Chicago's Red "X": Meaning, Myths and Limitations
Jun 10, 2014 · Since 2012, red "X" signs have popped up on nearly 2,000 properties around Chicago. It’s not hard to find people posting in online forums, wondering aloud whether the red "X" means a building’s...
In Pictures: The Red X, Explained - The Chicagoist
Aug 7, 2013 · You may have noticed these signs popping up on buildings in Chicago: It's flat and metal, white with a reflective red "X." So what is it? The sign is a signal for first responders, indicating the...
What does the big red X mean on some Chicago Homes?
Jul 1, 2013 · Private contractors, paid for by the grant, will supply and install the markers, which are highly-visible reflective emblems, 24 inches square, and feature a large red X.
Chicago quietly phasing out red 'X' program - WBEZ Chicago
Oct 12, 2014 · The city placed bright red 'X' signs to warn firefighters which vacant buildings could collapse during a fire. Now, first responders will rely more and more on electronic notifications.
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An interactive map of all Chicago Community Areas; A PDF file with maps of all Chicago Community Areas; Neighborhood Map. Chicago neighborhood names and neighborhood boundaries can change over time. Different people may have different perspectives on the names and locations of specific neighborhoods.
Chicago's Grid System | Chicago Studies | The ... - University of Chicago
Aug 26, 2020 · The following map indicates where many of Chicago's neighborhoods (not Community Areas, see previous article!) are located in relation to the grid -- see the numbers along the edges of the map, which give grid/address …
Chicago labels dangerous buildings with red ‘X’ - Chicago Area …
Jun 18, 2014 · Chicago doesn’t assign red “X” signs to just any vacant or abandoned building; a sign is a visual cue that a structure is structurally unsound and that firefighters should take precautions when responding to emergencies there.
Chicago's red "X": meanings, myths, limitations - Chris Bentley
Large metal "Red X" signs, placed on some of Chicago’s most dangerous vacant buildings, are meant to save lives — but is everyone getting the message? Listen to the radio story on Soundcloud. Photo: I talk to Earl Liggins in front of his Englewood home.
Redlinings effects on Chicago, IL - ArcGIS StoryMaps
Redlining maps had a strong impact on how Chicago grew as a city. Here I explore some lingering effects of Redlining.