Many of Chicago’s vacant lots located by CTA stations

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Vacant lots near public transit pose issues for Chicago neighborhoods

More than one-third of Chicago’s vacant lots are near L stops, according to a new study.

A vacant lot stands unmaintained in the South Lawndale neighborhood. A new study found that more than one-third of vacant lots are located nearby an L stop.

By Max Lubbers

Vacant lots near L stations are concentrated in predominantly Black neighborhoods, and they can prevent residents from safely accessing public transit and from feeling connected to neighborhood amenities.

That’s according to a report from Elevated Chicago, DePaul University’s Institute for Housing Studies and community groups.

Reset spoke with a local journalist and a community leader.

GUESTS: Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune transportation reporter

Brian Ellison, board leader of Garfield Park Community Council