On the Table in Washington Park
The Office of the City Treasurer is striving to empower On the Table participants to turn their ideas into campaigns for actions so that we can tangibly improve Washington Park and the entire city of Chicago.
Beautifying Humboldt Boulevard
This project is all about enhancing the environment in Humboldt Park for both people and wildlife.
Transforming Wabash
Wabash Avenue, once a thriving destination of commerce + activity, is a transformational opportunity in waiting. Resting between a vibrant State Street and the magnificence of Chicago's Michigan Avenue fronted Millennium Park, Wabash can again rise to celebrate the iconic 'L' and serve as a benefit to residents, visitors, tenants, property owners and investors alike. The Chicago Loop Alliance...
On the Table in Brighton Park
The Office of the City Treasurer is striving to empower On the Table participants to turn their ideas into campaigns for actions so that we can tangibly improve Brighton Park and the entire city of Chicago.
Riverfront Village Park
Riverfront Village platform and parking deck will be demolished Fall 2017 and replaced with a riverfront park. Phase 1 construction will begin in Spring 2018 and consist of grading and underground utility work. Phase 2 will begin as funds become available and will consist of hardscape paths and lighting. Phase 3 will begin as funding becomes available for each element.
On the Table in East Garfield Park
The Office of the City Treasurer is striving to empower On the Table participants to turn their ideas into campaigns for actions so that we can tangibly improve East Garfield Park and the entire city of Chicago.
On the Table in Humboldt Park
The Office of the City Treasurer is striving to empower On the Table participants to turn their ideas into campaigns for actions so that we can tangibly improve Humboldt Park and the entire city of Chicago.
On the Table in West Humboldt Park
The Office of the City Treasurer is striving to empower On the Table participants to turn their ideas into campaigns for actions so that we can tangibly improve West Humboldt Park and the entire city of Chicago.
Heart of Peoria Plan
In 2002, the City of Peoria worked with numerous stakeholders city-wide and several external consultants to develop the Heart of Peoria Plan, an ambitious form-based code affecting over 8,000 acres of the City of Peoria. Numerous areas were targeted for municipal investment and redevelopment, including the Renaissance Park area, the Sheridan Triangle Business District and the Warehouse District...
Family Fun, there's enough bars and concert attractions DT
We need a family fun experience that will be for the entire-year-round! Peoria lacks anything for the family that is indoors that you can go to for all seasons of Illinois weather. An indoor water park, indoor playground, (the one at Grand Prairie is too small and for kids that are 3 and under) and/or an arcade, like Dave & Buster's.
#games
#play
#family
#water
Watercraft Recreation
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.
#a-vision-for-downtown-peoria
#water
#public-space
#land-use
#infrastructure
#park
Indoor Riverfront Fun Park
An indoor fun complex that would provide a place for family's to have fun and hold their birthday celebrations. The complex would offer laser tag, go carts, bumper cars, family friendly movie center, bungee trampolines, a gaming area that offers virtual games and rides, a kiddie train, and an awesome food court. This would bring people to the downtown area and create jobs. It would also benefit...
#economy
#fun
#jobs
Plant Power: Seed Banks
Reno needs more color. Have you ever been to a city that has beautiful flowers, amazing vegetation, and luscious greenery? Well, Plant Power can make Reno that city. We are proposing to install a mailbox structure in the shape of a house to hold seed packets or plants ready to be planted. Our local school has a garden and we want to continue adding to the community the benefits of growing local...
#park
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (Residential)
Should electric vehicle charging stations be required for residential, off-street, parking areas? Why or why not?
#visualizing-yorkville-zoning
Permanent Dedicated Open Space
Advocate for permanent dedication of open space, e.g. open space between Blackhawk, Weed, Frontier, and Larrabee streets.
