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Live/Work & Artists' Lofts

Yorkville, Illinois
Should residential uses (i.e. live/work or artists’ lofts) be permitted above manufacturing businesses (M-1 and M-2 Districts)? What is "live/work"? http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/live--work What are "artis...
visualizing-yorkville-zoning

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

Warehouse District Implementation Plan

Peoria, Illinois
Peoria’s Warehouse District has the potential to become downtown’s premier urban neighborhood where streets are animated with people living, working and playing. The district’s proximity to the central business district and the riverfront coupled ...

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

Be Sustainable

Chicago, Illinois
Idea posted on behalf of an Outreach Meeting 2 Attendee: Plans to redevelop the site should include a number of different sustainable practices that could be implemented. Everything should be on the table - from planting more trees to green ro...
north-branch-river-works

Bring Divvy Bikes to Belmont Cragin

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: 36th Ward | CDOT, NWSHC Project Timeframe: Long-term
small-business walking public-space infrastructure bicycling

Create a Business Incubator for Small Manufacturing Companies

Chicago, Illinois
Idea posted on behalf of an Outreach Meeting 2 Attendee: Develop a manufacturing co-working space (similar to 1871 but for companies that make things). This could be similar to what Catalyze Chicago, a co-working space for hardware entrepreneur...
north-branch-river-works

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...
health walking vegan vegetarian grocery-stores

Celebrate and Expand Jeweler’s Row

Chicago, Illinois
Jeweler’s Row is the place to buy your engagement and wedding rings. Why can’t it also be the place you get married, buy tuxes and gowns, and celebrate all of the matrimonial festivities? Let’s attract other wedding- related businesses to Jeweler’...
transforming-wabash

Operation Social Media Presence

Peoria, Illinois
I propose using social media such as Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, and Facebook, to target the Millennial demographic in over crowded cities like Chicago. Young people need to see that Peoria is a fun place to live, while remaining more affordable...
small-business social-media increasing-population youth-retention

Residential Uses Above Businesses

Yorkville, Illinois
Should residential uses be permitted above retail in the B-1, B-2, and B-3 Districts?
visualizing-yorkville-zoning

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...
schools parking-requirements off-street-parking parking

Increase SBIF funds through TIF expansion

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: BC Chamber, SSA2 | 30th, 31st & 36th Wards, Community Banks Project Timeframe: Mid-term
small-business

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

Small Dog Park

A small dog park for downtown residents located at the open space on Jefferson and Fulton. Small dogs allowed under 30 pounds. Dog park would be open during spring and summer months after business hours from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. and during the day/...
a-vision-for-downtown-peoria park

Provide Better Access to the River

Chicago, Illinois
Idea posted on behalf of an Outreach Meeting 2 Attendee: Make it easier to get to in order to encourage greater usage by nearby residents and employees and patrons of nearby businesses.
north-branch-river-works

Religious Institutions in Manufacturing Districts

Yorkville, Illinois
Should religious institutions be treated as "special uses" in a Manufacturing District (M-1 or M-2)? A "Religious Institution" (small) is defined as a building, having 400 or fewer seats or no larger than 8,000 square feet of total gross floor ...
visualizing-yorkville-zoning

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.
small-business-development economic-development bicycling walking street water housing building park transit preservation public-space land-use infrastructure

What strengths can we build on to enhance Buffalo Grove's future?

Buffalo Grove, Illinois
There is a lot to like in Buffalo Grove right now. We want to know your favorites — from the parks, to the housing, to the businesses, to the schools, to the people who call it home. Share what you think makes Buffalo Grove special and unique ...

Safer streets for economic growth

Columbus, Ohio
Using tax data, we can analyze the impact of street re-design and transportation enhancements on retail businesses. The New York City Department of Transportation compared sites where a variety of improvements had been implemented by the DOT t...
forge-ahead

"Shark Tank"

Chicago, Illinois
Host a "Shark Tank" funding opportunity for local entrepreneurs and new businesses that would serve the neighborhood.
support-existing-businesses-and-attract-new-businesses

Raise Belmont Cragin’s profile to attract new businesses and customers

Chicago, Illinois
Belmont Cragin will benefit from a higher retail profile. As one of this plan’s early-action projects, we asked local high school students to design a new streetscape banner to celebrate Belmont Cragin.

Improve downtown alleys for business owners and visitors

Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Downtown streetscapes are a primary focus. However, improving downtown alleyscapes can also be beneficial. Enhancing their look and feel to be more in tune with the rest of the streetscapes can improve the overall appearance of downtown. Share you...
public-space street streetscape placemaking alley

A Field for Growth and Fun

Chicago, Illinois
My neighborhood is really a narrow street is a one way street and it has houses on both sides of the street. it is mostly residential there is only one business in my neighborhood and it is rarely open. my neighborhood is rather quiet and it has a...
regeneratechicagoneighborhoods park