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The 606 trail
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January 15, 2020
Anti-gentrification ordinance halts demolitions near The 606 for six months
Supporters hope the measure will allow the city to craft better housing policies to protect long-time residents.
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March 5, 2018
More apartments could sprout up along the 606 Trail
The latest development would replace a gas station on Western Avenue.
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November 27, 2017
Chicago’s 606 offers stunning views atop old train tracks
A retired freight train line became one of Chicago’s most extraordinary parks
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June 19, 2017
Logan Square home sets neighborhood record with $2.39M sale
The sprawling 7,600-square-foot house borders the popular 606 trail.
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March 14, 2017
Proposed ordinance aims to slow rental deconversion along the 606
A group of Chicago aldermen hope the move will preserve more affordable rental housing near the popular elevated trail.
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January 5, 2017
Luftwerk’s ‘Turning Sky’ lighting installation on 606 to be unveiled Saturday
The new piece of public art will light up the 606 trail at 4:00 p.m. this coming Saturday
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December 30, 2016
Four ways the 606 could be extended east to Lincoln Park
Despite inherent challenges, the city’s of Chicago has a potential plan to see the elevated trail clear the river and expressway. In fact, planners have no less than four schemes under consideration.
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December 2, 2016
The 606 invites visitors to help light up the trail
The second annual Walk with Light takes place on The 606 on December 11. Hundreds of visitors are expected to take over the trail with LED lights.
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November 1, 2016
Report: Single family home prices near 606 up 50%
While the so-called “606 effect” is no surprise, the extent of the increase is nothing short of staggering
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October 11, 2016
Colored LED light installation proposed for 606 bridge
Known as Turning Sky, the planned art installation comes from The Trust for Public Land and the creative minds of Luftwerk. The project is currently seeking public donations.
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September 9, 2016
Developer plans to extend 606 across Chicago River
While the vision to extend Chicago’s popular 606 trail has been discussed as a long-term, funding-dependent goal by local planners and policy makers, it was recently reported that developer Sterling Bay has grand plans to stretch the trail eastward to Lincoln Park.
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May 11, 2016
Construction to Start on New Milwaukee Ave. Project
Construction along Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park and Logan Square has become a common sight, but a new residential and retail development in Bucktown is ready to lift off from the ground.
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May 10, 2016
Celebrate One Year of the 606 Trail This June
The 606 will celebrate its first birthday with a day-long event on Saturday, June 4. The event will bring a block party-like atmosphere to the elevated trail and will include food, music, and community processions along its 2.7 miles.
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March 23, 2016
Developer Wants $4M for New Mansion Along 606 Trail
In listings for properties that line the trail, brokers will almost certainly mention a property's proximity to the trail — after all, it can be viewed as a major amenity. And for $4 million, this brand new mansion can be yours.