#open-space
#landuse
#land-use
#park
#public-space
Create a riverside nature park south of roosevelt & clark
The vacant land south of roosevelt and west of clark st. has been unused since the bend of the chicago river was straightened in 1929 (http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/300119.html). the potential to keep these acres open and natural is extremely high, especially with the south loop's resurgence of development, this land needs to be preserved before development erases the last sl...
#park
Reducing Parking Requirements (Bicycle/Motorcycle)
If a business provides dedicated bicycle parking should the number of required off-street parking spaces be reduced? What about motorcycle parking?
#visualizing-yorkville-zoning
Food Truck Rodeo!
Remove some of the parking lane and invite food trucks to Wabash Avenue a couple times a week, year-round. Have the food trucks open onto the sidewalk and provide temporary tables and chairs, paying attention to the location to expand the food offerings on Wabash.
#transforming-wabash
Improve Parks in Austin
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 anybody there to play in the summer when it’s hot so they can play with their friends or just have fun with their friends or family or they can play games ...
#regeneratechicagoneighborhoods
#park
Better bike storage
The bike nooks at the plaza entrance is nice, but there's an awful lot of bikes there for the available racks. Perhaps some of the current plaza-level parking spots can be converted into additional bike parking for a cleaner feel. There's some spots by West Tower that might work, or else some other covered spot on the property.
#marina-city-forum
City Beach
Peoria (and the Illinois River in general) doesn't have a nice public beach. Convert Riverfront Village to an urban sand dune landscaped with native Illinois grasses. Emphasis would be not only on providing a beach for enjoying good weather, and view of the river/city, but encouraging outdoor activity while providing a unique experience grounded in the natural beauty of the Illinois River. C...
#connectivity
#community-improvement
#conservancy
#water
#preservation
#public-space
#park
#land-use
Forest Preserve Accessibility
The site that this project would improve is the Schiller Woods forest preserve. The park has multiple trails and other programs but the main issue is that it is hard to find and enter. This idea is to put a map to the park in the nearby bus station (Cumberland blue line) as well as signs giving directions to the entrance along the route. Groups that would need to be involved are the Forest Pres...
#transit
#public-space
#park
One sided street parking
I believe that in all subdivisions there should just be allowed one side of the street to park a car on.
#street
Promote Jesse White Community Center & events that bring together community diversity
Promote Jesse White Community Center and events that bring the diversity of our community together. Establish carpools to Park District facilities.
#promote-shared-community-experiences
CTA Gray Line Project
Looking West from the new Lucas Museum site, what do you see?: http://bit.ly/UY5GvE
Shiny Metra Electric trains just 500ft (less than a block) from the Museum site, and from above you can see just how close to the Museum those Metra trains presently operate: http://bit.ly/1o9MSFX
Upgrading of the in-city Metra Electric District lines to CTA Gray Line "L" service would provide a train every ...
#museum-campus-transportation-study
State of the Art Park District Facilities
Support Park District facilities that provide quality programming and state of the art facilities for the whole community - from children to seniors.
#promote-youth-leadership
Rooftop Development
Provide roof top environments. Either through restaurant seating or residential terraces.
#building
#housing
#park
#public-space
#infrastructure
Innovating a Clarendon Park
My proposal is about changing and adding some stuff in clarendon park, what will i change about it? what will i change about it is, well we can actually innovate the clarendon park, by making it more exceptional and a better park for the people around this neighborhood. we can add some cool and awesome stuff,that can make the people more interested with in this neighborhood. and to get the peop...
#regeneratechicagoneighborhoods
#park
Remodel Stanton Park
My neighborhood is near north. my neighborhood is usually quiet, there are few problems, we are really close to downtown, during the summer children play outside but there are problems in the places that the kids play. stanton park, has had the basketball courts redone recently, the park is very clean but it could use two new playgrounds.
one of the playgrounds is in disrepair. it should be re...
#regeneratechicagoneighborhoods
#park
Hammocks in the park
Similar to Harbor Park in Philedelphia, providing interesting places people can congregate. Here they use hammocks and lights in the trees.
