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my blog: http://stevencanplan.com
my business: http://chicagocityscape.com
BUILD: https://buildforil.org/
I like visiting Ghent more than Bruges
September 17, 2026 at 11:41 AM
I like visiting Ghent more than Bruges
this bike ride in Bruges was fantastic
30 miles on a low-assist shared e-bike (Blue Bike), on bike paths, bike lanes, or low traffic streets and roads
and part of it was along a massive canal built to connect Bruges to the sea
30 miles on a low-assist shared e-bike (Blue Bike), on bike paths, bike lanes, or low traffic streets and roads
and part of it was along a massive canal built to connect Bruges to the sea
September 17, 2026 at 8:11 AM
this bike ride in Bruges was fantastic
30 miles on a low-assist shared e-bike (Blue Bike), on bike paths, bike lanes, or low traffic streets and roads
and part of it was along a massive canal built to connect Bruges to the sea
30 miles on a low-assist shared e-bike (Blue Bike), on bike paths, bike lanes, or low traffic streets and roads
and part of it was along a massive canal built to connect Bruges to the sea
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"The bottom line, @carlosrosa.bsky.social said in April, is that Chicago lacks adequate housing resources to accommodate people experiencing street homelessness."
Park District Adds Homeless Specialist, More Surveillance As It Struggles To Address Encampments
The Chicago Park District is bringing more cameras online to monitor the encampments as a new staff person meets with residents living in parks around the city.
blockclubchicago.org
September 16, 2026 at 9:50 PM
"The bottom line, @carlosrosa.bsky.social said in April, is that Chicago lacks adequate housing resources to accommodate people experiencing street homelessness."
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"Every 48 seconds, a driver breaks the law. They are now finally facing some very small measure of accountability due to the miracle of automated enforcement."
September 16, 2026 at 3:03 PM
"Every 48 seconds, a driver breaks the law. They are now finally facing some very small measure of accountability due to the miracle of automated enforcement."
When were red stripes added to the Fabyan Forest Preserve windmill?
September 16, 2026 at 8:05 PM
When were red stripes added to the Fabyan Forest Preserve windmill?
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What All over Chicago, folks are fighting for affordable and accessible housing, and it’s a core part of this campaign.
Many thanks to the community for coming out, to @drakefor10.bsky.social for his support, and to @abundanthousingil.bsky.social and Southport Betty's for hosting!
Many thanks to the community for coming out, to @drakefor10.bsky.social for his support, and to @abundanthousingil.bsky.social and Southport Betty's for hosting!
September 16, 2026 at 2:41 PM
What All over Chicago, folks are fighting for affordable and accessible housing, and it’s a core part of this campaign.
Many thanks to the community for coming out, to @drakefor10.bsky.social for his support, and to @abundanthousingil.bsky.social and Southport Betty's for hosting!
Many thanks to the community for coming out, to @drakefor10.bsky.social for his support, and to @abundanthousingil.bsky.social and Southport Betty's for hosting!
I’m shocked that Chicago was able to put up a new moveable bridge this fast on Cortland St after council eliminated the landmarks designation
September 16, 2026 at 4:12 PM
I’m shocked that Chicago was able to put up a new moveable bridge this fast on Cortland St after council eliminated the landmarks designation
Follow for more belfry bangers
This is incredible…the carilloneur played Midnight Sun on the Belfort van Brugge
September 16, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Follow for more belfry bangers
new thing for my trip this year: maps showing actual itineraries
here's The Hague + Delft on Saturday
stevevance.github.io/travel/hague...
here's The Hague + Delft on Saturday
stevevance.github.io/travel/hague...
September 16, 2026 at 10:35 AM
new thing for my trip this year: maps showing actual itineraries
here's The Hague + Delft on Saturday
stevevance.github.io/travel/hague...
here's The Hague + Delft on Saturday
stevevance.github.io/travel/hague...
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It's a good thing Evanston residents are fighting so hard to keep new housing out, otherwise there might be enough kids to be students at these schools rather than allowing them to redevelop into a best buy-anchored strip mall, or better yet, a mega Popeyes
evanstonroundtable.com/2026/09/15/e...
evanstonroundtable.com/2026/09/15/e...
