This document presents a senior capstone project that proposes a new master plan for John Muir Memorial County Park in Marquette County, Wisconsin. The plan aims to preserve the landscape and legacy of John Muir by incorporating recreation and ecological restoration. Key points:
- The plan will identify how an "E-Way" (environmental corridor connecting people with land and history) can inform the park's design and guide future development and acquisitions.
- As the core of the proposed E-Way, a new master plan is needed to organize recreation, restoration, and management across the park's properties as currently separated.
- The plan aims to accommodate visitors while avoiding degradation of natural areas through sustainable recreation integrated
The document discusses Indonesia's efforts to achieve the goals of the Heart of Borneo initiative, which aims to conserve the unique ecosystem shared by Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. It outlines Indonesia's designation of the Heart of Borneo area as a national strategic area and describes governance structures and a strategic plan to guide conservation and sustainable development activities. Key points include delineating conservation, utilization, and mining zones; establishing working groups at national and local levels; and progress made to date in designating protected areas and implementing programs.
This document presents a conservation blueprint and action plan for the Middle Minnesota River Valley. It identifies the valley's important natural and cultural resources that have developed over thousands of years and were shaped by climate, fire, grazing and Native American inhabitants. The plan establishes conservation priorities and strategies to protect these resources in the face of threats like habitat loss and fragmentation. The strategies include land acquisition, easements, restoration and education to reconnect habitat blocks while providing recreational opportunities that support ecotourism and the local economy. The plan aims to balance resource conservation with public use for current and future generations.
This document summarizes news from the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport, Mississippi. It discusses:
1) NMCB 1 installing solar panels at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti to help the base go green and reduce energy costs.
2) NMCB 74 constructing berms at a firing range on Naval Base Guam.
3) Upcoming holiday events at the Youth Activities Center on the base, including a tree lighting.
4) A retired Navy Seabee donating a "Chemotherapy Victory Bell" to the oncology clinic at Keesler Air Force Base hospital to celebrate patients completing treatment.
Palawan: A Tinderbox-An Assessment of Environment and Natural Resource Use (E...No to mining in Palawan
Palawan: A Tinderbox
An Assessment of Environment and Natural Resource Use (ENR) Conflicts
B.C. Bagadion, Jr., E.A. Soriano, G.O. Mendoza, M.V. Leomo
Draft 12.08.07
Palawan…
UNESCO designated “Man and Biosphere Reserve,” home to seven protected areas; two UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The last frontier of the country’s distinctive center of biodiversity
The document is a newsletter from the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport, Mississippi. It discusses Hurricane Sandy relief efforts by Seabees in New Jersey, the 237th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, and Veterans Day celebrations and proclamations. It also provides information about events at the base such as a menu review board meeting and a Month of Military Family celebration being hosted jointly by NEX, MWR and USO.
Cultural Diversity: a Foundation for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainabl...No to mining in Palawan
Cultural Diversity: a Foundation for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development
Maolan Biosphere Reserve, Libo County,
Guizhou Province, P.R. China
7–12 November 2007
The Regional Studies Institute of the Göncöl Foundation collects detailed field data and builds structured databases. It applies natural, cultural, and social heritage approaches to planning with active stakeholder participation. Some of its achievements include approved land use and environmental plans integrating multiple subjects and communities. Current activities include altering the Danube river navigation track and monitoring gallery forests. The Institute aims to shift from project-based to program-based management, get more involved in European programs, improve its technical capabilities, and further develop scientific qualifications.
This document presents a senior capstone project that proposes a new master plan for John Muir Memorial County Park in Marquette County, Wisconsin. The plan aims to preserve the landscape and legacy of John Muir by incorporating recreation and ecological restoration. Key points:
- The plan will identify how an "E-Way" (environmental corridor connecting people with land and history) can inform the park's design and guide future development and acquisitions.
- As the core of the proposed E-Way, a new master plan is needed to organize recreation, restoration, and management across the park's properties as currently separated.
- The plan aims to accommodate visitors while avoiding degradation of natural areas through sustainable recreation integrated
The document discusses Indonesia's efforts to achieve the goals of the Heart of Borneo initiative, which aims to conserve the unique ecosystem shared by Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. It outlines Indonesia's designation of the Heart of Borneo area as a national strategic area and describes governance structures and a strategic plan to guide conservation and sustainable development activities. Key points include delineating conservation, utilization, and mining zones; establishing working groups at national and local levels; and progress made to date in designating protected areas and implementing programs.
