City of Chicago Green Alley was uploaded to Flickr

If Mayor Emanuel loses the upcoming election, will the City have to replace all these concrete slabs?

Snark aside, this program seems like a positive step

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Chicago’s Green Alley program is one of many environmentally friendly initiatives put forth by CDOT.

Green alleys incorporate a variety of characteristics:

Permeable pavements (asphalt, concrete or pavers) that allow stormwater to filter through the pavement and drain into the ground, instead of collecting on hard surfaces or draining into the sewer system. The pavement can be used on the full width of an alley, or simply in a center trench.
Open bottom catch basins–installed in alleys to capture water and funnel it into the ground
High-albedo pavement, a lighter-colored surface that reflects sunlight instead of absorbing it, helping reduce the urban heat island effect
Recycled materials, such as concrete aggregate, slag and recycled tire rubber

Other green alley techniques include using proper grading and pitch to facilitate drainage, and using dark sky-compliant light fixtures to reduce light pollution and provide uniform illumination.

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I took City of Chicago Green Alley on May 03, 2014 at 01:53PM

and processed it in my digital darkroom on May 26, 2014 at 04:35PM

Walked On By was uploaded to Flickr

never ending construction

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I took Walked On By on May 20, 2014 at 11:46AM

and processed it in my digital darkroom on May 22, 2014 at 07:30PM

Chicago River Walk Construction was uploaded to Flickr

Dearborn, I believe

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I took Chicago River Walk Construction on May 20, 2014 at 11:44AM

and processed it in my digital darkroom on May 22, 2014 at 07:29PM

Greatest Folksingers of the Sixties was uploaded to Flickr

Vanguard Records.

As a Gen-Xer, I cringe over anything that plays up the “Sixties” as a descriptor, regardless this is a damn solid LP.

The playlist includes such luminaries as Odetta, Cisco Houston, Phil Ochs, Pete Seeger, Doc Watson, John Hammond, etc. etc.

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I took Greatest Folksingers of the Sixties on May 23, 2014 at 12:42AM

and processed it in my digital darkroom on May 23, 2014 at 05:54AM

Each Time It Gets a Little Harder was uploaded to Flickr

North Avenue Bridge

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I took Each Time It Gets a Little Harder on May 10, 2014 at 01:14PM

and processed it in my digital darkroom on May 23, 2014 at 04:10AM

Mendel’s Creamery was uploaded to Flickr

Kensington Market, Toronto.

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I took Mendel’s Creamery on September 07, 2013 at 05:33PM

and processed it in my digital darkroom on May 22, 2014 at 04:15PM

She’s Not A Girl Who Misses Much was uploaded to Flickr

Dundas St West somewhere, Toronto.

Actual title and artist unknown.

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I took She’s Not A Girl Who Misses Much on September 07, 2013 at 06:54PM

and processed it in my digital darkroom on May 21, 2014 at 03:01AM

Lil Demon Guitarists’ Pro Shop was uploaded to Flickr

Dundas St W, Toronto

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I took Lil Demon Guitarists’ Pro Shop on September 07, 2013 at 06:52PM

and processed it in my digital darkroom on May 20, 2014 at 10:45PM

Cocktail (18) – Hendrick’s Gin, Meyer Lemon, Heering Cherry Liquer, Thatcher’s Blood Orange was uploaded to Flickr

I need a better name for this, suggestions?

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I took Cocktail (18) – Hendrick’s Gin, Meyer Lemon, Heering Cherry Liquer, Thatcher’s Blood Orange on May 16, 2014 at 10:32PM

and processed it in my digital darkroom on May 17, 2014 at 03:35AM

Frostpocket Well was uploaded to Flickr

From my trip there in 2013. One of my chores as a kid was to go fill up a bucket at this well

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I took Frostpocket Well on August 30, 2013 at 07:02PM

and processed it in my digital darkroom on May 13, 2014 at 05:44PM

Hanging Meat – West Loop Salumi was uploaded to Flickr

worth seeking out. I notice even Peapod carries a few items from here.

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I took Hanging Meat – West Loop Salumi on May 03, 2014 at 02:03PM

and processed it in my digital darkroom on May 13, 2014 at 02:38PM

Lumper Need Not Apply was uploaded to Flickr

West Loop/Fulton Market

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I took Lumper Need Not Apply on September 29, 2013 at 01:07PM

and processed it in my digital darkroom on May 09, 2014 at 02:46PM

No Commercial Cargo Aboard was uploaded to Flickr

U.S. yacht ensign’s meaning, apparently.

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I took No Commercial Cargo Aboard on April 25, 2014 at 06:27PM

and processed it in my digital darkroom on April 26, 2014 at 03:36PM

You Try to Tell Me With Consternation was uploaded to Flickr

corner of Clinton and Kinzie

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I took You Try to Tell Me With Consternation on May 09, 2014 at 09:20PM

and processed it in my digital darkroom on May 13, 2014 at 01:40AM