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Chicago Growth Project @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social · 9d

We need local leadership that sees a brighter, more sustainable future for Chicago. Help us vote on endorsements and work on PAC initiatives to help shape the city we love.

See you tonight!

Chicago Growth Project @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social · 15d

Join us at our next general meeting this coming Monday! We'll be reviewing progress, voting on our next endorsements, and working on strategic initiatives.

Meeting Details:
- Monday, September 29th
- Near North Branch, Chicago Public Library

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Chicago Growth Project @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you to everyone who came out to PARK(ing) Day on Saturday!

Whether it comes to safety, sustainability, cost of living, or just plain fun, our city deserves more than empty space for cars in our neighborhoods.

Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 14d

Of all the important and/or fun sustainable transpo-related events last weekend, PARK(ing) Day in 2 brewery parking lots, featuring advocacy tables and speakers like Rep. Buckner, was one of the best!
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/09/23/e...

@chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social @abundanthousingil.bsky.social

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Chicago Growth Project @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social · 15d

Let us know you're coming! www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-gr...

Chicago Growth Project: General Meeting

Join the Chicago Growth Project on 9/29! Help set our roadmap, vote on key endorsements, and work together to shape Chicago's future

www.eventbrite.com

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Chicago Growth Project @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social · 15d

Join us at our next general meeting this coming Monday! We'll be reviewing progress, voting on our next endorsements, and working on strategic initiatives.

Meeting Details:
- Monday, September 29th
- Near North Branch, Chicago Public Library

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 19d

There *might* be a few sustainable transpo advocates at this event! Park(ing) Day celebration (technically today) taking place tomorrow, Sat. 9/20, noon to 8 PM, 1763 West Berteau Ave. More here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/parking-da...

@stevevance.net @atalliance.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social

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Chicago Growth Project @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social · 20d

We're excited to see you all at Parking Day on Saturday!! Check out the stage at Demo Brewing lot for live music and some words from local urbanist leaders. They may even be tapping a special Oktoberfest for the occasion... cheers!

RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/parking-da...

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Strong Towns @strongtowns.org · 27d

Every September, communities across the country celebrate Park(ing) Day by transforming ordinary parking spaces into temporary public places. At first glance, it can look like a one-day street festival.

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Chicago Growth Project @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social · 27d

Parking Day is next Saturday! We're taking over the lots at Dovetail and Demo breweries to show how we can better use space allocated for cars in our own neighborhoods.

RSVP with option to donate to urbanist candidates and causes: www.eventbrite.com/e/parking-da...

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Chicago Growth Project @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social · Aug 25

RSVP with option to donate in support of urbanist candidates and causes: www.eventbrite.com/e/parking-da...

PARK(ing) Day 2025: A Celebration of Community and Urban Transformation

Join PARK(ing) Day on 9/20! We're turning parking lots at Demo & Dovetail breweries into parks w/ music, food & urbanist fun

www.eventbrite.com

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Chicago Growth Project @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social · Aug 25

We're excited to hear from local leaders and candidates on how we they're working to build a better Chicago @aldermanmattmartin.bsky.social @drakefor10.bsky.social @nickforillinois.bsky.social @abundanthousingil.bsky.social @parkingreform.org @strongtownschicago.bsky.social

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Chicago Growth Project @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social · Aug 25

Get ready for PARK(ing) Day 2025! We're partnering with urbanist orgs and local leaders to take over the parking lots at Dovetail & Demo breweries on Saturday, 9/20.

Join us for a day of great beer, live music, kid-friendly activities, and supporting a more vibrant Chicago!

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Nick for Illinois @nickforillinois.bsky.social · Aug 20

Thank you to everyone who joined our Opportunity Through Urbanism Town Hall with @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social for a robust conversation about how denser housing and modernized transit can reshape Illinois for generations to come.

We need to plan our cities for people—not cars.

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Chicago Growth Project @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social · Aug 14

Few spots left at our Opportunity Through Urbanism Town Hall on Monday! Join us as we hear from @jefferytompkins.bsky.social and @nickforillinois.bsky.social on how Chicago can build more vibrant communities that help address our fiscal and societal issues.

RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/opportunit...

