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Changing North Lawndale Neighborhood

Chicago, Illinois
Hi my name is diamond, and i think we should change north lawndale neighborhood. the reason why i think we should change north lawndale neighborhood is because its very nasty over there and we need more stuff. we need more clubs around here there'...
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Build a Connection to the Theater District

Chicago, Illinois
Encourage theater-goers to eat on Wabash before and after shows. More activity on the street will enhance Wabash’s vibrancy.
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Create a Pullman Tech Hub

Chicago, Illinois
The creation of a tech hub in the Pullman Porter Museum would address the digital divide in Pullman by increasing residents' access to technology and by offering education and development events, workshops, and much more.
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Land based Casino

Peoria, Illinois
I believe competition is healthy and a land based casino and hotel will enhance the community and the surrounding areas.
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Avondale Riverwalk

Chicago, Illinois
The section of the Chicago River around Avondale is largely unused, and many businesses are lined up along the river. This is problematic as many residents of Avondale wish to have greater access to the River. My idea would be to turn the riverf...
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EPIC Sustainable Neighborhood Youth Challenge

Chicago, Illinois
The Chicago Academy of Sciences and its Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, US Green Building Council - Illinois, and Civic ArtWorks are working together to support Chicago-area students in developing projects that answer the question: “How do you ma...

Develop a Database

Chicago, Illinois
Develop a database of people looking for employment to match to job and training programs.
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Civic ArtWorks

Plainfield, Illinois
We are a neighborhood building company made up of planners, designers, educators & technologists that create tools that empower citizens to play an active role in making positive change happen in the places they love. We do this by improving the w...

Attract Investors to Build a Plastics Recycling Operation in Peoria

Peoria, Illinois
The proposed budget for 2020 paints a grim picture of the market for plastics, despite a 10% increase in Peoria residents using curbside recycling. Multi-national corporations, such as Unilever, Coca-Cola, and Pepsi, are trying to get to 100% rec...

Streamline the Permitting Process for Downtown and Riverfront Development

Peoria, Illinois
Developers who agree to work within the guidelines of the specific area plans for the downtown and riverfront areas should find their permitting relatively painless.
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City center trolleys

Columbus, Ohio
Light rail transit serves to move people long distances across the city, such as commuters from the suburbs to the city center. In contrast, trolleys or streetcars serve to move people within the city center. In a sense, trolleys are pedestrian ...
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Redesign YWCA Housing

Peoria, Illinois
Re-design the proposed YWCA housing according to the principles outlined in this plan, and take advantage of the opportunity to reinforce the development of a neighborhood center.
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Create a Western Avenue Neighborhood Center

Peoria, Illinois
Create a neighborhood center at the intersection of Western and Lincoln, as a coordinated infill project.
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Establish Innovation District

Peoria, Illinois
Establish a 4 to 6 block radius as the beginnings of an established "Innovation District" within the Warehouse District. This designated area would be the focus of innovation firms, gigabit fiber connectivity and mixed-used buildings focused on at...
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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

Better K-Town

Chicago, Illinois
In k-town, we have abandoned buildings that need to be taken care of. for example, on kostner and washington. some buildings aren’t abandoned, but they are in disrepair. the building i live next to needs to be rebuilt. when people go in and out o...
regeneratechicagoneighborhoods building

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...
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New Creations

Chicago, Illinois
What i want to build in the empty space on north clybourn is a youth center for student’s so when they get out of school they can go inside to all types of programs just to stay out of trouble and stay occupied while their outside of school instea...
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Build a 'SkyCycle' system

Columbus, Ohio
SkyCycle lets riders commute far above the railways of London. SkyCycle is a 135-mile network of roads that would be constructed above existing suburban rail lines to create new cycle routes throughout the capital and has been developed by cycling...
forge-ahead

Re-open Fulton Street

Peoria, Illinois
Re-configure Fulton Street for vehicular traffic, and encourage re-development of its frontage.
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Partner with Business Development Groups

Chicago, Illinois
Partner with Business Development Groups to connect residents to jobs in nearby areas.
build-strategic-partnerships jobs

Develop a multi-purpose community center

Chicago, Illinois
The multi-purpose community center should incorporate the living room model for access to health services. Project lead | Partners: PCC Community Wellness Center, PrimeCare Community Health | 30th, 31st & 36th Wards Project Timeframe: Long-term
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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.
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Lakeview Compost Bin

Chicago, Illinois
We are Lake View High School LVIA (Lake View Innovation Academy) students, and our plan is to build a hanging compost bin that will be put outside the school next to our football field. The creation of this hanging compost bin can be used to dispo...
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