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Dan R Dan Ryan W an Woods oods Major T Major Taylor Corridor Plan ylor Corridor Plan Community Meeting Community Meeting Wild Blossom Meader Wild Blossom Meadery| April 26, 20 | April 26, 2017 About the Forest Preserves

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Major T Major Taylor Corridor Plan ylor Corridor Plan

Community Meeting Community Meeting Wild Blossom Meader Wild Blossom Meadery| April 26, 20 | April 26, 2017

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About the Forest Preserves

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3d6p6Fo4Wls

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Summer Activities

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Winter Activities

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Volunteer Opportunities

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Youth Programs

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Dan Ryan Woods - Programs and Events

  • Outdoor Exploration Days
  • Stars, Stories And S’mores
  • Forest Jams
  • AYSO Soccer
  • Cyclocross
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Recent Improvements

  • Loop walking trail (2011)
  • Renovated pavilion (2013)
  • New Visitor Center/ Outdoor Classroom (2016)
  • Outdoor site and recreation improvements (2017-2018)
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1 mile loop

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Renovated Pavilion

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New Visitor Center / Outdoor Classroom

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Renovated Underpass

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Aqueduct Improvements

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Coming Soon

  • Wayfinding & Information Signs
  • Nature Play and Treehouse
  • Stairs at Sledding Hill
  • Aqueduct Improvements
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Information Kiosk and Wayfinding Signage

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Nature Play and Treehouse

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Stairs at Sledding Hill

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Future Improvements – Major Taylor Corridor Plan

  • Demolish vacant watchman residence at 87th/Damen
  • Create new public amenities along Major Taylor Trail
  • Major Taylor Trail connections north and south
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Vacant Watchman Residence – 8716 S Beverly

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Major Taylor Trail in Dan Ryan Woods

  • North – to Dawes Park
  • South – to 91st Street Metra

and beyond…

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Who is Major Taylor and why is there a trail?

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What are opportunities to enhance the trail?

Focus areas:

– 83rd Street/Dawes Park – 87th Street and Beverly – 91st Street crossing

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Dawes Park Connection

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83rd Street Connection

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83rd Street & Major Taylor Trail

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87th Street/ Vacant Watchman Residence Area

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91st Street Connection

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91st Street Entrance

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How can the Major Taylor Trail be enhanced?

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Best Practices | New Trail Connections

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Best Practices - Rail Crossing Treatments

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Best Practices | Intersection Enhancements

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Best Practices | Parking Lot & Trail Connections

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Inspiration Images | Trail Amenities

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Inspiration Images | Trail Amenities

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Inspiration Images | Trail Amenities

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Inspiration Images | Trail Amenities

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Inspiration Images | Trail Amenities

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Inspiration Images | Trail Amenities

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Inspiration Images | Trail Amenities

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Inspiration Images | Trail Amenities

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Inspiration Images | Trail Amenities

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Inspiration Images | Trail Amenities

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Tell the story of Major Taylor

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Questions and Comments

  • Q&A – 10 minutes
  • Input Stations – 20 minutes
  • Project web site: http://fpdcc.com/drmt
  • Save the Date: 100th Anniversary Celebration

@ Dan Ryan Pavilion on August 27, 2017

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