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A Motion to Approve the Design Concept and Scope of the Chicago Ave Streetscape Project Honoring Dr. Percy Julian
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Introduction
Planning Resources, Inc. has finished their conceptual design for the Chicago Avenue Streetscape in honor of Dr. Percy L. Julian and will present the results of their community outreach and design efforts, discuss the impacts improvements in this corridor will have on Village infrastructure, and long-term plans for safety improvements in the area.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approving the proposed conceptual design and give direction to move forward with soliciting proposals for a contract to create construction documents for the selected scope of improvements.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior action:
* The Village Board approved a contract with Planning Resources, Inc. at the December 3, 2024, meeting (RES 24-326)
Background
At the December 3, 2024 board meeting the Village Board approved a contract with Planning Resources, Inc. (PRI) to create an integrated branding, streetscape design and engage in community outreach for the Chicago Ave Streetscape Honoring Dr. Percy Julian project that was identified in the 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Plan. Tonight's item is a presentation and discussion on the process and the conceptual design of a streetscape project to honor Dr. Percy Julian. Pending Village Board consensus on the project's design concepts and scope, staff include costs for the design and construction of the project in the proposed 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for upcoming discussions with the Finance Committee and Village Board.
As part of this project five in person events were held to gather feedback from community stakeholders. Attendees were shown different art styles, site furnishing, educational exhibits and were asked to choose which resonated with them. Attendees were also asked about Dr. Julian and their experiences traveling along Chicago Ave. An o...
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