Tony
@nerdiesanders.bsky.social
he/him | 👬 @daleckband.bsky.social | YIMBY urbanist | fka @tonyatcappa on fka twitter | dfw ➡️ chi 🤠 22
why does the grass get protection from the pedestrian but not from the cars?
October 22, 2025 at 10:41 PM
why does the grass get protection from the pedestrian but not from the cars?
my first zoning committee meeting in chicago!
October 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
my first zoning committee meeting in chicago!
there's a lot of people
September 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
there's a lot of people
this is the slide where the architect is trying to convince the public that this building is not that tall compared to the neighboring properties and the metra + streets right of way
September 25, 2025 at 12:15 AM
this is the slide where the architect is trying to convince the public that this building is not that tall compared to the neighboring properties and the metra + streets right of way
architect talking about how it fits with the urban scale, pedestrian scale, and how it does not look very overwhelming
September 25, 2025 at 12:14 AM
architect talking about how it fits with the urban scale, pedestrian scale, and how it does not look very overwhelming
very cool that they have bike parking! access to parking is placed as far away from the intersection as possible. there's 13 units on each floor from floor 2-4, and 9 total units on floor 5. apologies i couldn't take the pictures of the upper floor plans
September 25, 2025 at 12:12 AM
very cool that they have bike parking! access to parking is placed as far away from the intersection as possible. there's 13 units on each floor from floor 2-4, and 9 total units on floor 5. apologies i couldn't take the pictures of the upper floor plans
5 stories building, mix of 1- 2- and 3- bedrooms. the architect wants to put in 30 parking spots. the existing buildings in the area will be demolished, the property will not impact the fire station.
September 25, 2025 at 12:12 AM
5 stories building, mix of 1- 2- and 3- bedrooms. the architect wants to put in 30 parking spots. the existing buildings in the area will be demolished, the property will not impact the fire station.
the investor and the real estate person is also introducing themselves. they say they drive by this area all the time. the architect also knows the area very well.
September 25, 2025 at 12:03 AM
the investor and the real estate person is also introducing themselves. they say they drive by this area all the time. the architect also knows the area very well.
time for the developer! he says that his office is right around the corner
September 24, 2025 at 11:57 PM
time for the developer! he says that his office is right around the corner
i think the lady speaking is the principle for the school? she's clarifying that this project will not impact enrollment significantly for the schools in the area, and that there are space for kids. the only thing she sees impacting edgebrook is the *traffic*
September 24, 2025 at 11:52 PM
i think the lady speaking is the principle for the school? she's clarifying that this project will not impact enrollment significantly for the schools in the area, and that there are space for kids. the only thing she sees impacting edgebrook is the *traffic*
jim is opening the event. lots of people clapping for him just saying "i'm the alderman for 45th ward" so i'm assuming everyone here likes him. he's saying that it's important for people to be here to know how this proposal may impact residents (and old schools)
September 24, 2025 at 11:40 PM
jim is opening the event. lots of people clapping for him just saying "i'm the alderman for 45th ward" so i'm assuming everyone here likes him. he's saying that it's important for people to be here to know how this proposal may impact residents (and old schools)
i am at a packed developer meeting in jim gardiner's 45th ward regarding the edgebrook development on lehigh & devon avenue. this is gonna be interesting (live thread to continue)
September 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
i am at a packed developer meeting in jim gardiner's 45th ward regarding the edgebrook development on lehigh & devon avenue. this is gonna be interesting (live thread to continue)
4th: blames the parking lot lobby for the woes of transit budget crisis, sprawl, making our city ugly and disgusting, says the irving park blue line station is the most disgusting station he's ever been (that's my station!!!)
lots of claps from audience
lots of claps from audience
September 18, 2025 at 11:14 PM
4th: blames the parking lot lobby for the woes of transit budget crisis, sprawl, making our city ugly and disgusting, says the irving park blue line station is the most disgusting station he's ever been (that's my station!!!)
lots of claps from audience
lots of claps from audience
the main two questions being posed at town hall today, and the town hall is now opening up for public comments!!!!!
September 18, 2025 at 11:05 PM
the main two questions being posed at town hall today, and the town hall is now opening up for public comments!!!!!
estimates that without necessary funding, 9.1 million hours lost from chicagoans because of longer wait times/decreased frequency. vice chair is also emphasizing the other direction with more funding and wants feedback from riders on what to spend more on
September 18, 2025 at 11:02 PM
estimates that without necessary funding, 9.1 million hours lost from chicagoans because of longer wait times/decreased frequency. vice chair is also emphasizing the other direction with more funding and wants feedback from riders on what to spend more on
laying out the budget crisis due to ridership decrease and rising service costs. public funding is 52% of total funding, fares and system generated revenue 21%, one time covid funding 27%
September 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM
laying out the budget crisis due to ridership decrease and rising service costs. public funding is 52% of total funding, fares and system generated revenue 21%, one time covid funding 27%
budget director is emphasizing the budget efficiency (lowkey throwing shade on other agencies) in maximizing funding to service, keeping admin expenses low. she's now talking about how CTA rank the lowest in state allocation compared to other transit agencies
September 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM
budget director is emphasizing the budget efficiency (lowkey throwing shade on other agencies) in maximizing funding to service, keeping admin expenses low. she's now talking about how CTA rank the lowest in state allocation compared to other transit agencies
now the very entertaining stuff! budget director going through composition of the expenses, talks about the costs growing post pandemic
September 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM
now the very entertaining stuff! budget director going through composition of the expenses, talks about the costs growing post pandemic
connections, more station & vehicle cleaning, modern rider experience, new security initiative
September 18, 2025 at 10:49 PM
connections, more station & vehicle cleaning, modern rider experience, new security initiative
i was told to make a live thread about the budget town hall cta is hosting so here we are
September 18, 2025 at 10:39 PM
i was told to make a live thread about the budget town hall cta is hosting so here we are
that is in fact, not terminal 2
September 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
that is in fact, not terminal 2
ah yes, a normal morning commute in chicago
September 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
ah yes, a normal morning commute in chicago
not a good time to be waiting for a delayed bus at a shelterless stop during the rain without an umbrella 💀
August 17, 2025 at 12:46 AM
not a good time to be waiting for a delayed bus at a shelterless stop during the rain without an umbrella 💀
i just want to say that i moved to chicago at the beginning of the year **because** of the amazing transit system here, one that i don't enjoy back in texas.
soooooooo fund it pls? don't cripple the greatest metro area of the country? @govpritzker.illinois.gov @housedemsil.bsky.social
soooooooo fund it pls? don't cripple the greatest metro area of the country? @govpritzker.illinois.gov @housedemsil.bsky.social
August 1, 2025 at 1:32 PM
i just want to say that i moved to chicago at the beginning of the year **because** of the amazing transit system here, one that i don't enjoy back in texas.
soooooooo fund it pls? don't cripple the greatest metro area of the country? @govpritzker.illinois.gov @housedemsil.bsky.social
soooooooo fund it pls? don't cripple the greatest metro area of the country? @govpritzker.illinois.gov @housedemsil.bsky.social