Peoria Sculpture Walk
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| Solstice, Galactic Spiral by Mark Richey |
The Sculpture Walk is a great addition to Peoria. The sculpture on the right is my favorite sculpture on the walk.
Enjoy your visit to Peoria, and check out the great sculptures, the new visitor center, the Caterpillar Visitor Center, the riverfront, and the rapidly improving Warehouse District just south of downtown and I-74, just west of the Illinois River.
peoriamagazines.com/as/2015/jan-feb/introducing-sculpture-walk-peoria
sculpturewalkpeoria.org/about-the-walk/brochure/
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Joe Szabo is an excellent choice for CMAP
Joe Szabo is an excellent choice to lead the Chicago Metro Agency For Planning
CMAP News: Joseph C. Szabo tapped to lead the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
CHICAGO, June 10, 2015 -- The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) will be led by a new executive director whose broad background is matched by a strong passion for improving the region where he grew up as the son of a career railroader.
Joseph C. Szabo was selected unanimously after a national search by the agency's board, which is appointed by elected leaders from across the seven counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will. He will be responsible for operations of CMAP, which has state and federal mandates for regional integration of planning for land use, transportation, and related factors that shape quality of life and economic prosperity.
"Our region and agency are fortunate to have a leader of Joe's depth and vision," said Gerald R. Bennett, chair of the CMAP board and mayor of Palos Hills. "Metropolitan Chicago and the state as a whole are facing unprecedented challenges such as the need to rebuild crumbling infrastructure, give residents options to live nearer to where they work, and expand parks and open space, to name a few of our priorities. To a significant extent, his highly varied background enables Joe to embody these regional aspirations."
Prior to joining CMAP as a senior fellow in January, Szabo had served 2009-15 as the twelfth Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT). He led a staff of over 900 professionals located in Washington, DC, and at field offices across the nation as the first FRA head to come from the ranks of rail workers, having served as a conductor and switchman with the Illinois Central Railroad and Metra, where his father Joseph F. Szabo also worked for 40 years.
But long before filling a prominent position in the Obama administration, Szabo began his public service as a zoning commission member in his native south suburban Riverdale, Illinois, where he later served as a park district commissioner, village trustee, and ultimately mayor. He also was a member of the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association executive board and transportation committee and the regional Council of Mayors executive committee.
"For me, this is a return to my roots in local government," said Szabo. "Municipalities are the most representative form of government, and CMAP depends on its strong connection to our region's towns, cities, and counties. While at U.S. DOT, I recognized that CMAP is viewed nationally as a model of regional collaboration. I look forward to working with the agency board, stakeholders, and staff to continue that record of excellence on behalf of this region that I love."
Szabo is also familiar with Springfield, having served 1996-2009 as state legislative director of the United Transportation Union, for which he guided rail safety and regulatory policies. CMAP is actively engaged with officials in the General Assembly, the Illinois Department of Transportation, and others to pursue legislative and policy outcomes that benefit the region and state.
"Joe knows our region's, our state's, and our nation's transportation system as well as anyone," said Bennett. "Having worked in that field for 38 years, he has a command of mobility issues that profoundly shape the economic prosperity and livability of our communities. The CMAP board and I are enthused to have him at the helm of this agency at such a pivotal time for metropolitan Chicago and the State of Illinois."
Bennett, the board, and Szabo thanked CMAP interim executive director Jill Leary for guiding the agency since January, when Governor Rauner appointed original CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn as Illinois Secretary of Transportation. When Szabo assumes his new position on June 15, Leary will resume her duties as chief of staff, responsible for the agency's work plan and day-to-day activities. The agency's staff serves both the board and the MPO Policy Committee, which are jointly responsible for reviewing and approving projects that use federal transportation funds in the region.
Through the board and MPO Policy Committee, officials from across the seven-county region in October 2010 unanimously adopted the GO TO 2040 comprehensive regional plan. The innovative, policy-based plan establishes coordinated strategies to help the region's 284 communities address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. Among other honors, CMAP has received the American Planning Association's first-ever National Planning Excellence Award for a Planning Agency and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Smart Growth Award.
