Ravenswood Manor Improvement Association Board Votes to Support HPAC River Front Redevelopment Plan September 17, 2013 Message from RMIA President, Joe Cesario: Hello Neighbors – The RMIA Board was asked to consider the merits of the long-standing plan to improve the river bank at Horner Park. The plan has inspired much discussion recently, and after a walk-through last […]
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Birding by the River
Neighbor birding enthusiast Sigrid Schmidt recently shared with us her list of 123 species of birds she has seen along the north branch of the Chicago River near Horner Park. We hope to add some more relevant naturalist information, particularly as the riverfront restoration progresses– please send us your thoughts and notes, and let us […]
Horner Riverbank to Undergo Major Restoration
The Horner Park Advisory Council is pleased to report that after more than 14 years of advocacy, the Horner Riverbank restoration project has been approved! On Wednesday, June 12, the Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers to transfer funds, to begin the […]
May 2013 Meeting Minutes
The Horner Park Advisory Council meeting on Monday May 6 at 7 pm hosted representatives from US Army Corps of Engineers and the Chicago Park District who gave a preview to neighbors of riverfront restoration plans, which incorporate a portion of Horner Park. Detailed Project Report and Environmental Assessment Presentation by USACE … Horner Park Advisory […]
River Bank Improvement Project
The Horner Park Advisory Council has learned that the Horner Park River Bank Improvement Project from 2001 may be revived. Through HPAC Vice President John Lyman’s diligent inquiries with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) it was revealed that in 2003 they had officially approved the project for further investigation. In July of 2003 […]
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