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Superloop Rapid Streetcar

Chicago, Illinois
The Superloop rapid streetcar: - Links major destinations together by world-class modern transit that’s easy to find, simple to navigate, and fun to ride. - Connects the West Loop train stations to Navy Pier and the Museum Campus. - Connects M...
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Improve Pedestrian Infrastructure on Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois
There has been much discussion about cars, buses, trucks, and bicycles, but not a lot about the pedestrian experience has one walks / runs through (or near) the site. Sidewalks are crumbling, unkept, or not wide enough to comfortably walk without...
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Add bus stop shelters along streets in Oak Park's residential areas to increase ridership

Oak Park, Illinois
Well-designed bus stop shelters will make more people aware of the opportunity to ride the bus and protect would-be riders from the elements. The shelters would include a concrete pad that would connect to the existing sidewalk/ramp. The roof and ...
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New Pedestrian Way Access and Bus Rapid Transit Stops

Chicago, Illinois
CTA route J14 is technically a Bus Rapid Transit Route. It should be better utilized with new station stops on storage space on or adjacent land to Lake Shore Drive with new pedestrian infrastructure. Potential Stops could include the existing 11t...
museum-campus-transportation-study

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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Expanded Urban Forestry Initiatives

Peoria, Illinois
Build upon current urban forestry efforts to create a more robust street tree program that restores and increases urban canopy. Measure and report the results in terms of stormwater runoff reduction, adjacent property value increases, air quality ...
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Watercraft Recreation

Peoria, Illinois
Attract vendors that will provide watercraft recreation in the downtown. This could be located at Detweiller Marina and offering kayaks, canoes, paddle boats & rowing crew boats rentals.
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Share unique streetscape elements from other downtowns

Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Have you visited other downtowns that have successful streetscapes? What do you think makes them work well? Do they have unique elements that would work in Glen Ellyn? Share your ideas in the comment section below.
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Install new banners along commercial corridors

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: BC Chamber | NWSHC, Local Businesses Project Timeframe: Early Action Project
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Build a New Street within the Warehouse District

Peoria, Illinois
Transform an existing service alley into New Street, lined with storefronts and galleries.
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Extend Fayette and Spalding Streets from Adams Street to Water Street on the Riverfront

Peoria, Illinois
Consider an alternative configuration, maintaining the grid as illustrated above. In the recommended alternative, both Fayette and Spalding extend all the way from Adams Street to Water Street on the riverfront. By restoring the grid pattern, the ...
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Create a Parking Management Plan

Peoria, Illinois
A survey of Tri-County residents revealed a perception that parking is the most important downtown problem, the reality is that there are a very large number of parking spaces, both public & private, located in both structured & surface parking lo...
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Extend the 606/Bloomingdale Trail to Connect to East Riverbank and Cortland

Chicago, Illinois
Connecting this site into the 606 was suggested by a couple other people in comments on other ideas, so I'm adding it since it's a great idea on its own. The Bloomingdale Trail could be extended east over the Chicago River to connect with a new ri...
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Bus Shelters etc.

Peoria, Illinois
Make taking a bus in Peoria more attractive, by adding shelters, benches, sidewalks, and good signage.
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Make Augusta safer for pedestrians and bicyclists

Oak Park, Illinois
Aggressive drivers make Augusta a dangerous street to walk and bike along. Near misses have involved kids and their guardians as they travel to and from Whittier Elementary and Dole Library. While crossing guards and police monitoring help, they a...
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More River

Indianapolis, Indiana
I want to be able to use the river to its full potential and remove the dam. This would make for more access points and longer travel.
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Rooftop Development

Peoria, Illinois
Provide roof top environments. Either through restaurant seating or residential terraces.
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CLEAN AIR: more trees in parks and less heavy through-traffic on residential streets

Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Recent developments in Buffalo Grove seem to go against our most vital resource - clean air! Too many trees cut down, and quiet residential streets, where our children should be able to play safe and happy, look now like mini highways, ridden with...
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