New cycle path divides Chicagoans

A defunct railroad track in Chicago has been transformed into a broad tree-lined path that flawlessly integrates tattooed punks, serious runners, families with strollers and dogs, and users of wheelchairs. It’s a boon for Chicagoans and tourists alike, but local activists are warning about the trail’s impact of the communities it cuts through. They are worried that the resulting gentrification will price them out of their homes. (1743 Words) - By Kellen F. Kiernan