Chicago Building Types: Bungalows
Chicago is home to 80,000 bungalows, which define the so called “Bungalow Belt,” constructed between the 1910’s and 1930. Here’s what defines this classic Chicago Building Type.
Please Stop Demolishing Chicago’s History at the Finkl Steel Site and Elsewhere
Not everyone sees the need to preserve industrial buildings but, to us, demolition at the Finkl Steel site is a tragic loss of a piece of Chicago’s history.
Uptown Family Vision: Construction Progress Report
We made a trip out to Park Ridge yesterday to check in on the construction progress at Uptown Family Vision. Today, we share some photos.
Placemaking on Lincoln: Listening to Sneckdowns
We’re excited to see progress on the new placemaking project at the Lincoln | Wellington | Southport intersection. What about you?
Bike Month: Bikes and Biking Around the world
Tuesday we talked about Biking around the World, first accomplished by Thomas Stevens (on a High Wheeler!) , and today we talk about Biking, Around the World. Guess which country bikes the most.
Bike Month: a Quick Spin Through Bike History
Moss loves bikes and biking in all their forms. To celebrate Bike Month (May), we make a rolling stop tour through the history of the bicycle.
5 Reasons to Support Farmers Markets in Chicago
Chicago has FIFTY EIGHT separate markets, all over the city, so there’s no reason not to support farmers markets in Chicago. Here are 5 reasons you should.
2015 Chicago Farmers Market: Maps By Day
Summer is around the corner and the Chicago Farmers Market season is HERE. Find the fresh veggies nearest you … or in your favorite distant corner of the city.