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2 AN ECONOMIC ENGINE FOR THE REGION
3 A MAJOR TOURISM DESTINATION IN ILLINOIS STUDY AREA MAP
PROJECT GOALS OVER 30,000 TOURISTS DRIVE THE MOTHER ROAD EVERY YEAR
HISTORIC ROUTE 66 CHICAGOLAND SPEEDWAY ALONE BRINGS OVER 60,000 PEOPLE TO EACH RACING EVENT
CHICAGOLAND SPEEDWAY ROUTE 66 RACEWAY AUTOBAHN COUNTRY CLUB LEISURE HOURS RACEWAY
RACING AT 19,000 ACRES, THE LARGEST CONTIGUOUS OPEN SPACE IN NE ILLINOIS
THE FIRST NATIONAL TALLGRASS PRAIRIEAT THE HEART OF ROUTE 66
MIDEWIN 400,000 BURIAL SPACES WHEN COMPLETED
ABRAHAM LINCOLN NATIONAL CEMETERY THE KANKAKEE RIVER ONE OF THE MOST PRISTINE WATERWAYS IN THE REGION
WATER A POTENTIAL TOURIST HUB IN THE MIDWEST HIGH SPEED RAIL NETWORK
TRANSIT THE TERMINUS OF 3 METRA LINES This Plan was crafted with over 10 months of extensive participation from community leaders,
, , local and state stakeholders and agencies, and people passionate about this part of Will County.
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OVER 4 MILLION RESIDENTS LIVE WITHIN ONE HOUR OF THE CORRIDOR TOURISM COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
As a tourism destination, the Route 53 Corridor would compete with several major regional vacation destinations
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With a consistent theme as a high quality destination, future potential lies in the Corridor becoming a true Midwest Vacation Destination.
The greatest Short-Term Tourism Potential lies in the Day Trip Market
DAYTRIP EXCURSIONS Chicago Metro Area Young Adults Families with Young Children WEEKEND GETAWAYS School/Camp Groups Tri-State Area Nature & Recreation Enthusiasts Empty Nesters VACATION DESTINATIONS Families Midwest Region Extended Families Social and Corporate Groups
As the area gains a reputation as adaytrip destination andamenities and attractions develop, the Corridor will begin to attractOVERNIGHT STAYS eventually becoming a weekend getaway and vacation
IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES • IL 53 CORRIDOR PLAN • 2013 UNTAPPED ROUTE 66 TOURISM REVENUE
TODAY, MOST 66 TOURISTS PROBABLY MAKE ONLY THREE STOPS AND MOVE ON TO PONTIAC.
WE NEED TO FIND WAYS TO CAPTURE 66 TOURISTS FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME AND DIRECT THEM TO OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA. THE PLAN: “6 STOPS ON 66”
STRENGTHEN THE THREE EXISTING MAJOR ADD NEW STOPS TO CREATE 6 STOPS ON 66 CONNECT THE 6 STOPS TO OTHER LOCAL STOPS ON HISTORIC ROUTE 66 ATTRACTIONS
Downtown Joliet, Gemini Giant and Launching The Plan adds new stops at other major local A comprehensive network is proposed to Pad in Wilmington, and Polka Dot Restaurant in attractions along Route 66 to attract visitors to connect the stops to nearby local attractions with Braidwood - today these are the three typical spend more time in the Corridor, creating a total coordinated wayfinding and signage, and scenic stops for Route 66 tourists before they move on of 6 UNIQUE STOPS ON 66. roads and trails. to the next stop.
