Andrew examines how a “greenbelt” would benefit Champaign-Urbana.
Posts by Andrew Dunham:
The growing importance of First Street
Where Campustown and Downtown blur, Midtown's First Street is regaining its identity.
Exploring lesser-known campus spaces
The University of Illinois has many fascinating spaces on campus, though some do not get the recognition they deserve.
Champaign-Urbana’s questionable architectural additions
These C-U buildings were unable to strike the balance between old and new.
The ever-evolving Campustown
No longer a neighborhood of small homes and tree-lined streets, Campustown is quickly shedding the vestiges of its past.
As Chicago burned: Urbana’s fire of 1871
Many major fires roared in the Midwest during Chicago's infamous fire, including in Urbana.
What’s next for small town Illinois?
Outside of Champaign-Urbana, many of our small towns face mounting challenges and shrinking populations. So, what can be done?
Is C-U Gentrifying?
No, we are not Brooklyn, but “studentification” may be an issue we must address in the future.
Takeaways from an evolving campus: the UIUC Master Plan
As the U of I updates its vision for the future, some big changes are on the horizon.
Champaign-Urbana, take heart
Andrew reminds us that C-U is a pretty great place to live.