Chicago is united, and in that solidarity we will find the strength to fight back and defeat the Trump regime.

Well, two can play at this game.

We’ve put together a petition of our own - one about saving lives, not empty parking spaces. If you support a safer Grand Avenue, we ask that you fill it out: tinyurl.com/grandavesupp...

Make no mistake: the “Save Grand Ave Parking” petition is not about “saving” anyone. It’s about putting cars over people.

And while their proposal is deeply unserious, it also poses a real threat to the project.

It only takes a few dozen angry voices to stall a project.

Who studied parking utilization, you might ask? Why, CDOT themselves, of course! It was part of the initial study in 2023.

This is the reason that parking east of Ashland is remaining in place.

Two #GrandAve business owners have started a campaign to “save Grand Ave’s parking” - even though parking utilization is below 50%, and parking is only planned to be removed on one side of the street.

It seems they’re trying to get signatures for a petition against upcoming safety improvements.

See you soon!

Happy holidays to all those who celebrate 🥰

#MeetMeOnMilwaukee

Us walking into City Council to get Accessory Dwelling Units legalized

In seriousness, they are working on it - I think the city has been taking fewer risks there because they know they don’t have as much goodwill on big infrastructure projects.

Tale as old as time

That’s our governor 🫶

September meetup is on the calendar 👀

Want to get involved? Stop by and see what we’re up to!

This would be really nice to see

this is my best attempt so far of mapping where the ADU compromise ordinance will apply

Call your alder TODAY and urge them to support Ald. Lawson's comprehensive ADU ordinance.

Find your alder here: chicago.councilmatic.org/council-memb...

Chicago City Council will vote on legalizing ADUs citywide this Thursday!

Call your alder and let them know we need incremental housing solutions like ADUs to tackle our housing shortage and support Chicago families.

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First day of tabling at Palmer Square Park was a huge success! We got to talk to lots of people passing through and enjoying their Sunday in the park ☀️🌳

If you visit Palmer Square Park, we want to hear from you! Fill out our survey here ➡️ tinyurl.com/palmersurvey...

To RSVP to the virtual Zoom meeting and learn more about this proposal, email [email protected] and let them know you'd like to be invited!

You can learn more about the process at www.the1stward.com/zoning

🏠Housing alert!

A developer is proposing to turn the empty lot at 2240 N Milwaukee Ave into a 50-unit apartment building. It will be within a quarter mile of protected bike lanes, public transit, restaurants, and shopping - exactly the type of housing we need more of on the northwest side.

Join us for a marshal training at Union Park! Come out on Tuesday, September 9th and we’ll teach you how to lead a group ride, cork, and de-escalate safely with drivers.

📍 Union Park (NE corner of Ashland/Washington)
⏰ Tuesday, September 9th from 6-8pm

Are YOU 🫵 signed up for your ward's newsletter? It's a great way to learn about transit, bike lanes, housing, and more in your ward.

We've compiled instructions on how to sign up for (almost) EVERY ward newsletter:

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(You can even sign up for more than one 👀)

Some photos our members took at the very first #MeetMeOnMilwaukee this weekend!

No traffic, no car exhaust, no honking - just people walking, shopping, and enjoying the weather ☀