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Pedestrian Bridge across the river

Peoria, Illinois
The walkway would connect downtown Peoria and East Peoria with a unique feature that could enhance tourist activity and draw more people regularly to the riverfront. It would provide easy access from both sides of the river to the various attracti...
water land-use public-space park walking bicycling

Backyard Chickens In Peoria

Peoria, Illinois
Even in major urban environments like Chicago, Brooklyn and Dallas, homeowners are permitted to keep chickens in their backyards. It's time for Peoria to catch up and allow chickens in backyards across the city on a reasonable basis. Some Bene...
preservation water housing land-use

Make the Park Near the Cumberland Blue Line Station More Accessible

River Grove, Illinois
I chose the Cumberland Blue Line Station area as my site to improve. The Blue Line Station is massive; there are 1600 parking spaces available, and it is near O’Hare International Airport. It’s also near the Des Plaines River, which winds through ...
water walking park

Peoria Pier

East Peoria, Illinois
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 s...
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Preserving Brooks

Chicago, Illinois
Our campaign includes us preserving Brooks lights and paper. Us as a community, teachers and students must better utilize our resources and not overuse them in order to better our environment. This is the goal of our campaign.
preservation water paper

Schematic Design Option A

Peoria, Illinois
Review the plan and the imagery used to suggest what specific areas may look like once completed. Decide whether or not to support this option and tell us why.
Bicycling Infrastructure Land Use Park Public Space Walking Water Playground

Big Picture

Peoria, Illinois
Mounted murals are placed on dozens of buildings throughout central Illinois drawing attention to the love, appreciation, and respect of our most needed resource, water.
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Concentrate Uses based on Building functions

Chicago, Illinois
On Wabash Avenue, north of Monroe Street, the street should be about shopping, jewelers and the cool new hotel district at Lake and Water Streets. South of Monroe, Wabash should celebrate art, culture, food, and eclectic fun.
transforming-wabash

Build a Merchandise Mart Riverwalk

Chicago, Illinois
Given the current construction of Phase 3, the last of the planned riverwalk expansions on the southern edge of the central branch, let's start thinking about the possibilities on the north side. Although there are several riverwalk segments for ...
bicycling riverwalk water walking public-space park infrastructure

Transform the Caterpillar Garage

Peoria, Illinois
Encourage the addition of a new "skin" for the Water Street facade of the Caterpillar garage.
renovation building

Don't drink the lead

Chicago, Illinois
The United States Congress banned the use of lead solder and restricted the lead content of faucets and pipes in 1986. However, homes built prior to the ban may still have plumbing that contains lead. The EPA says 10% to 20% of the typical adult’...
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Don't drink the lead

Chicago, Illinois
The United States Congress banned the use of lead solder and restricted the lead content of faucets and pipes in 1986. However, homes built prior to the ban may still have plumbing that contains lead. The EPA says 10% to 20% of the typical adult’...
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Powerful Murals to revitalize community

Chicago, Illinois
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...
neighborhood water park land-use walking public-space street preservation

A Harbor Park

East Peoria, Illinois
I think Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has the perfect design for a riverfront park that will attract visitors all year round. There is plenty of visual interest along with space to relax. There is a skating rink that can be used all seasons and ple...
walking land-use park water

Peoria Pier

Peoria, Illinois
Near the RiverPlex have a Pier. The Pier could be high above the Illinois River
leisure walking water public-space park land-use

Largest Fresh Water Aquarium

East Peoria, Illinois
Create the largest freshwater aquarium attraction in central United States. The attraction would feature primarily fish that are native to central United States. This attraction would draw families to the riverfront.
land-use building preservation

Citizen-Sourced Problem Solving

Peoria, Illinois
Our City faces a number of difficult challenges, including those in the realms of infrastructure, economic opportunity, and community well-being. The municipal government works to address these challenges through its programs on a daily basis, but...
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Riverfront Water Feature

Peoria, Illinois
Create an Attraction
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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...
bicycling walking water preservation public-space park land-use infrastructure building

Bathrooms!

Peoria, Illinois
Family friendly restrooms should be located at least a few places along the riverfront. Right now the only bathrooms are in the gateway building and are often closed unless events are going on. Bathrooms should be placed at least under each bridge...
public-space park water street bathrooms

education

Chicago, Illinois
we need to change people education
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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.
land-use transit water

Downtown Riverfront Park

Peoria, Illinois
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) & acti...
water walking preservation public-space park

Zip line across the river or over water street, connecting through the warehouse district

Peoria, Illinois
An "urban" zip line, connecting either the Peoria Riverfront Museum to the Caterpillar Visitor Center, or across Water Street, or in an extreme example across the Illinois River into East Peoria, would be the first of its kind in the area.
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