Steven
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my blog: http://stevencanplan.com
my business: http://chicagocityscape.com
cofounder of @chi.streetsblog.org
my business: http://chicagocityscape.com
cofounder of @chi.streetsblog.org
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"So have you got a new Jurassic Park movie for me?"
"Yes, sir, I do. It's called Jurassic Babies and it's about baby dinosaurs going on an adventure."
"Wow wow wow– Wow"
"Yes, sir, I do. It's called Jurassic Babies and it's about baby dinosaurs going on an adventure."
"Wow wow wow– Wow"
November 14, 2025 at 2:46 PM
"So have you got a new Jurassic Park movie for me?"
"Yes, sir, I do. It's called Jurassic Babies and it's about baby dinosaurs going on an adventure."
"Wow wow wow– Wow"
"Yes, sir, I do. It's called Jurassic Babies and it's about baby dinosaurs going on an adventure."
"Wow wow wow– Wow"
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November 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Lady Gaga (she's about two years old in this photo, when my sister tried to leash train her)
November 14, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Lady Gaga (she's about two years old in this photo, when my sister tried to leash train her)
it looks like normies see the problem with Chicago transit infrastructure costs
![How does the state/ lake rebuild cost $440M…
r/cta - How does the state/ lake rebuild cost $440M…
This [rendering shown] is the new Belgian train station, Gare de Mons. The project was revealed in 2006 but has been plagued by delays and budget overruns. However, even with these issues, this 160 meter long station is still cheaper than the total cost of the state/lake rebuild at $374M while the CTAs rebuild is going to cost a projected $440M
What are we doing in Chicago or the US that makes](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:s3dlzbkosetuepegdgtf3ez2/bafkreiedkss6i457b62oxay6jw6chy733z4c46lpiq3vfhx3ctcmvdyoqa@jpeg)
November 14, 2025 at 4:44 AM
it looks like normies see the problem with Chicago transit infrastructure costs
CTA bus driver TikTok might be my favorite subsubsubgenre of TikTok
November 14, 2025 at 4:29 AM
CTA bus driver TikTok might be my favorite subsubsubgenre of TikTok
a speed camera is going to be installed on Jefferson St between Jackson and Monroe
I support speed cameras
I also support converting stroads LIKE THIS ONE into proper streets (having bus lanes, bike lanes, and possibly two-way traffic)
I support speed cameras
I also support converting stroads LIKE THIS ONE into proper streets (having bus lanes, bike lanes, and possibly two-way traffic)
November 13, 2025 at 11:13 PM
a speed camera is going to be installed on Jefferson St between Jackson and Monroe
I support speed cameras
I also support converting stroads LIKE THIS ONE into proper streets (having bus lanes, bike lanes, and possibly two-way traffic)
I support speed cameras
I also support converting stroads LIKE THIS ONE into proper streets (having bus lanes, bike lanes, and possibly two-way traffic)
if you're in the Albany Park/Ravenswood Manor area on Friday during lunch time and want to see the mechanical systems of an electrified Four Square, come to this open house – us2.campaign-archive.com?u=cc90ad190d...
November 13, 2025 at 11:02 PM
if you're in the Albany Park/Ravenswood Manor area on Friday during lunch time and want to see the mechanical systems of an electrified Four Square, come to this open house – us2.campaign-archive.com?u=cc90ad190d...
I hope the new CTA bus enforcement cameras are able to issue a citation to this driver for two violations www.flickr.com/photos/james... creativecommons.org/licenses/by-...
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November 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I hope the new CTA bus enforcement cameras are able to issue a citation to this driver for two violations www.flickr.com/photos/james... creativecommons.org/licenses/by-...
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I’m kinda shocked to see some minor work being done on 36 W Randolph. 🧵
November 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I’m kinda shocked to see some minor work being done on 36 W Randolph. 🧵
Answer the call #bikes #chicago #bikelane #bike #car
TikTok video by Wyatt Menci
www.tiktok.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Cycling in the Airborneplein roundabout www.flickr.com/photos/james... creativecommons.org/licenses/by-...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Cycling in the Airborneplein roundabout www.flickr.com/photos/james... creativecommons.org/licenses/by-...
“But while New York is deciding to part ways with a tradition that has held back affordable housing, the recent fight over ADUs is an example of Chicago doubling down on it.”
map shows that tradition in action, there are so many different sets of rules for homeowners based on who your alder is
map shows that tradition in action, there are so many different sets of rules for homeowners based on who your alder is
November 13, 2025 at 3:09 PM
“But while New York is deciding to part ways with a tradition that has held back affordable housing, the recent fight over ADUs is an example of Chicago doubling down on it.”
map shows that tradition in action, there are so many different sets of rules for homeowners based on who your alder is
map shows that tradition in action, there are so many different sets of rules for homeowners based on who your alder is
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It’s official—we’re FIRST on the ballot for State Senate in the 6th District!
For the first time since 1972, our neighbors have a choice for what kind of Democrat we send to Springfield. With no Republican running, the March 17 Democratic Primary is the election.
➡️ Join us: nickforillinois.com
For the first time since 1972, our neighbors have a choice for what kind of Democrat we send to Springfield. With no Republican running, the March 17 Democratic Primary is the election.
➡️ Join us: nickforillinois.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
It’s official—we’re FIRST on the ballot for State Senate in the 6th District!
For the first time since 1972, our neighbors have a choice for what kind of Democrat we send to Springfield. With no Republican running, the March 17 Democratic Primary is the election.
➡️ Join us: nickforillinois.com
For the first time since 1972, our neighbors have a choice for what kind of Democrat we send to Springfield. With no Republican running, the March 17 Democratic Primary is the election.
