MAYOR EMANUEL’S INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR MODERNIZATION RAVENSWOOD FRAMEWORK
City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development Department of Transportation MAYOR EMANUEL’S INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR MODERNIZATION
Adopted by the Chicago Plan Commission on February 21, 2019 Ravenswood Industrial Corridor Modernization
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...... 1 2. INTRODUCTION...... 5 3. CONTEXT...... 9 PREVIOUS PLANS...... 10 INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR SYSTEM...... 12 CITYWIDE INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYMENT TRENDS...... 14 EMPLOYMENT TRENDS IN THE RIC...... 16 EXISTING LAND USE...... 20 REAL ESTATE...... 22 TRANSPORTATION...... 23 SUSTAINABILITY...... 26 HISTORIC CHARACTER...... 27 4. RAVENSWOOD FRAMEWORK...... 31
GOAL #1:...... 32 MAINTAIN AS AN ECONOMIC ENGINE AND VITAL JOB CENTER
GOAL #2...... 36 IMPROVE ACCESS AND SAFETY FOR ALL TRANSPORTATION MODES
GOAL #3...... 40 BUILD UPON UNIQUE ASSETS 5. FRAMEWORK IMPLEMENTATION...... 45 6. APPENDIX...... 49 BUILDING DESIGN GUIDELINES...... 52 PUBLIC REALM BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES...... 70 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT...... 85 ZONING MAP...... 88 RIGHT-OF-WAY ANALYSIS...... 89 HISTORIC CHARACTER BUILDING LIST...... 90 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS...... 91 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY of Planning and Development of Planningand Development developed by the Department Corridor FrameworkPlanwas The RavenswoodIndustrial have increased. has declined,whileof number ofmanufacturingjobs has beenashiftinjobtypes:the remained stable.However, there employment withintheRIChas and Lawrence Avenue. Overall, portion betweenIrvingParkRoad corridor, particularlythesouthern land useswithintheindustrial city plannersduetotransitioning the RIChasbeenprioritizedby the UnionPaci Consisting of129acresalong land useneedsanddemands. planning processformodern to undergoacomprehensive the NorthBranchbeing initial groupofcorridors,with Corridor (RIC)ispartofthe The RavenswoodIndustrial economic landscape. needs evolvewithinachanging depend uponeachotherastheir corridors expand,relocate,and located withintheindustrial of theentirecity. Companies collectively functiononbehalf assets andcharacteristicsthat uses. Eachcorridorhasunique warehousing, andotherindustrial manufacturing, transportation, land useprovisionsthatsupport designated areaswithspecial Chicago’s industrialcorridorsare investment. for continuedgrowthand and re is designedtoevaluatedata Modernization Initiative,which Emanuel’s IndustrialCorridor is acomponentofMayorRahm corridors. This FrameworkPlan city’s 26designatedindustrial (RIC), whichisoneofthe Ravenswood IndustrialCorridor land useanalysisofthe the resultofacomprehensive Corridor FrameworkPlanis The RavenswoodIndustrial SUMMARY EXECUTIVE fi ne landusepolicies fi c North rail line, c Northrailline, fi ce jobs jobs ce fi rst, rst, the municipalcode. Council andotheragencies,per and approvalbytheCPC,City may requireadditionalreview projects andassociatedfunding Commission (CPC).Individual adoption bytheChicagoPlan Plan issubjecttoreviewand strategies, theFramework implementation ofitsgoalsand As aformalroadmapforthe existing andnewbusinesses. support thechangingneedsof community partnershipsto and encouragescollaborative incentives, andprograms on utilizingexistingresources, recommendations thatfocus The FrameworkPlanoffers the entirecity. will bene development opportunitiesthat assets andmaximizestrategic investments thatleverageexisting through publicandprivate fl It ismeanttobeactionable,yet agencies andotherstakeholders. organizations, government business sectors,community of representativesfromkey with aworkinggroupconsisting team ofconsultantsinconjunction Transportation (CDOT),anda (DPD), theDepartmentof Retaining the IndustrialCorridor manufacturers andof area intoanactivehuboflight is transitioningfromanindustrial The southernportionofthe RIC surrounding residentialareas. that provideabuffer fromthe light manufacturingbusinesses with adjacentcommercialand is anchoredby Temple Steel, northern portionoftheRIC as animportantjobcenter. The to encourageitscontinuation Ravenswood IndustrialCorridor Corridor designationforthe reaf The FrameworkPlan Employment Land Useand RECOMMENDATIONS KEY exible, as the corridor grows exible, asthecorridorgrows fi rms theIndustrial fi t the planning area and t theplanningareaand fi ces. zoning process. select retailusesthroughthe light manufacturing,of market conditionsbysupporting also accommodateschanging (manufacturing) zoning,and zoning changesawayfromM continued regulatoryreviewof designation providesforthe led implementationefforts. guidance forfuturestakeholder- and areintendedtoprovide space andotherpublicareas, sidewalks, bikeways,open the publicrealmincluding Plan fortheimprovementof are includedinthisFramework way. Bestpractice guidelines ef which supportthesafeand implementing thestrategies within thepublicrealmand effort focusingonlocalissues undertake afutureplanning community stakeholdersto with Aldermen, CDOT and is interestedincollaborating GRCC The Lawrence Avenue. between IrvingParkRoadand covers theareaofRIC Area (SSA)#31which administers SpecialService of Commerce(GRCC)who Greater RavenswoodChamber The areaisservedbythe ridership numbers. and haveexperiencedincreasing very popularwithcommuters through thecorridor–bothare sets ofrailroadtracksthatrun network. The areahastwo relating tothetransportation through stakeholderinput within theRICandalsoinformed analyzing existingconditions strategies wereformulatedby modes withintheRIC. These and safetyforalltransportation strategies toimproveaccess The FrameworkPlanidenti Transportation recommendations buildupon The FrameworkPlan’s Sustainability fi cient useoftheright-of- fi ces, and ces, fi es es 3 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ces Aldermen of fi PUBLISHED MEETING SUMMARIES 2 INTERACTIVE SURVEY PARTICIPANTS Ameya Pawar (47th) and Ameya Pawar (47th) O’Connor Alderman Patrick in (40th) also participated The this planning process. of project team consisting DPD representatives from acknowledges the and CDOT of the thoughtful participation Chamber Greater Ravenswood and of Commerce, Metra, CTA More details about the RTA. public engagement activities for this planning process are Appendix. described in the Framework Plan included three three included Plan Framework two Group activities, Working surveys, two public interactive and information meetings, website. DPD’s posted on 190 individuals More than in these various participated events. The of 190 ATTENDEES AT 2 AT ATTENDEES PUBLIC MEETINGS exibility for future exibility for future fl 175 WORKING REVIEWS GROUP “Provide an opportunity for the area to grow into a hub of activity, transitioning from a sleepy industrial “Provide an opportunity for the area to grow into a hub of activity, corridor into a mix of uses that provide jobs, including studio spaces for craftsmen or boutique industry with entrepreneurs who (schools, commercial design, athletic/fitness), finance, tech and creative offices need access to workshops for prototyping.” “Preserve the historical beauty of the area while keeping the neighborhood vibrant.” including murals, sculptures” “I'm a huge advocate for an increase in public art along the corridor, “Promote more activity on the streets in the evening.” “Use high quality architecture and site design when redeveloping buildings.” “I’m interested in solar power for my building provided it is cost-effective.” “I'm excited about the future of the neighborhood and appreciate getting community input.” “There's a strong community of local businesses that often work together across fields as we're keen to support each other close to home.” Since the spring of 2018, DPD engaged stakeholders in the planning process, including: 3 Public Survey Quote Highlights: STAKEHOLDER STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION community The participation by critical to the stakeholders was process. framework planning formed a In early 2018, DPD included working group which 21 representatives from local business and community groups. Public engagement for the development of the These guidelines promote the promote guidelines These of the corridor unique feeling by allowing while growth opportunities, as historic character maintaining contemporary vibrant well as a and will provide a function, planning resource tool for future within the public realm. efforts to guide cant amount fi strategies c guidance on fi ciency and use of the fi cient use of these unique fi areas within the right-of-way and encourages sustainable development practices including stormwater management and solar power. many industrial Additionally, buildings within the southern portion of the RIC display distinctive architectural characteristics, which are recognized as an asset and contribute to the authentic industrial heritage of the Plan The Framework area. acknowledges the importance of this collection of buildings and provides principles to encourage the re-use of these buildings to provide attractive and functional spaces for businesses. public areas within the southern portion of the corridor. appropriate rehabilitation and compatible contemporary new construction to maintain the character of the southern portion of the corridor. Public Realm Best Practice Guidelines are also included in Appendix, which provides the a reference for future planning aimed at improving the efforts ef safety, The Appendix includes Building The Design Guidelines which provide speci Design Guidelines of land within the industrial the industrial of land within is used for corridor boundary infrastructure, transportation rail stations and tracks including and CTA, for both Metra and which streets and sidewalks accommodate automobiles, bicyclists, and pedestrians. contain These areas also within the unique open spaces could be right-of way which to support used in many ways visitors to the businesses and The Framework the corridor. Plan provides the unique assets found in found assets the unique Industrial the Ravenswood A signi Corridor. the ef 2 INTRODUCTION 5 2 INTRODUCTION 6 2 INTRODUCTION by thecityandcommunity that isintendedtobeused produced thisFrameworkPlan and analyzedthisdata The projectteamevaluated agencies, andpropertyowners. organizations, government sectors, businessandresident representatives ofthebusiness group membersconsistingof stakeholders includingworking collection ofinputreceivedby of-way, andbuildings, andthe transportation network,right- existing conditionsofthe use andemploymenttrends, of availabledata,includingland collection, reviewandanalysis Corridor (RIC)includedthe Ravenswood Industrial The evaluationofthe city’s industrialcorridors. economic activitywithinthe to promoteemploymentand recommendations intended designations, andtomake almost 30yearsaftertheirinitial of Chicago’s industrialcorridors Initiative istorevisitthegoals Corridor Modernization The purposeoftheIndustrial INTRODUCTION 3 2 1 Build uponuniqueassets An economicengine& Improve accessforall transportation modes Buildinguponunique • • Improving access • Promoting the including: and investmentwithintheRIC, continued economicgrowth the focusareastoensure three goalswerede Modernization initiative, Under theIndustrialCorridor future growthwithintheRIC. stakeholders asaguidefor public right-of-way. improvements inthe character buildingsand in reusinghistoric by utilizingbest-practices assets withinthecorridor of-way; ef and promotingthe transportation network, and safetyofthe commercial uses; and appropriately-scaled manufacturing, of continuation oflight and encouragingthe RIC asajobcenter continuation ofthe fi cient useofthe right- vital jobcenter fi ned as ned fi ces, for theright-ofway. to guidefutureplanningefforts the RIC,andrecommendations the re-useofhistoricbuildingsin transportation, andstrategiesfor that primarilyrelatetolanduse, strategies forimprovements and providesimplementation summary ofthisapproach Plan providesasuccinct The resultingFramework 7 2 INTRODUCTION
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3 CONTEXT Framework Planprocess. background fortheRIC and studiesprovidecontextual The followingplans,reports PLANS PREVIOUS each neighborhood. fi to encouragetransituseand should beappropriatelyscaled community improvements how newdevelopmentand the Citywithablueprintfor the railstations,andproviding and ef Metra ridership,enhancingsafe include encouragingincreased centers. The intendedoutcomes districts,and employment neighborhoods, commercial stations thatserveChicago’s accessibility oftheMetra design,improvement, and Typology Studyfocusonthe The goalsoftheMetraStation Authority, Metra DPD, Regional Transportation Participating Organizations: Study(2014) Metra StationTypology City ofChicago& t thecontextandcharacter of fi cient connectivityto wholesale foodindustries. based onthemeatpackingand corridor characterizedbyuses within anexistingindustrial Plan tosupportbusinessgrowth Established acomprehensive Priority Recommendations: DPD, CDOT Participating Organizations: District (2014) Fulton MarketInnovation DPD CITY OFCHICAGO and publicimprovements A plantocoordinateeconomicgrowth,preservation,design, Innovation District Fulton Market 11 3 CONTEXT East Ravenswood National Register of Historic Places (1991) Participating Organizations: US National Park Service, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, DPD Priority Recommendations: The East Ravenswood Historic National Register District is roughly bounded by Lawrence, Clark, Irving Park, The National and Ravenswood. National Register Park Service’s of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private evaluate, to identify, efforts historic America’s and protect and archaeological resources. Eligible rehabilitation projects can utilize tax incentives. " ' "" !' # !' '' $' ' ' !' ' &' & !' "' ' !# #' ' ' ' % #' !# #' ' ' ' % Ravenswood Corridor TIF Participating Organization: DPD Priority Recommendations: Retain existing companies and attract new high-tech and light industrial employers to the 78-acre area. Funds were targeted to assist rehabilitation projects and new development projects, as well as public works upgrades, infrastructure investments, and environmental remediation projects where Funds were also necessary. allocated to support the redevelopment of the hospital campus to meet mixed-density, mixed-income housing needs while continuing to provide employment opportunities within the district. Redevelopment Project and Plan (2004 - expired 2018)
