How Much Does the Chicago River Cost?
What price would you put on an irreplaceable resource? Professor Michael Bryson explores how the Chicago River plays an invaluable role in our lives.
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How Much Does a Cell Phone Cost? Think you're already paying too much for your phone? Carl Zimring, professor at Roosevelt University, reveals costs of using a cell phone that go far beyond hidden...
View ArticleHow Much Does Adaptive Reuse Cost?
How Much Does Adaptive Reuse Cost? David Baum, co-developer of the Green Exchange, discusses the value of sustainable building in bringing new life--and new jobs--to a defunct lamp factory.
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How Much Does a Hydrant Cost? Commissioner Debra Shore of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago exposes surprising costs hiding behind the most ordinary feature of our city...
View ArticleHow Much Does a Car Cost?
How Much Does a Car Cost? Sharon Feigon, CEO of I-GO Car Sharing, explains how buying a car is the beginning of a costly ride--and how car sharing gives Chicagoans the opportunity to divide up the burden.
View ArticleHow Much Does Stormwater Cost?
How Much Does Stormwater Cost? Sure, rain is free… But what about when it hits the ground? Josh Ellis of the Metropolitan Planning Council exposes the high price Chicagoans pay for stormwater.
View ArticleHow Much Does a Public Transit Ticket Cost?
How Much Does a Public Transit Ticket Cost? Randy Blankenhorn, executive director of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, explains how public transit riders in Chicago take advantage of an...
View ArticleHow Much Does a Water Leak Cost?
How Much Does a Water Leak Cost? Timothy Morris, Operations Supervisor at Illinois American Water, explains why catching hidden water leaks early is a priceless proposition.
View ArticleHow Much Does Location Cost?
Peter Haas, Chief Research Scientist for the Center for Neighborhood Technology, explains why living in an urban neighborhood can be easier on your pocketbook.
View ArticleHow Much Does a Cargo Bike Cost?
Looking for a more affordable way to transport your precious cargo? Jon Lind, owner of J.C. Lind Bike Co., explains how cargo bikes transform everyday errands into an opportunity to save money and stay...
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