Alleys in Place: Chicago’s Alleyway Typologies

By Tom Martin  |  March 13, 2020

In our previous post, we discussed the history of Chicago’s alleyway and gridded street system. With an alleyway network of more than 1,900 miles, we dug into how Chicago’s alleyways came to be. Building upon this history, we investigate the various typologies of Chicago alleyways. As is with any urban form, alleyways are more localized,... Read More

Categories: Alley's in Place, Ideas + Research

Alleys in Place: The History and Rise of Alleys in Chicago

By Tom Martin  |  January 10, 2020

Alleys and other forgotten urban spaces have long interested me. Upon seeing the Green Alley in Detroit in 2013, I have studied and meditated on the idea of alleyways and their greater potential. Over the course of 2020, I plan to dig into Chicago’s alleys as a case study, and reconsider what this urban form... Read More

Categories: Alley's in Place, Ideas + Research