INTRODUCTION: go chicago industries gy sustainable Phase One: A Manufacturing Work Plan for the 21st Century for the 21st Plan Work A Manufacturing One: Phase P A BUSINESS PLANMANUFACTURING FOR A BUSINESS CITY OF CHICAGO MAYOR EMANUEL, RAHM CHICAGO SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIES Participating Organization: DPD Priority Recommendations: Established a comprehensive plan to support and expand base. industrial Chicago’s Includes policies and strategies involving manufacturing, land use, public investment, partnerships and regulatory improvements to help ensure the sustainability and competitiveness of local manufacturers. Chicago Sustainable Industries (2013) 12
3 CONTEXT designation. not containlandwithPMD industrial base. The RICdoes appropriate, tofosterthecity’s can beusedasatool,where heavy industrialuses.PMDs industrial corridorspossessing applied toportionsofselect created bytheCityCounciland (PMD) designation,whichwas Planned ManufacturingDistrict 1988 withtheadventof district designationstartingin The Cityre review. along withstandardCityCouncil from aManufacturing(M)use, zoning changethatdeparts Plan Commissiontoreviewany is arequirementfortheChicago key industrialcorridorprovisions and relateduses. Among the environments formanufacturing secure andpredictablework of allcityland,theyprovide Containing about12percent in sizefrom70to3,500acres. formal industrialcorridorsrange economy. Today, theCity’s 26 sectors aspartofadiversi manufacturing andrelatedsub- recognized theimportanceof and developmenttoolthat industrial areasasaplanning boundaries aroundcritical started toidentifyformal early 1990s,whentheCity corridor policiesdatetothe Most oftheCity’s industrial SYSTEM CORRIDOR INDUSTRIAL fi ned theMzoning
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3 CONTEXT Business. Technology andBusiness-to- types, includingInformation & transition towardothercore job sides experiencedasigni West, Northwest andNorth six corridorsontheNear sides oftheCity. Meanwhile, South, SouthwestandWest industrial corridorsonthe core jobtypesinmanyofthe Services werethepredominant and StoringofGoods Manufacturing andMoving From 2002to2014, BusinessSupportServices • • Information, Technology, Moving,StoringGoods • • Manufacturing Core JobsClassi listed below. predominant corejobscategory was classi sectors. Eachindustrialcorridor (NAICS) sectorswithsimilar Industry Classi two-digit North American data bygroupingindividual DPD analyzedthecensus the IndustrialCorridorSystem. that aremostassociatedwith as thoseemploymentsectors Plan. Corejobswerede Market InnovationDistrict Industries planandtheFulton for theChicagoSustainable the methodologydeveloped core jobsandwasbasedon The initialanalysisfocusedon (LEHD) from2002to2014. Household DynamicsProgram Bureau Longitudinal-Employer data fromtheU.S.Census Industrial Corridorsusing trends ineachofthe26 In 2016,DPDanalyzedjob TRENDS EMPLOYMENT INDUSTRIAL CITYWIDE and Management Construction and Materials,Utilities, fi ed basedonthe fi cation System cation fi cations fi ned fi cant counts (seepage18). associated withtheemployment detailed NAICSclassi QCEW dataalsoincludesmore counts, from2005to2017. The includes recentemployment agreement. This newdata Security throughashareddata Department ofEmployment (QCEW) providedbytheIllinois of EmploymentandWages access totheQuarterlyCensus frame. In2018,DPDgained in industrydetailandtime the Censusdataislimited particular geography. However, where peoplelivethatworkina and othercities,ortoidentify corridors andbetweenChicago compare jobsbetweenindustrial The Censusdataisusefulto • Other LeisureandHospitality • • F.I.R.E. (Finance, Classi Additional Jobs digit NAICScodes. classi The analysisaddedthreejobs North BranchIndustrialCorridor. that wasdevelopedforthe as partoftheframeworkplan composition ofotherjobsectors completed todeterminethe A morein-depthanalysiswas Education, andHealthCare Insurance, &RealEstate), fi cations basedonthetwo- fi cations fi cations 15
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jobs are in manufacturing and are stable or growing) Manufacturing and Moving & Storing Goods jobs in both manufacturing and the distribution and storage of goods and are stable or growing) Manufacturing OAK PARK AVE PARK OAK Highway
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3 CONTEXT categories. and autorelatedlanduse industrial, transportation,utility are typicallyassociatedwith Industrial RelatedServices and similarbusinesses. maintenance services,caterers, security services,pestcontrol, commercial equipmentrentals, utilities, wasterelatedservices, wholesale, construction, transportation, warehousing, includes companiesrelatedto or activities. This category warehouse, outdoorstorage involve industrialspacelikea operations thattypically businesses andhave provide servicestoother – businessesthatprimarily Industrial RelatedServices industrial landusecategories. are typicallyassociatedwith Goods Producingbusinesses mining andsimilarbusinesses. manufacturing, agriculture, includes sectorssuchas other materials. This category goods fromrawmaterialsor businesses thatproduce Goods Producing of landuses: associated withdifferent types listed below, thatcanbe into The analysisorganizedthejobs the corridorfrom2005to2017. DPD analyzedQCEWdatafor TRENDS EMPLOYMENT CORRIDOR INDUSTRIAL RAVENSWOOD fi ve categoriesorsectors, – Of commercial landusecategories. associated withretailand and Entertainmentaretypically businesses. Retail,Hospitality theaters, bars,andsimilar hotels, restaurants,salons, sector includesretailstores, in commercialareas. This and entertainmentservices retail, personal,hospitality – businessesthatprovide Entertainment Services Retail, Hospitalityand institutional landusecategories. associated withschoolsand and HealthCarearetypically similar businesses.Education residential carefacilities,and and otherhealthcarecenters, and tradeschools,hospitals and Universities,business Secondary Schools,Colleges category includesPrimaryand campus-like settings. This services inlargebuildingsor education andhealthcare organizations providing Services Education andHealthCare use categories. associated withcommercialland Related Servicesaretypically similar businesses.Of organization of employment services,nonpro dental of leasing services,doctorand fi research anddevelopment, information, technology, companies relatedto This categoryincludes setting. and individualsinanof services tootherbusinesses – businessesthatprovide nance, insurance,realestate, fi ce RelatedServices fi ces, travelagents, –businessesand fi ces, and ces, fi fi ce ce
fi t RIC. of morethan300jobsinthe 50% respectively, addingatotal sectors whichgrewby22%and Hospitality andEntertainment Related ServicesandRetail, increases injobstheOf There werealsomoderate 2005 and2017. 140 jobsorabout25%between increased byapproximately Industrial RelatedServicesjobs between 2010and2017. Most ofthisincreaseoccurred almost 70%orover700jobs. Health Carejobsincreasedby Conversely, Educationand 2017. however, between2011 and in thissectorremainedstable, 2005 to2011, by59%.Jobs decreased signi Goods Producingjobs from 4,556to4,639. number ofjobsincreased2% Between 2005and2017,the in termsofthenumberjobs. has remainedrelativelystable analysis showsthattheRIC The employmenttrends fi cantly from cantly fi ce 17 3 CONTEXT and Care Related Goods Producing Industrial Related Services Office Services Education Health Retail, Hospitality& Entertainment 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 0 500 0 200 400 600 800 5,000 4,500 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000 Illinois Department of Employment Security 2005-2017 Ravenswood Industrial Corridor - Employment by Sector (2005 - 2017) Ravenswood Industrial Corridor Illinois Department of Employment Security 2005-2017 Ravenswood Industrial Corridor - Total Employment (2005 - 2017) (2005 Employment - Total Corridor Industrial Ravenswood 18
3 CONTEXT transit system. could bemadeusingthepublic suggests thatcommutetrips elsewhere inCookCounty, data and toalesserextentfrom drawn fromacrosstheCity, Corridor. Whileemployeesare in zipcodesrelativelynearthe south sectionoftheRIClive workers atbusinessesinthe City ofChicago.Manythe workers intheRIC,live or 64%ofthetotalnumber more than2,700employees, employment dataindicatesthat Analysis ofUSCensusBureau Map Key by ZipCode Number ofEmployees 100 -233 50 -99 15 -49 1 -14 0 Corridor StudyArea Ravenswood Industrial Chicago CityLimit Where Workers Live-SouthRIC Where Workers Live-NorthRIC Source: USCensusOntheMap Source: USCensusOntheMap Industrial Corridor North Sectionof Industrial Corridor South Sectionof Ravenswood Ravenswood 19 3 CONTEXT This page intentionally left blank. This page intentionally 20
3 CONTEXT Land UseChangesOverTime residential useshaveremained increased. Institutionaland while commerciallandusehas in theentireRIChavedeclined, industrial landusepercentages Over thepast28years, USE EXISTING LAND Western
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3 CONTEXT the westside, andeven Ravenswood Avenue thanon wider ontheeastsideof the publicright-of-wayismuch The characterandwidthof parking, andsidewalkwidths. style andlocationofon-street and directionofdrivinglanes, provided, suchasthenumber circulation patternswhichare in street envelope. This condition width oftheright-of-wayor variations inthelayoutand exhibits Ravenswood Avenue and IrvingParkRoad, Between Lawrence Avenue amenities. curb bulb-outsandstreetcorner as wellamenitiessuch of parkingandloadingzones, cars, in differs fromthatofpassenger turning radiirequiredbytrucks Honore Street. The visibilityand businesses off alleysorN. trucks arealsoabletoaccess Ravenswood. Onthewestside, particularly ontheeastsideof off Ravenswood Avenue, industrial businessesisdirectly many cases,truckaccessto serving localbusinesses.In well astrucksofallsizes both passengervehiclesas parking needtoaccommodate of way. Roadwayaccessand for multipleuseoftheright This providesopportunities private vehiclehasdeclined. of workerswhocommuteby In recentyears,thepercentage Line) grew42%. Ravenswood Station(UP-N 35% peryear, andtheMetra Brown LineStationincreased and 2017,theIrvingPark average of26%between2009 Station grewbyanannual the CTA BrownLineMontrose Average weekdayridershipat has increasedinrecentyears. Total railridership intheRIC (CONT.) TRANSPORTATION fl uences theamenities and fl uencing theplacement rail infrastructure. development, easements,and by theevolutionofbuilding by-block variationsin on eachside,thereareblock- ROW isconstrainedalong westsideofRavenswoodfromMontrose toIrvingPark. Ravenswood (UP-N) Irving Park(Brown) Montrose (Brown) Damen (Brown) Percentage ChangeofWeekday Ridership(2009-2017) Commute toWork PercentageChange(2011-2016) Source: 20125-Year American CommunitySurvey Source: 20125-Year American CommunitySurvey Commute toWork ModeShare(2016) Source: RTAMS; averageweekdayridershipbasedonthemonthofOctober Automobile Automobile 58% -16% 40% 0% Bicycle 2% 3% 174% Bicycle 20% fl uenced 44% 26% 14% 39% 9% Bus Bus -2% 35% 42% right-of-way speci detailed informationregarding See the Appendix formore 20% 14% 25% 37% Rail Rail Study Area Study Area 15% 7% 28% 4% Walk Walk fi cations. City ofChicago City ofChicago @ Home @ Home 13% 4% 18% 6% 25 3 CONTEXT c data fi gurations. See the gurations. fi 2 (or more) moving vehicles (58%) Pedestrian crashes (1%) Bicycle crashes (4%) Other crashes (2%) Fixed object/parked motor vehicle crashes (35%) Right-of-Way Parking Right-of-Way of the right-of- An analysis southern portion way in the illustrates the of the corridor conditions that visitors complex the while navigating experience Industrial There are corridor. which Parking Permit zones spaces, there restrict access to and two-way are both one-way several street directions, and parking space types of on-street parallel, arrangements including diagonal, and perpendicular con speci Appendix for more on right-of-way conditions. Crashes Involving: xed fi uencing fl Chicago Vision Chicago Vision 35% project, any number of project, any number With the diversity of modes of modes the diversity With safe the corridor, present in is a concern among movement The RIC all stakeholders. an average of experienced per year between 59 crashes There were 2016. 2012 and that period, no fatalities during involved a and 5% of crashes Most pedestrian or bicyclist. or more crashes involved two an incident moving vehicles or and involving a vehicle Still, under object or parked car. the goals of the Zero greater injuries or fatalities and the than zero is too many, City encourages policies and design techniques in behaviors to ensure cautious movement with no incidents. 2% 59 Avg/Yr 4% 1% Crash Statistics 2012-2016 Source: IDOT 58% c is generally light fi cally through the south fi Walking and Bicycling and Bicycling Walking via walking and Commuting increased within biking have access the RIC. Cyclists have with several to shared bicycles, in the Divvy stations located There are also study area. private numerous public and throughout bicycle parking racks three There are the corridor. routes on east-west bicycle and Berteau Lawrence, Wilson Transportation (see Avenues on page 23). Assets map above Continuous north-south routes near the corridor are available Lincoln Avenue, on Damen Street. and Clark Avenue Bike route road signs exist on the east side of Ravenswood Wilson but does north of Avenue not continue south, resulting in a gap in marked north-south connections generally on the north side of Chicago and speci section of the RIC. Despite the lack of signage here, bicyclists Avenue still use Ravenswood south of Wilson because it is considered a low-stress route since traf outside of peak hours. TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION (CONT.) 26
