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This year’s guiding question
Every year we choose a main research theme. This year, we have focused on the problems and opportunities presented by Chicago’s vacant lots. Past years we have investigated air pollution, water quality, public transportation, and more.
Read our previous years reports
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Chicago’s Current Efforts to Utilize Vacant Lots
Read more: Chicago’s Current Efforts to Utilize Vacant LotsIn order to reduce the number of vacant lots within the city, Chicago supports multiple programs…
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Transit-Orientated Development
Read more: Transit-Orientated DevelopmentTransit-oriented development (TOD) is a key concept for understanding today’s urban planning landscape. It falls under…
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Chicago Vacant Lots: Policy and Problems
Read more: Chicago Vacant Lots: Policy and ProblemsThe city of Chicago is home to over 30,000 vacant lots, especially concentrated in the South…