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Remodel Stanton Park

Chicago, Illinois
My neighborhood is near north. my neighborhood is usually quiet, there are few problems, we are really close to downtown, during the summer children play outside but there are problems in the places that the kids play. stanton park, has had the ba...
regeneratechicagoneighborhoods park

Create a Canal with sidewalks on both sides of the canal

Peoria, Illinois
Create a canal from the Riverplex to the Bob Michel bridge with sidewalks on both sides of the canal - like they did with the Indianapolis downtown canal. Visitors can rent bikes, paddle boats, paddle boards. Arch walkways extend over the canal.
leisure water walking park public-space land-use bicycling

Peoria Pier

East Peoria, Illinois
Create a small partially-covered pier jutting out into the river that could act as a shared space for Spirit of Peoria riverboat docking, an access point to the small riverfront marina, viewing deck of the river or Peoria skyline, and recreation s...
tourism boating water transit preservation public-space park

Backyard Chickens In Peoria

Peoria, Illinois
Even in major urban environments like Chicago, Brooklyn and Dallas, homeowners are permitted to keep chickens in their backyards. It's time for Peoria to catch up and allow chickens in backyards across the city on a reasonable basis. Some Bene...
preservation water housing land-use

Don't drink the lead

Chicago, Illinois
The United States Congress banned the use of lead solder and restricted the lead content of faucets and pipes in 1986. However, homes built prior to the ban may still have plumbing that contains lead. The EPA says 10% to 20% of the typical adult’...
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Turn the road on the 1700 block of Fletcher into a park

Chicago, Illinois
Since the 1700 block of fletcher is basically a one block long road that t's on both ends, mostly used for parking or the random person that speeds down it because they are on the wrong street. it would be great tear out the roads and sidewalks ma...

Conserve Water , Sprout Life

Chicago, Illinois
To collect rain water , Preserve plant life and change the enviorment.
land-use park preservation water recycling

Riverfront Sculpture Garden

Peoria, Illinois
Establish a Sculpture Garden for large scale outdoor sculptures to enhance the public art and culture of Peoria. My suggestion is that this be a large park with plenty of green-space for multi-use purpose but includes these large outdoor sculpture...
a-vision-for-downtown-peoria water walking preservation public-space land-use park

Schematic Design Option A

Peoria, Illinois
Review the plan and the imagery used to suggest what specific areas may look like once completed. Decide whether or not to support this option and tell us why.
Bicycling Infrastructure Land Use Park Public Space Walking Water Playground

Dog Park

Miami, Florida
Will bring more people down the riverfront areas and hopefully help spike business while people are down visiting.
water public-space park walking land-use

Terraced Riverfront Park

East Peoria, Illinois
Create a terraced park-like setting for flood control with multi-use areas for several activities such as small boat access, fishing, running, biking, fitness trail, outdoor market, live entertainment, etc. Using a variety of materials for the ter...
bicycling walking water preservation public-space park land-use infrastructure building

How Englewood can Become More Sustainable

Chicago, Illinois
We will look over the Englewood neighborhood in Chicago to take a look at some environmental, social, and economical issues within the community. This project will provide realistic suggestions about how these issues can be resolved to help Englew...
land-use transit water

Family Fun Destination in Warehouse District

Peoria, Illinois
Spurring economic development and greater interest in the Warehouse District of downtown by creating a destination for families from in the city and around the area to come and enjoy on nights, weekends and in the summer. This could include the d...
restaurants entertainment business-development family walking

Powerful Murals to revitalize community

Chicago, Illinois
Removing the statue from the boulevard and replacing it with community murals would be beneficial to the neighborhood because it will provide the people with an inspiring and creative focal point that is a reflection of power and unity. It will be...
neighborhood water park land-use walking public-space street preservation

Pedestrian Bridge across the river

Peoria, Illinois
The walkway would connect downtown Peoria and East Peoria with a unique feature that could enhance tourist activity and draw more people regularly to the riverfront. It would provide easy access from both sides of the river to the various attracti...
water land-use public-space park walking bicycling

Low Line

Peoria, Illinois
Extend the riverfront trail into the heart of the Warehouse District through the May Street corridor to tie the District and the Riverfront together. Drainage tiles installed beneath the permeable trail extension can be run directly to the river. ...
cso water public-space park infrastructure bicycling

Downtown Riverfront

Peoria, Illinois
If the idea is to create a park along the riverfront, features that draw people in to the park & surrounding area are important such as splash pads/areas for kiddos, dog parks, paved trails, shaded areas for picnics & hammocks, art installations, ...
park land-use water walking public-space bicycling

Extend Fayette and Spalding Streets from Adams Street to Water Street on the Riverfront

Peoria, Illinois
Consider an alternative configuration, maintaining the grid as illustrated above. In the recommended alternative, both Fayette and Spalding extend all the way from Adams Street to Water Street on the riverfront. By restoring the grid pattern, the ...
walking land-use infrastructure street building bicycling

How Englewood Can Become More Sustainable

Chicago, Illinois
We will explore the Englewood neighborhood in Chicago and talk about the main environmental, social, and economical issue in the neighborhood and how they can be resolved so Englewood can become a more sustainable place.
land-use transit water

Underpass Lighting Project: Bob Michel Bridge

Peoria, Illinois
Install artistic lighting under the Bob Michel Bridge at SW Washington Street and SW Water Street. This would turn a pedestrian barrier into a pedestrian corridor and create an interesting public space at the parking lot under the bridge in the e...
public-space

Expanded Urban Forestry Initiatives

Peoria, Illinois
Build upon current urban forestry efforts to create a more robust street tree program that restores and increases urban canopy. Measure and report the results in terms of stormwater runoff reduction, adjacent property value increases, air quality ...
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Food Truck Court

Peoria, Illinois
Provide a gathering place with tables and restrooms in green area for food carts and food trucks. This would allow a variety of choices in a relaxed atmosphere. Rent the slips for vendors for parking. The area would be flood safe with the mobil...
food water walking public-space park bicycling

Betty Friedan Memorial Sculpture Park

Peoria, Illinois
Peorian Betty Friedan's book "Feminine Mystique" started the women's movement and ultimately changed the world. Throughout her life she championed equality for all people regardless of gender, race, religion, or origin. Her global impact calls for...
equality betty-friedan memorial public-art walking water land-use public-space park

Warehouse Trolley

East Peoria, Illinois
This will help solve connectivity, storm water back up, transportation to work and retail, a great attraction, and get people to the park.
trolley transit infrastructure park housing building