3 CONTEXT the RIC. problems inthesouthsectionof not indicatesubstantial comments fromthepublicdid fl neighborhoods, areviewof issue insomeChicago While Railroad. Metra andtheUnionPaci community stakeholdergroups, and understandingbetween memorandum ofagreement was accomplishedthrougha program. Useoftheproperty and participantsinthegarden groups, UnionPaci Area #31,neighborhood several parties:SpecialService spaces aremaintainedby a communitygarden. These some sectionsdevelopedas have beenlandscaped,with north ofLawrence Avenue the eastsideembankment Park Roadandasectionon Lawrence Avenue andIrving west sideembankmentbetween to thecorridor. Sectionsofthe provide uniquegreenspace function, theseareasalso serving atransportation pedestrians. Whileprimarily automobiles, bicyclistsand sidewalks whichaccommodate Metra andCTA, andstreets stations andtracksforboth infrastructure, includingrail is usedfortransportation the industrialcorridorboundary signi accessible tothecommunity. A open spaceintheRICthatis open areas,thereislimited privately-maintained small community gardenandother With theexceptionofone SUSTAINABILITY ood complaintdataand fi cant amountoflandwithin fl ooding maybean fi c Railroad, c fl ooding fi c conjunction withexistingurbanfarminginitiative. The railroadembankmentoffers greatopportunitiesforsolarinstallationin 27 3 CONTEXT es fi The Framework Plan identi Framework The 64 buildings approximately Buildings which as Character to distinctive contribute the corridor (see aspects of 29 and list on map on page These buildings page 91). on their were selected based historic physical appearance, and use, integrity of design, community feedback from the of the regarding the perception of overall industrial character the corridor. ed by symmetry, the use of columns ed by symmetry, fi style buildings are identi nancial incentives (see fi – are rated orange. Additionally, Additionally, rated orange. – are of the RIC lies within a portion of the East the boundaries Historic District Ravenswood the National Register listed on district This Places. of Historic of a period largely recognizes that residential development Chicago took place from the the Fire of 1871 through (1880 - Great Depression Nomination 1940, source NR The district further Form). important acknowledges the corridor role that the industrial Avenue along Ravenswood and played in the success vitality of the neighborhood, and notes several buildings whose architecture contributes to the rich history and visual character of this area. Projects involving rehabilitation of historic buildings may qualify for this varied Together, page 54). collection of buildings and architectural styles gives the south section of the RIC its unique visual appearance which speaks to its history and vitality. Classical Revival or pilasters, decorative door and window surrounds particularly at the lintels, and decorative cornices. In addition to window and door surrounds, main entrances tend to have a high level of ornamentation on these otherwise utilitarian building types. uences, fl cance. fi c and product fi nds its roots in the early 20th nds its roots in One of the primary ways is through the Chicago Historic Resources Survey (CHRS), a city-wide evaluation of properties constructed prior to The CHRS uses a color 1940. coded system to identify these buildings on a relative scale. Red and orange buildings are considered the most notable. Within the RIC, two structures – the Deagan Building (1770 W. photo on page Avenue, Berteau 30) and Bulldog Lock Building Avenue) (4530 N. Ravenswood Historic industrial architecture architecture Historic industrial RIC section of the in the south fi with a resurgence in century, These the 1920s and 1930s. are generally industrial buildings with stone constructed of brick and terra cotta ornamentation, openings. and punched window exhibit The earlier buildings in Classical Revival display while the later buildings and elements of the Moderne The designs Art Deco style. are simple, but representative of the notable skills of Chicago masons. Although generally consistent in use of materials, the south section of the RIC exhibits a wide range of building massing, illustrating the diversity of industries in this area. Companies of all shapes and sizes were drawn to Ravenswood for its ease of transportation, convenient proximity to downtown, and availability of skilled workers from the surrounding neighborhood. Long, low buildings catered to industries with heavy traf turn-over such as creameries and laundry facilities. Some of the architecture within the RIC has been previously recognized for its architectural and historical signi HISTORIC CHARACTER 28
3 CONTEXT musical instruments andtypewriters. Large, Bulldog LockBuilding. the corridor, theuseofman-madematerialslikechromeisparticularlynotableat ornament whichisoftengeometricorstylized,includingverylinearelements.Within Art DecoandModerne (CONT.) CHARACTER HISTORIC fl agship buildings style buildingsareidenti housed manufacturingandassembly industriessuchas fi ed byverysimpleandrepetitive 29
3 CONTEXT ASHLAND AVE ASHLAND 4131 N. Ravenswood Ave. 4131 N. Ravenswood 4433 N. Ravenswood Ave. 4433 N. Ravenswood 4009-25 N. Ravenswood 1770 W. Berteau Ave. Berteau 1770 W. 4557 N. Ravenswood Ave. 4557 N. Ravenswood 4317 N. Ravenswood Ave. 4317 N. Ravenswood 4645 N. Ravenswood Ave. 4645 N. Ravenswood 4659 N. Ravenswood 4001 N. Ravenswood Ave. 4001 N. Ravenswood 4401 N. Ravenswood Ave. 4401 N. Ravenswood 4541 N. Ravenswood Ave. 4541 N. Ravenswood
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4 FRAMEWORK work. transportation tocommute and relyonvariousmodesof in thenearbyneighborhoods held byChicagoanswhoreside 2017. Manyofthesejobsare 2009, totalingover4,600jobsin of jobswithintheRICsince upward trendinthenumber employment datashowsan Overall, themostrecent the RIC. growth andjobcreationwithin promote continuedeconomic strategies thateffectively Framework Planistoestablish The primarypurposeofthis ENGINE AND VITAL JOBCENTER ECONOMIC CORRIDOR ASAN RAVENSWOOD INDUSTRIAL #1: GOAL MAINTAIN THE manufacturers andof area intoanactivehuboflight transitioning fromanindustrial entire corridor, andhasbeen of the4,600jobswithin RIC containsroughly80% The southportionofthe surrounding residentialareas. that provideabuffer fromthe light manufacturingbusinesses with adjacentcommercialand anchored by Tempel SteelCo., The northportionoftheRICis south sections. RIC betweenthenorthand differing conditionswithinthe It isimportanttonotethe fi ces. center forthearea. economic engineandvitaljob for maximizingtheRICasan strategies provideaframework southern section,thefollowing employment sectorswithinthe the continuingshiftin the entireRIC,andalsosupport existing employmentbasewithin In aneffort tomaintainthe 33 4 FRAMEWORK Half Acre Beer Company, 2050 W Balmoral Ave 2050 W Balmoral Acre Beer Company, Half Tempel Steel Co., 5500 N Wolcott Ave Steel Co., 5500 N Wolcott Tempel Begyle Brewing Company, 1800 W Cuyler Ave 1800 W Cuyler Begyle Brewing Company, 34
4 FRAMEWORK Zoning Ordinance. Table 17-5-0207intheChicago standards, pleaseconsult approvals, anduseparking use orplanneddevelopment those usesthatrequirespecial list ofpermitteduses,and and of non-intensive industrialuses, services, artisanmanufacturing, and beveragesales,medical special eventvenues,food limited restaurantsandtaverns, indoor androoftopurbanfarms, business supportservices, care centers,animalservices, non-industrial usessuchasday The (M)districtallowsformany corridor boundaryareproposed. no changestothisindustrial RIC FrameworkPlangoals, goals arealignedwiththe industrial corridors. As these employment growthwithin industrial usesandencourage vitality ofmanufacturingand promote theeconomic districts areintendedto The (M)manufacturing Chicago PlanCommission. reviewed forapprovalbythe corridor mapamendmentsare that certainproposedindustrial as itiscurrentlyde Maintaining theRICboundary allowed. uses andidentifywheretheyare text andmapsthatde site. The zoningcodeincludes of whatcanbebuiltonagiven of landandthesizescope districts thatregulatetheuse is dividedintodistinctzoning The RIC,liketherestofCity, job center. Industrial Corridorasa of theRavenswood support thecontinuation boundary designationto Industrial Corridor 1.1Maintaintheexisting STRATEGIES fi ces. Foracomplete fi ned ensures ned fi ne the ne section fordetails). Plan (seeImplementation identi to implementmanystrategies and itsleadershipisnecessary recognized asacriticalpartner business issues. The GRCCis counselors toresolveavariety project supportandactas identify resources,provide agencies assessbusinesses, industrial corridors.LIRI of retainingandsupporting businesses withthepurpose assistance toindustrial agencies providevaluable Initiative (LIRI)program.LIRI the LocalIndustrialRetention a delegateagencypartnerin Community Council(GRCC), Greater Ravenswood The RICisservedbythe RIC businesses withinthe partnership toservethe Retention Initiative(LIRI) Local Industrial continuation ofthe 1.2Encouragethe of speci connection withtheevaluation regulations orrequirementsin consideration, andnotas as aguidelinetoinform guidelines, shouldbeused to uses,heights,andother recommendations relating the area,thisplan,including changing conditionswithin recognition ofevolvingand It isimportanttonotethatin fi ed inthisFramework fi c proposals. c and programs. explore. with supportfromtheLIRI,can incentives thatpropertyowners, information ontheprograms and in the Appendix containadditional The BuildingDesignGuidelines 25%Illinois Preservation • ClassL Property Tax • Class7(c)Property Tax • Class6(b)Property Tax • existing buildingsincluding: available forrehabilitationof property taxincentivespotentially There areseveralprogramsand support modernuses. buildings isencouragedto base, andrehabilitationofthese environment andemployment a city’s vibrantcommercial These buildingscontributeto and richhistoryofthearea. who appreciatethevisualappeal and of breweries andlightmanufacturing businesses suchascraft for entrepreneursandlocal buildings providefertileground 3 -Context,page31). These (see CharacterMapinsection authentic historiccharacter contributes totheunique the RICwhosearchitecture within thesouthsectionof There arenumerousbuildings using and lightmanufacturing buildings intoof of historicindustrial preservation andreuse 1.3Encourage Places National RegisterofHistoric for buildingslistedonthe Rehabilitation Tax Credit Tax Credit,and20%Federal designation) Incentive (requireslandmark Incentive Incentive fi ce-related businesses businesses ce-related fi nancial incentives fi ce ce 35 4 FRAMEWORK This page intentionally left blank. 36
4 FRAMEWORK businesses arebeingmet. used, andwhethertheneeds of spaces arecurrentlybeing understand howtheparking businesses wouldbeusefulto localized datafromthearea’s change overtime. Additional particularly aslanduses for alltransportationmodes, provide safeandef It isimportanttocontinue automobile parking. there remainsademandfor of thecorridorindicatesthat rate inthesouthernportion the dailyparkingutilization work hasdeclinedintheRIC, a primarymodetocommute Even thoughautomobileuseas the area. compared toparallelstreetsin due tolowertraf stations ortraversethecorridor, options toaccessthetrain bicycling arealsopopular and businesses.Walking and access tothosetrainstations CTA busroutesthatprovide have Ravenswood Avenue east-west streetsthatcross several ridership. Also, train stationswithincreasing several majorCTA andMetra southern sectionoftheRIChas roads, andsidewalks. The network ofrail,bus,bicycles, The RICiswell-servedbya CORRIDOR THE RAVENSWOOD INDUSTRIAL TRANSPORTATION MODESIN AND SAFETY FOR ALL #2: GOAL fi c volumes c fi cient travel cient IMPROVE ACCESS IMPROVE ACCESS 37 4 FRAMEWORK Divvy Station at W. Montrose Avenue Montrose Divvy Station at W. Metra Ravenswood Station, N. Ravenswood Avenue and W. Lawrence Avenue Lawrence and W. Avenue Metra Ravenswood Station, N. Ravenswood CTA Brown Line CTA 38
4 FRAMEWORK needs ofcurrentusersaremet. regulations toensurethatthe determine appropriateparking tenants, aldermen,andCDOT to businesses, propertyowners, is encouragedtoengage Chamber ofCommerce(GRCC) The GreaterRavenswood the corridor. enhances bikingorwalkingon accommodate infrastructurethat parking con opportunity toevaluaterevising businesses. There isalsoan the changingneedsof parking regulationstosupport that mayincludeadjusting potentially developingsolutions the currentconditionsand This includesevaluating continued growthofthearea. users isimportanttosupport transportation networkforall right-of-way toprovideasafe Ef Parking Permitzones. restrictions, andIndustrial RIC, includinghourlyparking in thesouthernportionof forms ofparkingregulations There arecurrentlymany transit users. new businessesand needs ofexistingand supports thechanging public right-of-waythat for theuseof policies andregulations for appropriateparking 2.1Determinetheneed STRATEGIES fi ciently utilizingtheexisting fi gurations to gurations safe andef corridor, whichwouldresultina improvements withinthe pedestrian andbicycle-oriented physical conditionstoimplement to takeadvantageofthedense modes. An opportunityexists important transportation and bicyclinghavebecome diversity oflanduses,walking the proximitytotransitand Metra stations.Becauseof close proximitytoCTA and properties arelocatedwithin served location,meaning is alsoconsideredatransit- Avenue foraccess. The area uses whorelyonRavenswood of industrial andmanufacturing, the corridorincludinglight in thesouthernportionof There areavarietyofuses ef 2.2Supportthesafeand communities, includingseveral projects intheirrespective way forfutureimplementation Both planningreportsledthe SSA #27 Area MasterPlan. Plan UpdateandtheLakeview Bucktown SSA #33Master efforts, suchastheWickerPark which GRCCcanbasefuture City canserveasexampleson Other SSA workplansin the could beexploredintheRIC. potential topicareaswhich located inthe Appendix contains Realm BestPracticeGuidelines the right-of-way. The Public the safeandef identify opportunitiestoimprove other communitystakeholdersto tenants, aldermen,CDOT, and businesses, propertyowners, encouraged tocollaboratewith The GRCCandSSA #31are network forallusers. Framework Plan. the PublicRealmin Practice Guidelinesfor of-way byprovidingBest fi fi ce, retail,andresidential cient useoftheright- fi cient transportation cient fi cient useof Ravenswood community. within andoutsidethe of workingwithotherpartners action itemsandafoundation future visionwithimplementable these exampleswillhelpforma realm fortheRICsimilarto a futureplanforthepublic Lakeview Low-Line.Preparing Way forPeopleprojectsandthe enhanced streetscapes,Make 39 4 FRAMEWORK icts fl icts between truck fl c patterns and roadway c patterns fi between truck loadingbetween transportationand other with particularmodes attention to bicycles andand pedestrians determine if safety can beenhancements made. public By aldermanic or can investigate request, CDOT traf geometrics of particular roadway segments or intersections in the RIC to identify con loading and other transportation modes and determine the best course of action to address them. In terms of action items, particular attention should be accessibility, ADA given to bicycle, and pedestrian movements to determine if safety enhancements can be made for those users. 2.2.2 Address 2.2.2 Address con ow and angled parking ow and fl c fi Bicyclists currently use both Bicyclists currently Avenue sides of Ravenswood through for commuting to and The current directional the area. traf 2.2.1 Identify toopportunities the existingimprove onbike infrastructure Ravenswood Ave and city-wideconnect to the bicycle network. STRATEGIES (CON’T) STRATEGIES conditions present a challenge conditions present for providing a continuous bike lane on either side of Ravenswood Avenue. Currently, there are bicycle infrastructure opportunities on several east- west roads including Lawrence, Wilson, and Berteau that bisect with the the industrial corridor, north-south route currently limited to the east side of Ravenswood between Lawrence and Ainslie. Collaboration is needed between CDOT, the GRCC, businesses that Avenue rely on Ravenswood for employee and customer access, and bicyclists who use Ravenswood for commuting to develop a solution to safely improve the existing bicycle infrastructure. 40
