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Improve Parks in Austin

Chicago, Illinois
I think that we should change all the lots that do not have nothing in it so the kids can have somewhere to play at or play basketball at or they can hang out at or play with friends or you can watch the kids play or take your kids there or anybo...
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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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Installing and Supplying a Shed for the Northside Community

Chicago, Illinois
In the past, Northside featured a shed in our backyard. Students used it to store shovels, hoses, wheelbarrows, and other supplies needed for their outdoor endeavors. In the summer of 2017, however, this shed was taken down, along with its content...
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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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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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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...
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Help Existing Homeowners

Chicago, Illinois
Residents who have invested in their homes and our community should not be forced to move or face foreclosure. We will work with block clubs as a fundamental neighborhood structure to identify housing and public safety issues, build trust and know...

Develop a West Main Street Bio-Research Campus

Peoria, Illinois
Develop a bio-research campus as an in-fill project and a key component to re-developing the West Main Street corridor.
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Expand resources for Latina/o businesses

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

Hold new business networking programs

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: BC Chamber | Onward House, BNI Project Timeframe: Short-term
small-business

Expand educational workshops and opportunities for parents in CPS

Chicago, Illinois
Examples: Parent mentor and parent university programs Project lead | Partners: CPS | Community First Medical Center, Libraries, Onward Neighborhood House, NWSHC Project Timeframe: Short-term
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Attract Warehouse District Investment Via Streamlined Permitting

Peoria, Illinois
Use the incentives of a streamlined permitting process to attract investment in the plan.
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Improve Wrightwood Park

Chicago, Illinois
Wrightwood Park is a beautiful, medium-sized park located at Ashland and Wrightwood. For many people in the Lincoln Park and Bucktown areas, Wrightwood Park is the closest and most convenient park to visit. However, in recent years, there have bee...
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Advocate for the Development of Model Community Anchors at Neighborhood Centers

Peoria, Illinois
Encourage development of model neighborhood centers as “community anchors,” through public-private partnerships, as a technique for stimulating and facilitating the broader redevelopment of the centers of Peoria’s urban neighborhoods. Tenants need...
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Create a Crosstown Boulevard

Peoria, Illinois
Study the feasability of and develop a scheme for a crosstown boulevard to replace the existing sunken Interstate 74 through downtown Peoria.
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Minimize the visual presence of residential garages

Antioch, Illinois
Attached garages that are entered from the side of the house or detached garages that are set back from the front of the house can minimize or eliminate the impact of a garage-dominated front facade. Reducing the visibility of the garage can impro...
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Downtown Riverfront Park

Peoria, Illinois
Reclaim most of the downtown riverfront for a large linear park along the Illinois River. My suggestion is to acquire commercial property currently on the east-side of SW Water Street and turn it into a park for passive (open green space) & active...
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Establish a Town Architect Position or a Committee for Architectural Review

Peoria, Illinois
Establish a position in the City’s planning department for a town architect or a committee for architectural review. The individual(s) that would serve would be skillful practitioners and talented in design.
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Creating Efficient Homes in the Pullman Community

Chicago, Illinois
With this project we plan to not only create jobs for teenagers in the Pullman area but also make Pullman houses more efficient. Our goal is to make these homes more Eco-friendly and affordable for the Pullman residents with house improvements.
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Add Access and Extend McCormick Busway to 31st

Chicago, Illinois
The current CTA Bus Rapid Transit Route J14 should be realigned to travel along the McCormick Place Busway. In order to faciliate this, bus access should be added from Congress Parkway or Balboa and Pedestrian access should be added from Roosevelt...
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Expand technical training and Bridge programs for parents

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: Onward Neighborhood House | WWC, LISC, Center for Changing Lives Project Timeframe: Mid-term
schools jobs

Increase housing diversity to accommodate existing & new residents

Buffalo Grove, Illinois
In order to improve the diversity of housing in Buffalo Grove, the development of accessory dwelling units, multi-family housing, townhomes, and other types should be explored. These types of units can accommodate seniors looking to age in place a...
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Create a Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP)

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: 30th, 31st & 36th Wards | NWSHC, NRC, Belmont Central Chamber of Commerce Project Timeframe: Mid-term"
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Expand ESL classes for parents

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: Onward Neighborhood House | St. Peter’s Church, Northwest Community Church, CPS, WCC Project Timeframe: Mid-term
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