City of Chicago

Feasibility Study: Shoreline Restoration 71st to 75th Street

Feasibility Study: Shoreline Restoration 71st to 75th Street - General Information

In coordination with the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), the project is anticipated to include a feasibility study for assessing improvements along the Lake Michigan Shoreline between 71st to 75th Streets.

Contract Information

Architect of Record (Feasibility Study) – Milhouse Engineering and Construction

AOR Contract:  PS3038

Procurement Details

News and Updates

03.18.26  – DRAFT Feasibility Study – Shoreline Restoration 71st to 75th Street Community Meeting Presentation

06.04.26  – DRAFT Feasibility Study – Shoreline Restoration 71st to 75th Street Community Meeting Presentation

06.04.26 – Feasibility Study – Shoreline Restoration 71st to 75th Street Framework

DFSS Bronzeville Regional Senior Center

This Project is being developed on behalf of the City of Chicago.  The Project is anticipated to provide for the development of a new Department Family and Support Services (DFSS) Regional Senior Center.  The Project is anticipated to include community and administrative spaces, along with site improvements, in support of the DFSS’ senior programming.

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4717 S. Calumet Avenue
Ward 03: Grand Boulevard

CONTRACT INFORMATION

Design Architect: RADA Architects, Ltd.

Design Architect Contract: PS3039

Design Builder: Burling Builders, Inc.

Design Builder Contract: PS3102

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PROJECT INFORMATION

3rd Ward Senior Update and Community Meeting: Presentation

3rd Ward May 21, 2026 Townhall Meeting: Presentation

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Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Capital Improvement Projects (2023 Completions)

Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Capital Improvement Projects - General Information

These Projects are part of Capital Improvement Projects being developed on behalf of the City of Chicago’s Department of Transportation (CDOT)

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CDOT Works Progress Administration (“WPA”) Street Reconstruction (Medill Avenue)

Project, located at W. Medill Avenue from N. Oak Park Avenue to N. Normandy Avenue, being developed on behalf of City of Chicago’s Department of Transportation (CDOT).

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Contract Information

Engineer Of Record: Civiltech Engineering (by CDOT)

General Contractor (GC): Sumit Construction Co. Inc

GC Contract: C1603

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Central Hearing Facility Roof & MEP Upgrades (2FM CIP)

This Project is part of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects being developed on behalf of the City of Chicago’s Department of Fleet and Facility Management (2FM).  

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400 W. Superior Street

Ward 42: Near North Side

CONTRACT INFORMATION

Architect of Record:  RADA Architects

AOR Contract:  PS3039

JOC Contractor: McDonagh Demolition

JOC Contract:  PS3012Q

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PROJECT DOCUMENTS

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Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Capital Improvement Projects

Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Capital Improvement Projects - General Information

These Projects are part of Capital Improvement Projects being developed on behalf of the City of Chicago’s Department of Transportation (CDOT)

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CDOT – Lincoln Square Brown Line Area Improvements

Project being developed on behalf of City of Chicago’s Department of Transportation (CDOT), located in Wards 40 and 47 within the various intersections as follows:

  • W. Leland Avenue, N. Western Avenue to N. Lincoln Avenue
  • N. Lincoln Avenue, W. Leland Avenue to Brown Line ‘L’ Tracks
  • N. Western Avenue, W. Eastwood Avenue to W. Leland Avenue

The project consists of Streetscape improvements on W. Leland Avenue from N. Western Avenue to N. Lincoln Avenue, N. Lincoln Avenue between W. Leland Avenue and the CTA elevated tracks to the south, and N. Western Avenue from W. Eastwood Avenue to W. Leland Avenue. The project also includes the full reconstruction of the plaza located at the SE corner of N. Western Avenue and W. Leland Avenue, reconstruction of the existing public parking lot at the SW corner of W. Leland Avenue and N. Lincoln Avenue, and renovations to the area under the CTA elevated tracks between N. Western and N. Lincoln Avenues, adjacent to the CTA Western Brown Line Station.

The improvements include geometric changes to the W. Leland Avenue roadway, new traffic signal at N. Western and W. Leland Avenues, new protected bike lane, new lighting, resurfacing and pavement markings, curb and gutter replacement, landscaping improvements, drainage work, new site furniture, and community identifier.

