Great Rivers Chicago is seeking feedback about the current and future state of the Chicago, Calumet, and Des Plaines rivers. Metropolitan Planning Council, Friends of the Chicago River and the City of Chicago have joined forces as “Great Rivers Chicago” to create a coordinated long-term vision and plan for economic and community development along Chicago’s riverfronts.
Their survey is available in both English and Spanish. It asks respondents to focus on particular areas of the river when giving feedback on its current uses, quality, and access as well as its ideal future.
“Much like Lake Michigan is Chicago’s front yard, the Chicago River is our backyard, and should be an asset that people across the city enjoy,” said Mayor Emanuel. “With the excitement seen around the Chicago Riverwalk expansion, now is the right time to ask residents how they want to interact with their rivers in all of Chicago’s neighborhoods and today’s partnership is the first of many steps that will lead to greater use of the river ways by Chicagoans.”
The survey is available at greatriverschicago.com and takes about 10 minutes to complete.
