Creating a nationally known street & square

CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN Creating a nationally known urban street & square CITY OF JOLIET, 2018 Acknowledgements Mike Brick (Marketing Comm. Chair), College Joliet Area Historical Museum Bob Navarro, President and CEO, City of Joliet Mayor and City Council Megan Millen (Owners & Managers Heritage Corridor Convention and Mayor Bob O’Dekirk Assoc. Chair), Joliet Public Library Visitors Bureau Don “Duck” Dickinson, At-Large Sue Pritz-Bornhofen, Jacob Henry Katie Smith, Communications Content Jan Hallums-Quillman, At-Large Mansion Estate Manager, University of St. Francis Larry Hug, District 1 John Greuling, Will County Center for Denise Winfrey, Will County Board Bettye Gavin, District 4 Economic Development District 8 and Joliet City Center CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN John Gerl, District 3 Mary Jaworski, Joliet Area Chamber Partnership Board Member CITY OF JOLIET, 2018 Terry Morris, District 5 of Commerce A graphic document Pat Mudron, District 2 Sue Moore, Moore Glass Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Michael Turk, At-Large Bob O’Dekirk, Mayor, City of Joliet Planning (CMAP) showcasing design James V. Smith, James V. Smith & Stephen Ostrander, Senior Planner Project Representatives Associates (Local Planning) 1 concepts Michael Schwarz, AICP, City of Joliet Dan Stevenson, Midland States Bank PLAN SCOPE & Planning Director Larry Walsh, Will County Executive Will County Center for Economic Kendall Jackson, AICP, City of Joliet Denise Winfrey, Will County Board Development CONTEXT 3 Community Development Director John E. Greuling, President and CEO Chicago Street Corridor Plan City of Joliet Administration and Advisory Committee Staff Quinn Adamowski, Commissioner, David A. Hales, City Manager Joliet Historic Preservation Commission 2 Steve Jones, Deputy City Manager/ Jack Ericksen, Director of THE SQUARE 9 Economic Development Director Development, Rialto Square Theatre Marty Shanahan, Jr., Corporation William Kelly, Executive Director, Counsel Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Consultant Team Jim Trizna, P.E. Director of Public Bryan Kopman, Past Board Chair, LEAD CONSULTANT Works Joliet City Center Partnership, LLC GINKGO PLANNING & DESIGN, INC. 3 Greg Ruddy, P.E. Public Works Mary Jaworski, President, Joliet THE STREET 39 Administrator Region Chamber of Commerce LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & Scott Gapsevich, Engineering Katie Marcoux, Past Vice President of STREETSCAPING Supervisor Marketing, Harrah’s Joliet Hotel and Wolff Landscape Architecture, Inc. Russ Lubash, P.E. Traffic Engineer Casino Lisa Dorothy, Civil Engineer I Megan Millen, Executive Director, CIVIL, ROADWAYS & COSTS 4 Jim Torri, Planner II Joliet Public Library TranSystems Jayne Bernhard, Planner Amy Murphy, Dean of Applied Arts, COST OPINION 54 Workforce Education and Training, TRAFFIC & MULTIMODAL Joliet City Center Partnership Board CONNECTIONS Jim Roolf (Chair) First Midwest Bank Greg Peerbolte, Executive Director, KLOA, Inc. Bryan Kopman (Vice-Chair) Kavanagh Joliet Area Historical Museum Grumley & Gorbold, LLC Mike Petry, Downtown Joliet WAYFINDING & SIGNAGE 5 Rod Tonelli (Economic Development Restaurant Owner/Property Owner/ Carol Naughton + Associates, Inc. APPENDICES 58 Comm. Chair) Ruettiger, Tonelli & Residential Developer Associates, Inc. Emma Prucha, Student, Joliet Junior PLAN SCOPE & CONTEXT 2 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN 1 3 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN RUBY Chicago Street is Downtown Joliet’s historic central Major Anchors 4 spine and the original path of Route 66 as it made 1,2 its way through the heart of the city. Today major STUDY AREA: County & State Offices 6 3 centers of activity are still within or adjacent to WASHINGTON STREET New Joliet Junior the corridor, including civic institutions such as the TO RUBY STREET IRVING College Joliet Public Library, Will County Court House, the 4 Joliet Public Library University of St. Francis, entertainment venues such 5 as the Rialto Square Theatre and Harrah’s Casino, Joliet Area Historical OHIO and the public transportation center of Joliet’s Museum 6 Union Station. Rialto Square Theater 1880 7 CLAY St. Francis University However, Chicago Street is currently bypassed by 8 much of the traffic entering Downtown due to the 1920 Joliet Route 66 disconnected roads between Jefferson Street and Stadium JACKSON 9 12 8 Washington Street and the one-way couplet of New Transportation Scott Street (US6/IL 53) to the east and Ottawa Center 10 Street to the West. Will County Courthouse Major catalytic projects, recently completed or 1 11 Proposed New County currently underway, are revitalizing this historic BENTON Courthouse Downtown, including the new Joliet Junior College 12 7 3 Downtown campus, a new County Court House, 2 Harrah’s Casino and the Transportation Center. Most significantly, THE CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR THE CHICAGO WEBSTER and more. after over 50 years since the old Courthouse 3 was demolished, the City has undertaken the 5 reconnection of Chicago Street between Jefferson CASS and Washington Streets.