#park
#public-space
It's Time for Gym at ChicagoQuest
My school had been in the near north area for 4 years and they have been without a gym.
we have been able to use other spaces for the past 4 years. i think it time for to have our gym for basketball practice, and wellness. i have been at basketball practices for the boys basketball team. the park district is not the ideal place for practice. at times our team only got 20 minutes to prep for ...
#regeneratechicagoneighborhoods
#building
Park District Partnership
Work with Park District to expand programs for teens and young adults
#promote-youth-leadership
Convert parking garage levels to gathering spaces
Could some of the unused portions of the parking garage be converted into some sort of space? Instead of looking empty all the time, it would be nice to have more space for residents. I'm not sure what form it could take depending on how feasible it is, but some sort of vertical green space, daycare facility/co-op, or an indoor play area for children would be cool if it was somehow possible. Th...
#marina-city-forum
Seward Park Water Forest
We should change seward park. the park district building needs a new set of bathrooms and a gym, & new paint on the walls. since seward park has been up for so many years it has been getting old and people in our community weren’t taking care of it. the grass should be cleaned every two weeks. the more specific things that i want to change is the cracks in the sidewalks. every month the city wo...
#regeneratechicagoneighborhoods
IDEA: Adapt and Reutilize Freeway Medians
Freeways, bypasses, and state highways that run within and throughout Franklin County contain significant median width that is for the most part completely unused. The medians typically contain barrier walls and provide space between opposing lanes.
We could adapt these spaces to provide lanes for intraregional BRT or tracks for intraregional light rail connections. These roadways intersect...
#forge-ahead
Ice Skating Rink and Carousel
Downtown Peoria, including the Riverfront, lacks family friendly, low cost, activities and venues. Skating and a carousel provide destination activities for all ages.
#family-friendly-low-cost-destination
#public-space
#land-use
#park
A new park in the west loop where dogs and children are not allowed
It would be nice to have a quiet park without dog poop or screaming, running, crying kids everywhere. it seems like this is a need that hasn't been fulfilled yet! it would need to have lawn space and trees for couples having picnics, enough space for a group of friends to play frisbee or other games, and some nice areas for people to read a book or sit alone for a while and enjoy the park.
#park
Urban Gondola
Urban Gondola, similar to one in Medellin, Columbia and one proposed for Austin, Texas that would take passengers from Union Station down Van Buren to Stations above the two L stations and tracks to Van Buren Metra/South Shore/ Institute of Arts station then south past Buckingham Fountain and south east across Grant Park to a station between Field and Shedd then east to a station on the south s...
#museum-campus-transportation-study
Public Open Space Along the River
Idea posted on behalf of an Outreach Meeting 2 Attendee:
Include clean and safe park space adjacent to the Chicago River for passive and recreation purposes. Collaborative art and music spaces could find a place here too.
#north-branch-river-works
Theratical productions using chicago landmarks, parks, neighbors as backgrounds.
Put on parts of merchjant of venic, using the lions in front of the art instuite. then move it along the baclony to the outside fountain. finshing on the grand star case inside the foray on the bulding.
#plaza
public parks & pedestrian friendly measures to help reconnect spaces downtown
This is a great idea and initiative that Dallas has taken on in order to bridge different areas of their downtown that were cut off by freeways and/or other landmarks. It's an interesting idea where by layering and capping certain areas you can reconnect spaces for a more viable downtown core (similar to the 670 cap from downtown Columbus to the Short North)...
However, there are still ple...
#forge-ahead
Downtown Riverfront Park
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 (sport fields & courts) recreation, as well as areas for conservation (especially along the river's edge). This would provide several benefits such a...
