Brian Harrington
@bharr.bsky.social
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the @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social is hosting a candidates forum on Wednesday night, 11/19/25, at Beermiscuous, 6-8 PM
confirmed to attend:
Jessica Vasquez (running for Cook County 8th District)
Rev. John Harrell (IL House, 8th)
Ridge Knapp (IL House, 13th)
Sunjay Kumar (ibid)
Demi Palecek (ibid)
confirmed to attend:
Jessica Vasquez (running for Cook County 8th District)
Rev. John Harrell (IL House, 8th)
Ridge Knapp (IL House, 13th)
Sunjay Kumar (ibid)
Demi Palecek (ibid)
November 18, 2025 at 12:12 AM
the @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social is hosting a candidates forum on Wednesday night, 11/19/25, at Beermiscuous, 6-8 PM
confirmed to attend:
Jessica Vasquez (running for Cook County 8th District)
Rev. John Harrell (IL House, 8th)
Ridge Knapp (IL House, 13th)
Sunjay Kumar (ibid)
Demi Palecek (ibid)
confirmed to attend:
Jessica Vasquez (running for Cook County 8th District)
Rev. John Harrell (IL House, 8th)
Ridge Knapp (IL House, 13th)
Sunjay Kumar (ibid)
Demi Palecek (ibid)
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We're hosting our next general meeting next Wednesday at Beermiscuous! Meet endorsed candidates and get a sneak peak at how we plan to evolve into our new Local Chapter model.
Let us know you're coming: www.eventbrite.com/e/chicagos-n...
Let us know you're coming: www.eventbrite.com/e/chicagos-n...
November 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
We're hosting our next general meeting next Wednesday at Beermiscuous! Meet endorsed candidates and get a sneak peak at how we plan to evolve into our new Local Chapter model.
Let us know you're coming: www.eventbrite.com/e/chicagos-n...
Let us know you're coming: www.eventbrite.com/e/chicagos-n...
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Join us at our next general meeting this coming Monday! We'll be reviewing progress, voting on our next endorsements, and working on strategic initiatives.
Meeting Details:
- Monday, September 29th
- Near North Branch, Chicago Public Library
Meeting Details:
- Monday, September 29th
- Near North Branch, Chicago Public Library
September 23, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Join us at our next general meeting this coming Monday! We'll be reviewing progress, voting on our next endorsements, and working on strategic initiatives.
Meeting Details:
- Monday, September 29th
- Near North Branch, Chicago Public Library
Meeting Details:
- Monday, September 29th
- Near North Branch, Chicago Public Library
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Parking Day is next Saturday! We're taking over the lots at Dovetail and Demo breweries to show how we can better use space allocated for cars in our own neighborhoods.
RSVP with option to donate to urbanist candidates and causes: www.eventbrite.com/e/parking-da...
RSVP with option to donate to urbanist candidates and causes: www.eventbrite.com/e/parking-da...
September 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Parking Day is next Saturday! We're taking over the lots at Dovetail and Demo breweries to show how we can better use space allocated for cars in our own neighborhoods.
RSVP with option to donate to urbanist candidates and causes: www.eventbrite.com/e/parking-da...
RSVP with option to donate to urbanist candidates and causes: www.eventbrite.com/e/parking-da...
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Get ready for PARK(ing) Day 2025! We're partnering with urbanist orgs and local leaders to take over the parking lots at Dovetail & Demo breweries on Saturday, 9/20.
Join us for a day of great beer, live music, kid-friendly activities, and supporting a more vibrant Chicago!
Join us for a day of great beer, live music, kid-friendly activities, and supporting a more vibrant Chicago!
August 25, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Get ready for PARK(ing) Day 2025! We're partnering with urbanist orgs and local leaders to take over the parking lots at Dovetail & Demo breweries on Saturday, 9/20.
Join us for a day of great beer, live music, kid-friendly activities, and supporting a more vibrant Chicago!
Join us for a day of great beer, live music, kid-friendly activities, and supporting a more vibrant Chicago!
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Double Rainbow over Chicago on Wednesday Evening.
June 5, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Double Rainbow over Chicago on Wednesday Evening.
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Maybe someday, Chicago can aspire to have just one street as nice as the mostly pedestrianized city center in the 5th-largest city in Romania.
May 1, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Maybe someday, Chicago can aspire to have just one street as nice as the mostly pedestrianized city center in the 5th-largest city in Romania.
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"By adding more frequent point-to-point trips on existing Metra lines, we’d be able to dramatically expand transit service at a fraction of the cost of more CTA extensions."
Excellent case for growth-minded infrastructure investments that would transform the region. #BuildTheTunnel
Excellent case for growth-minded infrastructure investments that would transform the region. #BuildTheTunnel
Had a great time working with @rsday.bsky.social and Conor on this guest post for City That Works. It’s time to #BuildTheTunnel. citythatworks.substack.com/p/build-the-...
Build the tunnel
A transformative vision for regional rail
citythatworks.substack.com
April 29, 2025 at 7:50 PM
"By adding more frequent point-to-point trips on existing Metra lines, we’d be able to dramatically expand transit service at a fraction of the cost of more CTA extensions."
