As everyone closes their windows for fall, we reflect on the soundscape of Chicago. Lets celebrate our acoustic ecology today!
Environment
Staycation: Four Reasons to Love Staying Put In Chicago this Labor Day
Avoid the crushing traffic this holiday weekend and try a staycation to enjoy Chicago’s splendors this Labor Day.
5 Reasons to Go Easy on your AC – Even When Its Hot
AC is an easy knee jerk reaction to a hot day, but you should consider keeping your indoor temperature a little closer to the outdoor today. Here’s why
Be Cool, Chicago: How to Handle Summer Heat
With the first real heat of 2015 upon us (its about time, July), here’s a refresher course in keeping your cool with minimal energy.
Reclaiming the Chicago River: a Mussel-Inspired Kayak Park for North Branch Canal
Moss teams up with the Naru Project to envision the North Branch Canal as a kayak park, complete with floating habitat, and new public spaces.
Permeable Surfaces Protect Chicago’s River and Lake from Sewage Overflow
Last night’s storm flooded the Chicago water treatment system. Result: sewage overflow into Lake Michigan. Here’s how we can stop it!
Chicago is ready for the Bike Commuter Challenge
Hoorah! It is time, again, for the Bike Commuter Challenge, starting tomorrow. Are you ready? Are you riding?
Linear Parks: the 606, the High Line, Promenade Plantée and the Lake Shore Path
We’re excited to check out the 606 trail when it opens this weekend. Let’s take a look at the history of other linear parks.
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.
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.
Water Hazard: California Water Shortage, Again
California can cut its water shortage by nixing lawns. Meanwhile the Midwest should come out of the short grass and take over as go-to Ag producer.