4 FRAMEWORK community gardenandother With theexceptionofa character oftheRIC. project shouldcomplementthe addition ornewconstruction owners onhowtheirrenovation, provide directiontoproperty Guidelines inthe Appendix their loyalcustomers.Design and retainlongtimetenants new businessestotheCorridor serves asanassettoattract proud architecturalheritage Historic RegisterDistrict. This within theEastRavenswood styles. A portionoftheRICfalls Revival, Moderneand Art Deco interesting mixofClassical industrial buildingsincludean to RIC’s uniquecharacter. The Historic architecturecontributes CORRIDOR RAVENSWOOD INDUSTRIAL ASSETS FOUNDWITHINTHE GOAL #3: BUILD UPON UNIQUE BUILDUPONUNIQUE the Appendix toguideand best practiceexamplesin The FrameworkPlanprovides corridor. businesses andvisitorstothe potentially beusedtosupport the right-ofwaythatcould unique openspaceswithin These areasalsocontain bicyclists andpedestrians. accommodate automobiles, streets andsidewalkswhich tracks forbothMetraandCTA, including railstationsand transportation infrastructure, corridor boundaryisusedfor of landwithintheindustrial of theRIC. A signi open spaceinthesouthsection is limitedcommunity-accessible maintained openareas,there fi cant amount cant management. solar powerandstormwater development practicesincluding way toencouragesustainable unique areaswithintheright-of- maximize theuseofthese 41 4 FRAMEWORK 42
4 FRAMEWORK heritage. the contextofindustrial and additionsto contemporary newconstruction guidance oncompatibleand unique structures,andprovides use andrehabilitationofthe encourage theadaptivere- found inthe Appendix The BuildingDesignGuidelines manufacturing use. its historicindustrialor and designintegrity, and and stonefacades,architectural features includetheuseofbrick unique characteristics. These displaying distinctiveindustrial the RICareidenti the southernportionof 3, manybuildingswithin As describedinChapter buildings. design guidelinesfor area throughtheuseof industrial heritageofthe 3.1Supporttheauthentic STRATEGIES fi t within t fi ed as ed participate voluntarily. qualifying propertiescan incentives forrehabbing who areinterestedinreceiving Easements. Propertyowners 2018), andPreservation Credit Program(newasof Historic Preservation Tax Credits, the25%Illinois Federal Rehabilitation Tax District maybeeligiblefor buildings inaNationalRegister Park Service.Contributing and approvaloftheNational to beprovidedforreview research anddocumentation District requiressubstantial a newNationalRegister The processtonominate building typescitywide. (MPD) forhistoricindustrial Property Documentation of HistoricPlacesMultiple of RIC,oraNationalRegister nomination forthesouthportion of HistoricPlacesDistrict include aNationalRegister Potential preservationprograms industrial buildings. strategies forhistoric 3.2Explorepreservation in the Appendix. Realm BestPracticeGuidelines (ROW). ReferencethePublic activate thepublicright-of-way implement “people-spots”to the Alderman andCDOT to can collaboratewiththeGRCC, businesses orpropertyowners For Peopleprogram.Interested such asCDOT’s MakeWay place-making opportunities for art,programs,orother could providetemporaryplaces use ofexistingparkingspaces space isimportant.Creative ef space withintheRIC,and There islimitedpublicopen community. businesses andthe outdoor activitiesfor Avenue toprovide areas alongRavenswood uses oftheparking 3.3Encouragemultiple fi cient useoftheminimal 43 4 FRAMEWORK nancial fi incentives available, which are Appendix. also referenced in the There are many opportunities There are many opportunities owners for interested property to participate in sustainable within development practices The Building Design the RIC. Appendix Guidelines in the includes information on incorporating rooftop systems for solar power and green roofs. The Public Realm Best Practice Appendix Guidelines also in the include recommendations for storm water management such as vegetated swales, bioswales, bio-retention, rain gardens, and the use of permeable pavement. There are many 3.5 Encourage developmentsustainable within thepractices though the usecorridor and greenof solar power building techniques and promote available incentives. c rail fi line, and explore potential opportunities for additional community gardens and pathways. Metra’s UP-North line bisects Metra’s with the industrial corridor structure an elevated track embankment including a sloped and both between the rail lines Avenue. sides of Ravenswood landscape There are varying conditions within these highly visible areas throughout the including a community corridor, garden, attractively landscaped gardens, and overgrown areas that require additional The Public Realm maintenance. Best Practice Guidelines in the Appendix include suggestions for future improvements in areas near the rail embankment that stakeholders could include in a future planning initiative. The GRCC is encouraged to continue to coordinate efforts to manage and enhance these highly-visible areas through existing and new partnerships between the local community, businesses, NeighborSpace, and Metra/Union Paci 3.4 Encourage andenhancement of themanagement areas nearlandscaped the rail embankments and newthrough existing partnerships. STRATEGIES (CON’T) STRATEGIES 5 IMPLEMENTATION 45 5 IMPLEMENTATION 46
5 IMPLEMENTATION IMPLEMENTATION character. As propertyowners that servetomaintainhistoric adherence todesignguidelines to encouragepropertyowner the communitystanding de boundary asitiscurrently Maintaining thecorridor CHARACTER PRESERVE HISTORIC review process. guidelines throughthezoning encourage adherencetodesign from Mdesignationandwillalso proposed zoningchangesaway additional regulatoryreviewfor that theCityretains Corridor boundarywillensure Maintaining theIndustrial USE CONTROLS LAND ZONING AND Investigatenewfunding – Encourageimprovementsto – Enhancethehistoriccharacter – Retaintheindustrialcorridor – approaches: actions includeseverallinked Modernization Initiative. These goals oftheIndustrialCorridor and partnershipstoachievethe resources, incentives,programs Plan focusonutilizingavailable contained inthisFramework The recommendations community groups. businesses, organizations,and land owners,developers, departments, electedof stakeholders includingCity coordinated actionfrommultiple and strategiesrequires Framework Plangoals Implementation ofRIC
mechanisms safety andincreasedmobility the publicrealmthatsupport of thecorridor zoning designation fi ned alsogivestheCityand fi cials, projects. for eligiblerehabilitation apply forfederaltaxincentives National RegisterDistrictsto contributing propertiesin allows propertyownersof is avoluntaryprogramwhich National Registerdesignation in Chicago. historic industrialbuildingtypes Documentation (MPD)for Places MultipleProperty National RegisterofHistoric the southportionofRICora Historic PlacesDistrictfor either aNationalRegisterof Additionally, DPDwillexplore southern portionoftheRIC. Buildings identi page 93foralistofCharacter character ofthecorridor. See compliments andsupportsthe direction onbuildingdesignthat included inthe Appendix provide corridor, theDesignGuidelines seek zoningchangesinthe • Placemaking • Sustainability • Transportation, Access, topics: and guidance onthefollowing be undertaken,andincludes template foractivitiesthatcan that servesasanoutlineor Public Realminthe Appendix Practice Guidelinesforthe Plan containsasetofBest and fund. This Framework community choosestoprioritize public right-of-waythatthelocal and scopingprojectsinthe Corridor studyarea,identifying the RavenswoodIndustrial detailed publicrealmplanfor stakeholders todevelopa are encouragedtoengage The GRCCandSSA #31 IMPROVEMENTS PUBLIC REALM Mobility fi ed withinthe in the Appendix. funding sourcesarecontained More detailsonpotential • CDOT-led grant • Community AldermanicMenuFunds contributions • SSA allocationand • found, including: for projectswillneedtobe alternate sourcesofrevenues district attheendof2018, Tax IncrementFinancing (TIF) With theexpirationofRIC Cook program. Cook County’s Investin planning programs,and (CMAP) community Agency forPlanning (RTA), ChicagoMetropolitan Transportation Authority Program (CMAQ),Regional Air QualityImprovement Congestion Mitigationand opportunities suchas programming 47
5 IMPLEMENTATION SHERIDAN RD SHERIDAN
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6 APPENDIX PUBLIC REALMBEST PRACTICEGUIDELINES...... 70 BUILDING DESIGNGUIDELINES...... 52 TABLE OFCONTENTS GUIDELINES: 51 6 APPENDIX Landscape and Chicago Zoning . Complete Streets guidelines ect the spirit of these principles are preferred over the strict or rigid spirit of these principles are preferred ect the fl
and reference CDOT’s and reference CDOT’s exibility and collaboration between private development and the public review process. The The process. development and the public review and collaboration between private exibility fl Maintain Ravenswood Industrial Corridor as an economic engine and vital job center. engine and as an economic Industrial Corridor Ravenswood Maintain modes and safety for all transportation Improve access assets Build upon unique • • • Ordinances from time to time as needed to assist residents, business owners, Guideline content may be updated builders, developers, architects, planners and other stakeholders in property owners, property managers, to properties and the public realm. making decisions regarding changes The guidelines are meant to provide guidance to accomplish the framework recommendations while the framework recommendations meant to provide guidance to accomplish The guidelines are allowing design best practices. achievement of these goals through guidelines support and principles underlying the guidelines. encouraged to respond to the goals Creativity is strongly that re Innovative proposals given guideline. application of any to assist property owners and public agencies, such as the Chicago Guidelines for streets are intended when planning Authority (CTA), Transit (CDOT) and the Chicago Transportation Department of All guidelines defer to current infrastructure and service improvements. The Ravenswood Design Guidelines are an appendix to the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor Framework Corridor Framework Industrial appendix to the Ravenswood are an Design Guidelines The Ravenswood support guidelines is to The purpose of the the document. conjunction with are to be used in Plan, and goals: three primary framework’s of the the recommendations and supplement PURPOSE 52 6 APPENDIX: BUILDING DESIGN GUIDELINES industrial characterofthecorridor. construction andadditionsarealsoencouraged should bedesignedtocontributetheunique Renovation oftheCharacterBuildingsisencouraged, includingadaptationforcontemporaryuse.New features, creatinganeighborhoodwithtrulyunique identity. of periodsandstyles,theyarecohesiveintheiruse materials,andtheirindustrialmanufacturing streetscape ofhistoricallyindustrialbuildings. Although theidenti environmental interest. Taken together, thecollectionof“Character Buildings”presentsaunique The FrameworkPlanidenti and otherstakeholdersinmakingdecisionsregarding changestoproperties. owners, propertymanagers,builders,developers,architects,planners,electedof of theRIC. The designguidelinesareintendedtoassiststakeholdersincludingresidents,business These designguidelineshavebeenpreparedtoguidethetreatmentofpropertiesinsouthernportion DESIGN GUIDELINES BUILDING fi es numerouscharacter buildingsthatoffer historicarchitectural or fi ed CharacterBuildings includeavariety fi cials 6 APPENDIX: BUILDING 53
DESIGN GUIDELINES ASHLAND AVE ASHLAND 4131 N. Ravenswood Ave. 4131 N. Ravenswood 4433 N. Ravenswood Ave. 4433 N. Ravenswood 1770 W. Berteau Ave. Berteau 1770 W. 4009-25 N. Ravenswood 4557 N. Ravenswood Ave. 4557 N. Ravenswood 4317 N. Ravenswood Ave. 4317 N. Ravenswood 4645 N. Ravenswood Ave. 4645 N. Ravenswood 4659 N. Ravenswood 4001 N. Ravenswood Ave. 4001 N. Ravenswood 4401 N. Ravenswood Ave. 4401 N. Ravenswood 4541 N. Ravenswood Ave. 4541 N. Ravenswood
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BELLE PLAINEAVE Brown Line & Station Brick Paved StreetCharacter Buildings East Ravenswood Chicago Historic Resource Survey - Orange Rating Metra Line & Station Brick Paved Street 1802 W. Berteau Ave. Berteau 1802 W. 4422-32 N. Ravenswood 4530 N. Ravenswood Ave. 4530 N. Ravenswood 4530 N. Ravenswood Ave. 4530 N. Ravenswood Train Embankment Train 1800 W. Irving Park Road 1800 W.
