Category Archives: Bicycling

“As land use planning changes, ‘zoning’ is no longer appropriate”

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Ed Fuhrmann

If you’ve read anything in this blog yet, you’ve quickly discovered that we’re not big fans of “Zoning”, legislating land use based on function or use, and then only single-use at that. Fortunately, there is a rapidly-spreading awareness of everything we’ve … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Webinars: “Economic Impact of Women Bicyclists” and “Promoting Cycling and Walking”

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Ed Fuhrmann

… and the kicker is that both of these (while free) are scheduled for the same day and the exact same start time a week from now! Q: Are any of our local village officials making use of these free … Continue reading →

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The sorry state of neighborhood design in America: a mother writes

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Ed Fuhrmann

Article Link: The sorry state of neighbourhood design in America: a mother writes I am German, have lived in the US for 18 years and have raised three children here. I very much miss the German way of being able to … Continue reading →

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Wheeling adopts plan for improving walking, biking and access to transit

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Ed Fuhrmann

Definite signs of a community which has places worth walking and biking to, which values them, and wants to make a good situation even better! The folks over at the Active Transportation Alliance tell us what’s happening in Wheeling IL: … Continue reading →

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Now coveted: A Walkable, Convenient Place

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Ed Fuhrmann

“Now Coveted: A Walkable, Convenient Place” “Demand for walkable urban space extends beyond city centers to suburbs; why is there an urbanization of the suburbs? Some baby boomers want to sell their large suburban houses and move to a walkable … Continue reading →

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Oh goody, another “drive-thru”…

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Ed Fuhrmann

Well, it’s probably better than finding out that another business “went under” or left town: Panera Bread Round Lake Beach Drive-Thru Now Open! On Wednesday, November 9, the Panera Bread® Round Lake Beach bakery-café celebrated the opening of their new … Continue reading →

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