1. Four Trash Cans in Forest Glen |
2. Two Trash Cans at Peterson Elementary School |
3. Two Trash Cans at Northside College Prep Riverwalk, West End |
4. Two Bus Stop Benches for Residents/Staff/Patrons of North Park Village |
5. Two Bus Stop Benches for Commuter Patrons of Grocery and “Business District” at the Intersection of N. Pulaski Rd. and W. Argyle St. |
6. Two Bus Stop Benches at W. Peterson Ave. and N. Rogers Ave. |
7. Community Identifiers for South Edgebrook |
8. Mural Installation at 39th Ward Schools and Viaduct at W. Peterson Ave. and N. Keeler Ave. |
9. Beautification in Edgebrook on W. Devon Ave. |
10. Beautification in North Park on W. Bryn Mawr Ave. (Two Benches and Two Planters) |
11. Solomon Elementary School Playground and Site Improvements |
12. North Park Village Nature Center Renovation |
13. Sauganash Park Baseball Diamond Improvements |
14. Eugene Field Park Outdoor Fitness Equipment |
15. Little Gompers Path Improvements |
16. Bike Lanes and Traffic Calming on W. Bryn Mawr Ave. |
17. Repave the 4800 block of W. Bryn Mawr Ave. |
18. Repave the 6100 block of N. Knox Ave. |
19. Child-safe Crossing at the Intersection of N. Kolmar Ave. and W. Carmen Ave. |
20. Left Turn Lane at the Intersection of N. Pulaski Rd. and W. Devon Ave. |
21. Bump Outs at the Intersection of N. Keating Ave. and W. Peterson Ave. |
22. Improved Pedestrian Crossing and Traffic Calming at the Intersection of N. Avers Ave. and W. Foster Ave. |
1. Four Trash Cans in Forest Glen
Additional trash receptacles are needed to maintain the appearance and remain safe and welcoming for residents and visitors.
Estimated Cost: $12,000
Location: Sites will be determined by the local community association’s poll of neighbors. Request will be submitted to the Department of Streets and Sanitation for survey and recommendation.
2. Two Trash Cans at Peterson Elementary School
Additional trash receptacles are needed to maintain the appearance and remain safe and welcoming for students and community members.
Estimated Cost: $6,000
Location: Sites will be determined by the Local School Council. Request will be submitted to the Department of Streets and Sanitation for survey and recommendation.
3. Two Trash Cans at Northside College Prep Riverwalk, West End
Additional trash receptacles are needed to maintain the appearance and remain safe and welcoming for students and community members.
Estimated Cost: $6,000
Location: Sites will be determined by the Department of Streets and Sanitation for survey and recommendation.
4. Two Bus Stop Benches for Residents/Staff/Patrons of North Park Village
Senior citizen residents, staff, patrons of the recycling center, and activity centers in North Park Village would benefit from benches at bus stops outside the community entrance.
Estimated Cost: $6,000
Location: North Park Village, 5801 N. Pulaski Rd.
5. Two Bus Stop Benches for Commuter Patrons of Grocery and “Business District” at the Intersection of N. Pulaski Rd. and W. Argyle St.
Patrons of the local Aldi grocery store (5001 N. Pulaski Rd.) and the nearby business district would benefit from a bench to wait for the bus at N. Pulaski Rd. and W. Argyle St.
Estimated Cost: $6,000
Location: Intersection of N. Pulaski Rd. and W. Argyle St.
7. Community Identifiers for South Edgebrook
Residents, business owners and visitors will benefit from community identifiers along with these key entry points to South Edgebrook.
Estimated Cost: $120,000
Location: Intersection of N. Central Ave. and N. Leonard Ave., Intersection of N. Austin Ave. and N. Elston Ave., and Intersection of N. Melvina Ave. and W. Devon Ave.
8. Mural Installation at 39th Ward Schools and Viaduct at W. Peterson Ave. and N. Keeler Ave.
Ward-wide project for 5 new murals on CPS elementary campuses and 2 new murals on W. Peterson Ave. viaduct for Northtown and NEIU. The student population includes 3,267 elementary students, 908 high school students, and 4,600 university students.
Estimated Cost: $173,900
Location: Five elementary school campuses: Solomon, Palmer, Peterson, Belding, and Volta. Both sides of the viaduct on W. Peterson Ave. at N. Keeler Ave. for Northtown and Northeastern Illinois University.
9. Beautification in Edgebrook on W. Devon Ave.
Residents, business owners and visitors will benefit from the beautification of the streetscape along this stretch of Devon, which needs attention after a lengthy construction project.
Estimated Cost: $25,000
Location: 5423 W. Devon Ave., 5405 W. Devon Ave., and 5363 W. Devon Ave.
10. Beautification in North Park on W. Bryn Mawr Ave. (Two Benches and Two Planters)
Residents, business owners and visitors will benefit from beautification along with this stretch of W. Bryn Mawr Ave., which needs attention to support new and emerging businesses.
Estimated Cost: $32,000
Location: 3255 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. and 3227 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
11. Solomon Elementary School Playground and Site Improvements
The playground and expansive asphalt schoolyard at Solomon Elementary School in North Park are vital public spaces for families throughout the year despite a lack of seating. The rubber safety surface below the play equipment is completely broken in many locations, and the schoolyard does not incorporate adequate outdoor teaching facilities. Building from a robust public survey conducted by the principal of Solomon Elementary, menu money would be spent on the highest concerns for playground safety repairs, durable public benches, and natural play equipment that can serve as an outdoor classroom.