➡️ Join us: nickforillinois.com
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Is it time for a ballot measure to fast-track affordable housing in Chicago? Marisa Novara and Daniel Kay Hertz highlight NYC’s recent pro-housing wins — and how Chicago’s ADU fight shows we’re moving in the opposite direction. 🏘️ 🗳️
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/o...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/o...
Marisa Novara and Daniel Kay Hertz: New York nixes veto power over housing while Chicago unwisely doubles down
The recent granny flat fight in Chicago is an example of the city upholding a tradition that has held back affordable housing.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Is it time for a ballot measure to fast-track affordable housing in Chicago? Marisa Novara and Daniel Kay Hertz highlight NYC’s recent pro-housing wins — and how Chicago’s ADU fight shows we’re moving in the opposite direction. 🏘️ 🗳️
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/o...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/o...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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While I was playing around videoing airplanes flying under the aurora last night, I had my other camera taking stills. Here's 1661 stills connected covering 55 actual minutes. The bright, fast moving streaks are the airplanes. I sped this up faster than normal because we all have swiping to do.
November 13, 2025 at 3:10 AM
While I was playing around videoing airplanes flying under the aurora last night, I had my other camera taking stills. Here's 1661 stills connected covering 55 actual minutes. The bright, fast moving streaks are the airplanes. I sped this up faster than normal because we all have swiping to do.
TIL that Naperville got rid of permit parking at the two Metra station parking lots and now it's FCFS and $3 per day (6 am to 6 pm)
November 13, 2025 at 4:15 AM
TIL that Naperville got rid of permit parking at the two Metra station parking lots and now it's FCFS and $3 per day (6 am to 6 pm)
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a commercial airplane skim the lakefront like this on its way to O’Hare airport
November 13, 2025 at 3:27 AM
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a commercial airplane skim the lakefront like this on its way to O’Hare airport
I’ve not had success at Queen’s Landing, end of Navy Pier, or Ohio St beach. But a lot of people are hanging out at those places nonetheless!
November 13, 2025 at 3:24 AM
I’ve not had success at Queen’s Landing, end of Navy Pier, or Ohio St beach. But a lot of people are hanging out at those places nonetheless!
this particular building is great...
- 49 new homes where there was once a single-story restaurant with parking area
- 2 parking spaces (presumably for staff)
- 44' wide (so, single-loaded corridor?)
- permitted as of right (common in downtown, rare outside of downtown)
- 49 new homes where there was once a single-story restaurant with parking area
- 2 parking spaces (presumably for staff)
- 44' wide (so, single-loaded corridor?)
- permitted as of right (common in downtown, rare outside of downtown)
Chicago eliminates parking requirements across most of the city – and we updated our platform to give updated advice about it. buff.ly/pftFrST
November 12, 2025 at 10:41 PM
this particular building is great...
- 49 new homes where there was once a single-story restaurant with parking area
- 2 parking spaces (presumably for staff)
- 44' wide (so, single-loaded corridor?)
- permitted as of right (common in downtown, rare outside of downtown)
- 49 new homes where there was once a single-story restaurant with parking area
- 2 parking spaces (presumably for staff)
- 44' wide (so, single-loaded corridor?)
- permitted as of right (common in downtown, rare outside of downtown)
I’m heading to court today for my arraignment on ludicrous charges brought against the #Broadview6 related to our protesting of conditions at the Broadview ICE processing facility.
Join us at 12:30 at Federal Plaza to stand up for our right to speak out!
Join us at 12:30 at Federal Plaza to stand up for our right to speak out!
November 12, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Farming in Salzburg www.flickr.com/photos/james... creativecommons.org/licenses/by-...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Farming in Salzburg www.flickr.com/photos/james... creativecommons.org/licenses/by-...
what I'm getting out of this is that...upzoning is the Christian thing to do
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/hosp...
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/hosp...
Charity Begins with Zoning Reforms - Christianity Today
Stewarding our neighborhoods is part of Christian hospitality.
www.christianitytoday.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
what I'm getting out of this is that...upzoning is the Christian thing to do
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/hosp...
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/hosp...
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Chicago is a safe haven for many looking to flee oppressive political climates of other regions. We need to keep it strong, and we need to keep it affordable. Listen to the rest of my time on Infill: A YIMBY Podcast below.
open.spotify.com/episode/7yBe...
open.spotify.com/episode/7yBe...
November 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Chicago is a safe haven for many looking to flee oppressive political climates of other regions. We need to keep it strong, and we need to keep it affordable. Listen to the rest of my time on Infill: A YIMBY Podcast below.
open.spotify.com/episode/7yBe...
open.spotify.com/episode/7yBe...
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Like transit, SBC was recently saved from the brink – for now. But we still need your help to keep rolling through 2026! Read the backstory below
And please consider chipping in with a tax-deductible contribution. Thanks!
chi.streetsblog.org/about/donate
And please consider chipping in with a tax-deductible contribution. Thanks!
chi.streetsblog.org/about/donate
Like transit, SBC was recently saved from the brink! But we still need your help to keep rolling through 2026. - Streetsblog Chicago
TLDR: Streetsblog Chicago is kicking off our 2026 fund drive, and we need to raise $50K. We hit some rough road this year, and it looked like we might not be able to keep the (bike) lights on in 2026 ...
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November 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Like transit, SBC was recently saved from the brink – for now. But we still need your help to keep rolling through 2026! Read the backstory below
And please consider chipping in with a tax-deductible contribution. Thanks!
chi.streetsblog.org/about/donate
And please consider chipping in with a tax-deductible contribution. Thanks!
chi.streetsblog.org/about/donate