#a-vision-for-downtown-peoria
#preservation
#public-space
#land-use
#park
Bring Green City Market to the Site
Idea posted on behalf of an Outreach Meeting 2 Attendee:
Develop a new / second home for the Green City Market on the site. Include uses / activities that would make it work within the PMD restrictions (food hub with canning / processing). The retail portion would be a smaller part of the overall operation but would be open 7 days a week and would serve and unite Lincoln Park, Bucktown, Lo...
#north-branch-river-works
Relieve the Bottlenecks at Expressway + Chicago River
Idea posted on behalf of an Outreach Meeting 2 Attendee:
Congestion plagues this area. There is a need to increase access into the corridor and through it. Streets like Cortland need to be improved (for cars and bicycles) in order to handle the high traffic volumes. Remediating this situation would lead to a greeter connection between east and west neighborhoods (Lincoln Park, Wicker Park...
#north-branch-river-works
Whitman Street Interchange Project
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 Riverfront, The YMCA, Sinnissippi Path, Sinnissippi Park, and Nicholas Conservatory. Walkers, bicyclists and cars would all have easy access to and from...
#walking
#street
#land-use
#infrastructure
#housing
#bicycling
Park Changer
There is a playground a block away next to a train 1048 w buena ave the grass is all gone. the playground old and broken and there is a school and little kids who play there. i don’t think they want to hear a train go by every time they have fun.
let’s move the playground away from the train and replant the grass and fix the broken parts in the park. there is a school,babies, myself that go t...
#regeneratechicagoneighborhoods
#park
Loading-zone cutouts
So many people keep blocking the ramp on the State Street side of the complex because of loading/unloading/valet parking, and it's really annoying. With the impending project that will install a ramp on the IBM plaza side of the street, it's important to keep our ramp clear of vehicular obstructions. A loading-zone cutout area would be terrific---kind of like the one for the Langham.
We hav...
#marina-city-forum
Multi-Tiered Museum Campus Transportation Plan
After thorough review of your presentation from OCT 14 meeting and corresponding website of ideas for transportation updates to make access of the Museum Campus there is still glaring omission: creating a new dedicated subway line branching off from the loop (Origin ideas: Union Station or Roosevelt Station are ideal locations) to enable truly seamless transfer for locals and tourists alike to ...
#museum-campus-transportation-study
Potholes: The Real Problem in Chicago
There is a large amount of potholes in hyde park. fixing them will make the roads better and safer. i have had a pothole on my street for 8 months. by the time winter had passed, the pothole was huge and you could barely drive over it. later, the ground collapsed under one of the parking spaces on my block and the car parked there was almost in the ground. the reconstruction took another month...
#regeneratechicagoneighborhoods
#street
Belmont Plaza
In my neighborhood i would like to build a plaza where there is stores a big park and some restaurants and people would enjoy and come everyday i want a big stadium where every weekends famous singers and people would come and the entrance will be free and stores should be lower than $10.00 so people can buy a lot of stuff and go shopping everyday , we can have dance contest , singing contents,...
#regeneratechicagoneighborhoods
#plaza
Pedestrian-friendly plaza
Right now, the plaza level, especially between the hotel and the parking garages, feels car-heavy. While most drivers take the curves near the entrance of the East Tower carefully, it just feels like a horrible traffic jam all the time. Is there a way to reduce the traffic on the plaza level and make it easier for pedestrians to the HoB, hotel, Subway, Smith and Wollensky, and the towers to wal...
#marina-city-forum
Park District Youth Programs
Work in collaboration with the Park District to provide programs and activities for youth and teens.
#supporting-young-people
Save Chicago Bears Tailgating! Save The South Lot!
The proposed George Lucas Museum should NOT be built on the South Lot. The South Lot is currently utilized for Chicago Bears tailgating festivities, an important part of Chicago culture, ten times every year (more if Chicago hosts playoff games). Mayor Rahm Emanuel has stated that "There's gonna be tailgating. That will not stop." However, museum task force co-chair Gillian Darlow stated that t...