Procurement Details

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Contract Information

Engineer of Record: TYLin (by CDOT)

General Contractor (GC): F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC

GC Contract: C1612

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CDOT Works Progress Administration (“WPA”) Street Reconstruction (West 112th Street and South Loomis Street)

Projects being developed on behalf of City of Chicago’s Department of Transportation (CDOT) at the following locations:

  • West 112th Street from South Fairfield Avenue to South Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL
  • South Loomis Street from West 121st Street to West 120th Street, Chicago, IL

The project consists of a Works Progress Administration (“WPA”) street reconstruction Project, including: full-depth pavement reconstruction of the two (2) locations indicated above. Work includes but isn’t limited to excavation, portland cement concrete base course, hot-mix asphalt surface course, sewer main, water main and drainage structures, concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalks, tactile/detectable warning surface system for curb ramps, concrete driveways and alleys, roadway lighting, thermoplastic pavement marking, signs, topsoil, sodding, and tree removal and planting

Procurement Details

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Contract Information

Engineer of Record: CDOT

General Contractor (GC): MQ Sewer & Water Contractors, Inc. DBA MQ Construction Company

GC Contract: C1617

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South Loomis St.

West 112th Street

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CDOT Works Progress Administration (“WPA”) Street Reconstruction (South Oakley, East 94th, South Oakley)

Projects being developed on behalf of City of Chicago’s Department of Transportation (CDOT) at the following locations:

  • South Oakley Avenue from West Garfield Boulevard to West 57th Street, Chicago, IL
  • East 94th Street from East End Avenue to South Cregier Avenue, Chicago, IL
  • South Oakley Avenue from West 58th Street to West 59th Street, Chicago, IL

The project consists of a Works Progress Administration (“WPA”) street reconstruction Project, including: full-depth pavement reconstruction of the (3) locations indicated above. Work includes but isn’t limited to excavation, portland cement concrete base course, hot-mix asphalt surface course, sewer main and drainage structures, water main, concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalks, tactile/detectable warning surface system for curb ramps, concrete driveways and alleys, lighting, thermoplastic pavement marking, signs, topsoil, sodding, and tree planting.

Procurement Details

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Contract Information

Engineer of Record: CDOT

General Contractor (GC): Sumit Construction Co., Inc.

GC Contract: C1618

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E. 94th Street

S. Oakley Avenue/Garfield Blvd.

S. Oakley Avenue/58th St.

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CDOT Works Progress Administration (“WPA”) Street Reconstruction (Barry Avenue)

Project being developed on behalf of City of Chicago’s Department of Transportation (CDOT) at the following locations:

  • West Barry Avenue from North Narragansett Avenue to North Melvina Avenue, Chicago, IL

The project consists of a Works Progress Administration (“WPA”) street reconstruction Project, including: full-depth pavement reconstruction of the location indicated above. Work includes but isn’t limited to excavation, portland cement concrete base course, hot-mix asphalt surface course, sewer main and drainage structures, water main, concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalks, tactile/detectable warning surface system for curb ramps, concrete driveways and alleys, lighting, thermoplastic pavement marking, signs, topsoil, sodding, tree removal and planting.

Procurement Details

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Contract Information

Engineer of Record: CDOT

General Contractor (GC): Benchmark Construction Co., Inc.

GC Contract: C1619

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CDOT – Logan Square Plaza

In coordination with the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and in partnership with the Department of Planning and Development (DPD), PBC is anticipated to provide planning, design and construction services associated with the development of the Logan Square Plaza project, located at 2550 N Milwaukee Ave, 3127 W. Logan Blvd., in the 35th Ward.

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Contract Information

Architect of Record:   Hitchcock Design Group

AOR Contract:  PS3090

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CDOT Works Progress Administration (“WPA”) Street Reconstruction (N. Mason Ave., W. 56th Pl., S. Hoyne Ave.)

