Green Street Plaza renovation Green Street south of 63rd Street

Beginning in spring 2010, the plaza located between the US Bank branch and the drive-up facility parking lot will be improved as the City renovates the plaza with infrastructure upgrades and decorative elements. These enhancements are part of a project designed by the City of Chicago Department of Transportation in close cooperation with community representatives and your alderman. The $340,000 project will consist of numerous aesthetic and architectural elements, including new brick pavers, decorative lighting, and a landscaped bioswale.

PRO JE C T HIGHLIGHTS Complete renovation of concrete sidewalk within the limits of the plaza M New brick pavers to replace existing area of brick plaza M New up-lights and electrical outlets installed in existing tree planters M New decorative pedestrian lighting with energy efficient, metal halide "white" light M Landscaped bioswale along western edge of plaza to capture rainwater and create a sustainable wetland, thereby reducing runoff to the storm sewer. M

TRAFFIC IMPA C TS The plaza will be closed entirely during construction, as the site will be demolished, excavated as necessary, and reconstructed in a single phase of construction. There will be periodic parking restrictions on 63rd Street. The CTA routes will not be affected. For more information, please call the CTA information hotline at: (all Chicagoland area codes) 836-7000. The project is scheduled for completion in late 2010, when final planting is feasible.

Richard M. Daley, Mayor

For more information, call CDOT at (312) 744-55900, e-m mail [email protected] or visit www.cityofchicago.org/transportation

Thomas H. Powers, P.E., Acting Commissioner