3 MAJOR ROUTE 66 STOPS TODAY DEVELOP 6 STOPS ON 66 CONNECT TO OTHER LOCAL STOPS
IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES • IL 53 CORRIDOR PLAN • 2013 ROUTE 66 NORTH GATEWAY STOP A WELL DEFINED ENTRANCE TO THE CORRIDOR
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Kankakee River 0 1 2 4 MILES State Park DRAFT 7-18-13 FOR INTERNAL REVIEW ONLY CAPTURE THE SPIRIT OF ROUTE 66 AT EACH STOP
THE MOTHER ROAD IS FUN, FAMILY, FRIENDLY, A JOY TO DRIVE AND EXPLORE, COLORFUL, ICONIC, UNIQUE, A CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE REAL AMERICA
EACH OF THE 6 STOPS ON 66 IS UNIQUE, AND IS • AN ICONIC OBJECT / SCULPTURE / ARTWORK / SIGN / PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS ARE DISCUSSED IN DETAIL IN THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS. NATURAL FEATURE THAT CREATES A UNIQUE PHOTO
HOWEVER, EACH STOP IS RECOMMENDED TO OPPORTUNITY, AND IS LARGE ENOUGH TO HAVE GREAT HAVE THE FOLLOWING COMMON FEATURES TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE SPIRIT OF ROUTE 66: VISUAL APPEAL FOR TRAVELERS ON THE ROAD.
UNIQUE ICONIC OVERSIZED
OBJECTS
# IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES • IL 53 CORRIDOR PLAN • 2013 DRAFT 7-18-13 FOR INTERNAL REVIEW ONLY THAT MAKE YOU STOP! INCLUDE NEW IDEAS TO ATTRACT THE YOUNGER GENERATION
• MAPS, WAYFINDING, • SUPPORT AMENITIES: • A GEOCACHING SIGNAGE AND APPS PARKING, RESTROOMS, STOP DIRECTING TO OTHER ELECTRIC CAR • ROUTE 66 THEMED STOPS IN THE AREA CHARGING STATIONS, RETAIL, GAS AND BIKE SHARE, ZIP CARS FOOD STOPS
BIKE SHARE UNIQUE ICONIC ELECTRIC CAR STATIONS
66 THEMED RETAIL OVERSIZED HISTORIC ARIZONA 66 GEOCACHING
ART # IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES • IL 53 CORRIDOR PLAN • 2013 DRAFT 7-18-13 FOR INTERNAL REVIEW ONLY THAT YOU DRIVE TO SEE NORTH END ROUTE 66 / IL 53 CORRIDOR
1. HICKORY CREEK BRIDGE 5. BRANDON DAM AND LOCK 2. RAILROAD BRIDGE 6. WATERFRONT SITE 3. FORMER QUARRY 7. WAUPONSEE TRAIL 4. NOWELL PARK 8. I & M CANAL TRAIL
1 2 5 8 4 7 6 3 PLAN FOR THE NORTH GATEWAY STOP
I-80 I-80 TO DOWNTOWN NORTH JOLIET GATEWAY
Des Plaines River GARDNER ST GARDNER
I&M CANAL Hickory Creek TRAILHEAD BRANDON DAM AND LOCK MCKINLEY ST NOWELL PARK WAUPONSEE GLACIAL TRAIL MILLS RD I & M Canal Trail BRANDON RD
JOLIET
PATTERSON ST MCKINLEY NEIGHBORHOOD QUARRY CENTERPOINT WAY
BOYD’S BIKE TRAIL QUARRY PROPOSED IL53
LOCAL DESTINATIONS LOCAL ROAD WITH WAYFINDING SIGNAGE TO CONNECT TO IL 53/ROUTE 66 POTENTAIL CONNECTION ZURICH RD EXISTING REGIONAL TRAIL PROPOSED TRAIL
BRANDON RD BRANDON PROPOSED TRAIL HEAD IL53/ROUTE 66 IL53/ROUTE 66
IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES • IL 53 CORRIDOR PLAN • 2013 AN ICONIC GATEWAY TO THE CORRIDOR
I-80 A, TRANSFORM THE TWO RAIL BRIDGES WITH I-80 TO DOWNTOWN NORTH JOLIET CREATIVE SIGNAGE TO MARK THE ENTRANCE GATEWAY TO ROUTE 66
Des Plaines River GARDNER ST GARDNER
I&M CANAL Hickory Creek TRAILHEAD BRANDON DAM AND LOCK MCKINLEY ST NOWELL PARK WAUPONSEE GLACIAL TRAIL MILLS RD I & M Canal Trail The existing two Rail Bridges need improvements. BRANDON RD The road narrows to ------feet under the rail
JOLIET bridges, making freight traffic difficult. No PATTERSON ST MCKINLEY NEIGHBORHOOD QUARRY CENTERPOINT WAY
BOYD’S BIKE TRAIL QUARRY sidewalks create unsafe pedestrian and bike PROPOSED IL53
LOCAL DESTINATIONS LOCAL ROAD WITH WAYFINDING SIGNAGE TO CONNECT TO IL 53/ROUTE 66 POTENTAIL CONNECTION connections. ZURICH RD EXISTING REGIONAL TRAIL PROPOSED TRAIL
BRANDON RD BRANDON PROPOSED TRAIL HEAD IL53/ROUTE 66 IL53/ROUTE 66 By adding unique signage and graphics on the bridge, these old structures can be transformed into attractive gateways and also a PHOTO STOP for 66 tourists.
