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  • Chicago's "People's Cooling Army" Is Giving Tenants Free Air Conditioners

    Lucas Frisancho

    July 16, 2024 |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    A group of volunteers in Chicago called the People’s Cooling Army repairs air conditioning units and installs them for free for low-income tenants, as the city continues to experience extreme heat.

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  • Chicago's Unique Bike Giveaway Program Is a Win for Mobility Justice

    Lucas Frisancho

    July 05, 2024 |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    The Bike Chicago program promotes active transportation and targets mobility hardship — common within working-class communities — by providing access to free bikes. The program launched in 2022 and has distributed over 2,000 bikes out of its 5,000 goal — with plans to continue distributing through 2026. After receiving a bike, about 12% of recipients report riding it almost daily, while 28% rides it three to five times a week.

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