October 9, 2012 (CHICAGO) --
An area in the Pilsen neighborhood has been dubbed the ''Greenest Street in America.''The stretch of Blue Island Avenue and Cermak Road features sustainable cutting-edge design features.
The $14-million streetscape features a type of cement that removes smog from the air.
The sidewalk is also composed of 30 percent recycled content - the first sidewalk of its kind in the city.