Right: Condition of the two Rail Bridges on IL 53 today Below: Bridge Signage Concepts provided by Chicagoland Speedway ROUTE 66 NORTH GATEWAY STOP A WELL DEFINED ENTRANCE TO THE CORRIDOR
# IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES • IL 53 CORRIDOR PLAN • 2013 DRAFT 7-18-13 FOR INTERNAL REVIEW ONLY
GATEWAY IDEAS: COURTESY OF CHICAGOLAND SPEEDWAY A MAJOR PHOTO STOP AT THE RAIL BRIDGE
B. CREATE AN ICONIC PHOTO STOP WITH PARKING AND SIGNAGE DIRECTING TO NEARBY Hickory Creek NORTH ATTRACTIONS GATEWAY STOP The underutilized small piece of land at the southwest corner of McKinley Street and Il 53/ MCKINLEY ST Route 66 makes a perfect place for a safe Route Photo Stop with the following features: • Parking for 10-12 cars, bikes, zip car station, bike share etc. • Small plaza to place an iconic statue or artwork • Signage and wayfinding maps to other corridor attractions
Left and below: Site Plan and concepts for North Gateway Stop IL53/ROUTE 66 IL53/ROUTE 66 Right: ExamplesROUTE of Route 66 66 NORTH signs on bridges GATEWAY STOP CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT OF ROUTE 66
# IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES • IL 53 CORRIDOR PLAN • 2013 DRAFT 7-18-13 FOR INTERNAL REVIEW ONLY MAKING THE HISTORIC BRANDON DAM AND LOCKS A DESTINATION
Just south of the Historic Bandon Dam and Locks lies the small Patterson Neighborhood that could greatly benefit from tourism to the area. Zarley Cemetery, one of the oldest cemeteries in Will County, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, long the pre-eminent African-American church in Joliet, and Boyd‘s Quarry, with it‘s pristine blue waters, are great assets that are highlighted in the plan.
Brandon Road looking north to the Dam
I-80 C. BRANDON LOCK AND DAM HISTORIC BRANDON BRIDGE I-80 TO DOWNTOWN DISTRICT NORTH JOLIET GATEWAY Brandon bridge offers great vistas of the river and
Des Plaines River
GARDNER ST GARDNER Only 2 miles west of IL 53 / Route 66, this 93 acre the dam, but the narrow bridge today has no I&M CANAL Hickory Creek TRAILHEAD BRANDON DAM NOWELL AND LOCK MCKINLEY ST historic district in Joliet includes Illinois Waterway sidewalks, making it unsafe for visitors wanting to PARK WAUPONSEE GLACIAL TRAIL MILLS RD I & M Canal Trail BRANDON RD structures dating from 1933. Also known as Lock stop. The bridge appears to be a popular fishing & Dam 3, it was listed on the National Register of spot also, with fishermen standing on the narrow
JOLIET Historic Places in 2004 and is managed by the U.S. edges in unsafe conditions.
