSING PARTS OF 20 CHICAGO STREETS
The idea of car-free streets might seem pointless to some, but if selected thoughtfully they are just the kind of peaceful havens that are in too-short supply in Chicago, a civic group says.
That group, which for years has advocated pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly Chicago streets, is releasing a proposal Wednesday for 20 car-free areas and public plazas across the city.
"Chicago's shortage of parks and playgrounds away from the lakefront is well documented," said Ron Burke, the group's executive director, "but the city also comes up short for open space in the form of car-free public plazas and streets."
(link below)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-car-free-streets-met-0212-20140212,0,4141283.story
(full list below)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-full-list-active-transportation-alliance-20140211,0,5780952.story
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