Casey Brazeal is a Chicago-based writer and planner. His background includes time as a research assistant at the Urban Transportation Center and as a reporter with a weekly column for Extra Newspaper in Chicago. He’s also published news stories and interviews for New City Newspaper, Vócalo Radio and Site Sketch 101. Casey received a Masters in Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois in Chicago. While at UIC Casey received a certificate in Public Transit Planning and Management.
Critiquing Temple University's Plan to Build a New Football Stadium
Despite a turbulent year for the university, Temple presses ahead with plans for a new football stadium in a dense residential area.
Toronto's Population Boom Turning Into a Hospital Shortage
Downtown Toronto has grown and its hospitals are struggling to keep up with growing demand for their services.
Indianapolis' Inner Loop at 40
Indianapolis' I-65/I-70 inner loop, now 40 years old, made a big impact on the city.
Poor Suburbs, Rich Cities: Popular Fiction
The false dichotomy of rich cities and poor suburbs is reductive and damaging.
Chicago Debates Merits of Expanding the Kennedy Expressway
Chicago's Kennedy Expressway to the O'Hare Airport is getting a $22.9 million lane expansion, some active transit and public transit advocates question the wisdom of that investment.