This document presents a conservation blueprint and action plan for the Middle Minnesota River Valley. It identifies the valley's important natural and cultural resources that have developed over thousands of years and were shaped by climate, fire, grazing and Native American inhabitants. The plan establishes conservation priorities and strategies to protect these resources in the face of threats like habitat loss and fragmentation. The strategies include land acquisition, easements, restoration and education to reconnect habitat blocks while providing recreational opportunities that support ecotourism and the local economy. The plan aims to balance resource conservation with public use for current and future generations.
This document summarizes news from the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport, Mississippi. It discusses:
1) NMCB 1 installing solar panels at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti to help the base go green and reduce energy costs.
2) NMCB 74 constructing berms at a firing range on Naval Base Guam.
3) Upcoming holiday events at the Youth Activities Center on the base, including a tree lighting.
4) A retired Navy Seabee donating a "Chemotherapy Victory Bell" to the oncology clinic at Keesler Air Force Base hospital to celebrate patients completing treatment.
Palawan: A Tinderbox-An Assessment of Environment and Natural Resource Use (E...No to mining in Palawan
Palawan: A Tinderbox
An Assessment of Environment and Natural Resource Use (ENR) Conflicts
B.C. Bagadion, Jr., E.A. Soriano, G.O. Mendoza, M.V. Leomo
Draft 12.08.07
Palawan…
UNESCO designated “Man and Biosphere Reserve,” home to seven protected areas; two UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The last frontier of the country’s distinctive center of biodiversity
The document is a newsletter from the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport, Mississippi. It discusses Hurricane Sandy relief efforts by Seabees in New Jersey, the 237th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, and Veterans Day celebrations and proclamations. It also provides information about events at the base such as a menu review board meeting and a Month of Military Family celebration being hosted jointly by NEX, MWR and USO.
Cultural Diversity: a Foundation for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainabl...No to mining in Palawan
Cultural Diversity: a Foundation for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development
Maolan Biosphere Reserve, Libo County,
Guizhou Province, P.R. China
7–12 November 2007
The Regional Studies Institute of the Göncöl Foundation collects detailed field data and builds structured databases. It applies natural, cultural, and social heritage approaches to planning with active stakeholder participation. Some of its achievements include approved land use and environmental plans integrating multiple subjects and communities. Current activities include altering the Danube river navigation track and monitoring gallery forests. The Institute aims to shift from project-based to program-based management, get more involved in European programs, improve its technical capabilities, and further develop scientific qualifications.
This document provides an interpretive media plan for the USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Services Center located in Lacrosse, WI. The plan was created by 5 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point students to update existing interpretive media and develop new media to enhance educational opportunities at the site. The plan includes a planning triangle outlining the mission, audience, and resources. It also provides themes, descriptions of site resources and habitats, and conceptual media designs for new signage and a trail pamphlet. The overall goal is to better inform the public about USGS science programs and engage visitors through hands-on learning opportunities utilizing the natural areas on site.
The document provides a media plan for interpretive signs and materials at the USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center. It includes a planning triangle outlining the mission, audience, and resources. There are conceptual designs for trail signs covering the sand prairie, savanna prairie, oak savanna, floodplain forest, and outdoor classroom. The designs aim to educate visitors on the importance of these ecosystems and their relationship to human and animal life.
The document is an executive summary for the Oak Forest Heritage Preserve Master Plan. It provides an overview of the planning process, site analysis findings, and vision for the preserve. Key points include restoring the ecological landscape and water management, showcasing the rich cultural history dating back thousands of years, and improving recreation amenities while preserving natural and cultural resources. Archaeological investigations uncovered artifacts from Native American settlements and evidence of the site's long human occupation.
Forest Preserve District Executive Summary of Oak Forest Heritage Preserve Ma...cookcountyblog
The document is an executive summary of the Oak Forest Heritage Preserve Master Plan. It provides an overview of the planning process, site analysis findings, and vision for the preserve. Key points include:
1) The plan aims to restore ecology, improve water management, provide recreation, and showcase the rich cultural history spanning millennia.
2) Site analysis found remnants of historic vegetation, archaeological evidence of Native American settlement, and a history of use as a poor farm and hospital campus.
