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Main Street Configured as a Boulevard

Peoria, Illinois
This would include new in-fill projects designed to complete the street wall with pedestrian-friendly frontage increase both interest and pedestrian comfort. The addition of trees in the median will help bring the streetscape down to a more human ...
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Encourage the redevelopment of shopping centers

Buffalo Grove, Illinois
There are several retail shopping centers in Buffalo Grove that are outdated, unappealing, and not conducive for sustainable retail success. As part of a comprehensive economic development strategy, the Village should encourage many of these comme...
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Develop Hospital Campus Expansion and Lower Main Street Corridor Improvements Plan

Peoria, Illinois
The winding streets of the medical campus are made more compatible with the surrounding grid, continuing the pedestrian-friendly character of the downtown core. Confusing irregularities are repaired and create new development potential. Fulton St...
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Streamline the Permitting Process for Downtown and Riverfront Development

Peoria, Illinois
Developers who agree to work within the guidelines of the specific area plans for the downtown and riverfront areas should find their permitting relatively painless.
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Avondale!

Chicago, Illinois
Avondale is located on the northwest side of Chicago, and its entire east side is in contact with the river, yet there is little interaction. Factories mostly border the river. For more statistics, Avondale is top tier in Chicago’s “park-poo...
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Light up the 74 bridge and have a one of a kind zip line for summer fun.

Peoria, Illinois
The Peoria riverfront has no visual appeal and this would give a little life to it. Zip lines are a very fun activity and could draw people into the downtown area making way for an place to have a food truck court while people zip line overhead do...
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Conduct a Housing Market Study

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: NWSHC | Housing Committee Project Timeframe: Early Action Project
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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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How Englewood Can Become More Sustainable

Chicago, Illinois
We will explore the Englewood neighborhood in Chicago and talk about the main environmental, social, and economical issue in the neighborhood and how they can be resolved so Englewood can become a more sustainable place.
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Community Conversations

Chicago, Illinois
If public green spaces, like our food forest, had multiple seating areas then more people could discuss and learn about sustainability and methods for how they can address global warming issues.
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Re-open Fulton Street

Peoria, Illinois
Re-configure Fulton Street for vehicular traffic, and encourage re-development of its frontage.
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Expanded Arts & Cultural Activities

Peoria, Illinois
Build upon existing events and programs such as the Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair, Big Picture Festival, Sculpture Walk Peoria, etc. and Peoria's unique cultural heritage to create new arts and cultural events and programs that celebrate the dive...
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Conserve Water , Sprout Life

Chicago, Illinois
To collect rain water , Preserve plant life and change the enviorment.
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Create a Canal with sidewalks on both sides of the canal

Peoria, Illinois
Create a canal from the Riverplex to the Bob Michel bridge with sidewalks on both sides of the canal - like they did with the Indianapolis downtown canal. Visitors can rent bikes, paddle boats, paddle boards. Arch walkways extend over the canal.
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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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Develop new homeownership housing

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: Full Circle Communities | NWSHC, 30th, 31st & 36th Wards, LISC, City of Chicago Project Timeframe: Long-term
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Gardening, Soccer, and Swimming at Moana Pool, let's invest in this area!

Reno, Nevada
We would like to welcome the community in supporting our idea to restore our local pool. Not only should the pool be restored, but the outside as well. A self picking fruit and vegetable garden can promote a healthy lifestyle and in addition creat...
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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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