4 Today, the Chicago Street Corridor 12 CLINTON 1969 is poised to once again become one 6 8 of the regions most vibrant urban DOWNTOWN VAN BUREN 7 spaces, well loved by the community

JOLIET TODAY STREET CHICAGO HISTORIC and a memorable destination for 11 JEFFERSON tourists. 11 10 9

WASHINGTON 9

4 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN 5 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN Downtown Joliet is enjoying a wonderful renaissance. Major catalytic Chicago Street is still one of our regions most beautiful historic streets. projects have been completed or are currently underway to bring fresh While many wonderful old buildings have been lost and new design new opportunities to this historic urban center, including the following: patterns were introduced in the post-war years, the street has never lost it’s beautiful urban scale and charm. Unfortunately, the current

Joliet Gateway Center Barber Building adaptive reuse streetscape is approximately four decades old and in need of an Completed in Spring 2018, this new facility is The Barber Building on Chicago Street is update to accommodate current and future businesses and residents. a major regional transit hub for Joliet and the being rehabilitated to include commercial region and is a key part of the revitalization spaces on the first floor and apartments of downtown Joliet. The new facilities provide on the upper four floors. “It’s Amazing”, a A DESIGN DOCUMENT, NOT A PLANNING ONE PLAN, TWO INTEGRATED a first class transit amenity for the traveling women’s apparel shop, recently opened in Joliet Gateway Center REPORT. COMPONENTS. public. The center is also planned to be one of the commercial spaces. This plan provides a set of drawings and The Chicago Street Corridor Plan has two Will County Justice Center a stop along the Chicago to St. Louis high illustrations that establish the conceptual main components that together can have speed rail corridor, which is expected to Chicago Street Reconnection designs for the Street and the Square. a catalytic impact on the revitalization of provide more convenience and additional Reconnecting Chicago Street between Minimal text is added to supplement the Downtown Joliet: train service for regional travelers. Washington and Jefferson Streets Decades illustrations where needed. These concepts ago, Chicago Street was disconnected will be developed in greater detail in the 1. Concepts for a redesigned Chicago Will County Justice Center between Jefferson Street and Washington next Design Development Phase prior to Street Right-of-Way from Jefferson The new Will County Justice Center broke Street with the intention of making the reconstruction of the Street and the Square. Street to Ruby Street ground in December 2017. The 10-story corridor more pedestrian-friendly and 1 THE STREET The concepts include the realignment and building is being constructed on the site of enhancing the downtown character. In reality, A COMMUNITY INSPIRED PLAN. straightening of the street, additional the former First Midwest Bank building at the the disconnect made it more difficult to access 2 THE SQUARE The concepts showcased in this document on-street parking spaces, street trees corner of Jefferson and Ottawa Streets, only Downtown. Phase II design is underway with were developed over a period of 14 months and landscaping, sidewalk cafe areas, a block west of Chicago Street. The 365,000 construction planned in 2019. with many hands-on working meetings with street lighting, directional signage, square foot facility will have improved The reopening of Chicago Street will City Staff and stakeholders, two Advisory gateway features and public art at key security, 38 courtrooms, ancillary office create an opportunity to improve mobility, Committee meetings and one Public Forum intersections. space, a green roof, cafeteria, and raised pedestrian and vehicular access to the new held in April, 2018. pedestrian plaza at the southwest corner of transportation center, and help define the 2. Conceptual design of a New Urban Jefferson and Ottawa streets. street as the main spine of Downtown Joliet. Joliet Junior College Barber Building The final concepts selected for the Square Square across the Rialto Square Theater and the Street are shown in Sections 2 and Key elements of the design for the Joliet Junior College, City Center Campus Will County States’ Attorney Office Building 3. Earlier concepts, ideas and feedback are square include a large green space, Opened in 2017, the new the 6-story, 96,000 Demolition of this dated building occurred in provided as an overall record of the process flexible stage/raised seating platform, square-foot building is a major new anchor April, 2018 while the final draft of the plan in the Appendices. “red carpet” pavement connecting the on Chicago Street. Programs offered include was being prepared. This is a key step in the square to the Rialto Square Theatre, Culinary Arts, Adult Education and Literacy creation of a new urban square on Chicago The Plan was partly funded by a Local a library garden, which includes a and Workforce Development. The Center Street in the heart of Downtown Joliet. Technical Assistance (LTA) Grant which storyteller corner, a water feature, also offers two new restaurants which are was awarded to the City by the Chicago unique lighting, seating nooks, and space open the public that are operated by Chefs Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP). for future large–scale public art. and students. The Center is also attached

to the newly renovated Renaissance Center, originally designed by Daniel Burnham.