3) The vision is to transform the property into an accessible preserve that is ecologically and culturally rich, with restoration, recreation, and interpretation.
Sourcebook on Natural Landscaping for Local Officials - IllinoisFinola87v
This chapter introduces natural landscaping and discusses its key aspects. Natural landscaping uses primarily native plant species that are well-adapted to the local climate and soils. It provides an alternative to conventional turf grass lawns that is more environmentally friendly and requires less maintenance. Natural landscaping can help restore landscapes to how they appeared before widespread European settlement, while still meeting human needs. Local governments and officials can promote the use of natural landscaping.
Life thrives in prairies due to the deep roots of prairie plants that have created nutrient-rich soil over thousands of years. This fertile soil has supported an explosion of biodiversity. The document encourages the reader to create or support a local prairie to experience the variety of life that prairies sustain.
Dorothy carnes county park master plan 2009fortatkinson
This document summarizes the history and prior planning for Dorothy Carnes County Park and Rose Lake State Natural Area. Key points:
- The park was acquired in pieces from 2000-2007 from various landowners. It protects cultural and natural resources and provides recreation.
- The land has a long history of Native American settlement and 19th century European farming.
- Prior master plans from 2001 and 2005 set goals of protecting resources, providing recreation, education, and community involvement.
- The park was identified as a potential site in the 1998 Jefferson County Park Site Feasibility Study. Acquisition and planning has involved many partner organizations.
The document discusses several scenarios for using new media for interpretation at nature sites. It describes using docent-led birding hikes with QR codes, slideshows on Slideshare and Animoto, increasing visitation and volunteer base through social media, podcasting on Audioboo and Audacity, live streaming on UStream and LiveStream, and mapping locations on Google Earth and Maps. It emphasizes focusing on the task rather than the specific tools, and how new media can help nature sites adapt to changing times.
The document is the 2013 Annual Report for Cook County. It provides summaries of what was accomplished in 2013 across various county departments and offices, including:
- Implementing a performance management program to improve operations and service delivery.
- Economic development initiatives that leveraged over $30 million in funds and created jobs.
- Passing a balanced budget with no tax increases while reducing expenditures by $1.1 billion.
- Expanding healthcare coverage through CountyCare and reducing the taxpayer subsidy for healthcare.
- Mailing property tax bills on time for the second year in a row after decades of delays.
- Launching new public safety programs to reduce pre-trial detainees and community violence.
Final Amendments to the Cook County Executive Budget Recommendationcookcountyblog
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Tentative Amendments to the 2014 Executive Budget Recommendationcookcountyblog
This document contains two proposed amendments to Cook County's FY2014 budget. Amendment 1 proposes increasing funding for veterans assistance services by $100,000. Amendment 2 makes various technical adjustments to positions and salaries across multiple county departments while keeping the overall budget impact neutral. Both amendments require approval from the County Board.
This document provides performance data for Cook County departments in the second quarter of 2013. It includes budgets, expenditures, goals, and metrics for departments that handle finance and administration, human rights and ethics, justice programs, emergency management, environmental programs, medical examiner services, transportation, animal control, and other countywide services. Departments aim to operate efficiently while achieving goals in areas like public safety, healthcare, taxation, and economic development. The report seeks public feedback on county services and performance.
The document provides preliminary budget estimates for Cook County, Illinois for fiscal year 2014. It shows that revenues are projected to increase from the 2013 projected year-end amount of $2.262 billion to $2.395 billion in 2014. Expenditures are expected to rise from $2.281 billion in 2013 to $2.547 billion in 2014, resulting in an estimated ending balance shortfall of $152 million. The document includes details on projected revenues and expenditures by department for 2013 and 2014.
Full Report of the Cook County Sustainability Council, 060513cookcountyblog
The Cook County Sustainability Advisory Council recommends that Cook County commit to reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050 from 2010 levels. Building energy accounts for two-thirds of greenhouse gas emissions in Cook County, so the Council recommends focusing on reducing emissions from County building energy use by 80% by 2050. The Council also recommends reducing emissions from transportation, waste, water, and other sectors like refrigerants and information technology. Establishing sustainability targets and reporting annually on progress will help ensure accountability.
