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Flood Level Marker

East Peoria, Illinois
Create a sculptural monument at the water's edge to mark different notable years of flooding, or just to artistically display the river's flood levels during an actual flood. Would look great if partially made out of slabs of green and blue glass ...
flood-level public-art water 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.
tourist-attraction

Renovating Galewood Park

Chicago, Illinois
Galewood park is an old park that needs a new look. we need to take everything down, such as the slides, the swings, the water feature where the kids can get wet, water fountains and replace them. we could even redo the basketball and tennis court...
regeneratechicagoneighborhoods park

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...
water walking transit preservation public-space park land-use bicycling

Pedestrianize Water Street, Walnut to State

Peoria, Illinois
Make this prime nightlife area consistently more inviting. This is already pedestrianized many nights a year, and does not appear to cause any issues. Delivery trucks could still be allowed in, and the large parking lot can still be accessed. Bloc...
walking street public-space

Extend Fayette and Spalding Streets from Adams Street to Water Street on the Riverfront

Peoria, Illinois
Consider an alternative configuration, maintaining the grid as illustrated above. In the recommended alternative, both Fayette and Spalding extend all the way from Adams Street to Water Street on the riverfront. By restoring the grid pattern, the ...
walking land-use infrastructure street building bicycling

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...
regeneratechicagoneighborhoods water walking public-space land-use bicycling

Feeding the Community the Healthy Way

Chicago, Illinois
Educating the Community about Growing and Eating Naturally Grown Foods
land-use park public-space water

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

Giant Splash-Pad Lit Fountain/Ice Skating Rink

Peoria, Illinois
The current splash-pad in front of the Gateway Building is over-crowded. A new larger splash pad would bring more people together on hot summer days, would be a beautiful landmark with taller streams of water with a light show on summer nights an...
landmark community water public-space park

Add More Water Taxis

Chicago, Illinois
More water taxi trips between Navy Pier and Museum Campus Image: Antonio Rubio
museum-campus-transportation-study

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...
tourism boating water transit preservation public-space park

Develop Building Solutions that Consider Flood Conditions

Peoria, Illinois
Conduct a careful study of flood conditions and FEMA regulations in order to elaborate a variety of solutions that would contribute cumulatively to the quality and character of Peoria’s riverfront.
infrastructure water building

Transform the Caterpillar Garage

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

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

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

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 Harbor Park

Peoria, Illinois
Have a park on the Peoria Riverfront with pop up restaurant and pub stands made from shipping containers, hammocks, lanterns, and performance opportunities for local musicians and artists.
a-vision-for-downtown-peoria water public-space park