Alex Montero
@urbanistcomic.bsky.social
Urbanist advocate. Amateur comedian. Strong Towns Chicago lead.
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We saved transit.
October 31, 2025 at 9:28 AM
We saved transit.
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can you imagine the previous CTA president participating in a comedy show about saving transit AND the advertising for said comedy show?
this is precious
this is precious
September 24, 2025 at 10:07 PM
can you imagine the previous CTA president participating in a comedy show about saving transit AND the advertising for said comedy show?
this is precious
this is precious
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Chicago took a step forward for housing affordability today! Accessory dwelling units—such as my home for the last 2 years—are now legal to build in 135% more of the city.
It’s not perfect, but it’s progress. Thank your alderman and tell them you want even more housing options. @stevevance.net
It’s not perfect, but it’s progress. Thank your alderman and tell them you want even more housing options. @stevevance.net
September 25, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Chicago took a step forward for housing affordability today! Accessory dwelling units—such as my home for the last 2 years—are now legal to build in 135% more of the city.
It’s not perfect, but it’s progress. Thank your alderman and tell them you want even more housing options. @stevevance.net
It’s not perfect, but it’s progress. Thank your alderman and tell them you want even more housing options. @stevevance.net
I wrote a thing! www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025... #zoningreform #4flatsbyright #strongtowns #chicago
Chicago Banned Its Traditional Affordable Housing—Let’s Fix That
It’s time to make the beloved housing solution that turned Chicago into a bustling, modern city legal again.
www.strongtowns.org
June 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I wrote a thing! www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025... #zoningreform #4flatsbyright #strongtowns #chicago
Checked out #providenceporchfest with Kip from Providence and Sarah from Spokane as we wait for #strongtownsnationalgathering to start!
June 7, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Checked out #providenceporchfest with Kip from Providence and Sarah from Spokane as we wait for #strongtownsnationalgathering to start!
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Going to this!
Get ready: The Strong Towns National Gathering starts June 9 and goes through June 11! Meet your movement in Providence, Rhode Island!
Tickets can be found at gathering.strongtowns.org — you don’t want to miss this!
Many thanks to our sponsors for making this happen!
Tickets can be found at gathering.strongtowns.org — you don’t want to miss this!
Many thanks to our sponsors for making this happen!
June 4, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Going to this!
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Pope Leo XIV is our fifth star.
A cartoon by Tribune editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis.
A cartoon by Tribune editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis.
May 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Pope Leo XIV is our fifth star.
A cartoon by Tribune editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis.
A cartoon by Tribune editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis.
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Join us for a walking tour of McKinley Park 5/17! Link at the linktree in bio. Tour will highlight the beauty of the area, as well as some areas that could be better served 🚶♀️🚶♂️
May 4, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Join us for a walking tour of McKinley Park 5/17! Link at the linktree in bio. Tour will highlight the beauty of the area, as well as some areas that could be better served 🚶♀️🚶♂️
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2-to-4 flats are a super important part of Chicago's housing stock, which is why this panel was put on by CNU Chicago, @strongtownschicago.bsky.social, and @abundanthousingil.bsky.social (and hosted by MPC)
March 31, 2025 at 12:13 AM
2-to-4 flats are a super important part of Chicago's housing stock, which is why this panel was put on by CNU Chicago, @strongtownschicago.bsky.social, and @abundanthousingil.bsky.social (and hosted by MPC)