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Access to Chicago River from Cumberland Blue Line Station

Chicago, Illinois
The Cumberland Blue Line station is the second to last blue line station from O’hare airport. It is located between a residential neighborhood and the Catherine Chevalier Woods, which is part of the Forest Preserve. On the other si...
water walking transit preservation public-space park land-use bicycling

Street Right-Sizing Initiative

Peoria, Illinois
Develop a Street "Right-Sizing" Initiative for overbuilt arterial streets within the City that allows for the reduction and/or reallocation of underutilized lane miles of roadway and provides focused - or even increased - maintenance on the lane m...
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Make US Business 24 a Safer Corridor for Pedestrians & Bicyclists

Washington, Illinois
Doing so can help attract more customers to adjacent businesses and improve safety and community character.
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Encourage the development of live/work housing

Antioch, Illinois
In order to improve the diversity of housing types and incubate new local businesses in Antioch, the development of live/work housing should be encouraged. Live/work units are small- to medium-sized attached or detached structures consisting of on...
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The Charis Neighghborhood

Chicago, Illinois
My neighborhood will be a neighborhood full of better highschool a community church it will be free of gang violence and it will have better and bigger houses and apartment and more computer stores and a more fitnes center and pools and more homel...
regeneratechicagoneighborhoods

The Petcoke Fields of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
The City of Chicago is allowing the Koch Brothers to dump their petcoke dust right next to the river. This affects both the water quality and the living quality of the people in the surrounding area. The problem stems from the fact that petcoke is...
water public-space land-use

Real-time feedback on energy use

Peoria, Illinois
Individuals, families and businesses don’t have access to real-time information about their energy consumption. On a micro scale, this data can help inform decisions ranging from changing the thermostat by one degree to large scale efficiency upgr...
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Cta train stop on 18th and clark/wentworth

Chicago, Illinois
The business situation on halsted street, between cermak and roosevelt, has hit an all-time low. the vacancy in pilsen could be partially blamed to the property’s owner; however, i believe that the lack of rapid transportation and low foot traffi...

Public Rest Rooms near Washington City Square

Washington, Illinois
Washington Square hosts many community events throughout the year. However, public restrooms are lacking for convenience and necessity. Washington Shopkeepers allow use of public restroom, if they are open. While traveling in Colorado, we are a...
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"Shark Tank"

Chicago, Illinois
Host a "Shark Tank" funding opportunity for local entrepreneurs and new businesses that would serve the neighborhood.
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Distilleries, Breweries & Wineries

Chicago, Illinois
Creating breweries, distilleries and wineries out of industrial facilities not only maintains the integrity of the North Branch Industrial Corridor, but will boost the economy and create a tourism hotspot. Up north, Minneapolis has created a commu...
north-branch-river-works

Tourism & Cultural Economic Development

Chicago, Illinois
Join us as we discuss the opportunities and developments taking place on the South Side under the broader umbrella of Tourism and how we can use "Cultural Economic Development" to socially and economically develoment pur communities.
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Replace old k-mart at bell and 159th with appropriate development

Lockport, Illinois
Homer glen deserves to see appropriate due diligence when it comes to re-developing the former k-mart site. with a city center still lacking, something in which the current community will value and potential residents will appreciate is needed. ...
building

Exclude schools from downtown off-street parking requirements

Antioch, Illinois
Instead of spending funds on designated parking spaces for people attending functions that draw large crowds (ex: graduation, sporting events), schools should focus their investments on the students, faculty, and the learning environment. When tho...
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Clean up commercial corridors

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: BC Chamber, SSA2 | 30th, 31st & 36th Wards, Local Businesses Project Timeframe: Short-term
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Training Programs and Job Opportunities

Chicago, Illinois
Invite service providers and businesses to present information to NNUP about training programs and job opportunities.
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Dog Park

Miami, Florida
Will bring more people down the riverfront areas and hopefully help spike business while people are down visiting.
water public-space park walking land-use

Warehouse District Parking

Peoria, Illinois
The City should address parking issues in the Warehouse District to promote further development. On-street parking is adequate to meet current demand. However, with new businesses opening up this year, like Zion Coffee, and those soon to come pa...
infrastructure

Attract more vegan businesses and fresh markets to town

Washington, Illinois
With limited options for vegans in the Peoria area, Washington could take advantage to become one of the few cities that provide healthier eating options while also becoming a must go to destination for vegans and vegetarians. Providing alternativ...
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Apple Store

Peoria, Illinois
Let's open an Apple Store. The closest Apple Store is 107 miles away in Naperville. Opening this store would bring jobs and business to Peoria since people would come to Peoria to purchase Apple products. It would also be convenient for Peoria res...
jobs technology business

Add more outdoor restaurant seating

Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Find opportunities to trade underutilized traffic space for sidewalk cafes to enliven Downtown and help local businesses thrive. Learn about the benefits of widening sidewalks and adding outdoor seating by clicking the Link button below.
public-space street placemaking

Laser Light Shows

Have laser light show projected from tops of downtown Peoria buildings (similar to what they do in Hong Kong) with music and narration. It would attract a lot of attention to Peoria. Businesses could fund it in return for mention of their business...
tourism

Inventory of Business - Critical Goods and Services

Chicago, Illinois
Create an inventory of businesses that provide critical goods and services.
development-opportunities-for-community-economic-development

Public Safety/Ambassador Program

Peoria, Illinois
Provide for Downtown Ambassadors: many cities have individuals on the streets performing municipal services such as sidewalk cleaning, graffiti removal, waste receptacle emptying, landscape maintenance, and directional assistance to visitors. Usua...
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