Revitalize Burnham Avenue, as a vital community hub. Transform Burnham Avenue into a pedestrian-friendly commercial corridor. This plan guides future land use, economic development, design, and infrastructure for Burnham Avenue.
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Commercial corridors are vital hubs in our communities, driving economic and social activity. They reflect the vibrancy of our neighborhoods. By rejuvenating these key corridors, we can show residents, visitors, and passersby that exciting changes are taking place in our community. By creating inviting spaces for community gatherings, we can boost economic activity and make our corridor more dynamic. Our Burnham Avenue corridor plan spans from State Street to Michigan City Road, with a focus on Sibley Boulevard, Memorial Drive, and Pulaski Road intersections. Burnham Avenue, once thriving, has lost its vitality over the years due to the growth of car-centric corridors in our city and surrounding areas. This plan, however, represents our community’s vision and provides a roadmap for our city’s leaders to guide future land use, economic development policies, design standards, and infrastructure investments along Burnham Avenue. With your support, we can turn this vision into a reality, revitalizing our community for all to enjoy.
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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