Monday, November 3, 2008
Dear Friends:
First, I’d like to thank each of you who have lent your comments and suggestions to help us shape the Chicago Park District’s 2009 Capital Improvement Plan. You understand the importance of park field houses, playgrounds and other facilities to recreational opportunities and quality of life in our communities. These structures support those opportunities and provide us all with avenues to learn something new, be active and play.
In 2008, we continued to invest in our parks, even in the wake of a difficult economy. Many of our accomplishments would not be possible without the $6.3 million in financial contributions from elected officials, corporations and local organizations, including park advisory councils. We have completed or are near completion on 23 new, fully accessible playgrounds across the city that accommodate children and caregivers with disabilities. We’ve also completed countless projects to renovate deteriorating facilities and upgrade our field houses to meet ADA standards.
Looking forward, we must continue to seek outside resources to address the $2 billion in capital needs that exist in parks citywide. Public-private partnerships are key to our progress. Without the ongoing support of individuals and organizations that understand the importance of parks to our lives, many vital projects could not be accomplished.
This Capital Improvement Plan presents the Chicago Park District’s forecast for facility improvements over the next five years. Each project was selected through careful consideration and with valuable input from advisory councils and other community stakeholders. Through our long-term plan and commitment to enhance the quality of life throughout Chicago, we will continue to provide excellent recreation opportunities, beautifully maintained facilities, and a customer focused and responsive park system.
Thank you.
Timothy J. Mitchell
General Superintendent & CEO
Chicago Park District
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| 2009-2013 Capital Improvement Plan (updated: Monday, November 10, 2008 7:10:39 PM CST) |
This Capital Improvement Plan presents the Chicago Park District’s forecast for facility improvements over the next five years. | 2.2M |  |
