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Preserve / Adaptively Reuse Significant Historic Resources

Chicago, Illinois
Idea posted on behalf of an Outreach Meeting 2 Attendee: 25-35% of the buildings within the PMD must be reused / adapted. Preservation of the Cortland Bridge, the railroad swing bridge, as well as the Finkl signage should be considered as well.
north-branch-river-works

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

Make the Park Near the Cumberland Blue Line Station More Accessible

River Grove, Illinois
I chose the Cumberland Blue Line Station area as my site to improve. The Blue Line Station is massive; there are 1600 parking spaces available, and it is near O’Hare International Airport. It’s also near the Des Plaines River, which winds through ...
water walking park

Build a New Bridge

Chicago, Illinois
Idea posted on behalf of an Outreach Meeting 2 Attendee: Construct a new bridge over the Chicago River at Armitage Avenue, Dickens Avenue, or Shakespeare Avenue. This could allow Cortland Street to be dedicated to bicycle traffic only or only ...
north-branch-river-works

Alleviate Traffic on Cortland Street Bridge

Chicago, Illinois
There seems to be a constant traffic jam on the Cortland Street Bridge. Something needs to be done to alleviate traffic.
north-branch-river-works

Underpass Lighting Project for the Bob Michel Bridge Underpass at SW Washington & SW Water Streets

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 ev...
a-vision-for-downtown-peoria transit public-space land-use infrastructure

public parks & pedestrian friendly measures to help reconnect spaces downtown

Columbus, Ohio
This is a great idea and initiative that Dallas has taken on in order to bridge different areas of their downtown that were cut off by freeways and/or other landmarks. It's an interesting idea where by layering and capping certain areas you can r...
forge-ahead

Provide Intuitive and Direct Pedestrian Access Across Columbus and Lake Shore Drive

Chicago, Illinois
The current pedestrian route to Museum Campus from Roosevelt Road is unintuitive and convoluted, treating pedestrians as the afterthought. At this corner, you can see where you want to go, but there's no sidewalk and you have to walk in the opposi...
museum-campus-transportation-study

Light up the 74 bridge and have a one of a kind zip line for summer fun.

Peoria, Illinois
The Peoria riverfront has no visual appeal and this would give a little life to it. Zip lines are a very fun activity and could draw people into the downtown area making way for an place to have a food truck court while people zip line overhead do...
land-use park

Save the Chicago Avenue Bridge from Demolition

Chicago, Illinois
We believe that the Chicago Avenue Bridge should be restored and the City should plan for more effective ways to move people efficiently across the Chicago River. We object to the proposed tear down & replacement because 1) the bridge and its uniq...
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Bronzeville/35th st. illinois main street project

Chicago, Illinois
Working with disadvantaged youth and young adults in the adjacent affordable housing developments, black metropolis convention & tourism council (bmc &tc) and our affiliate organization bronzeville visitor information center is conducting outreach...

Consider Site a Bridge Between West and East Neighborhoods

Chicago, Illinois
Idea posted on behalf of an Outreach Meeting 2 Attendee: New development should serve as a bridge, not a barrier, between neighborhoods on the west and east sides of the Chicago River (+ beyond to Lake Michigan). New infrastructure like a 606 ...
north-branch-river-works

Build Parking Deck South of Cedar Street Bridge

Peoria, Illinois
Posted on behalf of citizen request.
street transit building

Pocket Park: Calumet Fisheries Environs

Chicago, Illinois
The Calumet Fisheries Environs is an open plot of abandoned land behind the famous Calumet Fishery shack. Unlike most restaurants, this store's customers buy their smoked fish and french fries inside the shack and proceed to eat in their cars. The...
water park land-use

I would like to see increased public access to the river

Chicago, Illinois
in the form of walking and bike paths (that preferably pass under bridges) and public launches for those who would like to boat on the river.

Cortland Connector Bikeway between Lincoln Park and Bucktown

Chicago, Illinois
Cortland is already a key route for people trying to cross the river by bike, because it's one of the few non-arterial bridges over the river with less traffic, but it's still an intimidating ride. Let's make it comfortable to bike over the river ...
north-branch-river-works

Movie night under the bridge

Peoria, Illinois
This idea includes projecting a movie onto the concrete support structures under the bridge. People could bring blankets and chairs to watch in the moonlight.
land-use infrastructure public-space

Pedestrian Bridge over McFetridge

Chicago, Illinois
A pedestrian bridge over McFetridge to connect the Field Museum with Solider Field (and the parking garages) would help keep bus and car traffic flowing more smoothly and improve safety for pedestrians
museum-campus-transportation-study

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...
street park public-space walking public-art lighting safety

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

Tower

East Peoria, Illinois
A tower similar to the one in the Heights would draw interest from passengers crossing the bridges into downtown Peoria. Tourist dollars are extremely hard to obtain. A beautiful tower would generate curious minds. Build it and they will come.
park public-space land-use

Improvements to Farm Creek

Washington, Illinois
The creek area around Washington Police Department, could be transformed to include Basketball Courts and a new Playground. The creek itself could improve with a new step pool system designed to help with managing storm water runoff while also imp...
park water preservation

Bathrooms!

Peoria, Illinois
Family friendly restrooms should be located at least a few places along the riverfront. Right now the only bathrooms are in the gateway building and are often closed unless events are going on. Bathrooms should be placed at least under each bridge...
public-space park water street bathrooms

Chicago Quest

Chicago, IL
CICS ChicagoQuest (CQ) is a school designed from the ground up for the kids of today -- kids who are eager to learn, quest, and play. The school has been designed to help students bridge old and new literacies through learning about the world as ...