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Nick for Illinois @nickforillinois.bsky.social · Aug 11

What a week! After a busy petition kickoff day on Tuesday, we hit the doors hard this weekend with @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social, talking to neighbors across our district about the fight to build more housing, modernize public transit, and bring new leadership to the Northside.

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Chicago Growth Project @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social · Aug 4

Join us this weekend as we canvass in Lakeview: www.mobilize.us/nickforillin...

Weekend of Action: Canvass in Lakeview! · Nick for Illinois

Ready to bring bold, fresh leadership to Illinois? Join Nick Uniejewski, Drake Warren, and the Chicago Growth Project for a Weekend of Action, knocking on doors in Lakeview! Join our incredible crew…

www.mobilize.us

Chicago Growth Project @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social · Aug 4

Tomorrow marks an exciting milestone: two of our endorsed candidates, Nick Uniejewski and Drake Warren, can start collecting petition signatures! We need your help knocking on doors and gathering support from neighbors to ensure their names get on the ballot.

Weekend of Action: Canvass in Lakeview! · Nick for Illinois

Ready to bring bold, fresh leadership to Illinois? Join Nick Uniejewski, Drake Warren, and the Chicago Growth Project for a Weekend of Action, knocking on doors in Lakeview! Join our incredible crew…

www.mobilize.us

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Chicago Growth Project @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social · Jul 16

Learn more about South Bend's Neighborhood Infill initiative: southbendin.gov/wp-content/u...

southbendin.gov

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Chicago Growth Project @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social · Jul 16

Note the green duplex is from the city, while the developer modified the designs for the others

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Chicago Growth Project @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social · Jul 16

We could help spur infill housing in Chicago by utilizing a set of free designs for missing middle housing like South Bend.

This could help projects pencil out that otherwise wouldn't, while also contributing to the vernacular architecture of the city.

Michael Divita @michaelpdivita.bsky.social · Jul 16

The new duplexes of the 600 block of Sherman Avenue, South Bend

Green-sided duplex with a porch and yellow door

White-sided duplex with a two-story porch and green doors

Black-sided duplex with a two-story porch and red doors

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Chicago Growth Project @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social · Jul 16

Come meet 35th Ward Alderman candidate Daniel Tobon tomorrow at Middle Brow Bungalow! Enjoy pizza & a beer on us 🍕 😎

RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/fundraiser...

Fundraiser with Daniel Tobon and Chicago Growth Project

Join us for a night of fundraising with Daniel Tobon and Chicago Growth Project!

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Michael McLean @mclean.bsky.social · Jul 9

Drake has launched his campaign for Cook County commissioner

Here's the district map

drakefor10.com

map of district 10, courtesy of Chicago Cityscape

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Chicago Growth Project @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social · Jul 9

Drake's focus on affordability and livability is exactly what we need in Cook County leadership.

We proudly endorse @drakefor10.bsky.social for Cook County Commissioner (District 10)!

Drake Warren for Cook County Commissioner @drakefor10.bsky.social · Jul 9

I’m running for Cook County Commissioner in District 10 to make it easier to live in the city I love. Repost this video and visit drakefor10.com to help us win. #chicago #cookcounty #politics #illinois #government #vote #urbanism #transit #healthcare

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Daniel Tobon @dtobon.bsky.social · Jul 8

Hi Everyone! Come join me and the @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social for a joint fundraiser at Middle Brow - Bungalow. Help support a great local urbanist org and my bid to become the new 35th Ward Alderman.

Fundraiser with Daniel Tobon and Chicago Growth Project

Join us for a night of fundraising with Daniel Tobon and Chicago Growth Project!

www.eventbrite.com

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Chicago Growth Project @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social · Jul 2

We're hosting a happy hour next Thursday (7/10) at Lonesome Rose in Andersonville! Join us for a fun evening with fellow urbanists looking to build a better Chicago.

RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/happy-hour...

Happy Hour with Chicago Growth Project

Join the Chicago Growth Project team for a fun happy hour event on Thursday, July 10th at 6PM!

www.eventbrite.com

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Chicago Growth Project @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social · Jun 29

Happy Pride Day, Chicago! Let's keep growing together

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