District 65 to propose $20 million in cuts, 2 more school closures - Evanston RoundTable
Evanston/Skokie District 65 administrators announced at Monday night's school board meeting that they will formally present plans next month to slash $20
evanstonroundtable.com
September 15, 2026 at 6:26 PM
It's a good thing Evanston residents are fighting so hard to keep new housing out, otherwise there might be enough kids to be students at these schools rather than allowing them to redevelop into a best buy-anchored strip mall, or better yet, a mega Popeyes
evanstonroundtable.com/2026/09/15/e...
evanstonroundtable.com/2026/09/15/e...
I can’t believe every resident of Bruges has a chocolate waffle for breakfast and then a chocolate waffle with strawberries and cream for dessert
So many 🧇!!
So many 🧇!!
September 16, 2026 at 8:38 AM
I can’t believe every resident of Bruges has a chocolate waffle for breakfast and then a chocolate waffle with strawberries and cream for dessert
So many 🧇!!
So many 🧇!!
this sux
the city’s proposed TOD Streets ordinance, if the local alderperson would have designated that here, wouldn’t prevent this
the city’s proposed TOD Streets ordinance, if the local alderperson would have designated that here, wouldn’t prevent this
$1.2M retail development coming to North/Clybourn. 1-story building with 29 parking spaces, next to an 'L' station (replacing the former Uncle Julio's restaurant) buff.ly/Cyppj4y
Chicago Cityscape - New construction building permit at 847 W North Ave - Permit #101069488
A new construction building permit was issued for 847 W North Ave on August 19, 2026
www.chicagocityscape.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:06 AM
this sux
the city’s proposed TOD Streets ordinance, if the local alderperson would have designated that here, wouldn’t prevent this
the city’s proposed TOD Streets ordinance, if the local alderperson would have designated that here, wouldn’t prevent this
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Fuel price increases are gonna hit CTA kinda bad.
Almost like NITA should exercise it's statutory authority to plop down a bunch of bus lanes so the buses produce more public transportation per gallon.
Almost like NITA should exercise it's statutory authority to plop down a bunch of bus lanes so the buses produce more public transportation per gallon.
September 16, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Fuel price increases are gonna hit CTA kinda bad.
Almost like NITA should exercise it's statutory authority to plop down a bunch of bus lanes so the buses produce more public transportation per gallon.
Almost like NITA should exercise it's statutory authority to plop down a bunch of bus lanes so the buses produce more public transportation per gallon.
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Reminder: TONIGHT
Come support a pro-housing champion, Patrick Gilsenan, for the 32nd ward (Bucktown, Hamlin Park, Roscoe Village, West Lakeview)
Come support a pro-housing champion, Patrick Gilsenan, for the 32nd ward (Bucktown, Hamlin Park, Roscoe Village, West Lakeview)
Our September housing happy hour is on Tuesday, Sept 15 — 6–8 PM on the patio at Southport Betty's.
Come meet Patrick Gilsenan (32nd Ward candidate) and hear from Drake Warren. Free food, free RSVP, and we're fundraising for Patrick.
RSVP: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
Come meet Patrick Gilsenan (32nd Ward candidate) and hear from Drake Warren. Free food, free RSVP, and we're fundraising for Patrick.
RSVP: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
Abundant Housing Illinois + Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward September Happy Hour and Fundraiser
Join Abundant Housing Illinois for our monthly happy hour on the patio at Southport Betty's — this month doubling as a fundraiser for Patrick Gilsenan,…
www.zeffy.com
September 15, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Reminder: TONIGHT
Come support a pro-housing champion, Patrick Gilsenan, for the 32nd ward (Bucktown, Hamlin Park, Roscoe Village, West Lakeview)
Come support a pro-housing champion, Patrick Gilsenan, for the 32nd ward (Bucktown, Hamlin Park, Roscoe Village, West Lakeview)
Széll Kálmán tér station
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September 15, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Széll Kálmán tér station
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A commenter on the local FB group largely opposed to this change really typed (with their government name):
“A riot is the language of the unheard” (MLK) as an explanation for the rowdy/behavior.
