Traffic, Housing Pose Economic Threat

A study by the Chicago Metropolis 2020 finds that the Chicago area economy may suffer due to traffic congestion, poor education, and inadequate affordable housing

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February 27, 2001, 5:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"The Chicago area runs the risk of falling behind in the world economy, said a new report on life in the six-county metropolitan area. According to the report, that's not because of business conditions but because of daily aggravations: Traffic congestion is brutal, too many children get a poor education and affordable housing is scarce, especially within job-rich communities. Chicago Metropolis 2020, an organization...backed by a premier business group, the Commercial Club of Chicago [released the] study, 'Regional Realities: Measuring Progress Toward Shared Regional Goals,' [that] identifies and assesses progress in key areas of community life."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Traffic, housing pose local economic threat

Monday, February 26, 2001 in Chicago Sun-Times

Community / Economic Development Illinois

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