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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

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...

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.
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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...
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HISTORICAL JEWELERS ROW IDENTITY PROJECT

Chicago, Illinois
The three pillars of vibrant community development are Identity, Sustainability and Mobility. Identity represents a community’s historic and present day character. When we think of China town, we know exactly what we are getting, quality restauran...
transforming-wabash

Creative Lighting

Peoria, Illinois
Provide lighting that creates a safe but also aesthetic environment. Much of the river front is dimly lit. Additional lighting would encourage people to be along the river front at night. This lighting does not have to be just street lights. It ca...
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Street Art

Reno, Nevada
We believe 3d street art would make Reno a better place. 3d Street Art is 2-dimensional artwork drawn on the street itself that gives you a 3-dimensional optical illusion from a certain perspective. It can be very breathtaking, realistic and at th...
public-space land-use

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.

Theratical productions using chicago landmarks, parks, neighbors as backgrounds.

Chicago, Illinois
Put on parts of merchjant of venic, using the lions in front of the art instuite. then move it along the baclony to the outside fountain. finshing on the grand star case inside the foray on the bulding.
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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.
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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, ...
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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...
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A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

Chicago, Illinois
Using mural art to influence and educate community members about sustainability and alternative energy sources.
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Expanded Arts & Cultural Activities

Peoria, Illinois
Build upon existing events and programs such as the Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair, Big Picture Festival, Sculpture Walk Peoria, etc. and Peoria's unique cultural heritage to create new arts and cultural events and programs that celebrate the dive...
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Gateway to the Neighborhoods

Chicago, Illinois
Idea posted on behalf of an Outreach Meeting 2 Attendee: The redevelopment of the site should involve the creation of a beautiful entrance to Lincoln Park from the expressway and from Lincoln Park to Bucktown. Public art could be included in o...
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Connect the Civic Center to the River

Peoria, Illinois
By creating a shared street concept on Fulton Street, the city can create a single, straight, park-like thoroughfare that passes from the Civic Center/Town Hall block, through downtown, in-between the Riverfront Museum and Caterpillar Visitor's Ce...
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Skywalk public art

Peoria, Illinois
Utilizing the skywalk over Fulton Street for public art installations.
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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...
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Invest in Placemaking

Washington, Illinois
Creating memorable experiences in Washington is a smart way to attract increased investment - more visitors spending more time and money within the community
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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

Promote the development of the Peoria Design Center

Peoria, Illinois
The concept for the Design Center draws on opportunities for broadening existing building industry and warehousing uses in the district to incorporate more of a design and showroom component. The center would become a hub for design professionals,...
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Concentrate Uses based on Building functions

Chicago, Illinois
On Wabash Avenue, north of Monroe Street, the street should be about shopping, jewelers and the cool new hotel district at Lake and Water Streets. South of Monroe, Wabash should celebrate art, culture, food, and eclectic fun.
transforming-wabash

Outdoor Amphitheater Riverfront

East Peoria, Illinois
Would love to suggest a remodel of The CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing. Perhaps a covered amphitheater with 500-600 seats and a rolling hill grass lawn that can accommodate 1000 people, where they can enjoy music, theater, the symphony etc with ...
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Chris Devins Creative

Chicago, Illinois
The small placemaking agency that builds and implements big community Identity systems. Transforming neighborhoods and business districts with public Art installations that reaffirm community Identity.