Executive Summary of Cook County Sustainability Advisory Report, 060513cookcountyblog
The document provides a summary and recommendations from the Cook County Sustainability Advisory Council. It finds that building energy accounts for 67% of greenhouse gas emissions in Cook County. It recommends that Cook County establish an overall goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050. It also recommends Cook County focus first on reducing emissions from building energy through energy efficiency improvements in county facilities. These recommendations are aimed at helping Cook County become more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable while saving money for taxpayers.
This document provides a 10 step guide for uploading datasets to data.cookcountyil.gov. It describes what types of datasets to upload, how to prepare the data by formatting files as CSV, XLS or XLSX, how to log in and upload the files, set import rules and metadata, preview and publish the dataset, and how to later update it by appending or replacing new data. The goal is to share meaningful county department performance data with the public in a consistent format.
The document presents an Economic Growth Action Agenda for Cook County with the goal of promoting regional economic growth. It analyzes Cook County's role in the regional economy, assets, challenges, and opportunities. Based on this analysis, it identifies nine priority strategies for Cook County to support economic growth through its governmental capacities. The strategies focus on increasing government transparency and efficiency, encouraging intergovernmental efficiencies through shared services, and boosting regional strategic capacity for coordinated economic development initiatives. The strategies aim to align Cook County's efforts with other regional economic plans.
Approved Amendments to the FY 2013 Cook County Budgetcookcountyblog
This amendment provides $2 million in additional funding for violence prevention, intervention and reduction programs as recommended by the Cook County Violence Prevention, Intervention and Reduction Advisory Committee. It reallocates funding from various departmental budgets including Provident Hospital, Section 1115 Medicaid Waiver Implementation, John H. Stroger Hospital, and Oak Forest Health Center to support these programs through the Public Safety Fixed Charges account.
The document provides contact information for various warming centers located throughout Cook County, Illinois townships. It lists each township's warming center name, hours of operation, address, contact phone numbers for transportation assistance during operating hours and after hours police department numbers. It encourages residents to contact centers before trying to gain entry to determine if they are open, to prevent anyone in need from being unable to access assistance.
The document provides information from various agencies regarding weather, transportation, and emergency preparedness. It summarizes a BMW recall notice from the NHTSA and provides tips for preparing for winter storms, such as stocking emergency supplies. It also lists upcoming holidays, observances, and local events over the next month and provides links to monitor space weather, earthquakes, and road conditions.
This document provides an interpretive media plan for the USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Services Center located in Lacrosse, WI. The plan was created by 5 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point students to update existing interpretive media and develop new media to enhance educational opportunities at the site. The plan includes a planning triangle outlining the mission, audience, and resources. It also provides themes, descriptions of site resources and habitats, and conceptual media designs for new signage and a trail pamphlet. The overall goal is to better inform the public about USGS science programs and engage visitors through hands-on learning opportunities utilizing the natural areas on site.
The document provides a media plan for interpretive signs and materials at the USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center. It includes a planning triangle outlining the mission, audience, and resources. There are conceptual designs for trail signs covering the sand prairie, savanna prairie, oak savanna, floodplain forest, and outdoor classroom. The designs aim to educate visitors on the importance of these ecosystems and their relationship to human and animal life.
The document is an executive summary for the Oak Forest Heritage Preserve Master Plan. It provides an overview of the planning process, site analysis findings, and vision for the preserve. Key points include restoring the ecological landscape and water management, showcasing the rich cultural history dating back thousands of years, and improving recreation amenities while preserving natural and cultural resources. Archaeological investigations uncovered artifacts from Native American settlements and evidence of the site's long human occupation.
Forest Preserve District Executive Summary of Oak Forest Heritage Preserve Ma...cookcountyblog
The document is an executive summary of the Oak Forest Heritage Preserve Master Plan. It provides an overview of the planning process, site analysis findings, and vision for the preserve. Key points include:
1) The plan aims to restore ecology, improve water management, provide recreation, and showcase the rich cultural history spanning millennia.
2) Site analysis found remnants of historic vegetation, archaeological evidence of Native American settlement, and a history of use as a poor farm and hospital campus.
3) The vision is to transform the property into an accessible preserve that is ecologically and culturally rich, with restoration, recreation, and interpretation.
Sourcebook on Natural Landscaping for Local Officials - IllinoisFinola87v
This chapter introduces natural landscaping and discusses its key aspects. Natural landscaping uses primarily native plant species that are well-adapted to the local climate and soils. It provides an alternative to conventional turf grass lawns that is more environmentally friendly and requires less maintenance. Natural landscaping can help restore landscapes to how they appeared before widespread European settlement, while still meeting human needs. Local governments and officials can promote the use of natural landscaping.