PATTERSON ST MCKINLEY NEIGHBORHOOD QUARRY CENTERPOINT WAY
BOYD’S BIKE TRAIL Army Corps. QUARRY PROPOSED IL53
LOCAL DESTINATIONS LOCAL ROAD WITH WAYFINDING SIGNAGE TO CONNECT TO IL 53/ROUTE 66 POTENTAIL CONNECTION ZURICH RD EXISTING REGIONAL TRAIL PROPOSED TRAIL Today, there is no place for visitors to enjoy the D. CREATE A PUBLIC RIVERFRONT PARK ON
BRANDON RD BRANDON PROPOSED TRAIL HEAD IL53/ROUTE 66 IL53/ROUTE 66 beauty of the dam from a safe vantage point. THE PARCEL TO THE SOUTHEAST OF THE Access to the lock is restricted due to security DAM. concerns. There is no signage relating the history This heavily wooded parcel owned by the U.S. of the district. Army Corps could offer trails to the water‘s edge and safe vantage points for visitors to enjoy the
Fishing on Brandon Street
B Brandon Lock
Wooded Parcel across the Dam for a possible park # IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES • IL 53 CORRIDOR PLAN • 2013 DRAFT 7-18-13 FOR INTERNAL REVIEW ONLY REINVESTING IN THE PATTERSON NEIGHBORHOOD
Just south of the Historic Bandon Dam and Locks lies the small Patterson Neighborhood that could greatly benefit from tourism to the area. Zarley Cemetery, one of the oldest cemeteries in Will County, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, long the pre-eminent African-American church in Joliet, and Boyd‘s Quarry, with it‘s pristine blue waters, are great assets that are highlighted in the plan.
Zarley Cemetery Boyd‘s Quarry beauty of the dam, and provide safe fishing E. BOYD‘S QUARRY • Highlighting nearby assets: the river, access. Brandon Lock and Dam, the I & M Canal, The Will County Environmental Network has expansion of the Will County Forest Preserve PROVIDE ROADWAY AND TRAIL ACCESS TO been working on gaining Boyd‘s for recreational near Laraway and Patterson Roads. THE NEW PARK Extend McKinley Street along the north of the rail use. The quarry‘s exposed bedrock is beautiful, tracks to Brandon Road if possible. At a minimum, and the water is crystal clear. It is drinking-water The Quarry walls can also offer consider providing a trail connection from the quality, and is routinely tested. The vision for the North Gateway to the new park. quarry includes: a unique opportunity to • Walking paths, picnic pavilions and fishing attract younger people to the ADD WAYFINDING SIGNAGE TO DIRECT piers. VISITORS TO THE DAM FROM ROUTE 66. • A visual destination for artists area, with zip lining, rock ADD INFORMATIVE SIGNAGE TO CONVEY THE and photographers climbing and cliff jumping HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DAM AND • A learning station about limestone and possibilities. LOCKS. native plants
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I & M Trail head # IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES • IL 53 CORRIDOR PLAN • 2013 DRAFT 7-18-13 FOR INTERNAL REVIEW ONLY TO CHICAGOTRAILHEAD FOR A NEW355 BIKE TRAIL ALONG ROUTE 66 WAYFINDING AND SIGNAGE6 FOR THE NORTH GATEWAY STOP 80 E. DEVELOP A NEW BIKE TRAIL IN THE IL 53 R.O.W. DOWNTOWN JOLIET Trail along the east R.O.W. of IL-53 would begin at Nowell Park in Joliet and end in Braidwood. North of Nowell Park, the IL 53 R.O.W. 52 narrows under the two rail bridges, and a safe trail connection is not Old Plank Road Trail possible. Gardner Street is recommended as an on street connection from Nowell Park to Joliet Union Station across I-80.
