Howard Learner: Here are 7 actions Brandon Johnson must prioritize for a greener, more sustainable Chicago

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Commentary: Polling consistently shows that Chicagoans across all communities strongly support building a sustainable and greener city.

Just after sunrise, cyclists and joggers travel the Lakefront Trail near 31st Street Beach in Chicago on April 12, 2023.

Polling consistently shows that Chicagoans across all communities strongly support building a sustainable, greener city that’s good for our environment and economy. Here are seven high-priority environmental actions for the mayor-elect and new City Council that are must-do’s.Chicagoans across the city rely on dependable, safe and affordable public transit to get to jobs, medical and social services, schools, family and fun.

As a candidate, Johnson supported a climate justice buildings ordinance. He can start with making city-owned buildings more efficient. That’s a no-brainer while policy measures such as energy efficiency building codes take hold for all buildings.Union Station is the hub of Metra and Amtrak’s Midwest rail network, which together serve more than 120,000 daily passengers. The passenger rail system brings jobs, people and business into Chicago’s downtown.

The city needs to rethink the shoreline’s built environment. The lakefront belongs to all of us — for recreation, enjoyment and safe clean drinking water. Let’s not take it for granted.

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