Strong Towns Chicago Podcast
On the Strong Towns Chicago podcast we interview local urbanist activists, educators, practitioners, and public officials about their efforts to make Chicago a stronger city.
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Building the Bronzeville Trail with John Adams (opens the original)
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An abandoned rail embankment runs two miles through Bronzeville, past landmarks and blocks that shaped Black Chicago. John E. Adams, Founder and Executive Director of the Bronzeville Trail Task Force, has spent years making the case that it should carry people instead of freight. He joins us to talk about the route, the history built into it, and what stands between the proposal and a finished trail. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Links: Strong Towns Chicago: https://strongtownschicago.org/ Bronzeville T
Single Stair Hearing Recap with Steven Vance (opens the original)
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Chicago City Council's Committee on Zoning, Landmarks, and Building Standards had a hearing on a proposed single stair ordinance on June 4, 2026. We spoke to Abundant Housing Illinois lead Steven Vance about what happened during the meeting and what is next for single stair reform in Chicago. Links: - Strong Towns Chicago: strongtownschicago.org - Abundant Housing Illinois: abundanthousingil.org Do you know someone who would make a great Strong Towns Chicago Podcast guest? Let us know at info@st
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