6 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN 7 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN The central gathering place Keep the Vision for Downtown Joliet alive!

Raise funds for building the plan.

Consider all financial options for the multi-year design and construction of the Street and the Square.

Initiate the next Design Development Phase for final design, specifications and a phasing plan.

NEXT STEPS: INITIATE THE DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE THE SQUARE CONCEPT PLAN 8 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN 2 9 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN A new Urban Square for A community inspired great Downtown events vision for The Square THE SQUARE will be a vibrant all -season gathering place in the heart of Downtown Joliet.

This will be a green oasis, bringing lush trees and greenery to a significantly hardscaped Downtown.

The Square will be a “Mecca for Youth”, as envisioned by the Joliet Downtown Plan. This will be the urban quad where young students from nearby institutions can relax and lounge. The Square will be a unique urban space that is regionally Star Wars Day known and also attract new millennials to live and work in Race Fan Rally Downtown Joliet. New Orleans North Fiesta En La Calle The Square will be vibrant and active in all seasons. The Festival of Lights Parade changing colors of trees and foliage, special lighting and and many more! a variety of programmed events will refresh the Square in each season. During the long winter months, the Square will continue to be a well-loved community hub, with ice skating in the plaza, winter markets, and the City’s Christmas tree prominently displayed.

The Concept Plan for the Square was developed with many interactive working meetings with local stakeholders, community members, and City leaders and staff. Many ideas and options were explored, which are showcased in the Appendices.

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HISTORIC EDGSE FRANCIS OF ST. UNIV. Historic Buildings

1. Joliet Public Library, 1876, historic limestone building designed by Daniel Burnham JOLIET PUBLIC LIBRARY 2. The Rialto Square Theatre, 1926, designed in the -Baroque style, is considered 5 one of “150 great places in Illinois” by the American Institute of Architects. 3. Historic buildings framing the south edge of the site, including the University of St. VAN BUREN PLAZA Former Will County State IBRARY PARKING LOT Francis’s Downtown facility 1.3 ACRE SITE Attorney’s Office building (demolished Spring 2018)

Non-historic buildings 165’-0” approx. 3 4. Former Will County State Attorney’s Office building (demolished Spring 2018) 5. City owned garage along the west edge of the site

345’-0” approx.

CHICAGO STREET 2

VAN BUREN STREET BUREN VAN RIALTO THEATER STREET CLINTON 3

RIALTO THEATER

This is truly a one of a kind site to create a new Downtown Square. Three sides are framed by beautiful historic buildings that THE SITE FRAMED BY BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC BUILDINGS have retained their original architectural heritage. THE SITE FRAMED BY BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC BUILDINGS A 1.3 acre site in the heart of Downtown Joliet 12 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN 13 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN PARKING GARAGE ROUTE 66 DINER

SHARED DRIVE / MEWS

THE CURTAIN

SCULPTURE SEATING NOOKS STORYTELLER’S CORNER UNIV. OF ST. FRANCIS OF ST. UNIV. THE

LOUNGE JOLIET PUBLIC LIBRARY

ZERO DEPTH STAGE FOUNTAIN THE GREEN THE LIBRARY GARDEN SHADE STRUCTURE VAN BUREN STREET BUREN VAN STREET CLINTON

SEATING NOOKS KIOSK THE PLAZA

• CLASSIC BONES, CONTEMPORARY SKIN DISTINCT ROOMS, DIVERSE EXPERIENCES • DECORATIVE SPEED TABLE CHICAGO STREET DECORATIVE • A ‘FRONT YARD’ FOR THE COMMUNITY & VISITORS INTERSECTION INTERSECTION • A CELEBRATION OF THE ‘CITY OF STONE AND STEEL’ • THE RED CARPET PLAZA FOR THE HISTORIC RIALTO SQUARE THEATER The Central Gathering • THE OUTDOOR GARDEN FOR THE LIBRARY RIALTO THEATER Place in Downtown Joliet

One Square with a variety of unique “outdoor rooms” that each correspond to the Note: Existing underground vault locations to be determined by survey in the next Design Development Phase. Street trees surrounding anchors and context. Design concepts for these elements, as well as examples will not be located over existing vaults. Landscape planters will remain as shown in the illustrations and will be adjusted from other places, are provided in the following pages to showcase the great possibilities to accommodate existing access hatches. Planting above vaults will be limited to dwarf shrubs, perennials, ground covers, THE SQUARE MAJOR PROGRAM ELEMENTS that the Square offers. THE SQUARE THE CONCEPT PLAN and seasonal planting that grow in shallow soil depths. 14 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN 15 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN The Plaza, with special paving and lighting, will feel like a welcoming “Red Carpet” that The Green will be a classic lawn that is a signature element of great urban squares. The sunny green seamlesslessly connects the beautiful Rialto Square Theater to the Square. The zero-depth fountain will be framed by a variety of seating options including large porch swings, seat walls, movable will attract all ages in the summer, and can be turned off for events when more paved surface is chairs and nooks. The Curtain will provide a natural green screen for the garage with a mix of trees THE SQUARE THE PLAZA & THE LOUNGE needed.The lounge will offer comfortable seating in the shade with a food kiosk at the corner. THE SQUARE THE GREEN & THE CURTAIN of varying heights while leaving the ground plane visible. 16 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN 17 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN THE SHARED STREET THE SCRIM