I & M Canal Trail F. CREATE A TRAILHEAD FOR THE PROPOSED BIKE TRAIL ON IL 53 AT NOWELL PARK AND CONNECT TO THE WAUPONSEE TRAIL 6 ALONG MILLS ROAD 80 52 Nowell Park would be the location of the trail head. Nowel Park already has many amenities such as benches, drinking fountains, Des Plaines River shaded rest areas, a pavilion, rest rooms, and parking and would be a good location for additional signage and QR codes to provide IL-53 information on other trails and area activities and attractions. I & M Canal Trail BIKE TRAIL Du Page River G.SIGNAGE AND WAYFINDING AT THE NORTH GATEWAY STOP 355 Add signageTO and CHICAGO wayfinding at I-80, ramps, IL-53 and local roads and stops . A detail of the signage plan for the north gateway is
55 TRAIL 66 ROUTE FUTURE below. 80 INTERSTATE SIGNS AT 3 MAINDOWNTOWN ENTRY POINTS 66 STOPS SIGNS JOLIET DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
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Kankakee River State Park CELEBRATE THE RACING HUB OF THE REGION AT THE HEART OF THE MOTHER ROAD
Over 2000 acres of land surround the Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway The development sites around the Seedway and facilities that offer great potential for large new recreational venues, only 2 miles Raceway provide an opportunity to address these needs and to enhance both the racing and Route south of I-80. Today, there are no siginificant amenities around these major venues 66 experience. The large sites can accommodate that can cater to the thousands of spectators who come to the area every year. many large footprint developments and attractions that can complement the racing venues.
POSSIBILITIES, AS HEARD AT THE STAKEHOLDER FORUMS AND VARIOUS MEETINGS INCLUDE:
• RESTAURANTS, FAST FOOD, AND LOCAL FOOD VENUES • LODGING: HOTELS, MOTELS AND CAMPGROUNDS • FAMILY ORIENTED RESORT 3 • YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX • SCOUTING , YOUTH CAMPS • EQUESTRIAN CENTERS • SHOOTING RANGE • MINI GOLF • GO CART RACING +290 ACRES +800 ACRES 1 • ROUTE 66 CHILDREN’S AMUSEMENT PARK 5 5 4 AND MUCH MORE.
+300 ACRES 5 2 +410 ACRES 5 1. CHICAGOLAND SPEEDWAY 5 2. ROUTE 66 RACEWAY 3. FPDWC AND SUGAR CREEK PRESERVE 4. WAUPONSEE TRAIL 5. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PARCELS
IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES • IL 53 CORRIDOR PLAN • 2013 A MAJOR PHOTO STOP CELEBRATING CARS AND RACING
ROUTE 66 TOURISTS AND RACING SPECTATORS SHARE A COMMON PASSION FOR CARS AND MAJOR 66 TO CHICAGO DRIVING. A STOP355 FOR TOURISTS WHERE THEY CAN ENTRY POINTS TAKE PHOTOS IN FRONT OF THE SPEEDWAY AND THE RACEWAY WOULD ADD INCREDIBLE VALUE TO THE
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Concepts courtesy of the Chicagoland Speedway showing ideas to attract Route 66 tourists and other visitors to the area on race days and non event days, and to make this an even stronger tourist stop on the Mother Road.
# IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES • IL 53 CORRIDOR PLAN • 2013 DRAFT 7-18-13 FOR INTERNAL REVIEW ONLY EVENT IDEAS COURTESY OF THE CHICAGOLAND SPEEDWAY
# IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES • IL 53 CORRIDOR PLAN • 2013 DRAFT 7-18-13 FOR INTERNAL REVIEW ONLY OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORE ICONIC FAST FOOD STOPS
First McDonalds in California on Route 66
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The significant amount of undeveloped land around the Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway offers the opportunity to attract business that can celebrate all things related to automobile travel, and are reminiscent of the kind of places that would have been found along Route66 during its heyday.
