NIMBYism, or “not in my backyard,” refers to local efforts to stop development projects in one’s community. It’s often observed in affluent white suburban communities trying to block affordable housing complexes accessed by people of color. The charge against Harvey Lofts, a forthcoming $22 million apartment complex downtown, was a lot more nuanced than that.
In 2023, the south suburbs will see improvements in the climate preparedness arena from a variety of projects — including a stormwater management pilot project, Harvey’s first-ever comprehensive city plan, and more.
“Historically, the voices of those for whom these impacts are most real have been ignored,” wrote Chief Health Officer and Nordson Green Earth Foundation co-founder Sheetal Rao.
As of January 2023, there are 24 properties the Buildings Department will demolish. Here's what they are.
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital and its nonprofit arm wants residents' input to guide future development projects around the hospital.
Temperatures could plummet into the single digits. Exposed skin can develop frostbite within 30 minutes.
The groundbreaking, set for 2024, will coincide with renovations to the 154th Street Metra Station across the street.
Headquartered in Harvey, the nonprofit healthcare organization will use the funding to expand its dental services at their Lynwood location.
Residents can expect more accessible pedestrian intersections, bike facilities, and bus shelters.
In 2023, Harvey will begin piloting StormStore, which allows landowners to build needed stormwater management projects at a lower cost by generating credits and selling them to developers.
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