The Library Garden - especially designed for children and families - will welcome visitors from The Shared Street will provide a safe pedestrian connection along the west edge in Clinton Street. An iconic and playful sculpture will offer unique opportunities for interaction and front of the garage. A unique paving pattern, ample lighting and clear visibility through play. A small storyteller corner can be used for events for the Library or other local anchors. Ample a scrim of high-branched trees will make this feel like an integrated part of the Square. THE SQUARE THE LIBRARY GARDEN seating will be provided in shaded nooks and low seat walls all around the garden. THE SQUARE THE SHARED STREET & THE SCRIM The street will offer a vehicular connection from Van Buren Street to Clinton Street. 18 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN 19 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN A mecca for youth CONCEPTUAL RENDERINGS SHOWING and all ages POTENTIAL TRANSFORMATION

RIGHT & BELOW: VIEWS LOOKING SOUTH

LEFT: VIEWS LOOKING NORTH

JOLIET PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC JOLIET CLINTON STREET CLINTON DECORATIVE DECORATIVE INTERSECTION ROUTE 66 DINER ROUTE STORYTELLER’S CORNER STORYTELLER’S THE LIBRARY THE LIBRARY GARDEN J OLIET PUBLIC LIBRARY CHICAGO STREET CHICAGO THE CURTAIN SHARED DRIVE / MEWS THE GREEN SEATING NOOKS SEATING NOOKS SEATING SPEED TABLE THE PLAZA ZERO DEPTH ZERO FOUNTAIN RIALTO THEATER RIALTO PARKING GARAGE PARKING STAGE

THE LOUNGE

KIOSK

SHADE STRUCTURE SHADE VAN BUREN STREET BUREN VAN DECORATIVE DECORATIVE INTERSECTION

CHICAGO STREET UNIV. OF ST. FRANCIS ST. OF UNIV.

FROM A PAVED AREA TO A PLACE FOR ALL SEASONS AND ALL AGES CLINTON STREET

The Square will transform this area into Downtown’s central gathering place for all ages, especially young students in nearby institutions. This will also be a great economic engine to help attract young professionals Transformation into a lush &vibrant THE SQUARE A MAJOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOOL and families to live and work in this beautiful historic Downtown. THE SQUARE A CATALYTIC TRANSFORMATION “all seasons” square 20 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN 21 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN PARKING GARAGE ROUTE 66 DINER UNIV. OF ST. FRANCIS OF ST. UNIV. J OLIET PUBLIC LIBRARY VAN BUREN STREET BUREN VAN STREET CLINTON

CHICAGO STREET A great setting for markets on the plaza RIALTO THEATER

Chicago Street is already Downtown Joliet’s well-loved address for street markets, festivals and parades. The new Square will complement these existing street events and offer the City a wonderful new venue to host new ones at the heart of Downtown. The Plaza area can accommodate THE SQUARE MARKETS IN ALL SEASONS small seasonal markets that may not require the street to be closed. THE SQUARE MARKETS IN ALL SEASONS A place for fun markets in all seasons 22 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN 23 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN An evening destination that complements the Rialto Theater, restaurants and other uses

PARKING GARAGE ROUTE 66 DINER UNIV. OF ST. FRANCIS OF ST. UNIV. J OLIET PUBLIC LIBRARY VAN BUREN STREET BUREN VAN STREET CLINTON

CHICAGO STREET

RIALTO THEATER The Square will be a welcoming and safe gathering place in the evenings. Patrons of the Theater and restaurants can enjoy the well-lit urban oasis, and evening events can be held at the stage for all to enjoy. Special lighting will include plaza lights in the pavement, and lights for the fountain, THE SQUARE AN EVENING DESTINATION sculptures, seating nooks and lounge. THE SQUARE AN EVENING DESTINATION A Vibrant & Safe Gathering Place in the evening 24 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN 25 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN PARKING GARAGE ROUTE 66 DINER PARKING GARAGE ROUTE 66 DINER UNIV. OF ST. FRANCIS OF ST. UNIV. UNIV. OF ST. FRANCIS OF ST. UNIV. J OLIET PUBLIC LIBRARY J OLIET PUBLIC LIBRARY VAN BUREN STREET BUREN VAN STREET CLINTON VAN BUREN STREET BUREN VAN STREET CLINTON

CHICAGO STREET CHICAGO STREET Fiesta En La Calle, Fall Holiday festivities, Ice Rink, RIALTO THEATERfestivals, Halloween & more. RIALTO THEATER Winter Markets & more

The Square will keep Downtown alive with activities during the long winter months. The plaza will be transformed into a fun Ice skating rink to attract all ages. Holiday parades on Chicago Street, winter The Square will be a wonderful community gathering place in the Fall with the trees showing vibrant fall colors. markets, the City’s Christmas tree on the stage and special lighting everywhere will make the Square a fun THE SQUARE FALL FESTIVALS Special fall events for all ages can be hosted here, including markets, parades, pumpkin patches and more! THE SQUARE A WINTER DESTINATION place to be in the heart of Downtown.

