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Tag: Chicago Park District

Posted inPerspectives: The Powers That Be

What’s next for the Army Corps’ lakefront dump?

by Curtis Black August 21, 2020August 21, 2020

A U.S. Army Corps plan to expand a toxic dump on Lake Michigan’s shoreline in South Chicago is getting increased attention because it rejected community concerns over the project and dismisses alternatives promoted by environmental groups.

Posted inPerspectives

South Chicago lakeshore dump raises environmental justice and climate crisis concerns

by Curtis Black February 7, 2020February 19, 2020
Posted inPerspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Fight for South Shore Nature Sanctuary is latest environmental justice flashpoint

by Curtis Black August 22, 2019August 22, 2019
Posted inEconomic Development, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

What’s next for the Obama Center and South Shore golf course projects?

by Curtis Black June 13, 2019June 13, 2019
Posted inEconomic Development

Everything you need to know about the Obama Presidential Center lawsuit

by Josh McGhee June 6, 2019August 7, 2019
Posted inGovernment and Politics

Report: Chicago’s wealthy, white communities most likely to have park projects approved

by Josh McGhee December 13, 2018April 12, 2019
Posted inPerspectives

EPA’s Superfund site policy could advance gentrification in communities of color

by Darrius Atkins and Kevin Carlson May 15, 2018May 17, 2018
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

In selling out the lakefront, misinformation is key for Emanuel administration

by Curtis Black June 30, 2016May 15, 2017
Posted inTCR Talks

Transforming an environmental hazard in Little Village into a recreational gem

by Rut Ortiz July 20, 2015July 17, 2015
Posted inPerspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Riot Fest serves as a case study on community inclusion

by Curtis Black June 11, 2015May 15, 2017

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