100th Street Calumet River Project
Project Information
The 100th Street Calumet River site is located between 96th and 100th Streets along the west bank of the Calumet River on the Southeast Side of Chicago. Local community organizers have been interested in river access at this 100th Street Calumet River site dating back as far as 20 years ago. Project partners are working to facilitate the development of a community recreation site along the River.
Initial community outreach has identified the site as an opportunity for restoration of the natural riverbank habitat, a trail, and a public viewing area for river activity. If completed the site would become a part of the greater network of transportation and recreation infrastructure on the Southeast Side.
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Currently the project team is conducting outreach to develop a community stewardship and governance plan for the site. If you would like to participate in this project and/or provide your thoughts and feedback, please contact GCI or fill out the form.
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100th Street River Access 2023 Concept Plan – Report Preview
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Southeast Environmental Task Force (SETF)’s mission is to inform and educate all members of the southeast Chicagoland community, including residents, businesses, and leaders, in areas related to the improvement of our neighborhood’s environment. We strive for sustainable development of residential facilities, environmentally friendly and green business practices, and preservation of natural areas that improve the quality of life in the Calumet region.
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The Active Transportation Alliance is a coalition of people who are working to make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland. Its mission is to advocate for walking, bicycling, and public transit to create healthy, sustainable, and equitable communities.
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The Calumet Collaborative catalyzes innovative partnerships between Illinois and Indiana community, government, business and nonprofit stakeholders to advance a thriving Calumet region through sustainable development.
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The National Park Service – Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program (NPS-RTCA) supports locally-led conservation and outdoor recreation projects across the United States. NPS-RTCA assists communities and public land managers in developing or restoring parks, conservation areas, rivers, and wildlife habitats, as well as creating outdoor recreation opportunities and programs that engage future generations in the outdoors.
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For more than 85 years, the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) has partnered with communities, businesses, and governments to unleash the greatness of the Chicago region. It believes that every neighborhood has promise, every community should be heard, and every person can thrive. To tackle the toughest urban planning and development challenges, MPC creates collaborations that change perceptions, conversations—and the status quo.
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As our region’s community foundation, The Chicago Community Trust is a platform for change that connects philanthropy to impact. It brings together generous donors, committed organizations, and caring residents to effect lasting change that moves our entire region forward. The Chicago Community Trust’s mission envisions a Chicago region where equity is central and opportunity and prosperity are in reach for all. To realize this vision, it mobilizes people, ideas, organizations, and resources to improve the lives of people in the Chicago region and beyond.