2018 Sprint
Chicago River South Branch
This Initiative provided pro-bono planning and design efforts to create a vision for redevelopment of multiple sites along the Chicago River with equity, resiliency, and connectivity as fundamental goals. The main focuses of the charrette include, job creation, real estate investment, transit connectivity, land use and open space planning, housing, and environmental improvement.
Project Scope
This Initiative aimed to determine ways to foster equity, resiliency, and connectivity, along the Chicago River, specifically at the following sites. Read the full project brief below.
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Damen Silos
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South Fork
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East of Loomis
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Halsted Site
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18th St. & Lumber
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Rail Airrights
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Work Product
In their final Sprint Brief, Sprint participants outlined their visions for a more equitable Chicago River. View participants' stakeholder considerations, problem articulation, and final recommendations in the presentation below.
Team Presentations
Click on the links below to view each team's final presentation.