Great Rivers Chicago: Far South 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:

• Pollution from current or former industrial or waste management sites
• Inequitable access to amenities, resources and safety along rivers/riverfronts
• Lack of resources, access, access points and recreational opportunities of all kinds

Key Priorities/Opportunities:

• More recreational opportunities along the Calumet and Little Calumet Rivers as well as Cal-Sag Channel
• Address water quality and pollution clean-up before future activities and amenities can happen
• Develop a Green Industrial Corridor and remove pet coke piles and other toxic open-air storage

Big Ideas:

• Major Taylor Trail connect to Wolf Lake
• Develop the Hegewisch Environmental Center
• Floating treatment wetlands for water quality and other innovative approaches