#museum-campus-transportation-study
Riverfront Sculpture Garden
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 sculptures so that the art will be exposed to those who may be attracted to the park for other reasons. Many Cities have such an attraction. I believe that ...
Proposal of express bus service between Chicago museums and parking and CTA transit stations and Metra stations
While bus service is currently available between Chicago's Museum Campus into the city, and other locations such as MSI and Lincoln Park, it can and should be improved for all local and suburban residents as well as visitors. Express bus service between parking centers and CTA transit stations and Metra stations would be best. Transit coordination needs to be improved in scheduling.
#museum-campus-transportation-study
Teens Save Welles Park
I want to change the way people treat the outdoors. i want to reduce litter. it makes it dangerous when there is snow outside and people have to walk through it. people should think about others when they are doing something. think about how it hurt others in some way and you. you can get a ticket for that. why do people litter what do they get out of it?
let’s make a club, in welles park, f...
#regeneratechicagoneighborhoods
South Deering
My chicago neighborhood is south deering located from 95th to e 110th .43 homicides has been committed in this area bu since it against the constitution to take away citizens bear arms.i think we should find alternatives at the local park trumbull park. our park’s playground is very poor condition. if my parkprovide more programs that can help gang members express and counseling so they trust ...
#regeneratechicagoneighborhoods
#park
Create community art projects in public spaces
Project lead | Partners: BC Arts Collective | Park District, Architreasures, Mikva, The REMIX Project, CPS, Churches
Project Timeframe: Mid-term"
#arts
#safety
#youth-programs
#public-space
Improve Wrightwood Park
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 been less people and less community events at Wrightwood Park, and I believe that this is because in recent years, it has become a less desirable place t...
#public-space
#park
Roseland Park
I'm trying to build a new park in roseland park on the south side of chicago . the park is going to have two sets of swings and three sets of slides for the older kids . on the other side of the park its going to be a kids / babies park with little slides and baby swings for the kids and around the park it's going to be bathrooms near the park and water fountains too. in the winter the park wil...
#regeneratechicagoneighborhoods
#park
Amazing Movies
My idea is to put a theater in my neighborhood because there are many teenagers that love to hang out with friends or just chill around the area i know from experience from growing up in my area and there are no movie theaters in portage park there is a theater where they do plays but nobody really goes there plus the nearest movie theater to go to is outside the area and one of the theaters is...
#regeneratechicagoneighborhoods
#building
Tower
A tower similar to the one in the Heights would draw interest from passengers crossing the bridges into downtown Peoria. Tourist dollars are extremely hard to obtain. A beautiful tower would generate curious minds. Build it and they will come.
#park
#public-space
#land-use
Food Truck Court
Provide a gathering place with tables and restrooms in green area for food carts and food trucks. This would allow a variety of choices in a relaxed atmosphere. Rent the slips for vendors for parking. The area would be flood safe with the mobility of the vendors. Maybe even have spaces for flea market type vendors. Maybe include a farmer's market, local art and other recreational ideas? B...
#food
#water
#walking
#public-space
#park
#bicycling
Palmer Park Amphitheater
We want to create a public space where people can interact and express themselves within our community. A small amphitheater in Palmer Square Park could showcase Chicago’s impromptu talents, provide space for small shows or skits, community gatherings or meeting, or simply provide seating for those who just want to enjoy the view and talk about life. Click the link below to visit our website wh...
#community
#arts
#public-space
#park
Outdoor Amphitheater Riverfront
Would love to suggest a remodel of The CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing. Perhaps a covered amphitheater with 500-600 seats and a rolling hill grass lawn that can accommodate 1000 people, where they can enjoy music, theater, the symphony etc with blankets etc. Plus the hill could possible act as a flood deterrent if the Illinois River decides to flood in the future.
#entertainment
#arts
#park
#public-space
#land-use
Flexible event space to accommodate the RiverFront Market.
