Monday, December 2, 2013

Bloomingdale Trail

I haven't heard anything about the Bloomingdale Trail for a while. 















It has been retitled the 606:
The project is named for the 606 zip code prefix all Chicagoans share, reflecting the park and trail system’s role as a community connector. The 606 name also evokes a connection to the site’s transportation history, a play on the tradition of using numbers to name rail lines, highways and other transportation corridors.
It seems the only way you can be involved at this point is by donating. But when I tried to research on how it was being funded I was confused:

Preliminary estimates put the total cost at $91 million. The team has already raised $46 million towards completion of the project, including $43 million in public funds and $7 million in private donations. The 606’s unique plan presents significant, creative donor recognition opportunities, and charitable gifts of all sizes will fund at least one-third of total project costs.
Anyone else confused?
















It is estimated to open August 2014, can't wait!


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