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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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Encourage Zero-Lot Line Buildings to Strengthen New Neighborhood Centers

Washington, Illinois
The Square is a cherished, historic, place. It can also teach us lessons about creating similar spots elsewhere in the community. One of the Square’s prominent characteristics is the assembly of zero-lot line buildings (no setbacks). By coming cl...
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Develop a Database

Chicago, Illinois
Develop a database of people looking for employment to match to job and training programs.
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Fully utilize the International Building Code for Existing Buildings

Peoria, Illinois
City departments, commissions, and other entities should work together to find a solution that meets codes but does not hamper preservation & revitalization. +Include the Building Official or designee on any design review entity +Develop a handout...
preservation adaptive-reuse codes administrative

Near North Quality of Life Plan and Design Guidelines

Chicago, IL
Our vision - The Near North area is a vibrant, thriving, diverse community, built upon respect and trust. We are overcoming years of division and striving for positive change. We have the resources and talent to open new opportunities for all of...

Multi-Tiered Museum Campus Transportation Plan

Chicago, Illinois
After thorough review of your presentation from OCT 14 meeting and corresponding website of ideas for transportation updates to make access of the Museum Campus there is still glaring omission: creating a new dedicated subway line branching off fr...
museum-campus-transportation-study

COOKIE MONSTER SQUARE FOUNTAIN

Peoria, Illinois
I've got the night renderings covered. So, the hard part's done; now all we gotta do is raze half a block and start pouring concrete (only for the 40' diameter fountain though, the rest of the square will be 3 acres of CSO complimentary paver ston...
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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...

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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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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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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Allow New Accessory Dwelling Units

Antioch, Illinois
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are commonly referred to as “carriage houses,” “granny flats,” and “in-law apartments”. They are structures typically located at the rear of a lot and provide space for a small residential unit or home office. ADUs ...
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Partner with Business Development Groups

Chicago, Illinois
Partner with Business Development Groups to connect residents to jobs in nearby areas.
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Streamline the Permitting Process for Renovations of Historic Buildings

Peoria, Illinois
In the case of developers who are renovating historic buildings, the city should make it possible to get a permit without complete drawings, making approval of the work subject to inspection.
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Marina city museum

Chicago, Illinois
How about using the unused alcove on the east tower lobby level to display marina city artifacts?
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Develop a Southern Gateway Neighborhood Center at Adams Street & Western Avenue

Peoria, Illinois
Develop this intersection as a major neighborhood center.
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Amazing Movies

Chicago, Illinois
My idea is to put a theater in my neighborhood because there are many teenagers that love to hang out with friends or just chill around the area i know from experience from growing up in my area and there are no movie theaters in portage park ther...
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Provide counseling, education, and training to renters

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: SCH, NWSHC | City of Chicago, Community Investment Corporation (CIC), National Council of La Raza, Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Project Timeframe: Short-term"
housing building

Develop new multifamily housing

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: Full Circle Communities | NWSHC, LISC, City of Chicago, IHDA Project Timeframe: Mid-term
land-use housing building

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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Stopping Crime in West Ridge/Lincoln Square: Creating Security Buildings

Chicago, Illinois
Hello, i am writing for the lincoln square/west ridge neighborhood. this neighborhood happens to have an overload of crime. you would expect people to be at home. sadly, people around my neighborhood are at the local park, “warren park." it’s most...
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Get Strict with Property Appearances

Yorkville, Illinois
Submitted on behalf of Kelly Hillgoth: This city could benefit from stricter ordinances on the appearance of property. Driving through Yorkville, it appears to be a "dumpy" town. Many old buildings, sidewalks, properties, light fixtures, roadwa...
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Redesign the WTVP Television Studio Site

Peoria, Illinois
Re-design the site of the television studio to include a re-configured entrance from the street and a liner building facing the street along the western façade.
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Art gallery

Chicago, Illinois
How about dressing up the lobby by hanging art work. we could have revolving shows. we could tap the resident artists first then contact the school of the art institute and other local artists. it would be fun to have receptions (wine and chees...
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