Flexible event space to accommodate the RiverFront Market as well as other large community events. Paved spaces with heated pads would allow for year-round event planning. Flood control and easy clean up. Find detailed renderings at www.VisitDowntownPeoria.com/Riverfront-Park
#park
#public-space
Green Playground/Food Truck Pavilion
A large public park with a large safe public playground highlighting the industrial feel of Peoria with water features such as a splash pad for the summer and an open area for ice skating rink for the winter. Repurpose the able structures of existing buildings (Joes Crab Shack, New Amsterdam) for covered awnings for food trucks, vendors, and other events.
#water
#park
#land-use
Collaborate with Parks & Councils
Increase collaboration of community councils with parks including establishing a Seward Park Advisory Council and encouraging collaboration with the Stanton Park Advisory Council.
#open-space
#park
Betty Friedan Memorial Sculpture Park
Peorian Betty Friedan's book "Feminine Mystique" started the women's movement and ultimately changed the world. Throughout her life she championed equality for all people regardless of gender, race, religion, or origin. Her global impact calls for proper acknowledgement. Peoria could honor this great woman's contributions, accomplishments, and vision with an equality themed sculpture park of ma...
#equality
#betty-friedan
#memorial
#public-art
#walking
#water
#land-use
#public-space
#park
Connect the Civic Center to the River
By creating a shared street concept on Fulton Street, the city can create a single, straight, park-like thoroughfare that passes from the Civic Center/Town Hall block, through downtown, in-between the Riverfront Museum and Caterpillar Visitor's Center, and straight to the future Riverfront Park.
The shared-street design would naturally lend itself to being closed off for events such as farm...
#event-space
#market
#shared-street
Dog friendly area (dfa) for university village
At least 60% of university village residents are dog owners. we are in a desperate need of a dog friendly area (dfa): it will boost residents’ morale, and it could be a potential attraction point for new residents.
i am currently working with the university village association to start the dfa process with the city of chicago.
we identified 3 possible lands that could be used for a dfa:
...
#park
Caring for Canaryville
The name of my neighborhood is canaryville. it is apart of the new city community on the south side. there is a park in my neighborhood called taylor lauridsen park. across from the playground there is an empty space not being used right now. the space does nothing for the park and could be used for something else. i think the best idea for the park is to add both a volleyball and basketball co...
#regeneratechicagoneighborhoods
#park
Chicago River
I would love to see clean up and restoration of and along the Chicago River to make it safe for wildlife and recreation (i.e. biking, walking, kayaking). I am thinking, in particular, of something like the Lincoln Park Lagoon and Nature's Boardwalk, which has been incredibly successful. http://www.lpzoo.org/nature-boardwalk
#north-branch-river-works
Help People from Other Countries Learn
Logan square is peaceful, it has a police department, and fire department. there is also the illinois centennial monument in the green space with a monument to statehood, and the logan theatre. the issue that i want to discuss is education and immigration.
we should help the immigrants by making a community center. we should give the immigrants food and shelter, an id card, a better job, and g...
#regeneratechicagoneighborhoods
Nourished North
One thing that i would like to change about the community or a thing i’d like to add to the community would be adding more parks out of the open space by stanton park. a reason i would like to add more parks would be because the neighborhood would look more friendly and not only would it look more friendly but it would be more friendly. this project would be very beneficial to different kinds o...
#regeneratechicagoneighborhoods
Gateway to the Neighborhoods
Idea posted on behalf of an Outreach Meeting 2 Attendee:
The redevelopment of the site should involve the creation of a beautiful entrance to Lincoln Park from the expressway and from Lincoln Park to Bucktown. Public art could be included in order to add character and a local touch.
#north-branch-river-works
Multi-Use Parking Lots
Idea posted on behalf of an Outreach Meeting 2 Attendee:
Multi-use parking lots could accommodate parking during the day for businesses and other events and activities at night.