26 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN 27 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN THE SQUARE THE LAWN A flexible green for year-round activities for all ages THE SQUARE THE FOUNTAIN A well-loved attraction for families and children

28 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN 29 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN THE SQUARE THE LOUNGE A relaxing place to lounge any time of the day and evening THE SQUARE THE LOUNGE A relaxing place to lounge any time of the day and evening

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SHARED DRIVE / MEWS

THE CURTAIN

SEATING NOOKS STORYTELLER’S CORNER UNIV. OF ST. FRANCIS OF ST. UNIV. THE

LOUNGE 1 JOLIET PUBLIC LIBRARY

ZERO DEPTH STAGE FOUNTAIN THE GREEN

SHADE STRUCTURE 2 VAN BUREN STREET BUREN VAN STREET CLINTON 4 SEATING NOOKS THE LIBRARY THE GARDEN PLAZA KIOSK

DECORATIVE SPEED TABLE DECORATIVE INTERSECTION CHICAGO STREET INTERSECTION

Opportunities to celebrate “City of Stone & Steel”,

RIALTO THEATER “Historic Route 66” and more

1. Sculpture as a view terminus for the Plaza and red carpet pavement 2. Unique interactive sculpture for play in the Library Garden 3. Mural or art on the parking garage facade THE SQUARE ICONIC PUBLIC ART 4. Corner sculpture or artwork or a unique kiosk form THE SQUARE THE LIBRARY GARDEN Unique sculpture for play and as an icon in the Square 32 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN 33 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN WINTER SKATING RINK

TREELINED PATHS A WELL-LOVED LAWN A SERIES OF OUTDOOR ROOMS

ZERO DEPTH FOUNTAIN THE LAWN SEASONAL MARKETS ICONIC ART

MANY SEATING & LOUNGING OPTIONS

EXAMPLES: MILLENNIUM PARK . CHICAGO A major economic engine for Downtown Chicago EXAMPLES: BRYANT PARK . NEW YORK A classic urban park loved by all ages

34 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN 35 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN FORMAL OUTDOOR LAWN LOUNGE NEW URBAN PARK LOVED BY THE COMMUNITY

SPECIAL LIGHTING OUTDOOR FOUNTAIN LOUNGE FROM A NEGLECTED AREA TO A NEW URBAN PARK

FAMILY & YOUTH FRIENDLY

EXAMPLES: PERK PARK . CLEVELAND A renovated park is a new oasis of urban bliss EXAMPLES: NORTH END PARKS . BOSTON A new park is a mecca for youth

36 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN 37 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN Keep the Vision alive! Celebrating a Raise funds for building the plan. Historic Street

Consider all financial options for the multi-year design and construction of the Square.

Initiate the next Design Development Phase.

Build the Square as a major economic engine for Downtown Joliet.

THE SQUARE NEXT STEPS THE STREET CONCEPT PLAN 38 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN 3 39 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN A NEW STREETSCAPE DESIGN IS NEEDED TO CREATE A UNIFIED APPEARANCE.

OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: Pedestrian and Tall street lights are of many inconsistent and dated styles NEW HARDY STREET TREES THAT ARE MORE APPROPRIATE IN FRONT OF SHOPS

Signage is inconsistent and confusing NEW CONCRETE PAVING WITH ACCENTS NEW STREET LIGHT PALETTE

Poor condition of pavers in the sidewalk and constricted tree trunks in tree grates NEW WAYFINDING SIGNAGE & GATEWAY PYLONS Street cross section concept Washington Street to Van Buren Van Buren Street to Clinton Street: 11’ Clinton Street to Ruby Street: 14’ assumptions: Street: 11’ travel lanes as required travel lanes with a unique section to maximum travel lanes, potential NEW UNIQUE STREETSCAPE by IDOT accommodate a speed table/raised shared bike lane DOUBLE FIXTURE SINGLE ARM PEDESTRIAN roadway in front of the Rialto Square STREET TREE ELEMENTS STREET LIGHT STREET LIGHT LIGHT Theatre EXISTING STREET LIGHT AND TREE LOCATIONS Poor condition of many street trees that are also not appropriate for retail streets

Note: Full set of existing street conditions by block is provided in detailed sheets in Appendix A. This plan recommends a complete new streetscape palette given the inconsistent designs, poor CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR OVERALL CONDITIONS conditions and maintenance challenges of existing elements. CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR OVERALL APPROACH Note: Travel lanes may be either 11’ or 14’ depending on future studies. 40 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN 41 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN AERIAL