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RECOMMENDATIONSMAJOR ELEMENTS 1. OBSERVATION TOWER A. DEVELOP2. NEW AN ICONIC MIDEWIN OBSERVATION TRAIL TOWER AND A NEWBRIDGE MIDEWIN TRAIL BRIDGE AS A MAJOR TOURIST3. STOP BISON HERD PASTURE 4. PRAIRIE LEARNING CENTER B. CONNECT5. POSSIBLE TO EXISTING SOUTH AND PLANNED ENTRANCE MIDEWIN ATTRACTIONS, INCLUDING: • IRONTO BRIDGE ABRAHAM TRAILHEAD AND LINCOLN PARKING • PROPOSEDNATIONAL BISON HERD CEMETERY PASTURE • PRAIRIE LEARNING CENTER • MIDEWIN TRAILS • SUPPORTPROPOSED FACILITIES VISITOR TRAM & SERVICES • PARKING NEAR OBSERVATION C. CONSIDERTOWER A POSSIBLE AND SOUTHBRIDGE ENTRANCE TO THE ABRAHAM• Existing LINCOLN Parking NATIONAL at CEMETERY Iron Bridge Trailhead D. PROVIDE• MIDEWIN SUPPORT VISITORFACILITIES &TRAM SERVICES NEAR THE• OBSERVATIONBIKE SHARE TOWER STATION AND BRIDGE, INCLUDING: • • PARKINGZIP CAR AND STATIONRESTROOMS • • MIDEWINGEOCHACHING VISITOR TRAM STOP STOP • • BIKESIGNAGE, SHARE STATION WAYFINDING, APPS • ZIP CAR STATION • TRAILSGEOCHACHING STOP • • SIGNAGE,ROUTE WAYFINDING, 66 TRAIL ANDWITHIN APP IL 53 ROW E. DEVELOP• MIDEWIN BIKE TRAILS TRAIL WITHIN CONNECTING IL 53 R.O.W ON BOTH SIDES FROMWELCOME HOFF ROAD CENTER TO ARSENAL TO IRONROAD BRIDGE TRAILHEAD F. ADD NATIVE PRAIRIE LANDSCAPING TO THE MEDIAN OF IL 53 FROM FROM HOFF ROAD TO ARSENAL ROAD
IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES • IL 53 CORRIDOR PLAN • 2013 A HERD OF BISON AS A MAJOR REGIONAL DRAW
The Forest Service at Midewin National • The bison herd in the future may be AT ACRES, THE LARGEST Tallgrass Prairie in partnership with the seen from Illinois 53 and the Midewin 19,000 National Forest Foundation is proposing to Iron Bridge Trailhead develop a 1,200 ACRE bison grazing area. Establishing a herd of bison on Midewin CONTIGUOUS OPEN SPACE IN NE ILLINOIS Bison were removed from the tallgrass will also bring more visitors to the site to prairie ecosystem over a century ago. view these iconic symbols of our heritage. Scientific literature frequently refers to THE FIRST NATIONAL TALLGRASS PRAIRIE LIES AT THE HEART OF ROUTE 66 bison as a keystone species in the tallgrass A system of multi-use trails will surround prairie ecosystem. the bison pasture. Several elevated overlooks will be The proposed location for the bison herd constructed along these trails. will be very close to the proposed Miewin Stop on Route 66. In addition, the location Long term plans includes a visitor tram will offer the following advantages: system that travels within bison pastures.
IMAGES AND INFORMATION COURTESY OF MIDEWIN NATIONAL TALLGRASS PRAIRIE • Fairly close to existing and planned trails to and from the Iron Bridge Hiking trails will be located in parts of the Trailhead bison pasture and only opened for use • Within view of the location for the when bison are not in those pastures. future Prairie Learning Center.
