Reposted by Alex MonteroSideStreets @sidestreets.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Link to @acitythatworks.bsky.social by @urbanistcomic.bsky.social: citythatworks.substack.com/p/illinois-a...citythatworks.substack.comIllinois already killed parking mandates. Chicago should finish the job.The hard part is done, don't make it harder 041
Reposted by Alex MonteroStrong Towns Chicago @strongtownschicago.bsky.social · 02/09/2026When state legislators passed the People Over Parking Act (POPA) last fall, they intended to make it easier to build housing and open shops. But Chicago is set to write the law into its zoning code in the most cumbersome way possible. There’s a better way. citythatworks.substack.com/p/illinois-a...citythatworks.substack.comIllinois already killed parking mandates. Chicago should finish the job.The hard part is done, don't make it harder 1133
Reposted by Alex MonteroAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 04/06/2026@urbanistcomic.bsky.social speaks in favor of single-stair. 1151
Reposted by Alex MonteroZak Yudhishthu @zyudhishthu.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Last week, @urbanistcomic.bsky.social and I wrote about why it's important — and safe — to allow taller single-staircase apartments in Chicago, making it more viable to add density on the city's many old, narrow lots. citythatworks.substack.com/p/small-lots...citythatworks.substack.comSmall Lots and the Case for Single Stair ReformA step towards more family friendly housing 26111
Reposted by Alex MonteroCity Dweller Podcast @dwellerpodcast.bsky.social · 27/02/2026I spoke to Alex Montero (@urbanistcomic.bsky.social) from Strong Towns Chicago (@strongtownschicago.bsky.social) about his advocacy for a more walkable Chicago with better transit service and more abundant housing. open.spotify.com/episode/2hBA... @strongtowns.orgopen.spotify.comAlex Montero: Working with Strong Towns to Advocate for a More Walkable Chicago 011
Reposted by Alex MonteroBetter Streets Chicago @betterstreetschicago.org · 31/10/2025We saved transit. 11449104
Reposted by Alex MonteroProtect Bridgeport Bicyclists @stevevance.net · 24/09/2025can you imagine the previous CTA president participating in a comedy show about saving transit AND the advertising for said comedy show? this is precious 48714
Reposted by Alex MonteroJoseph Miscimarra 🇺🇸 @jmisci.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Chicago 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 0243
Alex Montero @urbanistcomic.bsky.social · 13/06/2025I wrote a thing! www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025... #zoningreform #4flatsbyright #strongtowns #chicagostrongtowns.orgChicago Banned Its Traditional Affordable Housing—Let’s Fix ThatIt’s time to make the beloved housing solution that turned Chicago into a bustling, modern city legal again. 050
Alex Montero @urbanistcomic.bsky.social · 08/06/2025Checked out #providenceporchfest with Kip from Providence and Sarah from Spokane as we wait for #strongtownsnationalgathering to start! 020
Reposted by Alex MonteroJDaniel Richer ✊🏿❤️🔱🖤 @jdwritesthefuture.bsky.social · 04/06/2025Going to this! 022
Reposted by Alex MonteroChicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 09/05/2025Pope Leo XIV is our fifth star. A cartoon by Tribune editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis. 330845
Reposted by Alex MonteroStrong Towns Chicago @strongtownschicago.bsky.social · 04/05/2025Join 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 🚶♀️🚶♂️ 031
Reposted by Alex MonteroProtect Bridgeport Bicyclists @stevevance.net · 31/03/20252-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) 2363
