Our initiative at the Northern Commercial Avenue Gateway Park aims to serve as a welcome to South Chicago and the Commercial Avenue corridor. Great Cities Institute has facilitated this initiative in conjunction with a UIC School of Architecture studio class to develop design proposals for the Gateway Park.
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South Chicago’s Commercial Avenue Revitalization Plan identified the potential for a gateway park at the intersection of Baltimore Avenue and Commercial Avenue. This park will welcome visitors and provide a gathering space for locals. In Spring 2017, a UIC School of Architecture studio class worked on designs for the park, aiming to highlight South Chicago’s history and create a sense of belonging for residents. They also developed branding strategies for the neighborhood, which can be used in future public space projects. The studio produced three design proposals for the Gateway Park, each with a branding strategy and master plan for implementing the graphic system in other public spaces.
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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