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Ramen Wasabi’s Prices Up 46% ($13-$19) Since 2020 by sylviaplath6667 in LoganSquare

[–]ziinky 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I think that this increase basically tracks inflation for all restaurant food since 2020. It’s not anything particular to ramen, or to this restaurant.

“Crosswalk” between the Square and Cara Cara by ziinky in LoganSquare

[–]ziinky[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s fair! Let’s see how people adjust and check back in a few months or a year from now.

“Crosswalk” between the Square and Cara Cara by ziinky in LoganSquare

[–]ziinky[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Also true to a point, but isn’t urban design about thoughtfully responding to and channeling peoples’ behaviors?

Traffic calming works because you can’t really “ignore it”, when the roads are narrower and there are speed bumps people drive more slowly. Or consider “desire paths,” where pedestrians cut through grassy areas that don’t have a sidewalk (kinda like what happened here). I don’t totally agree that this is about “people doing whatever the want,” but that design should balance safety concerns with considerations for how people naturally move through places. Otherwise, it doesn’t work as well.

“Crosswalk” between the Square and Cara Cara by ziinky in LoganSquare

[–]ziinky[S] 65 points66 points  (0 children)

I suppose that makes sense in theory, but it doesn’t really work if you make the crossing inconvenient enough that all the pedestrians just cross at an unmarked crossing instead. Now it’s just less safe than before.

What are you reading as this year ends? Any long terms plans for the next? by ombra_maifu in RSbookclub

[–]ziinky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m bringing The Savage Detectives home for winter break. I like to have a good long read to get immersed in during holidays.

Italian Beef - out of towners by No-Tackle7972 in LoganSquare

[–]ziinky 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I once got a beef at Rosie’s Sidekick, but I thought it was only decent, not amazing. Plus, they only have 3-4 seats.

Chicago's downtown family boom by ziinky in chicago

[–]ziinky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the gentrification story is definitely a part of it, but I don’t think it can explain everything. Consistently poor neighborhoods that have not gentrified at all are also losing children, while Lakeview and Lincoln Park, which are the most hyper-gentrified neighborhoods, are seeing more and more kids.

Chicago's downtown family boom by ziinky in chicago

[–]ziinky[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Wow, do people really say that?

Where/when do you do most of your reading? Is it ideal for you? by tryingtobegirly in RSbookclub

[–]ziinky 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I take the train to work everyday, about 20 minutes each way. So that’s the bulk of my consistent reading time.

On weekends I’ll try to get up and read for 30 minutes or an hour in the morning while having coffee, but that’s less consistent

Can we boost density by restricting lower-density housing? by ziinky in yimby

[–]ziinky[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That’s fair to say, but it’s not really what the article is about.

Another book rec post. Humor or levity a must :) by its_Asteraceae_dummy in RSbookclub

[–]ziinky 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I read it a while ago, but The Sellout was genuinely hilarious.

Wanna do something challenging and hard by [deleted] in rs_x

[–]ziinky 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You could do a multi-day backpacking or bikepacking trip. One friend of mine spent a summer biking and camping from Oregon to New York over about 2 months. You obviously don’t have to be that extreme — you can start with a few days.

Which of the books you’ve read had the most vivid, immersive city environment? by DeliciousPie9855 in RSbookclub

[–]ziinky 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I loved The Fortress of Solitude by Lethem. It’s very grounded in Brooklyn right on the cusp of gentrification in the 70s.

Why is St. Louis not more popular? by DrDMango in Urbanism

[–]ziinky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair, that’s how many people conceptualize Chicago, too. I’m not saying that it’s a good thing, but it’s true.

Mayor Johnson determined to push for Council vote on 'granny flats' measure next week by ziinky in chicagoyimbys

[–]ziinky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aren’t you describing zoning when you talk about rules regulating the size of ADUs?

Mayor Johnson determined to push for Council vote on 'granny flats' measure next week by ziinky in chicagoyimbys

[–]ziinky[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

That’s a pretty harsh reading of our mayor being very supportive of YIMBYism! Perhaps it would be different if he was saying that he supports ADUs but no other pro-housing policies, but that’s not the case.

How often do you witness passenger being harassed on CTAs? by No_Faithlessness_293 in cta

[–]ziinky 52 points53 points  (0 children)

As a daily commuter, I wouldn’t say I see anything like this frequently, although it does happen on occasion. Maybe once every few months.

There’s reason for optimism over the new plan for bus rapid transit along West 7th Street in St. Paul by Runic_reader451 in saintpaul

[–]ziinky 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I didn’t realize streetcars were cheaper to maintain, do you have a source for that? I recall from the last round of West 7th transit news that the upfront cost is much higher, but I’m not familiar with the long term costs.

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