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PROPOSED LAKESHORE IMPROVEMENTS PREPARED FOR THE LAKESHORE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE, INC. GRAND AVENUE TO NORTH AVENUE CHICAGO, IL a r c h i t e c t u r e + p l a n n i n g + i n t e r i o r d e s i g n 224 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE. SUITE 1400

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a r c h i t e c t u r e + p l a n n i n g + i n t e r i o r d e s i g n 224 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE. SUITE 1400 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60604 VO I C E 3 1 2 - 5 5 4 - 1 4 0 0 FA X 3 1 2 - 5 5 4 - 1 4 0 1 2

PROPOSED LAKESHORE IMPROVEMENTS

PREPARED FOR THE LAKESHORE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE, INC.

GRAND AVENUE TO NORTH AVENUE CHICAGO, IL

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VOA Associates Incorporated is honored to submit a proposed plan for consideration as part of the study currently being conducted for Chicago’s lakefront between Grand and Hollywood Avenues. VOA Associates Incorporated has designed a new master plan for Chicago’s lakefront between Grand Avenue and North Avenue. The proposed Lakeshore Improvements have been endorsed and are sponsored by the Lakefront Improvement Committee, Inc. The original version of the plan was developed by VOA in 2006 in anticipation of the Burnham Plan Centennial of 2009. VOA was inspired by

ur staff’s strong connection to the lakefront as well as our continuing interest in the vision contained the Burnham Plan for Chicago, and

by various proposals that had evolved in the community concerning improvements to this portion of the lakefront. Our plan has been presented to numerous individuals and groups over the past several years, and was recently presented to the public at the Chicago Community Trust’s On the Table event. Two driving factors are key inspirations for the Lakeshore Improvements plan. First, Lake Shore Drive is aging and requires modernization to improve safety, mobility, connections and accessibility. There are several segments of Lake Shore Drive that have become ongoing safety concerns. Examples include the dangerous S-curve south of Oak Street Beach and the bottleneck-prone and dangerous area where it accesses Chicago Avenue. As a highway along a body of water, it is battered by the elements. Aging revetments protecting the drive must be replaced. The beaches and lakefront are not easily accessible to pedestrians coming from Michigan Avenue and areas west of the drive. Second, Rebuilding Lake Shore Drive presents a once in a century opportunity to create a lakefront to better serve Chicago and all of Illinois. Enclosed is a summary and diagrammatic program for Proposed Lakeshore Improvements. We strongly urge you to seriously consider the proposal and we welcome further comments and inquiries. PROPOSED LAKESHORE IMPROVEMENTS GOALS:

Connect neighborhood pedestrian areas, neighborhoods and lakefront parkland
Expand parkland space along the lakefront
Mitigate Lake Shore Drive hazards and noise
Create a “green” terminus to the North end of Michigan Avenue
Protect the shoreline
Create a safety buffer between Lake Shore Drive and Lake Michigan
Eliminate confmicts between pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles

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PLAN SUMMARY: Creates 1.2 miles of new shoreline Adds 60 acres of parkland Specific features

Create new parkland over Lake Shore Drive between East Lake Shore Drive/Oak Street and Scott Street Beach in a “Green

Underpass”, a green space which connects to Oak Street.

Create a 745,000 square foot Breakwater Island, inspired by barrier islands from Burnham Plan, will provide additional

protection to lakeshore.

Significantly expand beaches at Olive Park and Oak Street Beach.
Extend a new esplanade to North Avenue.
Mitigate highway hazards and noise, and straighten the S curve on Lake Shore Drive.
Creates a safety buffer between Lake Shore Drive and the lake.
Separate pedestrians and bikes on the Lakefront Trail.
Create a pedestrian-friendly terminus or gateway to Michigan Avenue.
Protect Oak Street Beach from erosion via a new beach configuration.

Enclosed: Diagrams/Maps of Proposed Lakeshore Improvements

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H I S T O RY

HISTORIC CONTEXT

Regional and birds eye views of the Chicago plan and a picture of Daniel Burnham, all circa 1909

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E X I S T I N G

SITE PHOTOS

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E X I S T I N G

GRAND AVENUE TO NORTH AVENUE: BEFORE

Existing conditions with Olive Park on left and North Avenue Beach visible on the right

Michigan Avenue

Olive Park Promenade Lakeshore Park “S” Curve Oak Street Beach Lincoln Park North Avenue Beach

Lakeshore Drive Lakeshore Drive B r e a k W a t e r

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P RO P O S E D

GRAND AVENUE TO NORTH AVENUE: AFTER

Proposed Concept Solution

Michigan Avenue

Olive Park Oak Street Beach Lakeshore Park Link Lincoln Park North Avenue Beach New Break Water Island Expanded Promenade Relaxed “S” Curve Below Green Underpass

Lakeshore Drive Lakeshore Drive B r e a k W a t e r

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BEFORE:

E X I S T I N G

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AFTER:

P RO P O S E D

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BEFORE:

E X I S T I N G

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AFTER:

P RO P O S E D

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TYPICAL SECTION

Proposed Concept Section at Connected Lakeshore Park

P RO P O S E D

Lake Shore Drive Bike Path New Water Edge

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TYPICAL SECTION

Proposed Concept Section at Connected Oak Street Beach

P RO P O S E D

Lake Shore Drive Bike Path Beachfront

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P RO P O S E D

Lakeshore Park Link Concept Vignette

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P RO P O S E D

Lakeshore Park Link Concept Vignette

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P RO P O S E D

Lakeshore Park Link Concept Vignette

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C O N C L U S I O N

IN CONCLUSION

This plan will add nearly 60 acres of park land area and 1.2 miles (6,258 feet) of additional shoreline This will be a LEGACY project for Chicago, emphasizing ideas and concepts reflected in the Burnham Plan, efforts to preserve and enhance the lakefront, and the Central Area Action Plan The project is a complement to memorialize the centennial of the

BURNHAM PLAN

The inclusion of highway reconstruction and replacement of the deteriorated revetments along this portion of the shoreline enhances the possibility of MULTIPLE FUNDING sources

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a r c h i t e c t u r e + p l a n n i n g + i n t e r i o r d e s i g n 224 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE. SUITE 1400 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60604 VO I C E 3 1 2 - 5 5 4 - 1 4 0 0 FA X 3 1 2 - 5 5 4 - 1 4 0 1 2

VOA Associates Incorporated, founded in 1969, is an international design firm with offices in Chicago, Illinois; Highland, Indiana; New York, New York; Orlando, Florida; Washington D.C.; São Paulo, Brazil; Shanghai, China; and Beijing, China. Our firm serves these markets Commercial + Mixed-Use, Corporate Interiors + Not-for-Profit, Education, Entertainment + Cultural, Government, Healthcare + Proton Beam Therapy, Hospitality, Multi-Family Housing + Residential, Retail. We offer comprehensive services embracing many disciplines including Architecture, Interior Design, Programming, Medical Planning, Master Facility Planning, Urban/Land Planning, Strategic Planning, Landscape Design, LEED Consulting. A recognized leader in design, VOA’s work stands the test of time. Our designs are sophisticated. Our approach is efficient. Our value is proven.