Project being developed on behalf of City of Chicago’s Department of Transportation (CDOT) at the following locations:

  • Mason Avenue: N. Mason Avenue from N. Mendota Avenue to W. Estes Avenue, Chicago, IL and W. Estes Avenue from Alley E. of N. Ionia Avenue to Dead End, Chicago, IL (Ward 45)
  • 56th Place – W. 56th Place from S. Shields Avenue to Dead End, Chicago, IL (Ward 20)
  • Hoyne Avenue – S. Hoyne Avenue from W. 63rd Street to W. 62nd Street, Chicago, IL (Ward 16)

The project consists of a Works Progress Administration (“WPA”) street reconstruction Project, including: full-depth pavement reconstruction of the three (3) locations indicated above. Work includes but is not limited to excavation, portland cement concrete base course, hot-mix asphalt surface course, sewer main and drainage structures, water main, concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalks, brick pavers (N. Mason Ave. only), tactile/detectable warning surface system for curb ramps, concrete driveways and alleys, roadway lighting,  thermoplastic pavement marking, signs, topsoil, sodding, tree removal and planting.

Procurement Details

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Contract Information

Engineer of Record: CDOT

General Contractor (GC): Pan-Oceanic Engineering Co., Inc.

GC Contract: C1622

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CDOT Works Progress Administration (“WPA”) Street Reconstruction (W. 58th Street, S. Washtenaw Avenue, W. 57th Street)

Project being developed on behalf of City of Chicago’s Department of Transportation (CDOT) at the following locations:

  • W. 58th St. – West 58th Street from South Hamilton Avenue to South Damen Avenue  Chicago, IL
  • S. Washtenaw Ave. – South Washtenaw Avenue from West 36th Place to West  37th Place  Chicago, IL
  • W. 57th St. – West 57th Street from South Western Avenue to Dead End East Chicago, IL

The project consists of a Works Progress Administration (“WPA”) street reconstruction Project, including: full-depth pavement reconstruction of the location indicated above. Work includes but isn’t limited to excavation, portland cement concrete base course, hot-mix asphalt surface course, sewer main, water main and drainage structures, water main, concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalks, tactile/detectable warning surface system for curb ramps, concrete driveways and alleys, lighting, thermoplastic pavement marking, signs, topsoil, sodding, tree removal and planting.

Procurement Details

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Contract Information

Engineer of Record: CDOT

General Contractor (GC): MQ Sewer & Water Contractors, Inc. dba MQ Construction Company

GC Contract: C1623

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S. Washtenaw Ave.

W. 57th Street

W. 58th Street

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CDOT Works Progress Administration (“WPA”) Street Reconstruction (W. 89th St., S. Central Park Ave., S. Holland Rd.)

Project being developed on behalf of City of Chicago’s Department of Transportation (CDOT) at the following locations:

  • W. 89th St. – West 89th Street from South Princeton Avenue to South Holland Road Chicago
  • S. Central Park Ave. – South Central Park Avenue from West 73rd Street to West 71st Street Chicago
  • S. Holland Rd. – South Holland Road from West 89th Street to South Princeton Avenue Chicago

The project consists of a Works Progress Administration (“WPA”) street reconstruction Project, including: full-depth pavement reconstruction of the location indicated above. Work includes but isn’t limited to excavation, portland cement concrete base course, hot-mix asphalt surface course, sewer main, water main and drainage structures, water main, concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalks, tactile/detectable warning surface system for curb ramps, concrete driveways and alleys, lighting, thermoplastic pavement marking, signs, topsoil, sodding, tree removal and planting. The Project includes DWM Lead Service Line Replacement Work with three (3) service lines at S. Holland Rd.

Procurement Details

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Contract Information

Engineer of Record: CDOT

General Contractor (GC): The Bowa Group, Inc.

GC Contract: C1624

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W. 89th Street

S. Central Park Avenue

S. Holland Rd.

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CDOT Works Progress Administration (“WPA”) Street Reconstruction (W. 92nd Street, W. 106th Street, W. 107th Street, W. 114th Street)

Project being developed on behalf of City of Chicago’s Department of Transportation (CDOT) at the following locations:

  • W.  92nd St. – West 92nd  Street from South Leavitt Street to South Hamilton Avenue Chicago, Illinois (Ward 19)
  • W. 106th St. – West 106th Street from South Christiana Avenue to South Kedzie Avenue  Chicago, IL (Ward 19)
  • W. 107th St. – West 107th Street from South Spaulding Avenue to South Kedzie Avenue  Chicago, IL (Ward 19)
  • W. 114th St. – West 114th Street from South Rockwell Street to South Western Avenue Chicago, IL (Ward 19) | 09.11.2025 Community Meeting Presentation