Excellent case for growth-minded infrastructure investments that would transform the region. #BuildTheTunnel
Excellent case for growth-minded infrastructure investments that would transform the region. #BuildTheTunnel
My dude knows how to work an angle
February 19, 2025 at 12:26 AM
My dude knows how to work an angle
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Chicago could be using a similar framework as South Bend to spur infill development. With a variety of pre-approved housing plans, the city allows developers to bypass a long & costly part of the process so they can focus on patching up the urban fabric.
Upzone the city and make it easier to build!
Upzone the city and make it easier to build!
February 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Chicago could be using a similar framework as South Bend to spur infill development. With a variety of pre-approved housing plans, the city allows developers to bypass a long & costly part of the process so they can focus on patching up the urban fabric.
Upzone the city and make it easier to build!
Upzone the city and make it easier to build!
Filming on Caton St means unobstructed views of the mansions. See how nice streets look without cars 🙃
The 5 homes on the north side of the street were built for the 1893 World’s Fair to showcase the city’s different architecture styles.
The 5 homes on the north side of the street were built for the 1893 World’s Fair to showcase the city’s different architecture styles.
February 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Filming on Caton St means unobstructed views of the mansions. See how nice streets look without cars 🙃
The 5 homes on the north side of the street were built for the 1893 World’s Fair to showcase the city’s different architecture styles.
The 5 homes on the north side of the street were built for the 1893 World’s Fair to showcase the city’s different architecture styles.
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If we want to get serious about growth, we need to get serious about transit. Chicago's leaders should be championing common sense solutions to improve mobility and enable us to grow.
February 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
If we want to get serious about growth, we need to get serious about transit. Chicago's leaders should be championing common sense solutions to improve mobility and enable us to grow.
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I for one would welcome more neighbors. Chicago should be working to make it affordable for residents to stay and easy for new ones to arrive.
This decision, and others like it, are what keep us on the path to stagnation and fiscal decline. We can and should do better.
This decision, and others like it, are what keep us on the path to stagnation and fiscal decline. We can and should do better.
After *three years* of negotiations, Alderman Brian Hopkins has killed the 500 home development proposed at North and LaSalle in Old Town.
The project would have included 💯 affordable homes in one of Chicago’s most expensive neighborhoods.
Wondering why we have a housing crisis? Look no further.
The project would have included 💯 affordable homes in one of Chicago’s most expensive neighborhoods.
Wondering why we have a housing crisis? Look no further.
January 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I for one would welcome more neighbors. Chicago should be working to make it affordable for residents to stay and easy for new ones to arrive.
This decision, and others like it, are what keep us on the path to stagnation and fiscal decline. We can and should do better.
This decision, and others like it, are what keep us on the path to stagnation and fiscal decline. We can and should do better.
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I saw two bald eagles this morning along the Chicago River's North Branch between Wilson and Lawrence. (Other people have seen a pair of eagles in this vicinity recently.)
December 28, 2024 at 6:38 PM
I saw two bald eagles this morning along the Chicago River's North Branch between Wilson and Lawrence. (Other people have seen a pair of eagles in this vicinity recently.)
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CDOT is forming a new Division of Planning and Policy to lead long-range planning initiatives. They've issued a survey to get public opinion on their goals:
webapps4.chicago.gov/eforms/cdotp...
webapps4.chicago.gov/eforms/cdotp...
Division of Planning and Policy Survey
www.chicago.gov
December 17, 2024 at 6:24 PM
CDOT is forming a new Division of Planning and Policy to lead long-range planning initiatives. They've issued a survey to get public opinion on their goals:
webapps4.chicago.gov/eforms/cdotp...
webapps4.chicago.gov/eforms/cdotp...
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Chicago Avenue: A little kinky
December 13, 2024 at 4:23 AM
Chicago Avenue: A little kinky
Finally stopped by the new Barnes & Noble. Great to see this space being put to good use, although I’m still a Myopic guy
December 13, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Finally stopped by the new Barnes & Noble. Great to see this space being put to good use, although I’m still a Myopic guy
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Chicago desperately needs more housing. But when it comes to building apartments, the city is its own worst enemy.
My latest for @chicagomag.bsky.social
www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...
My latest for @chicagomag.bsky.social
www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...
How City Politics Has to Led to a Housing Shortage
Chicago desperately needs more housing. But when it comes to building apartments, the city is its own worst enemy.
www.chicagomag.com
December 9, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Chicago desperately needs more housing. But when it comes to building apartments, the city is its own worst enemy.
My latest for @chicagomag.bsky.social
www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...
My latest for @chicagomag.bsky.social
www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...
Pierce Ave mansions looking good in the sunlight this morning
December 10, 2024 at 3:03 AM
Pierce Ave mansions looking good in the sunlight this morning
Highlighting some local infill developments:
December 6, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Highlighting some local infill developments:
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The Monadnock. The tallest load bearing masonry building ever constructed. 1893. One of the great buildings of the world.
November 25, 2024 at 5:32 PM
The Monadnock. The tallest load bearing masonry building ever constructed. 1893. One of the great buildings of the world.
Boston you will always be famous
November 25, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Boston you will always be famous
Great day to be Moose
November 21, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Great day to be Moose