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<br /> _ �� 4,L '� :f �'�t � +mom Construct a path that surrounds the park to build connections
<br /> r; . �_ ►* .. '�``4%. • +� and improve recreation. Adding a io-12-foot shared perimeter
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<br /> � '' w ,� T y '�,� path with trees and lighting better connects recreational
<br /> ,.�■ } 7 opportunities within the park and to other destinations outside
<br /> e. ���1``!A'��(__�� ;= °per the park all while being a unified amenity of its own for walkers.
<br /> 11 r IF ti :`` z. cyclists,and other users.
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<br /> is ■.; t i • } s' ` ., Seek improved access to the water's edge and beautify the
<br /> i { �y '�,-, lake. Projects within the plan are meant to improve access and
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<br /> �■. , • . -.' .+R ,- d •'- enhance beautification including addition of a fountain/bubbler
<br /> � - as a focal point and means to increase oxygen/aeration plus
<br /> f. • OAlt. " - adding a viewing dock to the west side of the lake.
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<br /> • 4 . • ' • 5 ,r - ` Expanding LaSalle Park represents a long-term opportunity
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<br /> C �L• 4 __ " ..a;; ,, ♦ • to grow and strengthen one of the area's most important
<br /> R �► " l r j community assets.As surrounding properties become available
<br /> r over time for passive acquisition.the park has the potential
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<br /> - 4 �. - - to expand organically,increasing the amount of accessible
<br /> • • green space within the neighborhood.An enlarged LaSalle
<br /> y , t / \ Park would provide numerous benefits,including improved
<br /> r .. • _ t' ', recreational opportunities,enhanced environmental quality,
<br /> t I I �' `i \ increased tree cano and better stormwater management
<br /> `? U �' `f ;/� Additional green space can also support public health.
<br /> t.; • a,.• f �, k �� ,� ,_ - neighborhood connectivity,and overall quality of life for
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<br /> - 4'./"�-. . 1 --r - - .�.4:- --.., residents.
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<br /> ak;, i in f�-tt,,,)-., II ` - ',A- I LaSalle Park was once at the headwaters of the Grand
<br /> Kankakee Marsh. In LaSalle Park,some parcels have gone
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<br /> undeveloped due to underlying soil conditions making
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<br /> Views shown in rendering , i Proposed Trail Exisiting Trail construction difficult and/or costs prohibitive.
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<br /> Many of the parcels have remained undeveloped to this day as
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<br /> unintentional green spaces like the area south of Washington
<br /> H New Walkin trail alon erimeter Extra arkin Linden l �- Beck's Lake fountain ( D Tree Stand ased a tempeck's Lary.Undeveloped load dc cov ra��,,,.I// g g p parking along nursery repurposed as temporary tree nurseries to add coverage to
<br /> the neighborhood tree canopy,provide trees for park and
<br /> streetscape projects and to beautify the neighborhood.
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