The project consists of a Works Progress Administration (“WPA”) street reconstruction Project, including: full-depth pavement reconstruction of the four (4) locations indicated above. Work includes but is not limited to excavation, portland cement concrete base course, hot-mix asphalt surface course, sewer main, water main and drainage structures, concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalks, tactile/detectable warning surface system for curb ramps, concrete driveways and alleys, roadway lighting,  thermoplastic pavement marking, signs, topsoil, sodding, tree removal and planting.

Procurement Details

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Contract Information

Engineer of Record: CDOT

General Contractor (GC): MQ Sewer & Water Contractors, Inc. DBA MQ Construction Company

GC Contract: C1625

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W. 92nd Street

W. 107th Street

W. 114th Street

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CDOT Capital Program Alleys (Various Locations) – Package 6

Alley reconstruction Projects being developed on behalf of City of Chicago’s Department of Transportation (CDOT) at the following locations:

  • Armitage Ave.: W. Armitage Avenue./ W. Cortland Street/ N. Albany Avenue/ N. Whipple Street (Ward 26)
  • 16th St.: W.16th Street/ W. Ogden Avenue/ S. Central Park Avenue/ S. Drake Avenue (Ward 24)
  • Wilmot Ave.: N. Wilmot Avenue/ N. Milwaukee Avenue/ N. Oakley Avenue/ N. Leavitt Street (Ward 32)
  • 23rd St.: W.23rd Street/ W. 23rd Place/ S. Oakley Avenue/ S. Leavitt Street (Ward 25)
  • Argyle St.: W Argyle Street/ W. Ainslie Street/ N. Hoyne Avenue/ N. Seeley Avenue (Ward 40)
  • Greenleaf Ave.: W. Greenleaf Avenue/ W. Lunt Avenue/ N. Glenwood Avenue/ N. Sheridan Road – (Ward 49)

Work includes reconstruction of alley sewers, subgrade and pavement utilizing recycled construction materials and methods implemented by the City of Chicago, full depth alley pavement reconstruction of City of Chicago alleys. In addition, the Work includes proper handling and disposal of onsite material, portland cement concrete base course, hot-mix asphalt, surface course, sewer and drainage structures, sewer cleaning and televising, vortex restrictors, concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalks and ADA Ramps various depths, concrete driveways, concrete garage aprons, concrete alleys, pre-molded rubber Speed Bumps, geotechnical fabric, topsoil, and hydraulic seeding.

Procurement Details

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Contract Information

Engineer of Record: CDOT

General Contractor (GC): Capitol Cement Company, Inc.

GC Contract: C1627

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W. Armitage Ave.

N. Wilmot Ave.

W. 23rd St.

W. Argyle St.

W. Greenleaf Ave.

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CDOT Works Progress Administration (“WPA”) Street Reconstruction (W. Bryn Mawr Ave. – N. Knox Ave. / W. Bryn Mawr Ave. – N. Lawler Ave.)

  • W. Bryn Mawr Avenue from N. Knox Avenue to Dead End (Ward 39)
  • W. Bryn Mawr Avenue from N. Lawler Avenue – N. LaPorte Avenue to Edens Parkway (Ward 39)

The project consists of a Works Progress Administration (“WPA”) street reconstruction Project, including: full-depth pavement reconstruction of the two (2) locations indicated above. Work includes but is not limited to excavation, portland cement concrete base course, hot-mix asphalt surface course, sewer main, water main and drainage structures, concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalks, brick pavers (N. Knox Ave. only), tactile/detectable warning surface system for curb ramps, concrete driveways and alleys, roadway lighting,  thermoplastic pavement marking, signs, topsoil, sodding, tree removal and planting.

