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Betty Friedan Memorial Sculpture Park

Peoria, Illinois
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...
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Terraced Riverfront Park

East Peoria, Illinois
Create a terraced park-like setting for flood control with multi-use areas for several activities such as small boat access, fishing, running, biking, fitness trail, outdoor market, live entertainment, etc. Using a variety of materials for the ter...
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Improvements to Farm Creek

Washington, Illinois
The creek area around Washington Police Department, could be transformed to include Basketball Courts and a new Playground. The creek itself could improve with a new step pool system designed to help with managing storm water runoff while also imp...
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Complete a bicycle network that connects community members to each other and the region

Washington, Illinois
Washington’s recreational trail system is a great amenity, but it does not fully serve 1) all areas of the community and 2) different kinds of users. A complete trail system should provide more choices and change its character to increase safety ...
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Add a street mural to Augusta & Harvey to make drivers more aware

Oak Park, Illinois
When a driver sees artwork on the roadway, it will make them more aware of their surroundings, focusing on where they are, not just where they are going. This increases the likelihood that conflicts with pedestrians and bicyclists are avoided. The...
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Make US Business 24 a Safer Corridor for Pedestrians & Bicyclists

Washington, Illinois
Doing so can help attract more customers to adjacent businesses and improve safety and community character.
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Peoria Pier

Peoria, Illinois
Near the RiverPlex have a Pier. The Pier could be high above the Illinois River
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Positive Loitering

Chicago, Illinois
Encourage positive loitering in any problem areas, for example, "Chalk the Walk".
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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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Enhance pedestrian & bicycle safety along Dundee Road

Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Dundee Road is a major corridor that carries thousands of cars each day. Given that the road is currently oriented towards automobiles, it isn’t friendly for pedestrians and bicyclists who cite safety concerns or avoid it altogether. Increasing sa...
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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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Family Fun Destination in Warehouse District

Peoria, Illinois
Spurring economic development and greater interest in the Warehouse District of downtown by creating a destination for families from in the city and around the area to come and enjoy on nights, weekends and in the summer. This could include the d...
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Save the Chicago Avenue Bridge from Demolition

Chicago, Illinois
We believe that the Chicago Avenue Bridge should be restored and the City should plan for more effective ways to move people efficiently across the Chicago River. We object to the proposed tear down & replacement because 1) the bridge and its uniq...
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Reconfigure the Intersection at Knoxville & Pennsylvania Avenues

Peoria, Illinois
Consider an alternative configuration, as illustrated above. The ramps have been sorted out so that one moves in a more intuitive manner (moving right to go right). In addition, the awkward intersection is simplified with the use of a roundabout, ...
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Bronzeville Legends Identity Initiative

Chicago, Illinois
The 3 pillars of vibrant community development are 1) identity; 2) sustainability; 3) mobility. Identity represents a community’s historic and present character. When we think of Chinatown we know we are getting quality restaurants and an experi...

Make the new ‘L’ station on Wabash and Washington a People Hub

Chicago, Illinois
The CTA will be constructing a new ‘L’ station at Wabash and Washington. The station promises new spaces at street level, and the station could be utilized as a people and transportation hub. Walking tours and bus tours alike could leave from the ...
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Permanent grocery stores for the neighborhood

Chicago, Illinois
The story of my neighborhood so where i live ( which is south shore drive ) is a very neutral place,filled with children and moms, and corner liquor stores.my new idea is that we make a place/plaza for a grocery store that stays there and can neve...
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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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Improve service on CTA bus #146

Chicago, Illinois
I work at Shedd, and I used to use the #146 frequently. However, when they cut back service (about 2 years ago?), it eliminated about half the runs to the Museum Campus. So now I just walk from Roosevelt, since the bus only runs the full route (...
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Enhance trails & bicycle paths that connect residents to parks

Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Connectivity and accessibility to the Buffalo Grove’s parks is critical to maintaining a high quality of life. Enhancement of trails and bike paths is important to accomplishing this goal.
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B.Y.O.B (Build Your Own Boulevard)

Chicago, Illinois
We are creating a design for one the Chicago Boulevards. We are focusing on increasing the overall appeal of the Boulevard in an eco-friendly manner to encourage people to utilize it for positive purposes.
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Creative Lighting

Peoria, Illinois
Provide lighting that creates a safe but also aesthetic environment. Much of the river front is dimly lit. Additional lighting would encourage people to be along the river front at night. This lighting does not have to be just street lights. It ca...
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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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Streetscape Landscape Maintenance Program

Peoria, Illinois
The streetscape improvements in the Warehouse Districts are great, however, we need the landscaping to be maintained on a regular basis so the showcase the City rather than looking like a weed patch. My campaign is to have a designated organizatio...
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