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MONTROSE AVE https://www.nps. nancial incentives fi ed on the Historic ed on the Historic fi from state and federal agencies, the scope of work must meet the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation; base standards are more restrictive than the design guidelines outlined here in the Ravenswood Framework. For more information on the Secretary of Interior’s Standards see gov/tps/standards.htm. These design guidelines should should guidelines design These construction, apply to new and building additions, to character buildings changes as identi 93 Map (see page Character list), and should for a complete the applicant, be referenced by and community Aldermen, DPD, of the stakeholders as part Planned review process for zoning change Developments or The guidelines are requests. within applicable to buildings of their the RIC regardless of location within or outside National the East Ravenswood Register Historic District. For rehabilitation projects within the East Ravenswood National Register District that are exploring 54 6 APPENDIX: BUILDING DESIGN GUIDELINES incentives inthe Property ownerscan FederaltaxcreditsforpropertyownersofhistoricbuildingslistedontheNationalRegisterHistoric • 25%IllinoisPreservation Tax CreditProgram:providesastateincome-taxcreditequalto25%of • joints shouldmatchtheoriginalinjointwidth,colorandpro Original masonrymaterialsshouldberestoredandretainedasmuchpossible. Tuckpointing ofmortar aesthetic inthecorridor: represented, butareexecutedwiththeuseofmasonry. The followingguidelineswillmaintainthisstrong ways, throughtheuseoflimestone,terracotta,anddecorativebrickfeatures. A numberofstylesare Brick masonryexteriorconstructionisprevalentthroughoutthecorridor. This isaccentedinavarietyof MASONRY REHABILITATION OFEXISTINGCHARACTERBUILDINGS ClassL Property Tax Incentive:Realestateistobeusedforcommercial,industrial,multi-familyresidential • Class7(c)Property Tax Incentive:Intendedtoencouragecommercialprojectsinareasdeterminedbe • Class6(b)Property Tax Incentive:DesignedtoencourageindustrialdevelopmentthroughoutCookCounty • buildings, including: There areseveralprogramsandpropertytaxincentivespotentiallyavailableforrehabilitationofexisting federal taxcredits. and propertyownerswithintheEastRavenswoodNationalRegisterHistoricDistrictmaybeeligiblefor owners caninvestigatevariousCityofChicago,CookCountyandStateIllinoispreservationtaxcredits, historicindustrialcharacter.rehabilitation andrestorationofbuildingsmaintainthecorridor’s Property A rangeofspecializedfundingsourcesand FINANCIAL INCENTIVES • Painting of brick is discouraged, unless part of a historic wall sign. Painting masonry can lead to Painting ofbrickisdiscouraged,unlesspartahistoricwall sign.Paintingmasonrycanleadto • Cleaningmasonryshouldbedoneusingthegentlestmeanspossible.products should • Masonryshouldnotbecladorcoveredoverwithaveneer, sidingorexteriorinsulation • Non-originalmasonryin • Masonryshouldbereplacedwhenrepairisnotfeasible.Newbrick,limestone,andterra cotta • in adesignatedhistoricorlandmarkdistrict. Places. project’s quali or not-for-pro “in needofcommercialdevelopment.” existing industrialstructures,andthereutilizationofabandonedbuildings. by offering arealestatetaxincentiveforthedevelopmentofnewindustrialfacilities,rehabilitation Staining should be considered as an alternative to painting. Staining should beconsideredasanalternative topainting. accelerated deterioration bytrappingmoisture inthewall,leadingto additionalmaintenanceissues. appearance. abrasively cleanedwhichcould causephysicaldamagetomaterialaffecting itsperformanceand select environmentallyfriendly productswhenavailable.Masonryshouldneverbe sandblastedor be selectedspeci not beused. system (EIFS).“Falsefronts,”facadecoversandmansard roofsthatcovertheoriginalfacadeshould substitution materialssuchasFiberReinforcedConcrete (FRC). should matchtheoriginalincolor, texture,pro fi Landmarks IllinoisRestorationResourceDirectory. t purposes and has been individually designated as a landmark or is a contributing building t purposesandhasbeenindividuallydesignatedasalandmarkoriscontributingbuilding fi ed expenditurestoownersofcerti fi nd additionalresourcesforpreservationofhistoricbuildingsandavailable fi cally forthetypeofmasonryandsoiling. Avoid theuseofharshacidsand fi ll, oralterationsofothermaterialsshouldberemoved. fi nancial incentivescanbeusedtohelpsupportthe fi fi le andsize. Terra cottacanbereplaced withdurable ed historicstructures. fi le. fi nishing nishing fi nancial 6 APPENDIX: BUILDING 55 DESIGN GUIDELINES Decorative brick and stone features should be retained and repaired. The use of traditional brick and stone The use of traditional and should be masonry is prevalent retained and repaired. The combination of cast stone and brick inserts are also prevalent and should be retained and repaired. 56 6 APPENDIX: BUILDING DESIGN GUIDELINES REHABILITATION OFEXISTINGCHARACTERBUILDINGS and mechanicalventilation,somewindowopeningswere typically withanoperablesashinsert. As theareadeveloped,andwithimprovementsinelectriclighting general types:woodwithasinglepaneofglassineachsashandsteelmulti-lightcon Windows wereplacedindividuallyinmasonryopeningsandgroups.theRICfallintotwo including transoms,recessedentries,andraisedbulk-heads. the corridor–usuallyoncornersofhistoricallycommercialcross-streetstheyexhibittraditionalfeatures fl advertising. As aresult,groundlevelwindowsoftenreplicatethewindowsizeandpatternofupper Unlike commercialretailbuildings,windowswerenotnecessarytodisplaywaresorincorporate Within industrialbuildings,windowsareoftenincorporatedtomaximizenaturallightandventilation. WINDOWS, DOORS AND STOREFRONTS access doorshaveoftenbeenreplacedovertime. throughout thecorridor. Duetotheirfrequentuse,androleintheevery-dayactivityofbuildings, these their size,placementanddetail. The useoflargedeliverydoorsalongtheprimaryfacadeiscommon Doors provideaccesstothebuildingbutalsodisplaystyleandcharacterofthrough have beenreplacedwithaluminumwindows. oors andarenotaslargetheywouldbeinacommercialcorridor. Wherestorefrontsarepresentin Canopiesandawningsshouldbelimitedinsizetothewidthofmasonryopenings at thebuilding’s • Thedesignandcon • Shutters,projectingbalconies,andfalsebalconiesarenotappropriateforprimaryfacadesasthey • Glazingshouldbeclear. Mirrored,re • Wherehistoricstorefrontsorloadingdoorsexisted,thoseopeningsshouldbemaintained.New • Newdoorswithinexistinghistoricaccessdooropeningsshouldmaintainthesizeofopening, • Enlargingexistingmasonryopeningsshouldbedoneselectively, suchasbyloweringsillsand • Ifhistoricwindowsordoorsarebeyondrepair, theyshouldbereplacedwithamatchingwindowtype, • Historicwindowsanddoorsshouldberetainedrepaired. • projecting atleastfourfeetwithsignagelimitedtothe valance area. ground historic aestheticandinconspicuous. are notcharacteristicofthehistoricindustrialbuildingsincorridor. building initsproportion,placementthefacade,transparency, scale,materials,colorandcharacter. storefronts attheselocations,includingtransomsandbulkheads,shouldbecompatiblewiththe ornamental surrounds,andbeappropriatetothecharacterofbuilding. widening roughopeningstomatchthesizeandcharacterofotherwindows. con fi guration, numberofpanes,pro fl oor. Canopiesshoulddisplayindustrialcharacterandawnings shouldhaveopenends, fi guration ofsecuritygrilles,wherenecessary, shouldbesympathetictothe fi le andproportions. fl ective ordark-tintedglassisnotappropriate. fi lled-in withglassblockorbrick.Otherwindows consistent from Window openingsaretypically storefront openingsatthe include ground- uncommon except wherecrossstreets fl fl oor commercialuses. oor to oor fi guration fl oor. Large fi rst fl oor are oor 6 APPENDIX: BUILDING 57 DESIGN GUIDELINES guration, fi oor and incorporate oor and incorporate fl rst les to the original. fi fi Retaining and repairing original wood and/or steel windows is encouraged. Replacement windows should be con consistent in character, Continuous ribbon window openings Continuous ribbon window from the are common in buildings 1930s and 1940s. and sash pro Awnings and canopies should be and canopies Awnings limited to the signage at the valance area. Open- ended awnings are the preferred standard, rather than boxed awnings. building. recessed entrances. openings in the building. gurations should include fi maintain the size of the original guration of the original opening, guration of the original raised bulkheads, transoms, and fi Loading and vehicle doors should opening and consistency with other con be appropriate to the character of the including sidelights and transoms, and Storefront con New doors should maintain the size and 58 6 APPENDIX: BUILDING DESIGN GUIDELINES REHABILITATION OFEXISTINGCHARACTERBUILDINGS signage willneedtocomplywithapplicablesignandbuildingcodes. Painted wallsignswereoftenlocatedonexposedpartywalls.Newsignageandrefacingofexisting incorporated intobuildingparapets,abovewindows,orinscribedinstoneterracottaentrances. Existing historicsignsincludethosemadeofpressedbrickandglazedtilemasonrywhichareoften SIGNAGE Historicpaintedwallsignsshouldberestored,butotherwisepaintnotusedonmasonry. • Hangingsigns,bladeandbannersignsthatcanbeattachedwithoutdamagingthehistoric • Billboardsignsarealsodiscouraged. • Thesizeandscaleofasignshould becompatiblewiththescaleofbuilding.Inconsideration • Newsignsshouldbeintegrated intothedesignofbuildingandshouldnotobscureorextendover • Historicsigns,includinghistoric paintedwallsigns,shouldberetainedwhenpossible. • masonry (i.e.fastenerslimitedtothemortarjoints)andcanbeeasilyremovedareencouraged. dynamic messageboardsignsarediscouragedgiventhecharacterofcorridor. signs withopaquebackgroundandroutedletteringwouldalsobeappropriate.Flashing,moving, such compatibility, halo-litreversechannelsignswithindividualletters areencouraged.Illuminated any decorativearchitecturalfeatures. retained wherepossible. Historic buildingsignageshould be architecture ofthebuilding. a signshouldbecompatiblewiththe The size,scale,materialsand fi nish of nish 6 APPENDIX: BUILDING 59 DESIGN GUIDELINES xed using minimal fi Example of a painted wall sign that matches the scale of the building. New signs should not obscure New signs and decorative building features should be af joints to avoid anchors through mortar masonry. damaging the historic Example: historic painted wall signs should be preserved against further Littell deterioration or restored. F.J. Avenue. 4129 N. Ravenswood 60 6 APPENDIX: BUILDING DESIGN GUIDELINES REHABILITATION OFEXISTINGCHARACTERBUILDINGS comply withthe As partofadevelopmentorrehabilitationproject,newlandscapingonprivatepropertywillneedto Landscape Accent lighting standardswillneedtocomplywithCityofChicagobuildingcodesandregulations. installations. Newtechnologyisencouragedtobeaestheticallyintegratedintoexistingarchitecture. All preserve theviewofnightsky. The lightingshouldmaximizeenergyef Light installations aresubtle,appropriate,andavoidover-lighting,glare,lightpollutionfromup-lighting. These guidelinesareintendedtopromoteahighqualityoflightingintheRICensurethat LIGHTING Highlightingselectlandscapeelementswithlow-levellightingisacceptable.Integrate • • Ground-level and/or Avoid bright“wallpack”stylesecuritylightswhichcancreatemulti-directional glare. • • New exterior Considerintegrationof • • Animated and Lightingmaybeusedtoilluminate architecturalfeatures,storefrontsandsigns. • Uselightingshieldsandglareguardstoavoidlightpollution. • fi xtures shouldbeselectedtomeettheobjectivesof pedestrian-scale elementtopublic-waycharacter. surface mountedtransformerboxes,racewaysandconduit. conduit. wiring intothelandscapeelements. Avoid exteriorsurfacemountedtransformerboxes,racewaysand City’s LandscapeOrdinance fi xtures shouldbeinconspicuousandappropriatetotheindustrialcharacterofRIC. fl ashing lightsshouldbeavoided. fi rst- fi xtures intoarchitecturalelements, suchasprojectingcornices. Avoid exterior fl oor exteriorlightingshouldenhancesafetyandsecuritywhileaddinga . character oftheRIC. and compatiblewiththeindustrial inconspicuous withconcealedconduit, New exterior fi xtures shouldbe International DarkSky Association fi ciency innewandreplacement fi xtures and and xtures to 6 APPENDIX: BUILDING 61 DESIGN GUIDELINES Recommend landscape lighting along private landscaped beds adjacent to the public right-of-way within the RIC. xtures should be fi le of cornice uplighting on exterior fi Pro Appropriate building uplighting for industrial character of the RIC. of buildings within the RIC. Existing exterior to the period correct and appropriate the RIC. industrial character of 62 6 APPENDIX: BUILDING DESIGN GUIDELINES ADDITIONS TO EXISTINGBUILDINGS VERTICAL ADDITIONS VERTICAL ADDITIONS REAR ADDITIONS SIDE ADDITIONS construction mustcomplywithallapplicablebuildingandzoningcodes. with thehistoricstructureandmayfeaturedifferent materialsandmorecontemporarystyle.New To celebrateand maintainthedistinctcharacterofRIC,newadditionsshouldbevisuallycompatible Visible rearadditionsshouldusecompatiblematerialsfoundinthecorridorsuch asbrickmasonry, • To addsquarefootagetoaproperty, itis • Theaddition’s materialsshouldbecompatiblewiththepropertyand districtingeneral • Theadditionshouldbeconnected tothepropertyinawaythatdoesnotalter, change,obscure, • Thedesignshouldrespectthe generalhistoricandarchitecturalcharacteristicsassociatedwiththe • Theadditionsitingshouldrespect thegeneralsitecharacteristicsassociatedwithpropertyor • Thenewadditionshouldrespect thegeneralsize,shape,andscaleoffeaturesassociatedwith • • Rooftop mechanical penthouses, elevators, cellular antennas and other equipment types should be Rooftopmechanicalpenthouses,elevators,cellularantennasandotherequipmenttypes shouldbe • Rooftopadditionsmayemployalternativematerials(e.g.,glass,metal,wood)compared tothe • Rooftopadditionsshouldbepositionedandscaledtominimizevisibilityfromthepublicright-of- • reinforced concrete. limestone andterracotta,ortypicalinterpretationsofthesetraditionalmaterials,suchas building up,asrearadditionsaretypicallylessvisiblethanrooftopadditions. sidings, andmonolithicmaterialssuchasstuccoorEIFS. street-facing facadesthatshouldnotbeusedinclude:split-faceblock,concreteroughwood, character, colorandtexture,suchasusingbrick,stone,terracotta,metal,glass.Materialson damage, ordestroyanydecorativefeatures. property orcorridor. corridor. the propertyorcorridor. set backfromstreetfacadesandlocatedtoreducetheir visibility. rough wood,sidings,andmonolithicmaterialssuchas stuccoorEIFS. Materials onstreet-facingfacadethatshouldnotbeused include:split-faceblock,concrete primary compositionofthestructure,whilemaintaining ascaleappropriatetothehistoricconstruction. relation tothescaleandcharacterofexistingbuilding. way. Evaluationofproposedrooftopadditionswilldependonthescaleanddesignadditionin fi rst encouragedtoexpandtherearifpossiblebefore fi ber ber
6 APPENDIX: BUILDING 63 DESIGN GUIDELINES oor fl Example of an appropriate rooftop addition which is set back and has heights compatible with the existing building. Example of an appropriate side and Example of an appropriate rear addition which incorporates brick, durable materials including limestone, and other compatible materials. Materials on street-facing facades that should not be used include: split-face block, concrete block, rough wood, sidings such as rainscreen systems, clapboard, vinyl, hardiplank, and monolithic materials such as stucco or EIFS. 64 6 APPENDIX: BUILDING DESIGN GUIDELINES NEW CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL also beconsideredaprimaryfacade. toward Ravenswood Avenue. At majorcrossstreets,theelevationalongperpendicularstreetshould To beconsistentandcompatiblewiththeexistingdevelopment,newconstructionshouldoriented ORIENTATION, MASSING, AND SCALE con cornices, verticallyproportionedmasonrywindowopeningsonupper Designs shouldbecontextualandmayincorporateelementsfoundinthecorridorincludingparapets, COMPLEMENTARY DESIGN All newconstructionwillneedtocomplywithallapplicablezoningandbuildingcodes. compatible withthecontextofcorridorandmayusedifferent materialsandmorecontemporarystyle. To celebrateand maintainthedistinctcharacterofRIC,newconstructionshouldbevisually • Fenestration should maintain similarities with the punched masonry openings that are representative Fenestrationshouldmaintainsimilaritieswiththepunchedmasonryopeningsthatarerepresentative • Floorheightsshouldbeexpressedbothtobreakdownscaleandsynchronizewithadjacentbuildings. • Buildingheightandshapeshouldbecompatiblewiththecontextofcorridor. • Contemporarydesignisencouragedwithinthecorridor, providedthatthedesigncomplements • Street-facingfacadesshouldnotfeatureblankwallslackingwindowsorarchitecturaldetails. • Designshouldavoidexaggerated motifsandtheintroductionofnewhistoricstylesnotfoundin • Storefrontsshouldhavebulkheads andtransoms. • Thesizeandrhythmofpiers, proportion ofwindowopenings,corniceandotherelementsareencour- • Materialsnotcompatiblewiththehistoriccharacterofcorridor, shouldnotbeusedonprimary • Onstreet-facingfacades,useofcompatiblematerialsfoundinthecorridor-includingbrickmasonry, • fi gurations atstreetlevelandareasforsignage. of buildingsinthecorridor. existing corridorcontext. corridor. aged tore facades orvisibleelevations. These should re limestone, terracotta(oracontemporaryinterpretationofthesematerials)-isencouraged.Colors or EIFS. such asrainscreensystems,clapboard,vinyl,hardiplank, andmonolithicmaterialssuchasstucco fl