Congratulations to Peoria for the Sculpture Walk
The information below explains the program. Very interesting and should be a great addition to the redeveloping city.
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"Which of the fifteen sculptures in Sculpture Walk Peoria is your favorite? We want to hear from YOU! Please take a few minutes to vote and complete our short survey.
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Come down to Washington Street between Liberty and Oak Streets in Peoria, IL and experience 15 large scale sculptures created by renowned artists from 7 states. Voting is open until September 30, 2015.
About Sculpture Walk Peoria...
Joe Richey had a vision of putting sculpture on the streets of Peoria, Illinois. Joe’s business, Tri-City Machine Products, is in the heart of Peoria’s burgeoning Warehouse District. A great supporter of the arts, Joe turned part of his facility into Prairie Center of the Arts, and created artists’ residence space. But, his vision always included large-scale sculpture on the streets.
Joe Richey had a vision of putting sculpture on the streets of Peoria, Illinois. Joe’s business, Tri-City Machine Products, is in the heart of Peoria’s burgeoning Warehouse District. A great supporter of the arts, Joe turned part of his facility into Prairie Center of the Arts, and created artists’ residence space. But, his vision always included large-scale sculpture on the streets.
In, 2008, he began discussions with Craig Hullinger, then
Director of Economic Development for the City of Peoria. The city worked to clear the challenges and the rest of the initiative has been entirely volunteer-driven. A team of dedicated leaders has worked for the last year to bring this exciting addition to the Peoria Warehouse District. Their vision – put art on the streets by June of 2015. The goal has been reached. Joe’s vision…now a reality.
Fifteen artists, representing seven states will install their artwork for a period of twelve months. Every year, a new set of sculptures will be installed and the goal is to grow beyond the current fifteen locations.
“Sculpture Walks” differ from “regular” public sculpture in that the pieces typically change out every year. Tours, people’s choice awards, games, and education are part of the programming for a Walk – and Sculpture Walk Peoria is no exception. You can read about all of it in our brochure.
http://www.sculpturewalkpeoria.org/about-the-walk/brochure/
We are excited and inspired by the incredible sculptures the artists have created to share with the community. We are thankful for the generous sponsors who have made all of this possible. We are indebted to the committed volunteers who made it happen. We are grateful to Joe for pursuing his vision. And we are thrilled to present the inaugural 2015 Sculpture Walk Peoria.
Enjoy,
Sculpture Walk Peoria Committee
Joe Richey – Chairman
John Amdall
Sharon Amdall
Kim Armstrong
Maegan C. M. Gilliland
Pam Johnson
Kip Strasma
Barb Waldorf"
John Amdall
Sharon Amdall
Kim Armstrong
Maegan C. M. Gilliland
Pam Johnson
Kip Strasma
Barb Waldorf"
http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/local/Peoria-holds-Inagural-Sculpture-Walk-306390681.html
http://www.peoriamagazines.com/as/2015/jan-feb/introducing-sculpture-walk-peoria
http://www.peoriamagazines.com/as/2015/jan-feb/introducing-sculpture-walk-peoria
Chicago Streetscape
The City of Chicago has done an outstanding job improving its streetscape. Congratulations on a job well done.
City of Chicago :: Streetscapes and Sustainable Design
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Argyle Streetscape Project | 48th Ward Service Website
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www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20140905/.../argyle-streetscape-plans-finalize...Sep 5, 2014 - The office of Ald. Harry Osterman (48th) has released a rendering of thestreetscape plan, which features Chicago's first "shared street," a street ...Chicago Streetscapes - Burns & McDonnell
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chi.streetsblog.org/tag/lawrence-avenue-streetscape/Nov 21, 2014 - A station was moved from Lincoln and Eastwood to Leavitt and Lawrence, as part of the new streetscape and road diet on Lawrence.
Living Wall
A new living wall is being claimed as the largest in Europe. Click to read the article:
http://www.gizmag.com/largest-living-wall-europe-uk-national-grid/37831/
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