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Active Noise Reduction

Chicago, Illinois
The goal is to (actively) reduce the noise of the train in an affordable and durable manner Passive acoustic methods merely block sound, while active methods use microphones, computers, and speakers to alter the sound propagation. There are...
transforming-wabash

Lake View High School - EPIC Student Composting Group

Lake View is an Early College Science, Technology, Engineering and Math School (ECSS), which enables students to earn both a high school diploma and college credits. Microsoft is Lakeview’s ECSS partner.

Noise Reduction Tunnel

Chicago, Illinois
The Noise Reduction Plan calls for construction of a sound insulation U-shaped tunnel underneath the Chicago Transit Authority tracks where it runs above Wabash Avenue that pushes the sound and noise up towards the sky as opposed to down to the st...
transforming-wabash

Lake View High School - EPIC Student Food Waste Group

Lake View is an Early College Science, Technology, Engineering and Math School (ECSS), which enables students to earn both a high school diploma and college credits. Microsoft is Lakeview’s ECSS partner.

Uber model for city services

Peoria, Illinois
With decreasing revenues and increasing demand for public services, the City is challenged to meet the evolving needs of citizens. Could an interactive mobile application, similar to the Uber technology platform, be leveraged to provide on-demand ...
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Apple Store

Peoria, Illinois
Let's open an Apple Store. The closest Apple Store is 107 miles away in Naperville. Opening this store would bring jobs and business to Peoria since people would come to Peoria to purchase Apple products. It would also be convenient for Peoria res...
jobs technology business

Lake View High School

Chicago, Illinois
Lake View is an Early College Science, Technology, Engineering and Math School (ECSS), which enables students to earn both a high school diploma and college credits. Microsoft is Lakeview’s ECSS partner.

Near North Neighborhood Survey

Chicago, Illinois
Hello Near North! We are O Development Group - we develop high impact real estate in response to specific community opportunities. Before deciding on a property's highest and best use, we want to engage the community. Our team will use technology ...
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Lake View High School - EPIC Student Recycling Group

Lake View is an Early College Science, Technology, Engineering and Math School (ECSS), which enables students to earn both a high school diploma and college credits. Microsoft is Lakeview’s ECSS partner.

Kimley-Horn

Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms. With over 3,500 staff members in more than 90 offices, the firm offers superior solutions in a wide range of services: transportation, land development, landscape arc...

Support the Art Xellence Pilot Summer Program

Chicago, Illinois
Art Xellence is an after-school and summer program that intends to reduce teen violence and recidivism while preparing youth for the workplace in Englewood and Austin. The program is targeted towards elementary and high school students. We anticip...
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Skate for All

Chicago, Illinois
We should have a skate park near north ave. in humboldt park, because, chicagoans used to enjoy skateboarding and almost 90% of students and 80% of people are skateboarding, and we just realized that it’s hard to find an skate park here in chicag...
regeneratechicagoneighborhoods plaza

Take Advantage of Existing Infrastructure

Chicago, Illinois
Idea posted on behalf of an Outreach Meeting 2 Attendee: This includes technology infrastructure (broadband gigabit network / internet access) as well as the allowances for large amounts of electricity that was provided to Finkl when it was ope...
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Create a Pullman Tech Hub

Chicago, Illinois
The creation of a tech hub in the Pullman Porter Museum would address the digital divide in Pullman by increasing residents' access to technology and by offering education and development events, workshops, and much more.
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Light it Up Baby!

Chicago, Illinois
It is finally time to actually do this. Utilize LED and other new lighting technology to make the ‘L’ infrastructure into a must-see, go-to lighting extravaganza and a true Chicago destination.
transforming-wabash

Tools to Tap Human Capital for Social Good

Peoria, Illinois
Develop technology tools that allow for better engagement of the skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by regional stakeholders to solve Greater Peoria's most intractable problems. Let's build on the work of other communities by creating ag...
adaptive-leadership collective-impact crowdsourcing social-good human-capital technology

Helping At-Risk Youth Living in Underserved Communities

Chicago, Illinois
The current social problem that is plaguing Chicago is an abundance of high crime and violence. There has been an overwhelming amount of news reports that focus on youth violence and crime as being a major concern. To help solve this problem, "...
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Skate for all

Chicago, Illinois
We should have a skate park near north and clybourn, because, chicagoans used to enjoy skateboarding and almost 90% of students and 80% of people are skateboarding, and we just realized that it’s hard to find an skate park here in chicago. so we t...
regeneratechicagoneighborhoods park

More Sunlight

Chicago, Illinois
Surely by 2013 we have the technology to support our rails with something other than wooden ties! Isn't that why carbon nanotubes were invented in the first place? Larger gaps between the supports would let in more natural light, and the new mater...
transforming-wabash

Downtown Nightlife/Recreation Loop

Peoria, Illinois
Peoria has many fantastic attractions downtown, but they are very spread out, and it's difficult to get around for a night out on the town. A shuttle loop on a 5-10 minute schedule would greatly benefit local businesses and attract more visito...
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Welcome to Peoria signage

Peoria, Illinois
Its time to update our "Welcome to" signage with modern signage and technology that incorporates the cities new logo. This should be developed along with a way finding program for downtown. These should be placed at key access points into town. Fi...
infrastructure

Smart City Peoria

Peoria, Illinois
How can we leverage technology, data, and city-wide collaborations to improve the quality of life in Peoria? After the Peoria Smart City Collective Intelligence Workshop in December 2016, the City of Peoria began collecting a wide array of ideas t...

Provide On Demand Public Transportation Options

Peoria, Illinois
Peoria’s public transportation system is a critical asset that moves residents and visitors throughout our city. While Uber and other ride-sharing technologies have raised society’s standards for real-time feedback in the realm of mobility, public...
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