ect thosepresentinthecorridor. fl ect theproportionsfoundin corridor. include split-face block,concreteroughwood,sidings fl oors, andstorefront/pier placard signage (Lake andMorgan). punched through thebrickwithhanging and facade incorporates with anindustrialbuildingcontext. The development onintersectingstreets Example ofnewcommercial fl oor toceilingwindowdisplays, fl at metalawnings 6 APPENDIX: BUILDING 65 DESIGN GUIDELINES ce ce fi fi Example of a new light industrial Example of a new light orientation, massing, and building’s Street) scale. (221 N. Wood Example of a new mixed-use of Example of a new mixed-use of development incorporating traditional brick, glass, and masonry industrial Fulton W. building materials (811 Market). building (left) in context with an existing brick building (right). Note the compatible orientation, mass, and scale (214 N. May Street). 66 6 APPENDIX: BUILDING DESIGN GUIDELINES SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS quality byhelpingtoreduce the“urbanheatisland”effect. habitat andbiodiversityinan otherwisesterileurbanenvironment.Greenroofs can alsoimproveair In additiontothestormwater bene can bediminished. cadmium, copperandleadinrunoff bymorethan95percentandzinc16percent;nitrogenlevels also and transpiration.Ithasbeenestimatedthatgreenroofs, incomparisontoconventionalroofs,canreduce runoff willoccurandthemajorityofprecipitationreturntoatmospherethroughevaporation The quantityofrainfallretainedordetainedbyagreen roofcanvary. Forsmallrainfalleventslittleorno Key considerationsforimplementinggreenroofsinclude: reducing coolingandheatingcosts. is slowed,keptcoolerand and industrial structures. They helpmanagestormwater andcontributetoimprovedwaterqualitybyretaining Green roofsarelayersoflivingvegetationinstalledontopbuildings,fromsmallgaragestolarge Green roofs screened bydecorativeparapets. According tothepolicy: corridor arehigherthantheneighboringresidentialbuildings,andtheygenerallyhave installing solarpanelarraysonthenon-residentialbuildingsinRIC.Mostof The CityofChicagoSolarZoningPolicy Solar ROOFTOP SYSTEMS sustainable strategiesincludedintheCityofChicago All renovations,additionsandnewconstructionshouldincorporatetothegreatestextentpossible • The drainage or water storage systems Thedrainageorwaterstoragesystems • • The waterproo Thesoilweight • Theplantselection • Thestructuralandload-bearingcapacityofthebuilding • Whendesigningarooftopsolararray, theownermustensurethatdesignaccountsforaddi- • Thearraymaynotbeusedtodisplayanyadvertisingorsignage. • Thedesignmustnotcreateglaredirectedontonearbypropertiesorroadways. • ThearraymaybevisiblefromtheelevatedUnionPaci • Roof-mountedsolararraysintheselocationswouldbevirtuallyundetectableatthepedestrianlevel • Thearraycannotextendover the sideofroof. • Thearraycanextendinheightatotalofninefeet abovetheroofor • fi ltering rainwaterthroughtheplant’s soilandrootuptakezone. The waterthatdoesleavetheroof tional weighttocomplywiththebuildingcodeforitsfacilitytype. and bymostneighboringproperties. ever isless. fi ng ofroof fi ltered tobecleaner. Greenroofscanalsofurther insulatethebuilding, fi ts, greenroofsdoubleortriplethelifeofroofs. They canhelppreserve indicates therearefew, ifany, zoningcoderestrictionson Sustainable DevelopmentPolicy. fi c railline,MetraplatformsorCTA BrownLine. fi ve feetabovetheparapet,which- fl
at roofs,slightly 6 APPENDIX: BUILDING 67 DESIGN GUIDELINES Pilot green roof project at Chicago City Hall in 2008. Pilot green roof project at Chicago City Hall At the Chicago Center for Green Technology, solar panels serve a dual purpose, as solar panels Technology, At the Chicago Center for Green This used as awnings above windows. they are used to generate electricity and are is an example of a non roof-mounted system. An example of a ballasted (non-penetrating) solar PV system. Here, the PV panels (non-penetrating) solar PV system. Here, An example of a ballasted as ballasting means to the roof. Cinder blocks are used are not physically connected to the roof. to secure the system 68 6 APPENDIX: BUILDING DESIGN GUIDELINES SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS The followingisademonstrationofsomerelevantBMPsthatmaybeimplementedwithintheRIC. have beenproventoreduce corridor includesolutionsthatcanbeimplementedinsmallspacesondenselydevelopedpropertiesand water qualityintheRavenswoodIndustrialCorridor. StormwaterBMPsthatmayberelevanttothis not aproblem,maximizestormwaterretention,promoteconveyancebetweenproperties,andenhance Best ManagementPractices(BMP)areencouragedtohelpfacilitatein STORMWATER MANAGEMENT fl ooding andtheneedforlandscapeirrigationsystems. fi ltration wherecontaminationis landscape buffer forparkinglots. This systemmaybeapplicableas a and Open systemthatisusedtoslowrunoff In fi ltration Planter fi lter sedimentsand pollutants. 6 APPENDIX: BUILDING 69 DESIGN GUIDELINES Rain Garden Planted depressions that allow from impervious rainwater runoff surfaces such as roofs, driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, and compacted This application is most lawn areas. appropriate for front yards, side yards and parkways. Bioswales Bioswales lots that Open systems in parking medians replace curbed, landscaped system This to assists with stormwater. islands should be used for parking lots. within private parking Permeable Pavement Pavers, asphalt, or concrete that allow for the absorption of rainwater while handling weight loads equal to conventional paving methods used for parking lots and storage. 70 6 APPENDIX: PUBLIC REALM BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES infrastructure. by-block variationsin on theeastsideofRavenswood Avenue than onthewestside,andeveneachthere are block- on-street parking,andsidewalk widths. The character andwidthofthepublicright-of-wayismuchwider which areprovidedandfeasible,suchasthenumber anddirectionofdrivinglanes,stylelocation and widthoftheright-of-wayorstreetenvelope,which in Between Lawrence Avenue andIrvingParkRoad,Ravenswood Avenue exhibitsvariations inthelayout RIGHT-OF-WAY CONFIGURATION TRANSPORTATION,MOBILITY ACCESS, AND department/agency, includingCDOT andDPD. program. ItisrecommendedthattheGRCCcoordinatetheirgrantapplicationswithappropriatecity planning programs(thenextroundofproposalsoccursFall2019),andCookCounty’s InvestinCook Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), ChicagoMetropolitan Agency forPlanning(CMAP)community led grantopportunitiessuchasCongestionMitigationand Air QualityImprovementProgram(CMAQ), potential fundingsourcescouldincludeSSA revenues,CDOT MenuProgramfunds,andotherCDOT- sustainability, andplacemaking.GiventhattheRavenswoodCorridor TIF expiredattheendof2018, The PublicRealmdesignguidelinesoutlinebestpracticesfor:transportation,accessandmobility, provide guidanceforfuturecommunity-ledprojectsinthepublicrealmwithinCorridor. Ravenswood ChamberofCommerce(GRCC)andSpecialService Area (SSA)#31. This sectioncan stakeholders inasubsequentcommunity-drivenplanninganddesigneffort coordinatedbytheGreater parking, openspace,andotherpublicspaces–areexpectedtobefurtherdevelopedbycorridor Design Guidelinesforthepublicrealmsofcorridor–suchassidewalks,bikeways,streetsand GUIDELINES BEST PRACTICE PUBLIC REALM fl uenced bythehistoricevolutionofbuildingpatterns, easements,andrail-supportive fl uences theamenities andcirculationpatterns 6 APPENDIX: PUBLIC REALM BEST 71 PRACTICE GUIDELINES to the City of Chicago Pedestrian and Pedestrian City of Chicago , nding for pedestrians which would fi Streetscape Design Guidelines Streetscape , and City of Chicago Pedestrian Plan Pedestrian City of Chicago nding- Jackson and Damen Gateway Information- Maxwell and Halsted fi Complete Streets Design Guidelines Complete , nding fi er palette for the RIC. fi Kiosk- Cermak and May Way ADA Access- Lawrence and RavenswoodAccess- ADA Sidewalk- Fulton and Morgan Crosswalk- Lawrence and Ravenswood PEDESTRIAN plan for the public pursue a detailed may wish to Corridor stakeholders Industrial The Ravenswood employment venturing to/from whether the corridor, experience thorough the pedestrian way governing All guidelines should or other purposes. the transit stations, using visiting local businesses, destinations, in the the strategies included incorporate Bicycle Safety Initiative Bicycle Safety travel purpose for pedestrians of all ages, abilities, to support access and mobility greatest extent possible include the following elements: plan could A and individual needs. Signage and Way to improve the signage and way There are a number of opportunities include gateway features, kiosks, directional signage, informational signage, and banners. The best signage, informational signage, and banners. include gateway features, kiosks, directional The GRCC be found near transit stations and on street corners. opportunities for sign placement can best locations for signage and develop a community to determine the should coordinate with CDOT identi Walkways coordinate The GRCC should continue to corridor. of public walkways throughout the There are a number wider sidewalks, stamped or brick property owners indicate desire for where businesses or with CDOT and railings. ramps ADA crosswalks, and upgraded 72 6 APPENDIX: PUBLIC REALM BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES Seating- FultonandMorgan CurbExtensionswithPaverInset-WickerPark design feature. Typical Curb Ramps-FultonandMorgan into thestreetscapedesignasa Seating shouldbeincorporated Seating Bump-Out/Bulb- Outs-Berteau Gateway-Ravenswood develop safeandef extensions helpshortencrossingdistances. The GRCCshouldcontinuetocoordinatewithCDOT to Block Cornersarewherepedestriansgatheranddeterminedirectionaldecisions.Featureslikecurb Block Corners Banners- Ravenswood fi cient blockcorners. eetinlgtn ogesPrwyPedestrianlighting-example Pedestrian lighting-CongressParkway develop energy-ef continue tocoordinatewiththeCDOT Bureau ofElectricityto zones helptoorganizethepublicrealmatnight. The GRCCshould cyclists, andmotoristsalike.Well litpedestrian waysandlandscape Lighting isimportanttocreatingasafeenvironmentforpedestrians, Lighting fi cient pedestrianlighting. 6 APPENDIX: PUBLIC REALM BEST 73 PRACTICE GUIDELINES ! ! N !
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SUNNYSIDE AVE WILSON AVE LINCOLN AVE LAWRENCE AVE LELAND AVE MONTROSE AVE BERTEAU AVE icts with non- fl c of multiple user types fi c locations, supply fi As described in the Framework in the Framework As described of the RIC Plan, many areas have designated industrial support parking zones that the operations of industrial new and businesses, both Review of longtime tenants. parking designated industrial need and zones for ongoing appear to be relevance does not practice. a consistent or regular There may be opportunities to eliminate or change restrictions limiting street parking to industrial permit holders to broaden access to general users, supporting the acceptance of commercial and business uses in the corridor. The Framework encourages LIRI, in and the GRCC, SSA collaboration with their member businesses, to determine ongoing needs for industrial permit parking, including speci needs and timing (time of day/ There may be days of week). opportunities to allow for shared use of street parking facilities by a broader set of drivers (e.g., oriented to growing base of commercial businesses) that does not hamper the operations or traf Industrial and increases utilization of this component of public space. Special care should be taken to reduce con motorized commuters and pedestrians. PARKING AND PARKING LOADING 76 6 APPENDIX: PUBLIC REALM BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES desirable communityproject. to studytheextentofcommuterparkingdemandand determinewhetherprovidingsomesupplyisa congestion. The CityencouragestheGRCCtocollaboratewithcommunitystakeholders,CTA andMetra the undesiredsideeffect ofencouragingprivatevehicleuseforshorttrips,addingtolocalroadway use ofthetransitstations.However, itisfullynotedthatprovidingcommuterparkingmayalsohave about ½mile).Provisionofsomecommuterparking in thecorridormaysupportmaintainedorgrowing comfortable walkingdistanceofthetransitstations(i.e., withina10-15minutewalkingdistance,usually indicates thataportionofridersarecomingfromorigins orgoingtodestinationsoutsideofthetypically A reviewoftravelpatternsuserstheMetraandCTA transitstationsinandadjacenttothecorridor Commuter and community-basedorganizationsliketheGRCCSSA #31. location-speci is developing,aswell It isanticipatedthatthetopicofsharedandnetworkedvehicleswillbeaddressedbypoliciesCDOT options adjacenttotransitstationswillbecomemoreprevalent. networks. Currentlytheseoptionsuseprivatelotsandgaragesforparkingbutitisanticipatedthatpublic car ownerssharingorrentinguseoftheirvehiclesduring“down-times,”enabledthroughtechnology neighborhoods. NewbusinessmodelslikeMaven,Getaround,and Turo envisionmechanismsforprivate provide very-shorttermrentalsoruse,withnumeroussmall-volumepickupanddrop-off locationsin market. Numerousbusinessmodelsexist,includingcurrentserviceslikeZipcar, wherecompanies A potentialsegmentofevolvingparkingdemandcouldoriginatefromexpansionsthesharedvehicle Shared-Use fi c applicationsofitsrecommendationslikelytobeimplementedjointlybyCitydepartments fi ndings fromChicago’s New Transportation andMobility Task Force,with 6 APPENDIX: PUBLIC REALM BEST 77 PRACTICE GUIDELINES nding signage so fi c control. fi ndings from Chicago’s New Transportation Transportation New ndings from Chicago’s fi c applications of its recommendations likely to be fi ow of movement within and areas adjacent to the Corridor, if stakeholders notice ow of movement within and areas adjacent to the Corridor, fl cient fi c infrastructure, including those that protect pedestrians, those that make deliveries easierc infrastructure, fi and more seamless and those that showcase automated traf connected and electric vehicles; new ride-sharing options; new forms of bike-share and scooters; andconnected and electric vehicles; new ride-sharing options; new forms of smart traf transit and mobility options through a variety of potential approaches, including a value-driven bustransit and mobility options through a integrated fares and ride payment technologies for multi-modalnetwork plan; bus priority treatments; for improving access for low-income, disabled and seniortransportation; and synchronized policies resident communities. such as the roll-out of electric charging infrastructure, development of metrics to track environmentalsuch as the roll-out of electric charging infrastructure, development of metrics expansion of transit- impacts, development of commuter demand management policies and the oriented incentives to high-frequency bus corridors. • and prioritization of new mobility providers and technologies, including automated, Guiding integration • reliable, accessible public access to high-quality, Expanding and ensuring equitable and sustainable • transportation and mobility innovation, overall livability and environment through the City’s Improving EMERGING / INTEGRATED MOBILITY TECHNOLOGIES MOBILITY EMERGING / INTEGRATED and networked vehicles will be addressed by policies and It is anticipated that the topic of shared developing, as