Sample Block for street cross section concept VERDANT Alley Joliet Public Library Future Public 2 Story Buildings – 3 Story Building – VIBRANT st Square 1 Floor Retail and 1st Floor Retail Office

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CHICAGO STREET POSSIBILITIES Create a Vibrant, Verdant, Livable and Ceremonial Street CHICAGO STREET CLINTON-CASS BLOCK - EXISTING CONDITIONS 42 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN 43 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN CHICAGO STREET CLINTON CASS

Note: Existing underground vault locations to be determined by survey in the next Design Note: Existing underground vault locations to be determined by survey in the next Design CONCEPTUAL CROSS SECTION Development Phase. Street trees will not be located over existing vaults. Landscape planters CONCEPTUAL PLAN Development Phase. Street trees will not be located over existing vaults. Landscape planters will remain as shown in the illustrations and will be adjusted to accommodate existing access will remain as shown in the illustrations and will be adjusted to accommodate existing access FOR BLOCKS NORTH OF CLINTON, EXAMPLE BLOCK SHOWN HERE: CLINTON TO CASS hatches. Planting above vaults will be limited to dwarf shrubs, perennials, groundcovers, and FOR BLOCKS NORTH OF CLINTON, EXAMPLE BLOCK SHOWN HERE: CLINTON TO CASS hatches. Planting above vaults will be limited to dwarf shrubs, perennials, groundcovers, and seasonal planting that grow in shallow soil depths. Travel lanes may be either 11’ or 14’ seasonal planting that grow in shallow soil depths. Travel lanes may be either 11’ or 14’ depending on future studies. depending on future studies. 44 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN 45 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN VIBRANT VERDANT LIVABLE CEREMONIAL

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Clear zones for: 1. Pedestrians to walk along storefronts 2. Sidewalk Cafes 3. Parkway for trees & plants 4. On-street parking AUTUMN BLAZE MAPLE GINKGO LONDON PLANETREE Note: Existing underground vault locations to be determined by survey in the next Design CONCEPTUAL CROSS SECTION Development Phase. Street trees will not be located over existing vaults. Landscape planters • “Retail Friendly” (High Branched / Light Foliage) Trees FOR BLOCKS NORTH OF CLINTON, EXAMPLE BLOCK SHOWN HERE: CLINTON TO CASS will remain as shown in the illustrations and will be adjusted to accommodate existing access CHICAGO STREET PROPOSED TREE PALETTE • Hardy and Low Maintenance Trees hatches. Planting above vaults will be limited to dwarf shrubs, perennials, groundcovers, and • Joliet Approved Species seasonal planting that grow in shallow soil depths. Travel lanes may be either 11’ or 14’ • Trees that add Seasonal Interest depending on future studies. 46 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN 47 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN CHICAGO STREET PARKWAY PLANTING OPTIONS: HARDY PERENNIALS CHICAGO STREET PARKWAY PLANTING OPTIONS: ANNUALS

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CHICAGO STREET GATEWAY POSSIBILITIES CHICAGO STREET GATEWAY POSSIBILITIES

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Color Examples 3 Scale: NTS

Pole Signs Bicyclist Signs Bicyclist Signs Pole, Identification Pole, Directional Pole, Directional (Small)

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Music, outer space and nostalgia all come together at the Joliet Area Historical Museum. It’s more than exhibits, as the Museum features special lectures, concerts and bus trips that let you explore more than you ever imagined.

Nestled between the limestone bluffs and the I&M Canal is the scenic 10-acre Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre. From Concerts on the Hill, the Festival of the Gnomes, or a peaceful picnic in the park, there is plenty going on at this notable Joliet location.

Library 48" Libraries are much more than books, and the Joliet Public Library is no exception. Youth-geared events from improve classes to movie celebrations allow kids to have fun with others their age. Adults can attend classes of their own to learn new skills – even experiencing the Digital Media Studio to design and record music, podcasts, animation and more. Don’t miss the Library’s 8th Annual Star Wars Day – featuring prize giveaways, kids games, costumed characters, live music, food vendors, artists, exhibitors, movie prop exhibits and more!

Shopping. Check. Restaurants. Check. Movies and inflatable play places. Check and check. The gives you a first-class shopping experience with the latest stores, a variety 40" of food, and entertainment for all ages.

Stay overnight! The Will County Lodging Association has you covered with an array of hotels featuring all of your favorite amenities.

