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,„ �,, it u� LaSalle Park I Sites 7, 8 <br /> •a" ,gam vim' a Construct a path that surrounds the park to build connections <br /> +. t"'= ` ,• ''`` � • and improve recreation.Adding a 10-12-foot shared perimeter <br /> �-O> : a path with trees and lighting better connects recreational <br /> ii . • <br /> `-� r v ,� a<_4 opportunities within the park and to other destinations outside <br /> - • ,p, - the park all while being a unified amenity of its own for walkers, <br /> ■�� '' . • -, _ .' cyclists,and other users. <br /> '■• _ Seek improved access to the waters edge and beautify the <br /> i' r rTc _i lake. Projects within the plan are meant to improve access and <br /> I••: _- ,,i - r a rk. <br /> I: ,> / , `,t ' � enhance beautification Including addition of a fountain/bubbler <br /> t h as a focal point and means to increase oxygen/aeration plus <br /> r. ' �' •P� �` - adding a viewing dock to the west side of the lake. <br /> 1 in MI t. t <br /> Nr, • •. - I _� r 1i ' �; t Rit-rrr�� � Expanding LaSalle Park represents a long-term opportunity <br /> 1...e, r - 7 to grow and strengthen one of the area's most important <br /> c 1, .. ., _ r community assets As surrounding properties become available <br /> �'' / h { r ' 5 over time for passive acquisition,the park has the potential <br /> ��*« , srre' r to expand organically,increasing the amount of accessible <br /> �°, J i - ■ i green space within the neighborhood.An enlarged LaSalle <br /> • /, ( C Park would provide numerous benefits,including improved <br /> c • • L� <br /> Fli u 4i• _ r • recreational opportunities,enhanced environmental quality. <br /> t'�; ®® ®,�} increased tree canopy.and better stormwater management. <br /> F •� .aa i< ‘'. Additional green space can also support public health. <br /> -<o'� - r" a-(�i ®^® -* ••• - _ ,N ' .__- neighborhood connectivity,and overall quality of life for� • e <br /> _ -, _. i w*+e- ,r.-,,s.cr ' • Washington Street._.,, residents. <br /> O <br /> r f <br /> 0. # __ _ The GroveI Site <br /> �„ yh LaSalle Park was once at the headwaters of the Grand <br /> Kankakee Marsh. In LaSalle Park,some parcels have gone <br /> LaSalle Park Map Ir.,/ undeveloped due to underlying soil conditions making <br /> to <br /> Views shown in rendering + - Proposed Trail Exisiting Trail construction difficult and/or costs prohibitive. <br /> Many of the parcels have remained undeveloped to this day as <br /> unintentional green spaces Like the area south of Washington <br /> St and across Beck's Lake.Undeveloped lots could be <br /> New Walking trail along perimeter Extra parking along Linden ( �- j� Beck's Lake fountain l D ) Tree nursery re m temporary tree nurseries to add coverage to <br /> (:) <br /> ""+++•••1»III \� the neighborhood tree canopy,provide trees for park and <br /> streetscape projects and to beautify the neighborhood. <br /> 40 LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan Neighborhood Plin <br />