Robert
@spragg.bsky.social
Data Science @ WeaveGrid
Lead Volunteer with Abundant Housing Illinois
Lots of interests, but mostly posting about buildings and bike lanes.
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Lead Volunteer with Abundant Housing Illinois
Lots of interests, but mostly posting about buildings and bike lanes.
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It’s been said but it bears repeating: in addition to the people being abducted, all Chicagoans are being psychologically terrorized. Seeing feds driving/walking around and videos of violent attacks in places you know and love will fuck you up. Get ready, it’s coming to all of America soon.
October 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
It’s been said but it bears repeating: in addition to the people being abducted, all Chicagoans are being psychologically terrorized. Seeing feds driving/walking around and videos of violent attacks in places you know and love will fuck you up. Get ready, it’s coming to all of America soon.
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Your attendance is requested at City Hall!
At 10am on October 14th, the Zoning Committee will vote on the Broadway Land Use Framework, allowing thousands of new homes to be built next to four brand-new Red Line stations. 🏘️🤝🚇
Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
www.eventbrite.com/e/1769724907...
At 10am on October 14th, the Zoning Committee will vote on the Broadway Land Use Framework, allowing thousands of new homes to be built next to four brand-new Red Line stations. 🏘️🤝🚇
Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
www.eventbrite.com/e/1769724907...
Tell the Zoning Cmte. to Support 1000s of New Homes in Uptown & Edgewater
City Council's Zoning Committee will take up the Broadway upzoning ordinances on 10/14/25.
www.eventbrite.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Your attendance is requested at City Hall!
At 10am on October 14th, the Zoning Committee will vote on the Broadway Land Use Framework, allowing thousands of new homes to be built next to four brand-new Red Line stations. 🏘️🤝🚇
Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
www.eventbrite.com/e/1769724907...
At 10am on October 14th, the Zoning Committee will vote on the Broadway Land Use Framework, allowing thousands of new homes to be built next to four brand-new Red Line stations. 🏘️🤝🚇
Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
www.eventbrite.com/e/1769724907...
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That quote is not out of context, the full version is worse.
September 29, 2025 at 12:47 AM
That quote is not out of context, the full version is worse.
When the train sells out over two months in advance, that's a sign that we need to run more trains! @amtrak.com
August 1, 2025 at 3:33 AM
When the train sells out over two months in advance, that's a sign that we need to run more trains! @amtrak.com
The new Taylor Street protected bike lanes look great!
Thank you, CDOT! 👏 🚲
Thank you, CDOT! 👏 🚲
March 31, 2025 at 2:31 AM
The new Taylor Street protected bike lanes look great!
Thank you, CDOT! 👏 🚲
Thank you, CDOT! 👏 🚲
I read two books in January! Which, for me, is a lot! 😂
February 1, 2025 at 8:19 PM
I read two books in January! Which, for me, is a lot! 😂
When you're late to the party so the train goes express for you 😌
February 1, 2025 at 6:34 AM
When you're late to the party so the train goes express for you 😌
Old train and new train 🚂
January 28, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Old train and new train 🚂
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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 6:30 PM
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.
Snowy winter days are the best winter days
January 12, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Snowy winter days are the best winter days
Excited to witness the next phase of our organization's growth!
New name, same mission, bigger vision.
Urban Environmentalists Illinois is now Abundant Housing Illinois!
We advocate for housing abundance and sustainable, inclusive cities across Illinois. 🏘️🌳
Urban Environmentalists Illinois is now Abundant Housing Illinois!
We advocate for housing abundance and sustainable, inclusive cities across Illinois. 🏘️🌳
January 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Excited to witness the next phase of our organization's growth!
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Community meeting #7: WE NEED TO SEE A TRAFFIC STUDY!! 😠
Community meeting #8: THE TRAFFIC STUDY IS FAKE NEWS!! 😡
Have we considered the possibility that "traffic" was always a convenient excuse for "my ✨ precious views ✨ from my 🏙️ neighboring skyscraper 🏙️"?
blockclubchicago.org/2024/12/12/o...