Estimated Cost: $70,000
Location: Solomon Elementary School, 6206 N. Hamlin Ave.
12. North Park Village Nature Center Renovation
This project will fund the modernization of the North Park Village Nature Center. The Lobby and Discovery Room of North Park Village Nature Center were originally built 105 years ago, and it was converted to a Nature Center 40 years ago. The hospital tiles on the walls and old shelving units require modernization. This project will repurpose the ash wood from fallen trees for walls in the lobby, remove old cabinets and fixtures in the Discovery Room, allow room for updated nature displays, and improve the overall setting for nature education. The proposed renovation budget is a total of $60,000. A generous donor has provided $30,000; this funding will provide the necessary matching funds to complete the project.
Estimated Cost: $30,000
Location: North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski Rd.
13. Sauganash Park Baseball Diamond Improvements
Sauganash Park has 2 baseball diamonds in need of replacement. Frequent flooding even after moderate rain, overgrown weeds, and small holes have become all too common in recent years, causing frequent cancellation of games. The baseball league that plays at Sauganash Park is one of the 5 largest leagues in Chicago and the park is very busy with camps during the summer months.
Estimated Cost: $140,000
Location: Sauganash Park, 5861 N. Kostner Ave.
14. Eugene Field Park Outdoor Fitness Equipment
Installation of outdoor fitness equipment at Eugene Field Park, to allow for strength training and cardio workouts in a safe, outdoor space, without a gym membership. This could include several pieces of equipment for a total body workout.
Estimated Cost: $50,000
Location: Eugene Field Park, 5100 N. Ridgeway Ave.
15. Little Gompers Path Improvements
Gompers Park has a beautiful fishing lagoon that offers peaceful respite and recreation for all park users. Sinking pathways have led to frequent flooding that cuts off access to this natural public space. Menu funds would be used toward an engineering study of the severe pathway sinking problem, and the study and construction of a greatly needed path from a parking lot that is not ADA accessible.
Estimated Cost: $110,000
Location: Gompers Park, 4222 W. Foster Ave.
16. Bike Lanes and Traffic Calming on W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
In the past 20 years, developing a safe bicycle infrastructure has been a big part of the City of Chicago’s commitment to improving residents’ quality of life. Cycling is an increasingly popular way to commute, exercise, and relax. Bryn Mawr is a designated bike route, but it has minimal signage and suffers from chokepoints where cyclists, motorists, and pedestrians compete for space. Marked, protected bike lanes would increase overall safety for all. Bryn Mawr is critical to the Chicago Streets for Cycling Plan as it serves as the main link between the North Shore Channel Trail (5500 N, 3100 W) and the Sauganash/Valley Line Trail (5600 N, 4300 W). These improvements would not just benefit bicyclists, they would also make our streets safer by clearly indicating to drivers and pedestrians where to expect to see cyclists. This project would connect the neighborhoods of North Mayfair, North Park, Brynford Park, Sauganash, Sauganash Park, Peterson Park, and Albany Park. Additionally, users will bike through the North Park business district. Additionally, to promote greater public safety for bikers and pedestrians alike, this proposal also includes traffic calming measures, such as pavement markings and stop signs.
Estimated Cost: $175,000
Location: W. Bryn Mawr Ave., from North Shore Channel Trail to Skokie Valley Line Trail.
20. Left Turn Lane at the Intersection of N. Pulaski Rd. and W. Devon Ave.
Left turns at this intersection are difficult and dangerous due to speeding cars and limited visibility. Long lines of cars trying to turn left can wait through 3-4 cycles before making it through the intersection. This causes congestion for everyone. Creating a dedicated turn lane will help reduce the congestion and make it easier for cars to turn left.
Estimated Cost: $100,000
Location: Intersection of N. Pulaski Rd. and W. Devon Ave.
21. Bump Outs at the Intersection of N. Keating Ave. and W. Peterson Ave.
Many families use this intersection to travel to and from Sauganash Elementary. The street’s width and traffic’s speed make crossing here dangerous, especially with cars zooming by in the outside lanes. Because it is so close to N. Cicero Ave., is not a good place for a traffic light or stop sign. Bump outs will reduce the total crossing distance for pedestrians and provide speed-reducing traffic calming for passing drivers, helping pedestrians feel safer.
Estimated Cost: $30,000
Location: Intersection of N. Keating Ave. and W. Peterson Ave.
22. Improved Pedestrian Crossing and Traffic Calming at the Intersection of N. Avers Ave. and W. Foster Ave.
Due to the bridge’s geometry to the east of the intersection and the width of the roadway, among other factors, vehicles often speed through this intersection and do not yield to pedestrians, despite it being adjacent to Eugene Field Park, a major pedestrian generator. Providing additional pavement markings, signage and other improvements will encourage drivers to look out for pedestrians and stop when pedestrians attempt to cross W. Foster Ave. Additionally, traffic calming will help reduce driver speeds, improving the overall safety of pedestrians and bicyclists passing through.
Estimated Cost: $100,000
Location: Intersection of N. Avers Ave. and W. Foster Ave.