Tuesdays at APA: The Bloomingdale Trail and Park Framework Plan

Stretching 2.7 miles through four vibrant Chicago northwest side
neighborhoods, the unused Bloomingdale elevated rail corridor is
adjacent to numerous private properties and crosses over major
arterials, a historic boulevard, bus and bicycle routes, and the
CTA Blue Line. The conversion of this corridor into a trail and
park will provide unprecedented connections to and among these
communities.


The recently released Bloomingdale Trail and Park Framework Plan
represents a critical juncture in the development of the project.
Balanced between the efforts of the past and the development of
the future, it strives to capture and harness the momentum and
history of the project while defining a vision for the
Bloomingdale's initial development and long-term stewardship.
Beth White from the Trust for Public Land and Kathleen Dickhut
from the City of Chicago will provide an overview of the
collaborative planning process and discuss the plan's guidelines
to design, implement, and manage a local trail and park with
global appeal in the heart of Chicago's neighborhoods.