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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...
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Create gateway signage on major entryways to the community

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: 31st & 36th Wards Project Timeframe: Mid-term
small-business public-space infrastructure street

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...
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Define and Establish Goals for Local Businesses

Chicago, Illinois
Define and establish goals for locally-owned businesses.
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Connect with local businesses to hire local workers and youth

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: Onward House | NWSHC, 30th, 31st & 36th Wards, BC Chamber Project Timeframe: Mid-term
youth-programs jobs small-business

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...
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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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Family Fun Destination in Warehouse District

Peoria, Illinois
Spurring economic development and greater interest in the Warehouse District of downtown by creating a destination for families from in the city and around the area to come and enjoy on nights, weekends and in the summer. This could include the d...
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Create an oversight organization that supports downtown Peoria development

Peoria, Illinois
While the Warehouse District has the potential to become a thriving, urban neighborhood, it can benefit from a collective effort to promote all of downtown Peoria as the heart of the community and region. The distinct areas of the downtown core, i...
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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.
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Expand and beautify sidewalks and public spaces

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: 30th, 31st & 36th Wards | BC Chamber, SSA2 Project Timeframe: Long-term
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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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Create New Jobs + Encourage Entrepreneurship

Chicago, Illinois
Idea posted on behalf of an Outreach Meeting 2 Attendee: Consider ways to incubate small to mid-size businesses
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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.

Residential Uses Above Businesses

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

More caps - German Village, OTE

Columbus, Ohio
The cap over I-270 from downtown to the Short North has been very successful at transforming the convention center area and linking downtown to the Short North. More caps should be built and populated with cafes, restaurants and other business. ...
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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.
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Inventory of Business - Critical Goods and Services

Chicago, Illinois
Create an inventory of businesses that provide critical goods and services.
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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 ...

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...

City of Washington

Chicago, Illinois
We are proud of Washington's reputation as a vibrant community offering a high quality of life supported by excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, diverse parks and recreation offerings, and a resident population motivated by volunteerism and comm...

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

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...
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