#north-branch-river-works
Better K-Town
In k-town, we have abandoned buildings that need to be taken care of. for example, on kostner and washington. some buildings aren’t abandoned, but they are in disrepair. the building i live next to needs to be rebuilt. when people go in and out of the building you can see how the doors are broken off. on the side of the building you can see that the windows are broken and it’s not a safe place...
#regeneratechicagoneighborhoods
#building
Potholes: The Real Issue of Edison Park
Driving through my neighborhood i risk riding over potholes. they have caused much damage to our cars. this issue is out of control and the city hasn't fixed the potholes. my brother and i were riding down harlem and ran over a huge pothole. i heard the air shooting out of the tire. we got out and our tire was completely destroyed. we didn't have a spare, so we had to call in a tow truck, whic...
#regeneratechicagoneighborhoods
RiverFit
Develop a fitness trail along the west bank of the Illinois River including a hard-surfaced path wide enough for biking, rollerblading, running and walking (6" wide) that runs along the river, east of SW Water Street. This trial would include exercise stations such as pull-ups, chin-ups, step-up, sit-ups, squats, stretching, sprints, jump rope, and etcetera and includes different difficulty lev...
#a-vision-for-downtown-peoria
#walking
#preservation
#public-space
#land-use
#infrastructure
#park
Create Pedestrian Activity Zones
Shift parking to the east side of street and activate the west side as a linear pocket park between the ‘L’ support columns and the sidewalk. The parks could be grass, activated public plazas, dog runs or toddler play areas.
#transforming-wabash
Door buffered bike lanes
Part of a financially sustainable city is urban density. Part of a vibrant downtown is the necessity of people being outside, and out of their cars. Getting around by bicycle plays with both of these aspects, but most Peorians aren't used to this form of transportation.
Comfort & safety can be addressed with buffered bike lanes, namely on the side where parked drivers can open their door int...
#transit
#street
#bicycling
Peoria Pier
Create a small partially-covered pier jutting out into the river that could act as a shared space for Spirit of Peoria riverboat docking, an access point to the small riverfront marina, viewing deck of the river or Peoria skyline, and recreation such as bird watching or fishing. Could also have an integrated covered bus stop for public transportation access and a drop-off point with possible va...
#tourism
#boating
#water
#transit
#preservation
#public-space
#park
Stopping Crime in West Ridge/Lincoln Square: Creating Security Buildings
Hello, i am writing for the lincoln square/west ridge neighborhood. this neighborhood happens to have an overload of crime. you would expect people to be at home. sadly, people around my neighborhood are at the local park, “warren park." it’s mostly at night though. i think that one of the issues with this is that it's before curfew. i know local police in the neighborhood, but i don’t see park...
#regeneratechicagoneighborhoods
#building
Ski and Sledding Hill
I think the Peoria region would a perfect site for a permanent ski and sled hill. I've been to a few public and privately managed ski hills across the Midwest (Alpine Hills Rockford, IL and Cannonburg- Grand Rapids, MI) and they all have been very popular. I think with the region's dramatic river bluffs and general enthusiasm for recreational activities, Peoria could be the next town to feature...
#ski-hill
#park
#public-space
Rock Climbing Wall Utilizing Public/Private Structures Already In Place
Chattanooga, TN, in cooperation with private and public enterprises, turned currently existing structures in their downtown area into a world class rock climbing destination. We have a lot of private buildings downtown, as well as existing (new and old) public buildings (Riverfront Museum, Riverplex, and Gateway Building for example) that could get a shot of adrenaline by utilizing their curren...
#regional-draw
#youth-activities
#rock-climbing
#bicycling
#public-space
#park
Install Multi-level Bike Parking
Let’s get serious about attracting cyclists to Wabash by providing high performing amenities like multi-level bike parking, enhanced security and shower and changing rooms for our hearty riders.
#transforming-wabash
Build A New Park On The River Near Goose Island!
