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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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Flexible event space to accommodate the RiverFront Market.

Peoria, Illinois
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.VisitDo...
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Create business districts & neighborhood centers that enhance community identity

Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Creating clearly defined business districts and neighborhood centers can heighten community identity and character. These places serve as focal points where people can gather. They can include a variety of residential choices and feature entertain...
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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 ...
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Rock Climbing Wall Utilizing Public/Private Structures Already In Place

Peoria, Illinois
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 an...
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Plant Power: Seed Banks

Reno, Nevada
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 s...
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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) & active...
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It's Time for Gym at ChicagoQuest

Chicago, Illinois
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 basket...
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Preserve / Adaptively Reuse Significant Historic Resources

Chicago, Illinois
Idea posted on behalf of an Outreach Meeting 2 Attendee: 25-35% of the buildings within the PMD must be reused / adapted. Preservation of the Cortland Bridge, the railroad swing bridge, as well as the Finkl signage should be considered as well.
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Skyloft on West Cortland

Chicago, Illinois
I feel that given the state of chicago’s socioeconomic resume, and since a large majority of this cities income and equity derives from tourism and its own collection of tourist attractions i feel the most logical and profitable addition to the ...
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Change for Cosme Park

Chicago, Illinois
Let’s remodel cosme park located at 1809 w 91st place. last time i visited the park, barely anything was there. the swing, slides and monkey bars were all misused so nobody visited the park. i think that if they change and rebuild the park then mo...
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Create a community health care clinic at Steinmetz High School

Chicago, Illinois
Project lead | Partners: Steinmetz HS LSC, PCC Community Wellness Center | 36th Ward, CPS Project Timeframe: Short-term
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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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Warehouse District Parking

Peoria, Illinois
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 park...
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Add bus stop shelters along streets in Oak Park's residential areas to increase ridership

Oak Park, Illinois
Well-designed bus stop shelters will make more people aware of the opportunity to ride the bus and protect would-be riders from the elements. The shelters would include a concrete pad that would connect to the existing sidewalk/ramp. The roof and ...
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Public Park

Peoria, Illinois
There isn't a lot of green space in the Warehouse district. I think residents of the Warehouse district as well as those who enjoy going on walks/runs would like a peaceful corner with mature trees, park benches, and beautiful greenery to take a r...
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Main Street Configured as a Boulevard

Peoria, Illinois
This would include new in-fill projects designed to complete the street wall with pedestrian-friendly frontage increase both interest and pedestrian comfort. The addition of trees in the median will help bring the streetscape down to a more human ...
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Support our Community Bike Ride

Chicago, Illinois
This will be our second annual community bike event that will serve as a means of engaging youth and residents in underserved communities and teaching them about the benefits of wellness via biking and walking. Our organization, We Keep you Rolli...
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