well as procedures that the City is currently and Mobility Task Force, with location-speci Force, Task and Mobility and community-based organizations like the GRCC. Some implemented jointly by the City departments Force meetings include: Task key goals emerging from initial Staging Areas VIA, can provide and Uber, (TNP), like Lyft, transportation network companies Like taxis, on-demand bus network or to supplement the CTA access to transit or corridor destinations valuable last-mile service and Dependent upon availability, are not able to go by foot or bicycle. for commuters who for transit and non-motorized to become choice-driven substitutes TNPs also have the potential pricing, commercial and increase roadway congestion, particularly around transportation modes in the corridor, maintain To activity. there may be frequent pick-up and drop-off and entertainment establishments where safety and the ef negative impacts at certain bottlenecks or from circling vehicles waiting for customers, the GRCC may negative impacts at certain bottlenecks vehicles, kiss-and-ride TNP for staging/waiting areas for taxis, wish to study potential designated locations pick-up locations, similar to designated cab stands for customers private vehicles, as well as designated should be marked and included on Corridor way hailing or seeking rides. Such zones that customers and drivers alike understand policies. that customers and drivers alike understand 78 6 APPENDIX: PUBLIC REALM BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES EVgo, ChargePointandElectrify America. meter policiesandtermsofagreement,partnerwith privateorthird-partychargingnetworkssuchas options forsignageofpublicparkingspaceselectric vehiclesincompliancewithrelevantparking charging facilitiestoattractEVowners.Withdirection fromtheCity, theGRCCmaywishtoexplore and accesstochargingfacilities.Manyapartmentcomplexes andcondobuildingshavebeguntoinstall encourage utilizationofthiskindvehicle,localcommunitiescanprovidepreferentialparkinglocation usage asmoreconsumeroptionsbecomeavailablewithimprovedperformance,rangeandfeatures. To Electric vehicles–untilrecently, anewandsomewhatraretechnology–areincreasinginadoption Electric Vehicles City departmentsandcommunity-basedorganizationsliketheGRCCSSA #31. by theCity, withlocation-speci topic ofsharedandnetworkedvehicleswillbeaddressedinpoliciesproceduresunderdevelopment access totransitorcorridordestinationssupplementtheCTA busnetwork.Itisanticipatedthatthe provide offerings acrossseveralmodesoftransit(car, bike,andscooter)thatoffer valuablelast-mile As previouslymentioned,on-demandtransportationnetworkcompanies,likeLyft, Uber, andVia, can Transportation NetworkProviders(TNP) Topics ofparticular interesttotheRavenswoodIndustrialCorridormayinclude: fi c applicationsofitsrecommendationslikelytobeimplementedjointlyby 6 APPENDIX: PUBLIC REALM BEST 79 PRACTICE GUIDELINES A key benefit to developing cor- benefit to developing A key ridor-wide features is that urban to the adjacent immediately areas and cooler, corridor will be greener, more beautiful. neighborhoods Residential Forests and waterways areas Commercial Armitage southwest Greater Kinzie Knox Ravenswood Brighton Park Brighton Burnside Elston/Armstrong Harlem Kennedy Little Village Pullman West Pullman Addison Addison Calumet North Branch Northwest Petersen Pilsen Pulaski Rlt/Ci ltration where contamination is fi A key aspect of managing stormwater is to understand 1) the various patterns of parcel types along with 2) the the 2) types parcel with of along patterns various the 1) understand to is stormwater managing of aspect A key design physical best the determine will these Linking riverways. and railroads, roads, of infrastructure adjacent strategies for managing stormwater. collectfrombothsmallandlargeparcels Grid of streets and alleys provide linear linear provide Grid and alleys streets of collectionsystem water and mangement for parcels stormwater can lots provide Small vacant and infilrationstorage areas integrated as pocket parks parcels can a many Proximity of provide re-useshared water district space for provide Large open land areas stormwater of management on site Portions unused right-of-way large, of canareas be allocated for overflow collection areas from large paved storage for stormwater High potential and re-use both individual and shared by sites existing and conditions Multiple infrastructure for countless provide solutions creative on site develop may Large sites adjacent with or coordinate treatment shared systems owners to develop Opportunities in for shared systems can or rail rights-of that street way CHICAGO SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIES: GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER (2013) INDUSTRIES: GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER CHICAGO SUSTAINABLE ecting the grid nature of local infrastructure. Relevant BMPs re fl Predemominance of small urban Predemominance urban of small parcels along city organized and street block system with High-building density, small percentage open unoccupied of land or vacant roads and rail of system Dense Often adjacent neighbor- to residential hood Primarily low building-density large, parcels Large percentage surfaces of are and parking and storage lots, paved areas transfer Presence such large open areas as of rail and utility rights-of-way and river banks Low density road network parcel of typesVariety and densities; pattern var- sizes buildings and lot of ies greatly infrastructure often present, Various influenced adjacent neighborhood by conditions Usually influenced a strong rail and/ by corridor. or river Physical Description Stormwater Opportunity Corridors Adjacencies Hybrid Corridor: a variety of parcel types Large-Lot Corridor Dense-Urban Corridor Chicago Industrial Corridors: Chicago Industrial Corridors: and Pattern Three Corridor Typologies based on Parcel Size Best Management Practices (BMP) are encouraged to help facilitate in properties, and enhance not a problem, maximize stormwater retention, promote conveyance between As noted in the 2013 plan Chicago Sustainable water quality in the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor. as a the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor is categorized Industries: Green Infrastructure for Stormwater, Dense Urban Corridor. implemented in small spaces BMPs that may be relevant to this corridor include solutions that can be systems, re as linear and, frequently, listed on the next page. Best Management Practices (BMP) STORMWATER MANAGEMENT STORMWATER included extent possible the sustainable strategies should incorporate to the greatest Public realm plans to Urban Design (2008), Adding Green including design and policy guides, in various City sustainable Urban for Stormwater (2013), Sustainable Industries: Green Infrastructure Chicago Sustainable Strategy (2014). Green Infrastructure and Green Stormwater Infrastructure Infrastructure (2013), climate resilience – improving the sustainability and serve important technical functions elements not only which, even if spaces or pockets of nature, perform double-duty by providing green of place – but can of the environment. small, add to the softening of the hard-scape Maximizing opportunities for community-accessible green space and open space is a challenge for the is a challenge for and open space green space community-accessible opportunities for Maximizing stakeholders Corridor of the corridor. industrial history urban nature and to the fully-built out, RIC due management, which includes stormwater sustainability for open space and a detailed plan may pursue and outdoor café space. railroad embankment, SUSTAINABILITY 80 6 APPENDIX: PUBLIC REALM BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES railroad embankment. parkway plantingsand This systemismostapplicablefor during heavyrainevents. that arerelatively applicable foralleysandparkingstalls parking lotsandstorage. This systemis conventional pavingmethodsusedfor while handlingweightloadsequalto allow fortheabsorptionofrainwater Pavers, asphalt,orconcretethat Permeable Pavement and Open systemthatisusedtoslowrunoff In structures locateinthepublicrealm. roof topoftransitsheltersandother combined within applicable intheparkwayandmaybe lawn areas. This systemisalso sidewalks, parkinglots,andcompacted surfaces suchasroofs,driveways, rainwater runoff fromimpervious Planted depressionsthatallow Rain Garden fi ltration Planter fi lter sedimentsandpollutants. fi ltration plantersand fl at andtendtopond fl at areasalong 6 APPENDIX: PUBLIC REALM BEST 81 PRACTICE GUIDELINES c fi c fi c Railroad, c Railroad fi fi c Railroad fi Example of naturalized landscape with modular segmented retaining wall along Union Paci embankment. Example of the pedestrian trail along east-side Union Paci embankment (W. Ainslie Street to W. Ainslie Street to W. embankment (W. Winnemac Avenue). Example of the community garden along the west side of Union Paci Railroad embankment (Montrose Metra Community Gardens). c Railroad, and explore potential opportunities for and explore potential opportunities c Railroad, fi c railroad embankment is one of the few areas of appreciable the few areas of appreciable is one of c railroad embankment fi RAILROAD EMBANKMENTRAILROAD Paci surrounding the Union The land size or dimension in the corridor that could potentially be enhanced as a community green space asset. green space as a community be enhanced that could potentially in the corridor size or dimension have been the east side embankment of Lawrence on a section north of the west side and Sections of these amenities Maintenance a community garden. developed as with some sections landscaped, Paci groups, Union Area #31, neighborhood Special Service by several parties: is executed a memorandum was accomplished through the garden program. Use of the property and participants in the Union Paci stakeholder agencies, Metra and understanding between community of agreement and side of the landscaping projects on the east stakeholders wish to explore similar Railroad. If corridor negotiations would need to occur. embankment, similar to manage and coordinating efforts Plan encourages the GRCC to continue The RIC Framework community, new partnerships between the local visible areas through existing and enhance these highly Metra / Union Paci businesses, NeighborSpace, the protective the arrangements are agreed upon, gardens and pathways. Once additional community near the western of the railroad property envelope, positioned on or near the edge fencing that is currently up-slope could be moved Avenue, of Ravenswood on most of the eastern portion curb and parking aisles for landscape improvements. Recently-completed landscape to allow access to the railroad embankment may be used as a model to allow for consistency of style and work on the west side of the embankment a community-driven implementation and maintenance program plant palettes. Similar to the west side, would need to be established. 82 6 APPENDIX: PUBLIC REALM BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES PLACEMAKING with usesanddensityappropriate toareagoalsandcompatiblewithexistingcharacter. that provideacohesiveform andaestheticintheneighborhood;supporting vibrantin access tothestationsenabled bybicycleparking;multi-modaldrop-off areas;streetscapeinvestments to thepedestrianenvironment,includingway Recommendations forplanningprioritiesinbothofthese typesofstationareasincludeimprovements and/or bus,Pacebuses. residential. UNstationsgenerallyhavegoodmulti-line transitconnectivitywithservicebyMetra,CTA rail around aUNstationisgenerallymoderate,thentapers off awayfromthestation, generallytolow-density Land useisprimarilyresidential,butmanyUNshave vibrantmixed-useorcommercialdistricts.Density ridership volumes,withabouthalfofriderswalking,biking ortakingconnectingtransittothestation. An UrbanNeighborhood(UN)isanestablishedneighborhood, withsomewhatlowerorvariabletransit In density andgreatestmixofusesaroundthestation,characterizedbyhightransitridershiplevels. neighborhood, withthetransitstationasanotablecenteroranchor. An LCtypicallyhasthehighest According totheseplans,aLocal Activity Center(LC)neighborhoodisafullybuiltoutandidenti Ravenswood IndustrialCorridor)aredesignatedasUrbanNeighborhoods(UN). Activity Centers(LC). The IrvingParkand DamenCTA BrownLinestationareas(justtothewestof on theUnionPaci Typology Plan(2014) Development Guide(2009) Two plandocumentsprovideguidancerelatedtotransit-friendlydevelopment: developments andurbanformtomakeaccessuseofthetransitnetworkeasyforallusers. development” ispreferred,tore within transitmarketsheds,mostofitcanbeconsideredtransit-orientedandsotheterm“transitfriendly transit orienteddevelopment,or TOD. InChicago,becausesomuchofthecity’s physicalspaceis transit stationsandhighlywalkableneighborhoodswithadiversemixoflanduses,isgenerallycalled heavily onpassengervehicles. This urban form, characterizedbygreaterdevelopmentdensitiesaround walking rangeoftransitstationstofacilitatecommutermovementviapublicinsteadrelying infrastructure investmentpriorities,stronglyencouragesnewdevelopmenttobelocatedwithineasy The RICissituatedinarichtransitnetwork. The CityofChicago,throughitsplanningpoliciesand TRANSIT FRIENDLY DEVELOPMENTPRACTICES can supportaplacemakingobjective. of Ravenswood Avenue asavibrant,uniqueindustrialcorridor. A widerangeofdesignguidelinetopics character –reinforcetheprinciplesarticulatedinFrameworkPlanandsupportcontinuedfunction Design guidelinessupportingPlacemaking–ortheeffort ofintroducingorreinforcinguniquecommunity fi ll developmentandadaptive reusepresentopportunitiestoenhancethevitalityofLC. fi c NorthLineandtheMontroseCTA BrownLinestationareaaredesignatedasLocal focusesonMetracommuterrailstations. The RavenswoodMetrastationarea focusesondesignguidelinesaroundCTA heavyrailstations,andthe
fl ect theimportanceofchoosingandplanningdetailsindividual fi nding andsignage, safe,easynavigation;convenient The TransitFriendly fi ll development ll fi able Station 6 APPENDIX: PUBLIC REALM BEST 83 PRACTICE GUIDELINES Chicago and the Ravenswood has an vibrant arts and crafts community that should be engaged to provide public art throughout the RIC. Chicago Cultural Plan 2012 Chicago c Railroad and artists based in Ravenswood to develop public art and artists based in Ravenswood c Railroad fi 2017. A goal from the Public Art Plan includes the objective to “design programs to “design programs the objective to Art Plan includes the Public goal from A 2017. Some areas under the elevated CTA Brown Line tracks are currently used for parking for area Brown Line tracks Some areas under the elevated CTA The GRCC or other stakeholders and businesses, visitors, Spot Hero, and transit commuters. areas (in compliance with City prospective property owners could explore formalizing portions of these parking policies) for transportation-supportive functions. be locations under the tracks that may be suitable for more people-oriented there may Additionally, The GRCC could explore use of these areas for public or activation on a temporary or permanent basis. for People program described in the community events, potentially under the auspices of the Make Way next section. UNDER ELEVATED CTA TRAIN CTA UNDER ELEVATED PUBLIC ART PUBLIC artists featuring public realm – particularly Industrial Corridor the Ravenswood of public art in Installations with the corridor – are consistent from the and craftspersons Public Art Public Art Plan plan and implement to effectively of commerce Areas and chambers Service needs of Special address the and like the GRCC community partners important for It is also programs in neighborhoods.” public art to partner with the Union Paci #31 SSA the Corridor. for the viaducts along 84 6 APPENDIX: PUBLIC REALM BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES PLACEMAKING applications forapproval. prepare programmingideasand help prospectiveapplicants Spots DesignGuidelines CDOT hasprepared development inretailcorridors. and helppromoteeconomic increase ofpedestrianvolumes tool, theyalsocontributetoan dining. As aplacemaking space foroutdoorseatingand sidewalks, theycreateseasonal lanes. Byexpandingthe typically withinexistingparking platforms adjacenttosidewalks, as parkletsaretemporary People spotsotherwiseknown People Spots people-oriented usesandevents(e.g.,peoplespots,cafes,publicmarkets). neighborhoods toreclaimsectionsofthepublicrealm(e.g.,on-streetparking,alley, excessroad)for development forChicago’s localbusinessesandChicago’s neighborhoods. The programallows addition toimprovingstreetsafetyandpromotingwalkablecommunities,thisinitiativesupportseconomic plazas andalleystonewprogrammingmarketopportunitiesviapublicprivatepartnerships.In Way forPeoplesupportsinnovationinthepublicwaybyopeningChicago’s streets,parkingspots, spaces thatcultivatecommunityandcultureinChicago’s neighborhoodsthroughplacemaking.Make The ChicagoDepartmentof Transportation’s MakeWay forPeople(MWP)programaimstocreatepublic MAKE WAY FORPEOPLE/POP-UP URBANISMPROJECTS People to