Procurement Details

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Contract Information

Engineer of Record: CDOT

General Contractor: MYS Incorporated

GC Contract: C1628

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Knox

Lawler

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Morgan Shoal Project

Morgan Shoal Project- General Information

The Morgan Shoal Revetment Reconstruction Project is located along the Lake Michigan shoreline between 45th and 51st Streets.  The project study area is located within the larger 650-acre Burnham Park which stretches along the Chicago lakefront from the Museum Campus south to Jackson Park. This project is the latest phase of the Chicago Shoreline Protection Project, a long-term shoreline reconstruction project undertaken by the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Chicago Park District (CPD), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).  In conjunction with its partners, the Public Building Commission of Chicago (PBC) is managing the development of planning, design, procurement, and construction of the Morgan Shoal Revetment Reconstruction project.

The project design is still under development and design alternatives are still being considered. The final design will be publicized after the completion of additional environmental analyses and public comment periods under NEPA and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The Section 106 Review of the Morgan Shoal Segment will follow the regulatory process set forth in 36 C.F.R. Part 800.

The PBC, in collaboration with CPD, CDOT and USACE, has engaged a project team led by SmithGroup to conduct preliminary design efforts for the revetment reconstruction. The proposed design for the project could reflect the conceptual designs that resulted from the 2014-2015 public participation engagement process. While design alternatives are still being developed and considered, the coastal structures may include some or all of the following: rubble mound revetment, a new pebble beach, an amphitheater of stepped stone blocks, and potentially a transition section of steel sheet pile and concrete revetment to connect to the existing structure at 51st Street. The project may add several acres of new usable parkland by providing more width to the narrowest parts of the park. Project phasing and delivery is anticipated.

The additional space may allow for a dual trail system and may create separation between park users and DuSable Lake Shore Drive.

The defining feature of the project segment is the near-offshore geologic formation known as the Morgan Shoal. One of many shoals in the area, the Morgan Shoal is a bedrock formation of dolomite limestone formed 300 million years ago that protrudes almost to the surface of Lake Michigan. The shallow water depths reduce the incident wave conditions and the shallow bedrock makes sheet-pile-based shoreline protection systems difficult to construct, therefore, it presents an opportunity for alternative shore protection measures.

The design is intended to provide additional passive and active recreational opportunities, as well as a new comfort station, improved viewpoints at 47th Street and 51st Street, and enhanced connectivity for trail users. A balance will be struck between traditional park green space and new, diverse natural areas supporting indigenous flora and fauna, particularly migratory birds.

The Morgan Shoal reconstruction will provide a degree of coastal protection and flood damage reduction in keeping with the broader Chicago Shoreline Protection Project. This project will also provide an important link along the Lake Michigan waterfront to create an active, interesting, and educational place for people to visit, in keeping with the 1999 Burnham Park Framework Plan and the 2015 Morgan Shoal Framework Plan

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Contract Information

Architect of Record – SmithGroup

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ – Physical Infrastructure

1. What are the primary proposed shoreline protection features?
o The majority of the new shoreline protection will be constructed with large armor stone. In addition, there will be a portion of smaller cobble (“pebble”) dynamic revetment, and an ADA accessible transition to the existing steel/concrete revetment at 51st Street.

2. What are the plans with all the existing limestone blocks?
o To the extent technically possibly, many of the existing limestone blocks will be salvaged and re-used in areas where they will be visible to Chicago Park District (“CPD”) park users. Some of the blocks will become seating, while others will be incorporated into a stepped feature behind the dynamic revetment.

3. Can the entire restoration be done with existing limestone, and make it look like steps?
o No. This area has been heavily degraded by storms and has had several prior repairs. There is insufficient material for the entire project to be re-built with existing limestone, and many of the existing stones are damaged. However, many of the existing blocks will be re-used away from direct wave attack.

4. Will any of the new shoreline protection block Morgan Shoal?
o No. The proposed project does not include placing any fill material on any part of the Shoal.

5. From these various viewpoints, will I be able to see the lake: Driving on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, walking or riding a bike on the lakefront trail?
o Yes. The new shoreline protection will be higher than the existing shoreline. Views from certain areas along DuSable Lake Shore Drive (DLSD) roadway will vary. The Lakefront Trail (“LFT”) will be raised in places to provide views over the new shoreline protection.

6. Will the project add parking?
o No. The project area does not include parking currently and there is no vehicular access on the east side of DLSD. No new parking is anticipated.

