Great Rivers Chicago: Far North Side, Public Open-House Meeting

Ping Tom Park in Chinatown is an example of the potential of our 100+ miles of riverfront in Chicago.

During this meeting, we discussed…

Key Concerns/Challenges:

• Repeated and extensive flooding and property damage
• Water quality and combined sewer overflows
• Need better access points, riverfront trails with signage, bridges and amenities

 Key Priorities/Opportunities:

• Improve stormwater management along the Des Plaines River, North Branch, North Shore Channel
• More recreational opportunities along the North Branch of the Chicago River
• More restaurants and entertainment and other economic development along North Shore Channel

Big Ideas:

• Water taxi from Horner Park to the Riverwalk
• Art installations among the trees, sculptures along riverbank
• Divvy Kayaks or canoes