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Chicago Avenue Streetscape Carol Naughton + Associates, Inc. Job Number : 1606.1 213 West Institute Place, Suite 708 Date : 2.9.18 Joliet, Illinois Chicago, Illinois 60610 Revisions: 3.13.18 312.951.5353 1 CHICAGO STREET SIGNAGE POSSIBILITIES CHICAGO STREET SIGNAGE POSSIBILITIES - EARLY STUDIES

52 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN 53 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN SHARED STREET AREA: 3,980 SF COST RANGE = $25 TO $40 / SF TOTAL = $99,000 TO $159,00

VAN BUREN ST PRIMARY OPEN SPACE STREETSCAPE AREA 10,295 SF AREA: 7,800 SF AREA: 41,820 SF COST RANGE = $45 TO $60 / SF COST RANGE = COST RANGE = $75 TO $135 / SF TOTAL = $463,275 TO $617,700 $25 TO $40 / SF TOTAL = $3.1M TO $5.6M TOTAL = $195,000 TO $312,000

SPEED TABLE PLAZA AREA: 11,420 SF COST RANGE = $50 TO $70 / SF TOTAL = $571,000 TO $799,400

TOTAL: ART ALLOWANCE: COST OPINION FOR CONCEPTS OPINION OF PROBABLE COST THE SQUARE $4.4M TO $7.4M $250,000 TO $ 1M 54 CHICAGO STREET4 CORRIDOR PLAN 55 CHICAGO STREET CORRIDOR PLAN Chicago Street Van Buren Street to Ruby Street City of Joliet 2018 CMAP Planning Study Cost Estimate May 2018

