Dan R Dan Ryan W an Woods oods Major T Major Taylor Corridor Plan ylor Corridor Plan Community Meeting Community Meeting Wild Blossom Meader Wild Blossom Meadery| April 26, 20 | April 26, 2017
About the Forest Preserves https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3d6p6Fo4Wls
Summer Activities
Winter Activities
Volunteer Opportunities
Youth Programs
Dan Ryan Woods - Programs and Events • Outdoor Exploration Days • Stars, Stories And S’mores • Forest Jams • AYSO Soccer • Cyclocross
Recent Improvements • Loop walking trail (2011) • Renovated pavilion (2013) • New Visitor Center/ Outdoor Classroom (2016) • Outdoor site and recreation improvements (2017-2018)
1 mile loop
Renovated Pavilion
New Visitor Center / Outdoor Classroom
Renovated Underpass
Aqueduct Improvements
Coming Soon • Wayfinding & Information Signs • Nature Play and Treehouse • Stairs at Sledding Hill • Aqueduct Improvements
Information Kiosk and Wayfinding Signage
Nature Play and Treehouse
Stairs at Sledding Hill
Future Improvements – Major Taylor Corridor Plan • Demolish vacant watchman residence at 87th/Damen • Create new public amenities along Major Taylor Trail • Major Taylor Trail connections north and south
Vacant Watchman Residence – 8716 S Beverly
Major Taylor Trail in Dan Ryan Woods • North – to Dawes Park • South – to 91 st Street Metra and beyond…
Who is Major Taylor and why is there a trail?
What are opportunities to enhance the trail? Focus areas: – 83 rd Street/Dawes Park – 87 th Street and Beverly – 91 st Street crossing
Dawes Park Connection
83rd Street Connection
83rd Street & Major Taylor Trail
87th Street/ Vacant Watchman Residence Area
91st Street Connection
91st Street Entrance
How can the Major Taylor Trail be enhanced?
Best Practices | New Trail Connections
Best Practices - Rail Crossing Treatments
Best Practices | Intersection Enhancements
Best Practices | Parking Lot & Trail Connections
Inspiration Images | Trail Amenities
Inspiration Images | Trail Amenities
Inspiration Images | Trail Amenities
Inspiration Images | Trail Amenities
Inspiration Images | Trail Amenities
Inspiration Images | Trail Amenities
Inspiration Images | Trail Amenities
Inspiration Images | Trail Amenities
Inspiration Images | Trail Amenities
Inspiration Images | Trail Amenities
Tell the story of Major Taylor
Questions and Comments • Q&A – 10 minutes • Input Stations – 20 minutes • Project web site: http://fpdcc.com/drmt • Save the Date: 100 th Anniversary Celebration @ Dan Ryan Pavilion on August 27, 2017 Explore Dan Ryan Woods!
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