Archinect - News2024-05-08T21:49:08-04:00https://archinect.com/news/article/150344723/chicago-releases-updated-designs-of-the-revive-the-drive-lakefront-project
Chicago releases updated designs of the 'Revive the Drive' lakefront project Josh Niland2023-03-31T18:57:00-04:00>2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/21/21089f89844fa29bb40ceaba158e6414.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The groups behind <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/4611/chicago" target="_blank">Chicago</a>’s planned overhaul of a key portion of the iconic Lakeshore Drive have revealed the latest renderings of a project that’s set to add much-needed protective barriers and green space along the city’s Lake Michigan shoreline.</p>
<p>The non-profit news platform <a href="https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/03/30/a-bigger-oak-street-beach-no-dreaded-s-curve-how-a-dusable-lake-shore-drive-overhaul-would-change-the-lakefront/" target="_blank">Block Club Chicago</a> has the latest details on the "Redefine the Drive" plan, which will take shape over the coming years through a series of community engagement meetings expected to reconvene in the fall. </p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/0c/0c3fa83630bc4862287b777ab1f7f069.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/0c/0c3fa83630bc4862287b777ab1f7f069.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image courtesy Illinois Department of Transportation & Chicago Department of Transportation<br></figcaption></figure><p>While a final design plan hasn't been confirmed, renders shared by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) aim to "help Chicagoans 'better understand the characteristics' of park, lakefront, pedestrian, and bike space expansions that would be universal to any final plan," reports Mack Liederman of Block Club Chicago. <br></p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/eb/eb8c022ebce4f19949ed965a2fd7b027.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/eb/eb8c022ebce4f19949ed965a2fd7b027.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image courtesy Illinois Department of Transpo...</figcaption></figure>