Community meeting #8: THE TRAFFIC STUDY IS FAKE NEWS!! 😡
Have we considered the possibility that "traffic" was always a convenient excuse for "my ✨ precious views ✨ from my 🏙️ neighboring skyscraper 🏙️"?
blockclubchicago.org/2024/12/12/o...
Old Town Neighbors Oppose Apartment Tower Plan Despite Positive Traffic Study Results
Results of the study, presented at a community meeting last week, found that traffic delays around the busy corridor would be reduced by as much as 75 percent with the proposed changes.
blockclubchicago.org
December 14, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Community meeting #7: WE NEED TO SEE A TRAFFIC STUDY!! 😠
Community meeting #8: THE TRAFFIC STUDY IS FAKE NEWS!! 😡
Have we considered the possibility that "traffic" was always a convenient excuse for "my ✨ precious views ✨ from my 🏙️ neighboring skyscraper 🏙️"?
blockclubchicago.org/2024/12/12/o...
Community meeting #8: THE TRAFFIC STUDY IS FAKE NEWS!! 😡
Have we considered the possibility that "traffic" was always a convenient excuse for "my ✨ precious views ✨ from my 🏙️ neighboring skyscraper 🏙️"?
blockclubchicago.org/2024/12/12/o...
There is a memorial in the median of Ashland at Hubbard, a terrifying intersection to cross on foot or by bike.
There are no curb bump-outs, concrete medians, or traffic signals at this intersection, despite multiple protected bike lanes and greenways leading to it.
When are we going to fix this?
There are no curb bump-outs, concrete medians, or traffic signals at this intersection, despite multiple protected bike lanes and greenways leading to it.
When are we going to fix this?
December 14, 2024 at 5:10 PM
There is a memorial in the median of Ashland at Hubbard, a terrifying intersection to cross on foot or by bike.
There are no curb bump-outs, concrete medians, or traffic signals at this intersection, despite multiple protected bike lanes and greenways leading to it.
When are we going to fix this?
There are no curb bump-outs, concrete medians, or traffic signals at this intersection, despite multiple protected bike lanes and greenways leading to it.
When are we going to fix this?
Today's a big day for the WeaveGrid team! 🚀
www.weavegrid.com/news/weavegr...
www.weavegrid.com/news/weavegr...
WeaveGrid Raises $28M, Including Strategic Investment Led by Woven Capital | WeaveGrid
WeaveGrid announces strategic investment led by Toyota’s growth fund, Woven Capital.
www.weavegrid.com
December 10, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Today's a big day for the WeaveGrid team! 🚀
www.weavegrid.com/news/weavegr...
www.weavegrid.com/news/weavegr...
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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...
Very jealous of the Portland Costco for having recycling machines ♻️
December 8, 2024 at 10:55 PM
Very jealous of the Portland Costco for having recycling machines ♻️
CTA's rail operations headcount continues to slowly but steadily increase 🚇
December 8, 2024 at 1:28 AM
CTA's rail operations headcount continues to slowly but steadily increase 🚇
It's not a want, it's a need
December 7, 2024 at 6:12 PM
It's not a want, it's a need
Chicago's newest protected bike lane is on Halsted, right near my house, and it's a nice one! Thank you, CDOT! 👏🚲
December 7, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Chicago's newest protected bike lane is on Halsted, right near my house, and it's a nice one! Thank you, CDOT! 👏🚲
Barcelona and Madrid both understand that red paint isn't enough to keep cars out of the bus lanes.
December 7, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Barcelona and Madrid both understand that red paint isn't enough to keep cars out of the bus lanes.
It was nice of Chicago to celebrate Cal's Big Game win last night 💙🐻💛
November 24, 2024 at 4:24 PM
It was nice of Chicago to celebrate Cal's Big Game win last night 💙🐻💛
An underrated benefit of living in multi-family housing is that you consume way less energy and save lots of money. ⚡💰
November 16, 2024 at 2:05 PM
An underrated benefit of living in multi-family housing is that you consume way less energy and save lots of money. ⚡💰
New protected bike lane going in on Halsted at Roosevelt. Interesting design with the lane in between two lanes of traffic.
November 14, 2024 at 12:08 AM
New protected bike lane going in on Halsted at Roosevelt. Interesting design with the lane in between two lanes of traffic.