7. No new parking is proposed as part of this project, what are the opportunities for me to bring my family to this park?
o There is existing close proximity public parking west of DLSD at 47th Street and at 51st Street.

8. How does this project relate to the conditions and proposed project at Promontory Point?
o The Morgan Shoal Revetment Reconstruction Project is completely separate from Promontory Point, which is a Chicago City Landmark designed by Alfred Caldwell and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The proposed design for Morgan Shoal is site-specific, and a future separate project at Promontory Point will be initiated at some time in the future, which will adhere to the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings.

9. Are any new bridges proposed to improve access to this part of the Lakefront?
o Not at this time. The existing bridges at 47th Street and 51st Street will remain as they currently are.

10. Does the project protect / enhance the existing pebble beach?
o Yes. The proposed project will expand the zone of “dynamic revetment” and add approximately 2 acres of cobble-size material. Existing pebble material that can be salvaged, will be incorporated into the new dynamic revetment.

11. Will the project add more sheet pile and concrete?
o Yes. At the south end of the project area (51st Street) there will be about 500 feet of steel / concrete ADA accessible revetment that will connect to the existing structure and create a smooth transition for access.

FAQ – Recreation / Landscape Features

12. What water-recreation will be permitted at the project site
o That activity is still to be determined.

13. Will swimming be permitted?
o This area is not a designated swimming area or planned to be a beach.

14. Will the Park District staff this area with lifeguards?
o No. The Chicago Park District has no plans for this area to be staffed with lifeguards but will contain life rings for emergency purposes will be added.

15. Will the existing washroom building be replaced?
o Yes. There will be a new comfort station building provided with ADA accessible facilities and a shade structure. The comfort station will be an all-gender restroom with high privacy toilet partitions and the design will incorporate images of the existing building murals. In addition, there will be dedicated space for vending machines.

16. What are the hours of access/times of year availability of the new comfort station?
o The new comfort station will be a seasonal facility like the existing washroom building and will be open Spring/Summer/Fall and closed during the winter.

17. What is happening to the murals/materials of the old comfort station?
o While artist Jeff Zimmerman’s 2012 temporary mural, Don’t Feed the Seagulls, is a distinctive and much-admired work of art on the lakefront, the wood siding that the mural was painted on has disintegrated to a point where it is not feasible to preserve.

18. How much of the park will be lawn vs. natural landscape?
o About 3/4 of the parkland will be lawn, and the remaining 1/4 vegetated with natural area plantings.

19. Will any trees be removed as part of this project?
o The vast majority of trees in the project area (367 trees) will remain and will be protected during construction. However, due to the transformative nature of the project, some trees will need to be removed (52 trees.) Of the 52 trees that will be removed, 24 are small, immature trees; 7 are in fair condition; 3 are in good condition; and none are classified as specimen condition. The remaining 18 are in poor condition. In addition, a number of “volunteer” weed trees clustered within the formerly-fenced storage area near the 51st street pedestrian bridge will be removed.

o Approximately 149 new trees (with 3” diameter trunks) will be planted to replace the trees that have to be removed.

20. Will the park have any native planting?
o Yes. The completed park area will include three new natural upland areas with a combined area of over four acres, featuring native grasses, perennials, shrubs and trees inspired by Chicago area native plant communities (dunes, prairies, and savannas.) These areas will look and feel similar to natural areas in other Chicago parks, including those found throughout Burnham Park and the Burnham Wildlife Corridor. The majority of the park area (78%) will consist of standard turf grass (lawn) with occasional trees, including many of the currently existing ones, and will look much like the parkland you see today.

21. Will the proposed improvements include separated Lakefront Trails?
o Yes. The project will include a complete rebuild of separated pedestrian and bicycle Lakefront Trails?

22. What new recreational features will be added?
o The project includes several new walking paths to access the lakefront and benches, water fountains and interpretive signage distributed throughout the area.

23. Why can’t you add a fitness station somewhere
o If demand is high, fitness station(s) can be added. Ideal locations are where they can be maintained by CPD staff and have high visibility.

24. What happened to the sea organ / wave chimes?
o Public art at the site will be determined at a later date, and an auditory installation is planned at the new Comfort Station

25. Are you doing anything to the Silver Spray shipwreck?
o No. The area of the shipwreck will remain as is and unimpacted by the construction.

