@cssndrari

follow for curious urbanist ramblings, progressive political commentary, and random personal anecdotes. flaneuse. car-free. plant-based. she/her. personal

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How to ride transit in Chicago. A 🧵 1. Mask up. It’s both better for your health and just practical. Right now it’s winter and it’s cold so it keeps you warm. It also helps mute the transit smells. You’ll thank me later.
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Welp, there it is. And we’re now down three key commissioners. This is going to be interesting.
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Transit dog!
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I want to take the United States from car required to car optional. Living car free shouldn't be an impediment to obtaining and keeping a job, having access to fresh food or simply enjoying time with loved ones.
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Called. Out. 🫣
Midwest vs. The Rest
@midwestern_ope1 Aug 2023
Learn Midwestern 101: “We’ll see” - not coming “I’ll let you know” - not coming “Hmm not sure yet” - very sure about not coming “I’ll see if we can make it work” - it will not and not coming “I’ll think about it” - nothing to think about and not coming
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So much for making it to this community meeting tonight…
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Ok. I made it! And it was great. :) love seeing the progress being made to implement an SCOD for Milwaukee avenue.
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New Twitter looks dumb.
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There are seven!! And they keep getting closer. why are there so many? Slightly concerned…
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Uhhhh I may have accidentally picked a spot along the boulevard to picnic where there’s a crows nest… all my bird-loving friends…should I be concerned? Do I need to move? :/ #birds
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Barbie Girl by Aqua is having a renaissance in wicker park right now. I heard at least two bars playing it tonight. #barbie
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Chicagos summer music scene is one of my favorite things about living here. I spent Thursday at a @pitchforkfest pre-show with Grace Ives, Friday at the @SadSummerFest with @themaine, @MotionCityMusic, and #tbs and today I’ll be at @subtchicago for @ArrowsInAction #yay 🖤
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My only problem with the Bear is the 773 tattoo…. Lol
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Annnd the fact the storyline is that they’re in river north and are worried about gentrification. Did anyone consult an actual Chicagoan for this show? Lol
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Do we really have to rebrand and restart with every administration… is THAT really a good use of tax dollars?
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I'm once again covering today's 10am Zoning Committee meeting for @blockclubchi. I'll share updates on big projects/stuff I think is interesting First up: the historical sign ordinance from @ChicagosMayor and @CDRosa More from @mina_bloom_: blockclubchicago.org/2023/06…

Grace's Furniture Sign In Logan Square Could Be Preserved As City Leaders Try To Save Other Vintage...

LOGAN SQUARE — The Grace's Furniture sign in the heart of Logan Square will likely be saved and incorporated into a long-anticipated redevelopment project

blockclubchicago.org
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GRAPHIC ID: Today, the Illinois Supreme Court upheld the Pretrial Fairness Act, ensuring that a person's ability to pay cash bail does not unfairly dictate their presumption of innocence in the court system. Cash bail does not make communities safer, and it never has; it has simply exacerbated existing inequities and disparities in the criminal legal system. Pretrial detention, as a result of the inability to pay bail, further decimates communities that have long been most impacted by mass incarceration, and the destabilization of households and families. I am grateful that we can move forward to implement this legislation to uphold justice and equity.

ALT GRAPHIC ID: Today, the Illinois Supreme Court upheld the Pretrial Fairness Act, ensuring that a person's ability to pay cash bail does not unfairly dictate their presumption of innocence in the court system. Cash bail does not make communities safer, and it never has; it has simply exacerbated existing inequities and disparities in the criminal legal system. Pretrial detention, as a result of the inability to pay bail, further decimates communities that have long been most impacted by mass incarceration, and the destabilization of households and families. I am grateful that we can move forward to implement this legislation to uphold justice and equity.

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I did a thing today. I went to target and didn’t buy anything. In fact, I returned some things 😱😱😱
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Does anyone else read like three books at a time? I always need like a serious one, a fun one, and an urbanism-related one for my different moods haha
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What’s the point parking regulations if we’re just going to allow a free-for-all anyway @ChicagoDOT ? A Sysco delivery truck has been sitting in the bike lane / bus stop causing traffic to go into the opposite lane just to pass it. This happens all the time at armitage/Milwaukee
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Get rid of the parking on the west and make it a standing/loading zone on the west. Protect the bike lane on the east (someone literally got hit by a car here on 4th of July).
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