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State of the Art Park District Facilities

Chicago, Illinois
Support Park District facilities that provide quality programming and state of the art facilities for the whole community - from children to seniors.
promote-youth-leadership

Support the Art Xellence Pilot Summer Program

Chicago, Illinois
Art Xellence is an after-school and summer program that intends to reduce teen violence and recidivism while preparing youth for the workplace in Englewood and Austin. The program is targeted towards elementary and high school students. We anticip...
recidivism violence technology graphic-design theater dance music arts youth teens

Add a street mural to Augusta & Harvey to make drivers more aware

Oak Park, Illinois
When a driver sees artwork on the roadway, it will make them more aware of their surroundings, focusing on where they are, not just where they are going. This increases the likelihood that conflicts with pedestrians and bicyclists are avoided. The...
education community-building traffic-calming civic-art street-mural intersection-mural walking street public-space infrastructure bicycling

Urban Gondola

Chicago, Illinois
Urban Gondola, similar to one in Medellin, Columbia and one proposed for Austin, Texas that would take passengers from Union Station down Van Buren to Stations above the two L stations and tracks to Van Buren Metra/South Shore/ Institute of Arts s...
museum-campus-transportation-study

Active Noise Reduction

Chicago, Illinois
The goal is to (actively) reduce the noise of the train in an affordable and durable manner Passive acoustic methods merely block sound, while active methods use microphones, computers, and speakers to alter the sound propagation. There are...
transforming-wabash

Downtown Riverfront Park

Peoria, Illinois
Reclaim most of the downtown riverfront for a large linear park along the Illinois River. My suggestion is to acquire commercial property currently on the east-side of SW Water Street and turn it into a park for passive (open green space) & acti...
water walking preservation public-space park

Metra Electric Rail Shuttle

Chicago, Illinois
High-frequency rail shuttle using existing ME infrastructure from Millennium Station to 67th Street with stops at Van Buren, 11th, 18th, McCormick Place, and 55th-56th-57th to better link Art Institute and Museum of Science and Industry to the Mus...
museum-campus-transportation-study

Lamar Johnson Collaborative

Chicago, Illinois
Lamar Johnson Collaborative elevates the art and science of architecture, providing integrated delivery and full turnkey solutions. Clients trust us to fulfill their vision. Onward.

Mr. Dad's Father's Club (Community Center)

Chicago, Illinois
The community center will help provide resources for our youth as well as our adults in the community. The community center will also provide access to help build children SEL social emotional learning skills, Literacy,Arts,Jobs,Afterschool progra...
mr-dad-s-father-s-club building volunteers read-a-book-day mentoring resources jobs adults youth social-emotional-learning-skills literarcy arts community-center public-space park

Art/Athletic/Therapy Program

Chicago, Illinois
What i plan to do for the community is to build a program in pilsen that would help benefit the kids in the neighborhood to not end up on the streets. the type of program i want to have an artistic/athletic/therapy program. the reason why i want a...
regeneratechicagoneighborhoods

Add decorative features to the streetscape

Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Add additional streetscape elements that make a more pleasant and interesting place for people to walk and spend time. This could include public art, plantings, unique seating and lighting.
infrastructure public-space street placemaking

The Congress Theater

Chicago, Illinois
The issues in my neighborhood is a old theater called "congress theater". around the theater is really dull and worn out. people have been putting graffiti all over the theater for many years, but when people buffer up the graffiti it doesn't help...
regeneratechicagoneighborhoods building

Vendor Rental Booths for Crafts and Farmers Market

Peoria, Illinois
How about creating affordable space to rent booths for crafts sales along with fresh fruits & veggie markets and vendor food trucks. One big tent or an unused bldg somewhere downtown for the Winter season. Something more all year round instead o...

Downtown Riverfront Park

Peoria, Illinois
Reclaim most of the downtown riverfront for a large linear park along the Illinois River. My suggestion is to acquire commercial property currently on the east-side of SW Water Street and turn it into a park for passive (open green space) & active...
a-vision-for-downtown-peoria preservation public-space land-use park

Street art for traffic calming

Columbus, Ohio
Painting the street, murals, sculptures—basically anything that creates visual interest and surprise—also slows down vehicular traffic.
forge-ahead

Palmer Park Amphitheater

Chicago, Illinois
We want to create a public space where people can interact and express themselves within our community. A small amphitheater in Palmer Square Park could showcase Chicago’s impromptu talents, provide space for small shows or skits, community gather...
community arts public-space park

Expand after school programming for youth

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: ASM | Becoming A Man (BAM), Working On Womanhood (WOW), Girls in the Game, Mikva, CPS, Chicago Park District, Library, BuildOn, Churches Project Timeframe: Short-term
arts safety youth-programs park

Make Washington a Hub for Regional Art & Culture

Washington, Illinois
The Square has always been the perfect backdrop. A community of artists, musicians, writers, and other creatives (existing + new) can grow there with the right support and then branch out into the rest of the community in the future.
creative-class creatives writers musicians music artists art public-space preservation

Improve our commercial corridors as a retail and dining environment

Chicago, Illinois
We can help existing companies and bring in new ones by making our business districts more inviting—improving the physical infrastructure and addressing public safety concerns. Physical enhancements to streetscapes, sidewalks and public spaces can...

Hey, Look up!

Chicago, Illinois
Project kinetic art on the facades of the buildings utilizing the ‘L’ trains. A full street-length projection would be timed just ahead of the moving train so passengers can witness the projection as they pass the building facades.
transforming-wabash

Power In The Murals

Chicago, Illinois
In the North Lawndale area we want to have something that is a reflection of our community. We want visual art to be in place of the Independence Day Square fountain. This space will also be a place where people can have friendly social encounters...
visual-art neighborhood public-space walking land-use preservation park

Install Pop-Up Stages

Chicago, Illinois
Currently, Wabash has parking lanes on both sides, outside the ‘L’ columns. Remove some of the parking on key blocks and celebrate student culture with a pop-up venue to showcase their art and theater talent on the street.
transforming-wabash

Open a Belmont Cragin neighborhood community center

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: NWSHC | 30th, 31st & 36th Wards, CPS, LSC, Block Clubs, Churches Project Timeframe: Long-term
arts health safety youth-programs public-space park building

Improve education on nutrition and safety

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: Prosser Culinary Arts Project Timeframe: Mid-term
health