Micah Maidenberg

Amid the neoliberal transformation of Chicago--which extends capitalist market domination into every sphere, and substitutes competition and consumption for solidarity and social justice--the editors felt an urgent need to reclaim, rebuild, and redefine public space. The publication documents a period of cultural activism in Chicago stretching from 2000 to 2005, and covers various projects and organizations that responded to neoliberal restructuring. Topics include collective infrastructures, protest experiments, gentrification, public housing, and urban planning. (Adapted from introduction.)

Founded in 2005, AREA Chicago supports the work of people and organizations building a socially just city. AREA actively gathers, produces, and shares knowledge about local culture and politics. Its newspaper, website, and events create relationships and sustain community through art, research, education, and activism. *

The Residents' Journal describes itself as "A publication by low-income residents in Chicago." Stories in this issue include "New CHA Work Rule Questioned," "Are CPD Contact Cards Constitutional?," "Harold Ikes News," and "Urban Youth International Journalism Program."

A Chicago zine which records and comments on local issues and events and their influence on local art and activism. "The projects presented here offer a glimpse into a moment in time when multiple groups, temporary collectives and organizations were actively contesting the givens of daily life in Chicago".