Here are a few of the topics this blog will cover:1) The Children’s Museum Controversy
Mayor Daley, among many others, is in favor of moving the museum to Grant Park, but opponents, such as Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd), cite 1836 language that declares the lakefront public park should remain “forever open clear and free.”
These links provide some background info -
“Plan for Children’s Museum in lakefront park stirring controversy” – A September Associated Press story published in the Chicago Tribune
“Forever Open, Clear and Free” – A recent Chicago Reader article on the issue
A letter to the public from Peter England, president and CEO of the Chicago Children’s Museum, urging community members to write Ald. Reilly expressing their support for the project
2) Green Design
In November, Chicago will host GreenBuild, the annual conference of the U.S. Green Buildings Council. Already Chicago leads the country in green roofs and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified buildings. What else does it have in the works?
Here are a few related links:
The Web site for the Chicago chapter of the U.S. Green Buildings Council
The Web site for the November GreenBuild conference
The Web site for the Center for Neighborhood Technology, a Chicago non-profit committed to green design
3) Climate Change
The state of Illinois is working on a plan to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Chicago’s plan – created through the city’s Department of the Environment – is expected to be released soon. How will the plan affect the city’s various neighborhoods?
Here are some links related to the city’s climate action plan:
The Chicago Climate Strategy wiki – established by the Chicago Department of the Environment for members of the climate action committee
The Chicago Department of the Environment Web site
