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William Skudlarek @willskud.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Looking forward to finally have a chance to force my normie building takes onto architects as a member of the jury for the CNU Chicago Single-Stair Design Competition!

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Chicago Single Stair Design Competition — CNU Chicago

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rprobbins.bsky.social @rprobbins.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Very factual information 💯💯💯🎯

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David Powe @davidpowe.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

CDOT lost the best of our team yesterday. We're heartbroken. In memory of Riley O'Neil, please refer to these bike racks as "Riley Racks". He led Chicago's bike parking program for several years. Our hearts are broken, but we want to make sure his legacy lives on 💙🚲 Please spread the word

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Patrick Siegman @siegman.biz · 18/05/2026

Amen. If you try to improve life safety in the US, you'll learn: 1️⃣New apartments are much safer than old homes. 2️⃣We could save many lives by building new apartments. 3️⃣US planning & building codes make building new apartments very expensive, so they are scarce.

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Modern Multifamily Buildings Provide the Most Fire Protection

A large body of research has demonstrated that apartment buildings and other types of multifamily housing can provide many benefits to a community, especially when built in high-demand areas where hou...

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Strong Towns Chicago @strongtownschicago.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Chicago made the Strongest Town Final Four but we’re up against a Wisconsin trio! Our 2025 highlights: 🏠 ADU legalization + ending parking mandates near transit 🎭 Improv that helped save CTA funding 🧰 Data tools for civic engagement 🚶 Neighborhood walking tours Vote by Fri at strongesttown.com

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Home Round 2

Developing a safe, inviting, financially resilient town is hard work. The Strongest Town Contest recognizes the work being done.

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Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

#CNU34 Keynote speakers announced: Raj Chetty, Professor of Economics @harvard.edu & Director of @oppinsights.bsky.social and @ericklinenberg.bsky.social Director of the Institute for Public Knowledge at NYU. Learn more and register today at cnu.org/cnu34 #NewUrbanism #NorthwestArkansas

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Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Sponsor CNU 34 to show leadership and invest in Northwest Arkansas's future. Help build thriving communities while positioning your business in vital conversations about growth and design. Learn more: cnu.org/cnu34/sponsor #CNU34

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CNU 34 | Sponsorship

Become a CNU 34 Sponsor today! Sponsoring CNU 34 is a powerful and impactful way to show leadership and invest in the future of Northwest Arkansas. Sponsorship demonstrates your commitment to building...

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Mike Lydon @mikelydon.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

One way to eradicate the Eric Adams deficit and then some is to simply make residents pay a nominal fee for on-street parking annually, and raise prices to match demand in commercial parking zones. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/16/n...

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A $12.6 Billion Budget Gap May Complicate Mamdani’s Affordability Plans

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Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Support Drake! @stevevance.net is doing a match for donations up to $500

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Protect Bridgeport Bicyclists @stevevance.net · 29/12/2025

here's a little thought about why @abundanthousingil.bsky.social endorsed @drakefor10.bsky.social for Cook County Commissioner of District 10 this month

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chlurg @chlurg.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

merry christmas to illinois, that finally freed us from ugly parking requirements (at least near transit)

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Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

I am still riding on the energy from Thursday night. The built environment has a bright future due to the advocacy, education, outreach and policy work from the groups involved in the Big Tent. Here’s to 2026!

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The Congress for the New Urbanism - Chicago @cnuchicago.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Who's excited to toast recent wins and make new urbanist plans for 2026 at Haymarket Brewing? Connect with us and other Chicago advocacy organizations at the second annual Big Tent Urbanist Holiday Party on Dec. 17! Details/RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/big-tent-u...

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Big Tent Urbanist Holiday Party

Join us for an end of the year celebration among urban-focused organizations in Chicago!

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The Congress for the New Urbanism - Chicago @cnuchicago.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

We had so much fun at Park(ing) Day crafting #Chicago architectural gems & chatting about homegrown solutions to affordable housing challenges! @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social @abundanthousingil.bsky.social @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social @parkingreform.org @strongtownschicago.bsky.social

Kids color sheets of paper Chicago house cutouts outside under the el tracks in front of an assembled miniature house

Kids and adults color sheets of paper Chicago house cutouts outside under the el tracks

A kid colors sheets of paper Chicago house cutouts on a green fake grass mat installed in a parking lot fest

People discuss affordable housing in front of three models of Chicago architectural buildings under an umbrella

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The Congress for the New Urbanism - Chicago @cnuchicago.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Kicked off tonight's housing-a-thon problem-solving w/ @quigley.house.gov: "We're going to have to make really tough decisions & you're the best and brightest."✨️ Thx to @abundanthousingil.bsky.social, @parkingreform.org, @strongtownschicago.bsky.social for helping make this awesome event possible 💪

A group of new urbanists discuss issues and solutions for Chicago at DePaul University's Chaddick Institute

Rep. Mike Quigley addresses a group of new urbanists discuss at DePaul University's Chaddick Institute

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Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Robie and I have officially moved out of our condo and said see you soon to our dogwalker. We have loved our neighborhood and hope to be back soon. Stay tuned for our next steps!

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David Powe @davidpowe.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Consider joining the team at the Chicago Dept of Transportation working on complete streets, public way policy & traffic safety! This is an exciting job for people interested in steering bikeways, ped infra, transit & planned developments in a great direction! www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42...

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City of Chicago hiring ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER-CDOT 2025 (Project Development) in Chicago, IL | LinkedIn

Posted 6:03:37 AM. JOB ANNOUNCEMENTASSISTANT COMMISSIONER(Project Development)Department of TransportationDivision of…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.