Program. CDOT MakeWay forPeople apply forapermitthroughthe interested inpeoplealleyscan development. Partners placemaking andeconomic spaces forusestosupport events thatcanactivatethese seating, andothertemporary of Chicagoalleysforartwalks, People alleysenabletheuse People Alleys
economic development. communities andsupport encourage walkable create communityprogramming, the GRCCandSSA #31 to with acommunitypartnerlike of Transportation inconjunction designated bytheDepartment pavement. These areasare de-sacs, orareasofexcess for deadendstreets,cul- People streetsareintended open spaceinneighborhoods. intersections andadditional the purposeofcreatingsafer paint andstreetfurniture,with of temporarymeasuressuchas scape publicspaces,bymeans asphalt intoyear-roundhard- People streetsconvert“excess” People Streets 6 APPENDIX: COMMUNITY 85 ENGAGEMENT ne land use policies for fi ne concepts and provide input and feedback. DPD’s ne concepts and provide input and feedback. DPD’s fi • published meeting summaries Two • participants One survey with responses received from 190 • public meetings with a total of 175 attendees Two • Three working group reviews • Patrick O’ConnorAlderman Ameya Pawar and Aldermen Discussions with COMMUNITY MEETINGS COMMUNITY and Bauer Latoza, AECOM consultants from along with their team of from DPD and CDOT, City staff in the planning process to hosted several working group and public meetings to engage the community modernize the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor. business owners, The working group consisted of representatives from business sector organizations, The objective of the working group was to resident groups and government departments and agencies. collaborate with the project team to develop and re website contains all presentation materials for the public meetings as well as public meeting summaries website contains all presentation materials for the public meetings as well and information regarding the Industrial Corridor Modernization initiative. As part of Mayor Emanuel’s Industrial Corridor Modernization Initiative, the Department of Planning Industrial Corridor Modernization Initiative, the Department As part of Mayor Emanuel’s process in winter 2018 to evaluate and re and Development (DPD) initiated a COMMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTCOMMMUNITY The purpose of this in the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor. continued growth and private investment the public input of this initiative and summarize engagement efforts section is to describe the community The planning process included: process. received during the community outreach 86 6 APPENDIX: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT presented: Corridor. Fourtopicareaswere the RavenswoodIndustrial review existingconditionswithin projected timeline,andto project scope,roles,and project team,toreviewthe group membersandthe Ravenswood withtheworking Modernization Initiativein kick-off theIndustrialCorridor this meetingwasprimarilyto the meeting. The purposeof 21 of50inviteesattending the RavenswoodLofts,with working groupmeetingat DPD staff hostedthe February 28,2018 Working Group- • Sustainability • Transportation • Historic Character LandUseandZoning • fi rst sustainability. character, transportation, and relating tolanduse,historic questions coveredtopicareas community.survey The that areimportanttothe on issuesandchallenges a surveytoobtainfeedback were askedtoparticipatein representatives. Attendees owners, andcommunitygroup business andproperty residents ofRavenswood, the publicmeeting,including 134 stakeholderswhoattended on DPD’s website. There were newsletters, andadvertised the 47thwardandGRCC’s by businessorganizations, members, contactsprovided email totheworkinggroup invitation distributedvia provided throughanEventbrite of thepublicmeetingwas Elementary School.Notice March 21,2018atMcPherson at thepublicmeetingheldon based onfeedbackforuse group meetingwererevised slides shownattheworking The informationalpresentation March 21,2018 Public Meeting- technological advances. users, andaccommodating infrastructure, supportingtransit including bicycleandpedestrian the transportationnetwork enhancing policiesrelating for improvement,including DPD andoffered suggestions shared severalideaswith Additionally, theworkinggroup proposed supportingprinciples. each ofthedraftgoalsand the Working Groupsupported survey generallyindicatedthat participating. The resultsofthe with 15workinggroupmembers survey concludedonJuly31, a surveyviaSurveyMonkey. The provide theirinputbycompleting to reviewthedraftmaterialsand The workinggroupwasasked analyze theexistingconditions. corridor, anddatausedto proposed fortheindustrial goals withsupportingpolicies Modernization process,draft of theIndustrialCorridor which includedasummary the Ravenswoodworkinggroup DPD distributedadocumentto Industrial Corridor. OnJuly10, growth oftheRavenswood general strategiestoguide by theprojectteamtoformulate and thepublicsurveywasused through theprecedingmeetings The informationobtained July 10,2018 Working GroupReview- 6 APPENDIX: COMMUNITY 87 ENGAGEMENT cient manor. fi ce, retail, and some ce, retail, fi Transportation wide variety of users depend A on the transportation network of rail, bus, bikes, parking, roads, and sidewalks to access the The network should corridor. accommodate the needs of all existing and future users in a safe and ef Sustainability The charm of the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor should be maintained while adapting to market changes by encouraging re-use of unique industrial buildings and considering the context of the area when modernizing the corridor to preserve the corridor’s authentic character. Sustainability principles relating stormwater, to solar power, and open space should be encouraged within the corridor. Further collaboration with interested stakeholders would be helpful to explore ways to reduce obstacles and promote environmental sustainability. COMMUNITY INPUTCOMMUNITY THEMES highlights the This section from have emerged themes that engagement the community More details of the process. be found input received can summaries within the meeting website. posted on DPD’s Land Use of the The southern area transitioning corridor is currently industrial to from primarily light a mix of smaller manufacturers, of The area’s residential uses. unique features include an established public transportation network and an inventory of buildings suitable for a variety of should be These assets uses. maximized to allow the area to continue to evolve into an active hub for jobs, commercial, and entertainment for those working in or visiting the area. Public Meeting – Public Meeting November 13, 2018 2018, DPD On November 13, Ravenswood hosted the second Industrial Corridor public meeting at Ravenswood Elementary School from 5:30pm Approximately 41 to 7 pm. property owners, business owners, residents, area workers, and other interested parties attended the meeting. DPD proposed goals, presented staff principles, and guidelines for the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor that were developed using existing conditions data and input received from the working group and public. Following the presentation, attendees participated in a group question and answer session with city and then project team, staff’s were given the opportunity to review and comment on the meeting materials which was All materials posted on boards. presented at the meeting were website. posted on DPD’s ne the fi exibility by accommodating draft policies, create design guidelines, and develop strategies for implementation. The general approach proposed by the project team included the use of existing resources, incentives, programs and partnerships to encourage the continuation of the area as and to maintain a job center, fl appropriately-scaled uses through the adaptive re-use The of existing buildings. working group reviewed the proposed recommendations to support the goals, along with new conceptual guidelines for buildings and the public realm. Since receiving the working Since receiving the comments on the draft group’s materials distributed in July, to re continued staff Working Group Review – Group Working October 19, 2018 88
6 APPENDIX: ZONING permitted. residential developmentis the onlylocationswhere study area;thesearecurrently (RS) parcels zonedfor developments. There areafew M most ofthesameusesas zoning categoryallowsfor zoned There areafewsmallnodes operations. core manufacturingorof permitted asanaccessoryto uses, withretailactivity activities, andcommercial of allows limitedmanufacturing, Manufacturing (M1) RIC iscurrentlyzoned Most ofthesouthpart residential neighborhoods. industrial usesfromadjacent Commercial (C) Light Industry(M2) Manufacturing (M1) industrial activity is zonedtoprimarilysupport The northsectionoftheRIC ZONING butpermitslargerretail fi ce andbusinessservices and Commercial (C) Business (B) buffers Limited Residential . Some , which and Limited . This in the fi ce Zoning Map Key Western Metra Line&Station Study AreaBoundary Corridor Boundary Ravenswood Industrial Brown Line&Station WESTERN AVE
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W PRIVATE N RIGHT-OF-WAY & RIGHT-OF-WAY ANALYSIS USE LAND 90 6 APPENDIX: CHARACTER BUILDING S LIST Historic CharacterBuildingsidenti CHARACTER BUILDINGSLIST (see maponpage53) 4201 4201 4158 4147 4129 4127 4111 4109 4101 4114 1800 1801 4011 4008 4001 Building 4430 4421 4422 4411 4410 4401 4353 4343 4337 4329 4317 4311 4243 4226 Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ North North North North North North N North North North North North North North North 4215 31 13 10 09 43 32 23 28 19 4341 35 25 13 Ravenswood North North West West North North North North North North North North Address North North Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Belle Cuyler Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Plaine Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave fi ed withintheStudy Area 4507 4500 4445 4444 4745 4727 4710 4635 4636 4611 4530 4526 4525 4510 4501 1807 1771 1763 4436 4433 4641 4701 4700 4651 4642 4557 4541 4451 Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ North North North North North North North North North North North West North North North North North 47 37 13 53 27 1775 65 37 45 59 4660 Source: CityofChicagoZoningMap 2019 North North North North North West North North North Sunnyside West North Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Sunnyside Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Ravenswood Sunnyside Ravenswood Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ace Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave 91 6 APPENDIX: ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Brent Peterson Bruce Robbins Lund Christine Colin Bullock Craig Sindelar Denise Robinson Ed Kaczmarek Eileen Dordek Frank Kryzak Gregg Jaffee Panayotov Jeff Park Jeff Jenny Beorkrem Joe Giagrande Kasey Eaves Kate Hayes Kate Kreinbring Kevin Cary Liz Finan Lori Gee Luke Knee Michael Prince Michael Waechter Paul Link Ray Skol Renee Patton Richard Ducatenzeiler Rob Gillis Rod Holmes Sheryl Becker Sonat Birnecker Stephen Christy Steve Simmons Frick Tim Hillis Tom Miller Ward DiJulio Warner Tuminello Wayne Will Goodwin special thank you to all A who participated in the public meetings and surveys.
Quercus Consulting Rink Grace Troccolo WORKING GROUP Adele Lang AJ Canzolino Andrew Luett Antje Kastner Barbara Bolsen Bob Albert Brad Behmer CONSULTANT TEAM CONSULTANT AECOM Chanda Szczeblowski Jennifer McNeil Dhadwal Kevin Polk Michelle Inouye Bauer Latoza Studio Andrea Terry CTA Marlise Fratinardo Metra Allison Buchwach David Kralik Noe Gallardo RTA AICP Michael Horsting, 47th Ward Alderman Ameya Pawar, Brad Gregorka GRCC Megan Bumunovich Michael Sewall 40th Ward Alderman Patrick O’Connor, Leer Ashley Van CDOT Rebekah Scheinfeld, Commissioner Dan Burke, Deputy Commissioner Luann Hamilton, Deputy Commissioner Managing Kevin O’Malley, Deputy Commissioner Philip Banea David Reifman, Commissioner David Reifman, Aarti Kotak, First Deputy Commissioner Chief Eleanor Gorski, Bureau Kathy Dickhut, Deputy Commissioner Patti Scudiero, Managing Deputy Commissioner Deputy Pete Strazzobosco, Commissioner Deputy Chenin Kilduff, Commissioner Zoning Patrick Murphey, Administrator Assistant Steve Valenziano, Zoning Administrator Assistant Cindy Roubik, Commissioner Abby Monroe Bradley Roback Cameron Zelaya Dijana Cuvalo Eiliesh Tuffy Erika Sellke Kevin Bargnes Luis Monterrubio Mark Roschen Matt Crawford Michael Berkshire AICP Nolan Zaroff, Nora Curry Dygus Ted AICP, Wyatt, Todd Project Manager KEY CONTRIBUTORS KEY DPD ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 92
6 APPENDIX: ACKNOWLEDGMENTS People Streets) https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdot/supp_info/make_way_for_people/people_street.html (pg86, People Alley) https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdot/supp_info/make_way_for_people/people_alley.html (pg86, People Spot) https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdot/supp_info/make_way_for_people/people_spot.html (pg86, Images, pg80electricvehicles) https:// 80, Transit NetworkProviders) http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/dec/04/your-next-uber-ride-may-have-a-minifridge-stocked-/ (pg https://www.transitchicago.com/station/kedo/ (pg79,stagingarea) scooters) https://www.asianet.in/automotive/teens-may-get-licence-to-ride-e-scooters.html (pg76,motorizedbikes/ 71 and82,permeablepavement) https://archinect.com/news/article/139386108/the-history-and-future-of-chicago-s-extensive-alleyways (pg needs/ (pg71,bioswale) https://citiesofservice.org/stories/building-resilience-chicago-il-retooling-existing-programs-meet-citizens- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chicago-City-Hall-Green-Roof_01.jpg (pg69,greenroof) https://news.medill.northwestern.edu (solarpanelsforawningspg69) City ofChicagoSolarZoningPolicy(frompg7forsolarsystems69) for pg65rooftopadditions) District_Design_Guidelines.pdf (frompg20for63imagesofexteriorbuildinglightingandfrom23 https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/zlup/Historic_Preservation/Publications/2017-09-Fulton_ https://explore.chicagocollections.org/image/chipublib/73/pv6bb97/ (Pg61,FJLittellpaintedsign) Half Acre Brewing:https://openhousechicago.org/sites/site/half-acre-beer-company-the-big-north/(pg35) Begyle Brewing:https://www.beerhoptacular.com/blog-feed/featured-brewery-begyle-brewing-co (pg35) Tempel Steel:http://www.tempel.com/ (pg35) Metra RavenswoodStation:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravenswood_station(pg13) 693987120_3415036094625940698_o/ (pg39) Divvy StationatMontroseandRavenswood:https://improvresourcecenter.com/news/14124959_1460298 13) www.chicagocityscape.com/maps/index.php?place=nationalregister-east-ravenswood-historic-district (pg was providedbyOpenStreetMapandthemapdesignedChicagoCityscape)CityScape:https:// East RavenswoodNationalRegisterDistrict-ChicagoCityscape/OpenStreetMap”(thedataonthemap CTA brownline:https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page(pg13) All imagesprovidedbyDPD,CDOT, andtheconsultingteamexceptforfollowing: IMAGE CREDITS fi nance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-double-number-supercharger-stations-160005156.html (Getty nance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-double-number-supercharger-stations-160005156.html 93 6 APPENDIX This page intentionally left blank.