MIDEWIN # IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES • IL 53 CORRIDOR PLAN • 2013 DRAFT 7-18-13 FOR INTERNAL REVIEW ONLY A MAJOR PHOTO STOP AT THE RAIL BRIDGE
A MAJOR RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLAN IS TO THIS STOP OFFERS A GREAT WAY TO CONNECT DEVELOP AN ICONIC OBSERVATION TOWER ROUTE 66 TO THE MANY EXISITNG AND PLANNED AND A NEW MIDEWIN TRAIL BRIDGE AT THE HEART MIDEWIN ATTRACTIONS, INCLUDING: OF ROUTE 66. • IRON BRIDGE TRAILHEAD AND PARKING • PROPOSED BISON HERD PASTURE At 19,000 acres, the Midewin National Tallgrass • PRAIRIE LEARNING CENTER Prairie is immense. An observation Tower at the heart • MIDEWIN TRAILS of Midewin would allow visitors incredible views to • PROPOSED VISITOR TRAM truly enjoy and appreciate the vastness and unique beauty of the Tallgrass Prairie. PROVIDE SUPPORT FACILITIES & SERVICES NEAR THE OBSERVATION TOWER AND BRIDGE, INCLUDING: The observation tower will also allow visitors to see • PARKING AND RESTROOMS the whole stretch of the corridor and its many assets: • MIDEWIN VISITOR TRAM STOP • Historic Joliet to the north • BIKE SHARE STATION • The Confluence of Three Rivers to the west • ZIP CAR STATION • Bison Pasture and Manhattan to the easr, and • GEOCHACHING STOP • Kankakee River to the south. • SIGNAGE, WAYFINDING, AND APP
Whether desinged in a Prairie Style or a contemporary style, as shown in the sketches and examples on these pages, the design and style of the tower and bridge have to be ICONIC - a must stop for travelers on the road.
# IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES • IL 53 CORRIDOR PLAN • 2013 DRAFT 7-18-13 FOR INTERNAL REVIEW ONLY AN ICONIC OBSERVATION TOWER AND BRIDGE ROUTE 66 MIDEWIN STOP CREATE ICONIC TOWER AND BRIDGE
Lewis and Clark State Historic Site
180 foot tall (55 m)
Observation platforms at 50, 100, and 150 ft.
Completed 2010 at a cost of $5 million, from local and state sources EXISTING IL 53 R.O.W.
ROUTE 66 Downtown St. Louis and the Gateway Arch can also be seen from the tower (13miles)
# IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES • IL 53 CORRIDOR PLAN • 2013 DRAFT 7-18-13 FOR INTERNAL REVIEW ONLY
IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK • RECOMMENDED APPROACH
IMPLEMENTATION THE THREE FUNCTIONS OF TOURISM
Development Management Promotion
• Planning • Branding (Heritage Corridor CVB • Venues and • Visitor and State) Attractions Experience/Support • Advertising • Special Events (e.g. Services • Coordination with Race Day, Bike • Linkage to CVB and Trip Planners Tours, Other Tours) Other Regional • Web‐Site and Social • Transportation Groups Media Facilities and • Programming • Linkages to Signage • Scheduling Attractions and • Support Facilities • Event Planning and Lodging • Lodging Coordination • Marketing Development • Event and Traffic • Coordination with • Overall Management State Marketing Appearance/Image
IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES • IL 53 CORRIDOR PLAN • 2013 IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK • RECOMMENDED APPROACH
IMPLEMENTATION ORGANIZATIONAL APPROACH
Tourism Advisory Municipal Tourism Venue Council Development Sponsors/Operators Committee
(Evolution of Stakeholder Group) Initial Staff Support from • Planning/Zoning • Event and Attraction County; Could Become • Beautification/ Development Organization Landscape • Branding • Local Signage • Project Development • Tourism Master • Support Facilities Plans Plan/Natural Tourism • Public‐Private • Private Financing or Region Venue Financing P‐P‐P • Priority Setting (e.g. TIF) • Specific Marketing Municipal Events • Management • • Coordination/ Functions (See Next (e.g July 4) Scheduling Slide) • Special Services
IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES • IL 53 CORRIDOR PLAN • 2013 ROUTE 66 NORTH GATEWAY STOP A WELL DEFINED ENTRANCE TO THE CORRIDOR
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