FAQ – Construction Schedule

26. When will construction start?
o There is no target date for construction to start at the moment.

27. When will construction be complete?
o Construction is expected to take about 3 years.

28. What facilities will be open / closed during construction?
o Yes. A shared (bicycle and pedestrian) lakefront trail will remain open at all times and be temporarily re-routed around the construction zone. Access to the park via 47th Street and 51st Street pedestrian bridges will be unimpeded.

29. Will the Lakefront Trail be open during construction?
o Yes. The trail will remain open at all times but may be temporarily re-routed to avoid active construction zones.

30. Will the existing washroom be open during construction?
o No. The existing building will be demolished as part of the construction, to make way for a new CPD Comfort Station. The nearest facilities at 41st Street, 43rd Street, Promontory Point and 57th Street will remain open and follow the normal CPD lakefront seasonal schedule.

FAQ – Additional Questions

31. How much will this project cost, and who is paying for it?
o Documents are being developed for confirmation of the project estimate for the work. The funding sources are from the City of Chicago, Chicago Park District and Federal Agencies, including the US Army Corps of Engineers.

32. What ADA facilities will be available on site?
o All new paths / facilities will be designed per the Illinois Accessibility Code. This will include accessible toilets at the comfort station, multi-level drinking fountains, and the connection to the existing revetment south of 51st Street will open up a new stretch of lakefront with ADA-compliant routes.

33. What environmental protections are in place? What is being protected?
o Most of the existing on-site trees will be protected during construction. A few trees will have to be removed, most of which are in poor condition or located in non-sustainable areas. All trees that are removed will be done so outside of the migratory bird seasons and bat-roosting periods. Removed trees will be replaced with new trees. In addition, there will be restrictions on in-water construction work between November and April each year so as not to disturb habitat for the mudpuppy (a native amphibian) population.

34. Why have we not heard about this project before?
o This project has been discussed on and off for several decades, first during the Burnham Park Framework Plan creation in 1999, and again during the early 2000s, and most recently in 2014-15 during the Morgan Shoal Framework Plan.

35. What public safety measures will be in place at the new comfort station? How to deter vandalism etc.?
o The project will include new lighting, in and around the comfort station, and throughout the park along the lakefront trail. The new building will be made of robust concrete materials with designed patterning for an inviting structure. The new separated pedestrian and bicycle Lakefront Trail will enhance traffic patterns and help to eliminate congestion with ample signage for users.

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Juvenile Intervention and Support Center (2FM CIP)

This Project is part of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects being developed on behalf of the City of Chicago’s Department of Fleet and Facility Management (2FM).

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3900 S. California

Ward 12:  Brighton Park

CONTRACT INFORMATION

Architect of Record: HOH Group, Inc

AOR Contract: PS3063

Construction Manager: Henry Brothers Construction Company

CM Contract: PS3069

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Joint Public Safety Training Campus

Joint Public Safety Training Campus - General Information

The Chicago Joint Public Safety Training Campus will be a new state-of-the-art facility to serve the city’s continued efforts to provide comprehensive, joint, best practice training for the Chicago Fire Department (CFD), the Chicago Police Department (CPD), and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC).

The campus will expand the City’s ability to prepare for new and emerging threats through joint-training exercises and address inadequacies of the City’s existing training facilities.

The JPSTC will be a modern training campus that will encompass multiple enhancements and operational training improvements including: community spaces, computer labs, classrooms, indoor and outdoor scenario training, indoor shooting range, vehicle training and burn props.

The campus will be located at is 4433 W Chicago Ave on the site of an old railroad yard.

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News and Updates

12.9.21 – Joint Public Safety Training Campus Match Making Event

2.1.22 – PBC Partners with Hire360: Click Here for Interest Form

2.18.22 – PBC Hiring Opportunities: Click Here for Interest Form

3.1.22 @ 6PM – Please join the ward offices of Alderman Christopher Taliaferro (Ward 29) and Alderman Emma Mitts (Ward 37) along with the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) for the second Virtual Community Meeting on the Austin Corridor Improvements.