…in case you weee wondering if white liberals still were selectively quoting MLK.
“A riot is the language of the unheard” (MLK) as an explanation for the rowdy/behavior.
…in case you weee wondering if white liberals still were selectively quoting MLK.
Village President Scaman interjects to ask that the presentation be allowed to continue.
September 15, 2026 at 12:44 PM
A commenter on the local FB group largely opposed to this change really typed (with their government name):
“A riot is the language of the unheard” (MLK) as an explanation for the rowdy/behavior.
…in case you weee wondering if white liberals still were selectively quoting MLK.
“A riot is the language of the unheard” (MLK) as an explanation for the rowdy/behavior.
…in case you weee wondering if white liberals still were selectively quoting MLK.
We got to Bruges
There’s a skyscraper blocking my view
There’s a skyscraper blocking my view
September 15, 2026 at 12:20 PM
We got to Bruges
There’s a skyscraper blocking my view
There’s a skyscraper blocking my view
the Eurostar Blue train can’t come out to play today
September 15, 2026 at 10:32 AM
the Eurostar Blue train can’t come out to play today
Antwerp built the tunnel
September 15, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Antwerp built the tunnel
It’s embarrassing that Chicago didn’t provide data for this study about permitting times
September 14, 2026 at 8:10 PM
It’s embarrassing that Chicago didn’t provide data for this study about permitting times
I rode an Urban Arrow today for 8 miles
What a fantastic bike
It’s almost a little too smooth and bouncy
What a fantastic bike
It’s almost a little too smooth and bouncy
September 14, 2026 at 7:48 PM
I rode an Urban Arrow today for 8 miles
What a fantastic bike
It’s almost a little too smooth and bouncy
What a fantastic bike
It’s almost a little too smooth and bouncy
What should I do in Bruges?
I’m going there for two nights
I’m going there for two nights
September 14, 2026 at 7:08 PM
What should I do in Bruges?
I’m going there for two nights
I’m going there for two nights
File under: cities against growth
"Under the city’s comprehensive plan, low-density uses are called for. That means dwellings are encouraged to fall between 0-4 units/acre. The proposed development calls for 4.4 units/acre, however."
DeKalb developer pitches plan to build 26 single-family homes across from high school
A developer is seeing early support from city hall for a proposal to build 26 single-family homes, at 780 square feet each, across from DeKalb High School. The homes would be sold for around $250,000,...
www.shawlocal.com
September 14, 2026 at 7:08 PM
File under: cities against growth
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Come join me tomorrow at Southport Betty's, hosted by AHIL and featuring my good friend @drakefor10.bsky.social!
Our September housing happy hour is on Tuesday, Sept 15 — 6–8 PM on the patio at Southport Betty's.
Come meet Patrick Gilsenan (32nd Ward candidate) and hear from Drake Warren. Free food, free RSVP, and we're fundraising for Patrick.
RSVP: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
Come meet Patrick Gilsenan (32nd Ward candidate) and hear from Drake Warren. Free food, free RSVP, and we're fundraising for Patrick.
RSVP: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
Abundant Housing Illinois + Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward September Happy Hour and Fundraiser
Join Abundant Housing Illinois for our monthly happy hour on the patio at Southport Betty's — this month doubling as a fundraiser for Patrick Gilsenan,…
www.zeffy.com
September 14, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Come join me tomorrow at Southport Betty's, hosted by AHIL and featuring my good friend @drakefor10.bsky.social!
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Update: This morning Ald. Walter Red Burnett sent us a detailed message stating that's he's actually strongly in favor of a Western Green Line station, and other new transit stops in his ward, and provided actions he has taken to make them happen. Update added:
chi.streetsblog.org/2026/09/11/i...
chi.streetsblog.org/2026/09/11/i...
September 14, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Update: This morning Ald. Walter Red Burnett sent us a detailed message stating that's he's actually strongly in favor of a Western Green Line station, and other new transit stops in his ward, and provided actions he has taken to make them happen. Update added:
chi.streetsblog.org/2026/09/11/i...
chi.streetsblog.org/2026/09/11/i...