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Neil Patel

Urban Economist | Water Security & Climate Adaptation


River in Reverse: A Cultural History of the Chicago River


Completion: Ongoing


River in Reverse is a Substack that traces the deep connection between Chicago's urban waterways and the city's economic and cultural development. Through understanding the history of the Chicago River, the blog explores pathways forward on building equitable, climate-resilient, and ecologically vibrant cities that foster community and feel like home.