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT COST UNIT QUANTITY TOTAL COST 1 Removal 1a Pavement Removal - Full Depth $20 SQ YD 7,220 $ 144,500.00 1b Pavement Removal - Milling $15 SQ YD 7,956 $ 119,500.00 1c Curb and Gutter Removal $10 FOOT 7,610 $ 76,500.00 1d Sidewalk Removal $3 SQ FT 132,330 $ 397,000.00 1e Driveway Removal $15 SQ YD 2,023 $ 30,500.00 1f Tree Removal $40 INCH 1,212 $ 48,500.00 1g Storm Sewer Removal $20 FOOT 5,065 $ 101,500.00 1h Light Pole Removal including Foundation $800 EACH 87 $ 70,000.00 2 Earthwork 2a Earth Excavation $40 CU YD 6,751 $ 270,500.00 Chicago Street 2b Furnished Excavation Chicago Street$40 CU YD 0 $ - Van Buren Street to Ruby Street 2c Removal and Disposal of Unsuitable MaterialsVan Buren Street to Ruby$45 StreetCU YD 0 $ - City of Joliet 2d Undercut and Aggregate Subgrade Improvement City of Joliet$100 CU YD 275 $ 27,500.00 2018 CMAP Planning Study Cost Estimate 3 Landscaping 2018 CMAP Planning Study Cost Estimate Opinion of probable costs are approximately $11.5M total for Chicago Street from Van Buren Street to Ruby Street. Costs are based on The average per block cost, including engineering, is approximately $1.05M. Please note that this does not include any contingency costs which May 2018 3a Seeding/Sodding Restoration including Topsoil May 2018 $40 SQ YD 0 $ - the conceptual cross sections and potential streetscaping palette including lighting, planter boxes, sidewalk, benches, etc., and also include typically range from10% to 20%. engineering costs (Preliminary, Design, and Construction). 3b Trees $800 EACH 176 $ 141,000.00 4 Drainage ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT COST UNIT QUANTITY TOTAL COST ITEM4a Storm Sewers, Structures,DESCRIPTION and Trench Backfill UNIT COST$125 FOOTUNIT QUANTITY5,290 $ TOTAL 661,500.00 COST 1 Removal 51 ErosionRemoval Control 10 % Drainage & Landscaping $ 80,500.00 1a Pavement Removal - Full Depth $20 SQ YD 7,220 $ 144,500.00 6 Pavement1a Pavement Removal - Full Depth $20 SQ YD 7,220 $ 144,500.00 1b Pavement Removal - Milling $15 SQ YD 7,956 $ 119,500.00 1b6a Pavement Removalincluding -Aggregate Milling Subgrade Improvement $15$50 SQ YD 11,3937,956 $ 119,500.00 570,000.00 1c Curb and Gutter Removal $10 FOOT 7,610 $ 76,500.00 6b1c CurbPavement and Gutter - Resurfacing Removal $10$30 FOOTSQ YD 7,6107,956 $ 239,000.00 76,500.00 1d Sidewalk Removal $3 SQ FT 132,330 $ 397,000.00 1d6c SidewalkDriveways/Parking Removal Lots including Temporary Access $60$3 SQ FTYD 132,3301,420 $ 397,000.00 85,500.00 1e Driveway Removal $15 SQ YD 2,023 $ 30,500.00 6d1e DrivewayCurb and GutterRemoval $15$35 SQFOOT YD 2,0237,610 $ 266,500.00 30,500.00 1f Tree Removal $40 INCH 1,212 $ 48,500.00 6e1f TreePavement Removal Patching $150$40 INCHSQ YD 1,2120 $ 48,500.00 - 1g Storm Sewer Removal $20 FOOT 5,065 $ 101,500.00 7 Pavement1g Storm Marking Sewer Removal $20$5 FOOT 5,0657,610 $ 101,500.00 38,500.00 1h Light Pole Removal including Foundation $800 EACH 87 $ 70,000.00 8 Signing1h Light including Pole Removal Removal including and Relocation Foundation $27,500$800 EACHL SUM 871 $ 70,000.0027,500.00 2 Earthwork 29 EarthworkTraffic Control & Protection 5 % Roadway Construction $ 398,000.00 2a Earth Excavation $40 CU YD 6,751 $ 270,500.00 10 Intersection2a Earth Excavation $40 CU YD 6,751 $ 270,500.00 2b Furnished Excavation $40 CU YD 0 $ - 10a2b FurnishedTraffic Signal Excavation $250,000$40 CUEACH YD 03 $ 750,000.00 - 2c Removal and Disposal of Unsuitable Materials $45 CU YD 0 $ - 10b2c RemovalEmergency and Vehicle Disposal Pre-emption of Unsuitable Materials $7,500$45 CUEACH YD 03 $ 22,500.00 - 2d Undercut and Aggregate Subgrade Improvement $100 CU YD 275 $ 27,500.00 10c2d UndercutLighting and Aggregate Subgrade Improvement $80,000$100 CUL SUM YD 2751 $ 27,500.0080,000.00 3 Landscaping 3 Landscaping10d Interconnect $50 FOOT 2,015 $ 101,000.00 3a Seeding/Sodding Restoration including Topsoil $40 SQ YD 0 $ - 10e3a Seeding/SoddingTemporary Traffic Restoration Signal including Topsoil $75,000$40 SQL SUM YD 01 $ 75,000.00 - 3b Trees $800 EACH 176 $ 141,000.00 11 Miscellaneous3b Trees $800 EACH 176 $ 141,000.00 4 Drainage 4 Drainage11a Mobilization 6 % Roadway Construction $ 477,500.00 4a Storm Sewers, Structures, and Trench Backfill $125 FOOT 5,290 $ 661,500.00 11b4a StormConstruction Sewers, Layout Structures, and Trench Backfill $1252FOOT % Roadway5,290 Construction $ 661,500.00 159,500.00 5 Erosion Control 10 % Drainage & Landscaping $ 80,500.00 5 Erosion11c Field Control Office $3,00010 %MONTH Drainage &12 Landscaping $ 80,500.0036,000.00 6 Pavement (Contd. on next page) 6 Pavement 6a Pavement including Aggregate Subgrade Improvement $50 SQ YD 11,393 $ 570,000.00 6a Pavement including Aggregate Subgrade Improvement $50 SQ YD 11,393 $ 570,000.00 6b Pavement - Resurfacing $30 SQ YD 7,956 $ 239,000.00 6b Pavement - Resurfacing $30 SQ YD 7,956 $ 239,000.00 OPINION6c Driveways/Parking OF PROBABLE Lots including COST Temporary CHICAGO Access STREET$60 SQ(VAN YD BUREN 1,420TO RUBY) $ 85,500.00 OPINION6c Driveways/Parking OF PROBABLE Lots including COST Temporary contd. Access $60 SQ YD 1,420 $ 85,500.00 6d Curb and Gutter $35 FOOT 7,610 $ 266,500.00 6d Curb and Gutter $35 FOOT 7,610 $ 266,500.00 56 CHICAGO STREET6e Pavement CORRIDOR PLAN Patching $150 SQ YD 0 $ - 6e Pavement Patching $150 SQ YD 0 57 CHICAGO$ STREET CORRIDOR - PLAN 7 Pavement Marking $5 FOOT 7,610 $ 38,500.00 7 Pavement Marking $5 FOOT 7,610 $ 38,500.00 8 Signing including Removal and Relocation $27,500 L SUM 1 $ 27,500.00 8 Signing including Removal and Relocation $27,500 L SUM 1 $ 27,500.00 9 Traffic Control & Protection 5 % Roadway Construction $ 398,000.00 9 Traffic Control & Protection 5 % Roadway Construction $ 398,000.00 10 Intersection 10 Intersection 10a Traffic Signal $250,000 EACH 3 $ 750,000.00 10a Traffic Signal $250,000 EACH 3 $ 750,000.00 10b Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption $7,500 EACH 3 $ 22,500.00 10b Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption $7,500 EACH 3 $ 22,500.00 10c Lighting $80,000 L SUM 1 $ 80,000.00 10c Lighting $80,000 L SUM 1 $ 80,000.00 10d Interconnect $50 FOOT 2,015 $ 101,000.00 10d Interconnect $50 FOOT 2,015 $ 101,000.00 10e Temporary Traffic Signal $75,000 L SUM 1 $ 75,000.00 10e Temporary Traffic Signal $75,000 L SUM 1 $ 75,000.00 11 Miscellaneous 11 Miscellaneous 11a Mobilization 6 % Roadway Construction $ 477,500.00 11a Mobilization 6 % Roadway Construction $ 477,500.00 11b Construction Layout 2 % Roadway Construction $ 159,500.00 11b Construction Layout 2 % Roadway Construction $ 159,500.00 11c Field Office $3,000 MONTH 12 $ 36,000.00 11c Field Office $3,000 MONTH 12 $ 36,000.00