North River Commission Group Interview

During this meeting, we discussed…

Key Concerns/Challenges

• Flooding, combined sewer overflows and water quality
• Safety along the riverfront to keep families, especially children, safe from drowning
• More access points and recreational amenities along the North Branch of the Chicago River

Key Priorities/Opportunities      

• Early warning system upstream for flooding and combined sewer overflow events
• Promoting the river and riverfront as a community amenity
• Small business economic development opportunities particularly along Lawrence Avenue

Big Ideas

• North Park neighborhood festival utilizing the river/riverfront as an amenity
• Albany Park World Fest along the river