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A Commuter’s Salvation: Chicago Public Library

Posted in Car-free digest, What's happening in the 'hood, tagged , , , , , , on July 14, 2009 | 2 Comments »

While I praise public transit as a cost-effective, eco-friendly way to get where I want to go, I also consider commuting to be a great way to maximize my time. Indeed, whenever I’m on a bus or train I make the most of every ride. As an avid reader, the object of my adoration the [...]

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Tulips tell it like it is

Posted in Buyer Buyer Not So Dire!, Car-free digest, High-rise lowdown, What's happening in the 'hood, tagged , , , , , on May 4, 2009 | 4 Comments »

What reminds you of spring? In my view, nothing says springtime in the city more than tulips. In fact, one of the rarely mentioned, tangible benefits of car-free living includes tulips. It’s true! Strolling most anywhere in downtown Chicago during the month of May, well, what can I say? Tulips rule! This time of year many of the high-rises along Lake [...]

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Walk to Wrigley!

Posted in Buyer Buyer Not So Dire!, Car-free digest, High-rise lowdown, What's happening in the 'hood, tagged , , , , , , on April 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

How far would you walk to a baseball game? With the Cubs home opener upon us, residents of Wrigleyville and beyond brace ourselves for the annual uptick of automobile traffic. While I enjoy an unobstructed view of the ballpark from my Lakeview high-rise, I’m astounded and yes, disconcerted each year, as I witness the never-ending queue of cars along Addison Street in the [...]

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How Green is Your Valley?

Posted in Car-free digest, Guest book, What's happening in the 'hood, tagged , , on April 2, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Yet another avid reader of the Carfree Chicago blog contacted yours truly! Matt Nardella, a car-free architect, emailed me last week looking to connect with “sustainably-minded real estate professionals.” Matt and his wife, Laura Cripe, own moss, an architecture and design firm located in Lakeview. Check out their new blog: strawville. What was the inspiration [...]

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