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Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Happy #nationaltrainday On the far right is my great grandfather, Jacob Peter Robling, who was a train conductor for the Chicago and North Western Railway Company from 1887-1932.

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Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

One of the last wood burning fires on Cortland St.

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Protect Bridgeport Bicyclists @stevevance.net · 30/04/2025

Gov. Pritzker supports coach houses and ADUs As heard in his interview with @volts.wtf today about transit, energy, and housing

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Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

My condo went up for sale today! I have loved living here for 6 years, but am ready to start a journey owning a multi-unit building and more importantly having a yard for Robie. Interested in checking it out? Click the listing below www.atproperties.com/12326926/433...

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4337 N Troy Street #3W, Chicago, IL 60618 | MLS# 12326926 | @properties Chicago Area

Sunlight pours into this west-facing corner 2bed/1bath condo where East Albany Park meets Irving Park just half mile west of beautiful Horner Park. This top floor abode features an ideal split bedroom...

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Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Robie’s annual vet visit - which she dreads. She’s feeling a little better after the vet tech told her, “you’re gonna pull through.”

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Protect Bridgeport Bicyclists @stevevance.net · 21/04/2025

I’ll see you at the Climate Action Museum’s hero awards tomorrow night. www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual... Buy your ticket now because it looks they’re about to sell out in a couple of hours.

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2nd Annual Climate Action Hero Awards!

Please join us in celebrating our region’s Climate Heroes whose inspiring leadership is sorely needed!

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 21/04/2025

Pope Francis died at 88, the Vatican announced Monday, ending a pontificate that sought to reshape the Roman Catholic Church into a more inclusive institution. Cardinals will now decide whether to continue his approach or restore more doctrinaire leadership. Follow live updates: nyti.ms/42RZB9n

Pope Francis waving and smiling. Text reads: "1936-2025. Pope Francis." Photo credit: Zach Gibson/The New York Times

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Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

CNU 33: New England at Providence is shaping up to be one our best Congresses yet! As a board member of @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social, I am thrilled to see a day devoted toward training of local government officials. Early bird registration is ending soon. Register today at: lnkd.in/g_RHSqTG

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Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Highlights thus far: Biking and seeing the sights with my CNU friend, Ryan Blair. Grabbing coffee at Mozart’s and exploring Mueller District.

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Michael McLean @michaelmclean.me · 01/04/2025

Lincoln Square in 2027, after it has been fully returned to people

A family walks down the middle of Lincoln Avenue in a pedestrian plaza

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Protect Bridgeport Bicyclists @stevevance.net · 16/03/2025

sign up for the @abundanthousingil.bsky.social newsletter. it comes out monthly to advertise our happy hour and other events + it highlights of how our members have contributed to efforts to get more housing legalized + we sometimes have calls to action abundanthousingillinois.org

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Patrick Siegman @siegman.biz · 04/03/2025

When I was a kid, we raised chickens for a while. It produced some eggs. But after paying for the coop and other expenses, I doubt we broke even. If Trump wants to help families afford groceries, he should legalize #ADUs nationwide. That’s a backyard activity that’s made big money for 1000s of us.

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Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

I’m proud of this emerging leader @ryanmccray.bsky.social! He had his last day as a software engineer today and is embarking on a career in public policy! Meet with him to help him learn how to build a better Chicago and build his network! 💪

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Abundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Our members had a successful lobby day in Springfield! While we were there, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called for removing barriers to housing construction in his State of the State address. We urge lawmakers to support our housing legislation package to do just that. 🏘️

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Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Swipe Right for these Upzoners for Valentine’s Day ❤️

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Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

25 Great Ideas of the New Urbanism: The Charter lays out 27 principles for design of complete communities, from the scale of an individual building, block, or street to an entire city or region. www.cnu.org/publicsquare... Meet our 2024 Charter Amendments: www.cnu.org/who-we-are/c...

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Mike Lydon @mikelydon.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

“Overall, there’s no reason to believe that significantly fewer people are entering lower Manhattan; they’re just getting there in ways that hurt others less.” open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...

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Trump To New York: Drop Dead

Why he wants to kill a hugely successful policy

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PlaceMakers @placemakersllc.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Donald Shoup changed the way we think about parking, cities, and, really, fairness. His work lives on in better places for people. We owe him.

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Death of a Legend: Donald Shoup, Parking Reformer - Streetsblog New York City

The OG of understanding how "free parking" isn't free has died.

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Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I will always be a Shoupista. Rest in peace to a dear of the CNU community. One of my favorite times was seeing Donald Shoup at CNU 27 with probably the best intro at a CNU plenary by Wes Marshall @wesmars.bsky.social youtu.be/r0gokb4rPik?...

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Donald Shoup: How Cities Are Curbing Their Parking

YouTube video by Congress for the New Urbanism

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Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Seeing a resurgence of Urbanist groups in Chicago has been incredibly exciting and making my calendar packed to pre-Pandemic levels. Love being apart of @strongtownschi.bsky.social and can’t wait to see how our local efforts lead to significant change! Kudos to the leadership team - TOP NOTCH

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Abundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Our museum tour event sold out, but we’ve added a few more spots!

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Gary Scott @gscottjr.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Can someone please draft an Op Ed that says, Stay in Your Lane?

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Aaron Lubeck @aaronlubeck.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Our built environment is in crisis. Our architecture schools are in crisis. They're not unrelated. In my latest onHousing post, I build on the Facebook rant of #architect Patrik Schumaker. www.aaronlubeck.com/p/the-13-cri... Subscribe via bio. #schools #university #education #training

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