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October 2012
The Link Between Car Crashes and Street Crime
By Whet Moser
In the city's pedestrian plan, authors found a correlation between high-crime areas and lots of pedestrian crashes. But where's the causation? Indian behavioral economists are dealing with their own, much more deadly traffic problems in Mumbai, and have a theory. Read more
Cook County Puts 200 Long-Empty Homes Back to Use by Needy Families
By Dennis Rodkin
A little over a year ago, almost ten percent of the 2,100 public-housing units owned by the Housing Authority of Cook County had stood empty for two years or more. That meant the county was failing to house about 200 needy households, even though it had spaces for them. But after an aggressive round of rehab—and a shakeup of the agency—those 200 units have been put back in use... Read more
Purnukka Jars Provide Practical Storage Solutions
By LESLIE MARSHALL
"Since moving into a new apartment, I have been on the hunt for pretty, practical, and affordable housewares. Finding items that fit the bill was a struggle, until I discovered the Purnukka Jars at Unison (2000 W. Fulton St., 881-492-7960)." Read more
Sitting Pretty: Chairs for Charity 2012
By LESLIE MARSHALL
"It is that time of year again. Mark your calendars for Chicago Home + Garden magazine’s third annual Chairs for Charity event. It will take place on Wednesday, November 7 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Cosentino Center-Chicago (1060 W, Division St.)." Read more
Probability, Global Warming, and Hurricane Sandy
By Whet Moser
There's a lot about global warming we don't know, and the more specific we try to get, the more people disagree. City planners are betting on the effects in extremely concrete ways, such as on Cermak Road here in Chicago. Read more