Tag: Chicago
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New Urbanism: America’s 10 Most Walkable Cities
Rather than drive, think about walking more. A number of advocate groups celebrate a newfound urbanism developing throughout popular US cities. The following cities usher in a new-defined sense of urban living, enticing inhabitants to walk about more often.
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Chicago LEED Gold Hospital Project Biggest Ever
Rush University Medical Center’s Tower building in Chicago has been certified LEED Gold, making it the largest new construction green hospital in the world. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit EarthTechling….
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Loyola’s Green Roof Gives Lake Michigan A Break
Loyola University Chicago is installing its seventh green roof, making use of a system that allows for plants to be fully grown and rooted at installation. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit EarthTechling. …
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Elevated Greenway Part Of Chicago Open Space Push
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel unveils a $290 million plan for new green spaces, including the 2.65-mile elevated Bloomingdale Trail.