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fuckkyeahchicago:

One of the Chair-Free Zone signs posted over the weekend.

What kind of reactions has Chair Free Chicago received?

The initial reaction has been positive, with anecdotal responses ranging from
“That’s a great idea” to “The aldermen’s offices should carry these.” Only a couple people have ordered signs so far, but signs can also be printed for free on the website, so there’s no way of knowing how many signs are in use already.

Last year, city officials were more vocal about eliminating “dibs.” Have you spoken with any city officials about this project?

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from city officials, it’s that they really love surprises. Can’t get enough of them, really. So we didn’t speak to them beforehand. And really, it’s not about us making a statement - it’s about giving people a forum and a system to make their own statement.

People can use the site’s signs or fliers to communicate with neighbors
(here). Or use the website’s form to contact their alderman directly (here).

(submitted by fitbomb)

Chicago needs more of this. Even though I now have a parking spot behind my building it’s annoying when anyone has their entire plastic porch furniture set taking up 3 parking spots.

1 year ago

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   “cars have been frozen into solid blocks of ice.” that is pure genius. last winter my neighbor started a parking war...

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   seriously! that’s what I said! lazy people just want these chair-savers to get rid of their chairs, steal their spots,...

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    dude, wtf??? it’s survival...little snow if they can’t

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    hipsters? that’s what is going on here? really? REALLY?

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    Jen’s referring to the aforementioned blog copy/pasting an interview she did. I deleted their text because there’s no...

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    wtf Chicago? Chair dibs are a cultural institution.

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    haha I remember last year...saw someone hold...pool....

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    I’m with you on this essjaye. Saving spots wouldn’t be an issue if all people would shovel out their spots. Do you have...

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    hmm, whomever came up...this nonsense obviously isn’t

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    ice” Hahaa love love love this crazy city of mine, with its crazy-awesome people. But seriously, don’t mess with our...

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    this. Even though I now have...parking spot behind my building

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    Uh did we need more proof that Chicago = Pittsburgh? If you a) live somewhere where street parking is important and b)...

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    And I’ve got a podcast going up with Kevin tomorrow! Promotion!

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