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Transforming Concrete Puddle to a Sustainable Oasis

Chicago, Illinois
UIC has a hidden gem of a green space – but it is under-utilized due to limited seating, accessibility, and stormwater flooding issues. Help realize our vision of a sustainable, revitalized campus to build a stormwater-reducing patio, increase bio...
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Encourage In-fill along Fulton and Main Streets

Peoria, Illinois
In-fill development built up to the right-of-way can bring definition and activity to the corridors.
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How Englewood can Become More Sustainable

Chicago, Illinois
We will look over the Englewood neighborhood in Chicago to take a look at some environmental, social, and economical issues within the community. This project will provide realistic suggestions about how these issues can be resolved to help Englew...
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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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Remove old car wash / redevelop vacant lot in Logan Square

Chicago, Illinois
This old car wash has been here for years and I think it would be nice to redevelop this vacant lot. It hurts my eyes to walk by and the location is ideal for something better.
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Fitness Trail along Logan Square Boulevards

Chicago, Illinois
To encourage people to enjoy the boulevards, we propose to set up fitness trail through the system in Logan Square. Many residents already run along the boulevards, and these 20 stations would be spread out to enhance a cardio exercise. Additional...
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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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Develop a Southern Gateway Neighborhood Center at Adams Street & Western Avenue

Peoria, Illinois
Develop this intersection as a major neighborhood center.
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Riverfront Sculpture Garden

Peoria, Illinois
Establish a Sculpture Garden for large scale outdoor sculptures to enhance the public art and culture of Peoria. My suggestion is that this be a large park with plenty of green-space for multi-use purpose but includes these large outdoor sculpture...
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Education

Chicago, Illinois
the things that are changing is the education of children .
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Access to Chicago River from Cumberland Blue Line Station

Chicago, Illinois
The Cumberland Blue Line station is the second to last blue line station from O’hare airport. It is located between a residential neighborhood and the Catherine Chevalier Woods, which is part of the Forest Preserve. On the other si...
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Dog Park

Miami, Florida
Will bring more people down the riverfront areas and hopefully help spike business while people are down visiting.
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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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Develop New Live/Work Units to Increase Housing Options

Washington, Illinois
Live/work units are small to medium-sized attached or detached buildings that consist of one dwelling unit above or behind a ground floor space that can be used for a wide range of business uses. Typically, the residence has a different street-lev...
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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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Whitman Street Interchange Project

Rockford, Illinois
Let’s remove the Whitman Interchange and open up this 25-acre area for residential and commercial development. It would be replaced with a standard street system that would connect the existing neighborhoods with downtown, Madison Street, the Riv...
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Renovate vacant housing

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: Full Circle Communities | NWSHC, LISC, City of Chicago, IHDA Project Timeframe: Long-term
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Underpass Lighting Project for the Bob Michel Bridge Underpass at SW Washington & SW Water Streets

Peoria, Illinois
Install artistic lighting under the Bob Michel Bridge at SW Washington Street and SW Water Street. This would turn a pedestrian barrier into a pedestrian corridor and create an interesting public space at the parking lot under the bridge in the ev...
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Explore moving the horse trough

Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Explore the feasibility and alternate locations for moving the horse trough.
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Avondale Riverwalk

Chicago, Illinois
The section of the Chicago River around Avondale is largely unused, and many businesses are lined up along the river. This is problematic as many residents of Avondale wish to have greater access to the River. My idea would be to turn the riverf...
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Princeton Splash Pad

Princeton, Illinois
I think a Splash Pad playground in Princeton, IL would be a great addition for town. A prime location would be some of the large space available in or around Zearing Park.
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Riverfront Skate Park

Peoria, Illinois
There's a big community of skateboarders and bikers alike in Peoria. A new park would be a safe spot for kids of all ages to skate instead of using the streets and private properties. The one park in Peoria right now is insufficient without safety...
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Shopping

Peoria, Illinois
It seems like most thriving cities have stores for shopping. The Peoria Riverfront has a good assortment of food but virtually no shopping. There is no reason to visit the riverfront other than to eat. On a rare occasion there will be some good mu...
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