Cass

follow for curious urbanist ramblings, progressive political commentary, and random personal anecdotes. flaneuse. car-free. plant-based. she/her. personal

[Cass @cssndrari]

How to ride transit in Chicago. A 🧵

1. Mask up. It’s both better for your health and just practical. Right now it’s winter and it’s cold so it keeps you warm. It also helps mute the transit smells. You’ll thank me later.

[Cass @cssndrari]

Welp, there it is.

And we’re now down three key commissioners.

This is going to be interesting.

[Cass @cssndrari]

Transit dog!

[Jerome Alexander Horne @jahorne]

I want to take the United States from car required to car optional. Living car free shouldn't be an impediment to obtaining and keeping a job, having access to fresh food or simply enjoying time with loved ones.

[Cass @cssndrari]

Called. Out. 🫣

[Midwest vs. The Rest @midwestern_ope]

Learn Midwestern 101:

“We’ll see” - not coming

“I’ll let you know” - not coming

“Hmm not sure yet” - very sure about not coming

“I’ll see if we can make it work” - it will not and not coming

“I’ll think about it” - nothing to think about and not coming

[Cass @cssndrari]

Ok. I made it! And it was great. :) love seeing the progress being made to implement an SCOD for Milwaukee avenue.

[Cass @cssndrari]

So much for making it to this community meeting tonight…

[Cass @cssndrari]

@balupuppy @slucy And…CDOT is an obstacle in and of itself. The amount of people any project or initiative must go thru slows any semblance of progress and the when hardly anyone can make a decision in a timeline manner without checking up the chain of command it makes it even harder.

[Cass @cssndrari]

New Twitter looks dumb.

[Cass @cssndrari]

@312fietser If cafe patachou on the park is still there I highly recommend it for brunch. Honestly one of the best bloody Mary’s I’ve had. Mass Ave is a lot of fun. And if you have time check out the IMA. I think the grounds are still free? City market is awesome for lunch too!

[Cass @cssndrari]

There are seven!! And they keep getting closer. why are there so many? Slightly concerned…

[Cass @cssndrari]

Uhhhh I may have accidentally picked a spot along the boulevard to picnic where there’s a crows nest… all my bird-loving friends…should I be concerned? Do I need to move? :/ #birds

[Cass @cssndrari]

@jahorne My friends been car free in ATL for over a decade - she lives in midtown!

[Cass @cssndrari]

Barbie Girl by Aqua is having a renaissance in wicker park right now. I heard at least two bars playing it tonight. #barbie

[Cass @cssndrari]

Chicagos summer music scene is one of my favorite things about living here. I spent Thursday at a @pitchforkfest pre-show with Grace Ives, Friday at the @SadSummerFest with @themaine, @MotionCityMusic, and #tbs and today I’ll be at @subtchicago for @ArrowsInAction #yay 🖤

[Cass @cssndrari]

Annnd the fact the storyline is that they’re in river north and are worried about gentrification. Did anyone consult an actual Chicagoan for this show? Lol

[Cass @cssndrari]

My only problem with the Bear is the 773 tattoo…. Lol

[Cass @cssndrari]

Do we really have to rebrand and restart with every administration… is THAT really a good use of tax dollars?

[Quinn Myers @rquinnmyers]

I'm once again covering today's 10am Zoning Committee meeting for @blockclubchi. I'll share updates on big projects/stuff I think is interesting

First up: the historical sign ordinance from @ChicagosMayor and @CDRosa

More from @mina_bloom_:

https://t.co/eCZmQwuxN9

[Cass @cssndrari]

I did a thing today.

I went to target and didn’t buy anything. In fact, I returned some things 😱😱😱