The problem:
On blustery Winter days, my friends and I often fantasize about Summers in Chicago- hanging out by the lake, traversing Michigan Avenue, and hitting the shops in The Loop. There is one other particular idea that comes to mind every time: Kayaking on the Chicago River. That idea, however, is usually shut down by our parents. It’s understandable though- Nobody wants their kids float...
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Riverfront Sculpture Garden
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 sculptures so that the art will be exposed to those who may be attracted to the park for other reasons. Many Cities have such an attraction. I believe that the...
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#walking
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Create a new multi-use space Riverfront Plaza
Create a multi-use, open air pavilion with views allowed to the river. In winter, it is has refrigeration to allow for an open air but covered ice rink. In other seasons the space serves as marketplace, gathering for events, concert space.
Similar to what Valparaiso IN has done: http://www.centralparkplazavalpo.com
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Access to Chicago River from Cumberland Blue Line Station
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 side of the forest preserve is an area with many businesses, as well as O’Hare airport. The Desplaines River also runs through these woods, however many...
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The Congress Theater...
My neighborhood is surrounded by many buildings,stores and parks
theres a building around its called the congress theater.it was used for wrestling shows and concerts.on april theater was shut down had its liquor license revoked due numerous safety code violations. my idea for is repaint it,take away all the ugly graffiti from the wall.if we repaint the walls from the outside a lot more peop...
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Downtown Riverfront Park
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 (sport fields & courts) recreation, as well as areas for conservation (especially along the river's edge). This would provide several benefits suc...
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Facilitate On-Street Parking
Streets should be re-striped for on-street parallel parking where possible.
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#infrastructure
Museum campus transportation study
Given that mayor emmanuel launched the museum campus transportation study, as an employee of a museum on the campus, i would ask that traffic control and standard parking give consideration to employees of museums on the campus consideration during bears home games and special events at soldier field. i understand that you want to give bears fans and concert goers the best possible time they c...
Rebuild Austin Streets
The streets of austin are really damaged, and i want to change them. i want to rebuild the street for my community so they can drive down the street and won’t have to turn around because the street isn’t right. i want to rebuild for many reasons.
my name is dashena newson, and i live in the austin neighborhood; i have lived there for 8 years. i used to ride my bike all around the neighborhood,...
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Warehouse District Parking
The City should address parking issues in the Warehouse District to promote further development. On-street parking is adequate to meet current demand. However, with new businesses opening up this year, like Zion Coffee, and those soon to come parking will be an issue for businesses and developers. We already have 128 new residential units that will be opening this year and parking will be an in...
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#infrastructure
Remove the Parking Requirement for Downtown Development Projects
First, parking requirements are a disincentive to new development, especially when compared to suburban sites where the cost of providing parking is relatively low. Second, when people come and go from a parking lot on site, the building shares much less of its activity with the surrounding streets. Third, it is simply unnecessary, given the existing parking and the untapped opportunities for e...
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#governance
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#transit
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Powerful Murals to revitalize community
Removing the statue from the boulevard and replacing it with community murals would be beneficial to the neighborhood because it will provide the people with an inspiring and creative focal point that is a reflection of power and unity. It will be a meeting place where the public can come and enjoy the boulevard and celebrate.
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A New Change for a New Old Town
Some of the issues in my neighborhood are the guns, violence,drugs,poverty. i want to change them.i want to build a mosaic mural to show the history of african-americans such as mlk. i want to show that my neighborhood can be positive. gangs are fighting in my neighborhood. we need some type of positive attitude to change my neighborhood.
let’s put up new houses. i get tired of looking at th...
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Latin United Community Housing Association
LUCHA was founded in 1982 by residents of Humboldt Park, West Town and Logan Square to combat displacement and preserve affordable housing in the community. Since its founding, LUCHA has helped more than 68,000 low-to-moderate income families rent decent and affordable housing, obtain Section 8 rental assistance, purchase good homes, improve dilapidated buildings, make emergency repairs, obtai...