Click here to Register in advance for this webinar  

4.14.22 – The PBC at HACIA

5.5.22 – Subcontractor Outreach for Joint Public Safety Training Campus

5.11.22 – Community Hiring Opportunity

5.25.22 – Community Hiring Opportunity

6.03.22 – Community Hiring Opportunity

6.07.22 – Community Hiring Opportunity

6.28.22 – Community Hiring Opportunity

Phase 1 (Academic Training Center) - Under Development by City of Chicago (2FM)

The Chicago Joint Public Safety Training Campus will deepen and strengthen the training capabilities of both new and current police officers, firefighters and paramedics, allowing for comprehensive cross-training among departments.  Additionally, it is an investment in the West Side of Chicago to bring improved connectivity between residents and public safety personnel.

The JPSTC construction project will have three phases. Phase 1 Main academy building and site work;  Phase 1A Community Center (Boys and Girls Club of Chicago) and two restaurants (Peach’s and Culver’s); and Phase 2 Outdoor scenario village.

Phase 1 is not part of the Public Building Commission’s scope of work. If you would like additional information regarding Phase 1, please click this link to go to the Public Safety Community Builders Joint Venture (PSCB JV).

Boys and Girls Club of Chicago is not part of the Public Building Commission’s scope of work. If you would like additional information regarding the Boys and Girls Club of Chicago, please click this link.

PSCB Matchmaking Event 12/9/21

WGN9 Midday FIX Presents JPSTC

Phase 1A (Outlot Restaurant Area) - Under Development by PBC

The Project scope for Phase 01A includes core and shell construction and limited interior buildout of two restaurant tenants (“Peaches” and “Culvers”), site remediation, Public Right of Way (PROW) improvements, and associated site development (landscaping, courtyard amenities, site lighting, etc.).

The Peach’s restaurant building is anticipated to be a single-story as a sit-down restaurant with no drive-thru service.

The Culver’s restaurant building is anticipated to be a single-story structure designated as a fast casual restaurant with a drive-thru service.

Procurement Details

View the Design-Build procurement details for Joint Public Safety Training Campus Phase 1A (Outlot Restaurant Area) Click here

Contract Informations

Feasibility Study conducted by Architect Latent Design Corporation – PS3054

Design Builder BOWA Construction

Pay Applications

Outlot Restaurant Area Updates

Community Area Map JPSTC Map Phase 1A

Project Labor Agreement City of Chicago: Multi-Project Labor Agreement

Pre-Submission Conference

Phase 2 (Outdoor Training Structures) - Under Development by PBC

The Project scope for Phase 2 includes construction of Tactical Village Structures which include a tactical multi-story mixed use building, a residential two flat and three flat block, a six story live fire burn tower, a multi-story mixed use live fire building, a technical rescue prop, an auto extrication area, a Haz-Mat transportation area, a rail prop area and a driver training course, and site development.

Procurement Details

View the Design-Build procurement details for Joint Public Safety Training Campus Phase 2 (Outdoor Scenario Structures) Click here

Contract Information

Design Architect DLR Group – PS1395 Contract

Design Builder  Berglund/Brown & Momen JV, LLC

Pay Applications

Outdoor Scenario Training Area Updates

Community Area Map JPSTC Map Phase 02

Project Labor Agreement City of Chicago: Multi-Project Labor Agreement

Pre-Submission Conference

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Addition – Under Development by PBC

For more information on the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Addition Project under development by PBC, click here

Salt Dome Replacement Facility (Grand Avenue)

The PBC Board  approved an Undertaking Request for the delivery of a Salt Dome Facility at the existing salt pile site at Grand and Rockwell.

Community Update – Salt Dome (Grand Ave) 1/28/21 Link: https://fb.watch/3piqvXd4

“Salt Dome — No, It’s Not A Giant Golf Ball — Nears Completion On Grand Avenue In Ukrainian Village”:
 ://blockclubchicago.org/2021/08/26/salt-dome-looks-like-giant-golf-ball-grand-avenue-ukrainian-village/

 

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Read Dunning Salt Storage Structure

This project includes the development of a new salt dome storage structure and associated site work at an existing salt storage site. Now an efficiently-assembled, cost-effective dome protects the road salt and sand needed for Chicago’s northwest side.

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