Val B

Architect and urban designer. Fan of trains, buses, bikes; pocket parks - National Parks. Rugger, triathlete, leader. BOS / DC / CH. She/her

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#lakeshorelimited

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17 min headways @cta to get downtown midday during the week?? I think we can do better...

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Does it even count as a planning adventure if there's not a bike and/or a train involved? Riding @metraBNSF home from Day 2 of @APAIL planning conference #apail23 #plannerinthewild

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It might have taken us +/- 11 full months to plan it, but the @APAIL Bar Exam did not disappoint! Okay, I mean, the technology was flawed, but we all had fun, learned things, and met other planners. Big thanks to @AncelGlink

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@ArchiJake @DanielKayHertz Bubbleland is absolutely an underrated landmark

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For all those people who are like "don't take the blue line after 8 pm" every seat in my train car is full rn

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Lol nice try, kid.

Written on the back of a cardboard "tray" from the cafe car "Please select another seat. This seat is out of service"

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Can't pass up the chance for a transit adventure. Why drive solo when you can train-carpool- carpool- train? Leg 1: South Shore Line Chicago to Gary

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Leg 4: Onboard the Missouri River Runner. New train is nice! Really roomy #urbanistinthewild #TODlife

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The end of any airport terminal is a circle from hell. 6-8 gates all converge assuring it is always crowded and there is constantly an announcement for said gates at different volumes and all through crappy PAs

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It is impossible to see Kim Foxx's name in print and not think it has 3 x's like Brandi Maxxx from Parks & Rec

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The book is *fine.* But really, no wasted words?? This is a summer read, not a work of literature.

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My coworker lent me a book that she and the local bookshop owner raved about: "a perfect narrative, no wasted words." So as I read, every extra clause or plotless description I think: no wasted words?? It's fiction, none of this is essential! This is why I don't read fiction.

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Someone just sent me an address location link using MapQuest. What year is it?!!

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Wanting to early vote, but limited by open hours, I stopped at the Pullman library on my way home yesterday. The electioneers hanging out made it very festive. I was an obvious anomaly at this polling place and everyone was so friendly. Democracy alive and in action!

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I almost forgot to post a pic of my sticker, which would totally invalidate my vote!

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@nzettelplanning For a brand new building, it's really got a retrofitted-cubesmart appearance

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Maybe it's just the Whiskey 10's rugby tournament skewing my entire perspective

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This is my 6th March in Chicago and the ways are really sinking in bc people elsewhere are all gearing up for St Paddy's Day this weekend and I'm thinking, hasn't that already passed?