10/16/2024
Wildlife-First Urban Design – Tour of Chicago’s Wild Mile + Social
Learn how this unique sustainable urban space went from a big idea to reality. Urban Rivers, the organization behind the maintenance and the expansion of the Wild Mile, works closely with planners, scientists, businesses and community members. We’ll talk about how putting wildlife first has transformed the ecological diversity of the Chicago River and created a unique urban park. The ensuing discussion will include information about the North Branch and Wild Mile Chicago Framework Plans, key early and ongoing partnerships, permitting requirements and processes, funding, and plans for the future.
This is a family-friendly event, so feel free to bring future planners!
Speaker: Nike Wesley is the Executive Director and mind behind the creation of the nonprofit Urban Rivers. Nick oversees the design and development of innovative floating gardens and park spaces like the Wild Mile. He graduated with a BBA in Entrepreneurship from Wilkes University and worked on aeroponic systems and spearheaded mushroom plant research at 'The Plant' by building a commercial pasteurizing system for producing mushrooms. Nick’s an avid tinkerer and always building something new.
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Date: November 6, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Meet at the Wild Mile Entrance: 905 W Eastman, Chicago, IL, by REI.
Grab a drink after with us at the Off Color Brewing Taproom (1460 N Kingsbury St., Chicago) right next to the Wild Mile.
Cost:
- $15 APA-IL Member
- $20 APA-IL Non-Member
- $5 Students
- Paid attendees can bring family members for free! You will be prompted to enter their information when you register.
- 50% of the CMS proceeds will be donated to the Wild Mile.
Weather: Dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather. This event will happen rain or shine unless hazardous conditions exist. We will be in communication with attendees if hazardous conditions are expected.
Professional Development Credits:
- AICP Certification Maintenance credits: CM | 1 (pending)
Please note: if you do not see the option to register as an APA-IL Member on the form, your membership may need to be renewed. Please contact webmaster@ilapa.org for membership questions. To purchase an APA national membership, click here, OR purchase an APA-IL Chapter Only membership by clicking here. APA national memberships include APA-IL dues.
Photo Credit: Carol Brobeck, AICP