Life thrives in prairies due to the deep roots of prairie plants that have created nutrient-rich soil over thousands of years. This fertile soil has supported an explosion of biodiversity. The document encourages the reader to create or support a local prairie to experience the variety of life that prairies sustain.
Dorothy carnes county park master plan 2009fortatkinson
This document summarizes the history and prior planning for Dorothy Carnes County Park and Rose Lake State Natural Area. Key points:
- The park was acquired in pieces from 2000-2007 from various landowners. It protects cultural and natural resources and provides recreation.
- The land has a long history of Native American settlement and 19th century European farming.
- Prior master plans from 2001 and 2005 set goals of protecting resources, providing recreation, education, and community involvement.
- The park was identified as a potential site in the 1998 Jefferson County Park Site Feasibility Study. Acquisition and planning has involved many partner organizations.
The document discusses several scenarios for using new media for interpretation at nature sites. It describes using docent-led birding hikes with QR codes, slideshows on Slideshare and Animoto, increasing visitation and volunteer base through social media, podcasting on Audioboo and Audacity, live streaming on UStream and LiveStream, and mapping locations on Google Earth and Maps. It emphasizes focusing on the task rather than the specific tools, and how new media can help nature sites adapt to changing times.
The document is the 2013 Annual Report for Cook County. It provides summaries of what was accomplished in 2013 across various county departments and offices, including:
- Implementing a performance management program to improve operations and service delivery.
- Economic development initiatives that leveraged over $30 million in funds and created jobs.
- Passing a balanced budget with no tax increases while reducing expenditures by $1.1 billion.
- Expanding healthcare coverage through CountyCare and reducing the taxpayer subsidy for healthcare.
- Mailing property tax bills on time for the second year in a row after decades of delays.
- Launching new public safety programs to reduce pre-trial detainees and community violence.
Final Amendments to the Cook County Executive Budget Recommendationcookcountyblog
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Tentative Amendments to the 2014 Executive Budget Recommendationcookcountyblog
This document contains two proposed amendments to Cook County's FY2014 budget. Amendment 1 proposes increasing funding for veterans assistance services by $100,000. Amendment 2 makes various technical adjustments to positions and salaries across multiple county departments while keeping the overall budget impact neutral. Both amendments require approval from the County Board.
This document provides performance data for Cook County departments in the second quarter of 2013. It includes budgets, expenditures, goals, and metrics for departments that handle finance and administration, human rights and ethics, justice programs, emergency management, environmental programs, medical examiner services, transportation, animal control, and other countywide services. Departments aim to operate efficiently while achieving goals in areas like public safety, healthcare, taxation, and economic development. The report seeks public feedback on county services and performance.
The document provides preliminary budget estimates for Cook County, Illinois for fiscal year 2014. It shows that revenues are projected to increase from the 2013 projected year-end amount of $2.262 billion to $2.395 billion in 2014. Expenditures are expected to rise from $2.281 billion in 2013 to $2.547 billion in 2014, resulting in an estimated ending balance shortfall of $152 million. The document includes details on projected revenues and expenditures by department for 2013 and 2014.
Full Report of the Cook County Sustainability Council, 060513cookcountyblog
The Cook County Sustainability Advisory Council recommends that Cook County commit to reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050 from 2010 levels. Building energy accounts for two-thirds of greenhouse gas emissions in Cook County, so the Council recommends focusing on reducing emissions from County building energy use by 80% by 2050. The Council also recommends reducing emissions from transportation, waste, water, and other sectors like refrigerants and information technology. Establishing sustainability targets and reporting annually on progress will help ensure accountability.
Executive Summary of Cook County Sustainability Advisory Report, 060513cookcountyblog
The document provides a summary and recommendations from the Cook County Sustainability Advisory Council. It finds that building energy accounts for 67% of greenhouse gas emissions in Cook County. It recommends that Cook County establish an overall goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050. It also recommends Cook County focus first on reducing emissions from building energy through energy efficiency improvements in county facilities. These recommendations are aimed at helping Cook County become more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable while saving money for taxpayers.
This document provides a 10 step guide for uploading datasets to data.cookcountyil.gov. It describes what types of datasets to upload, how to prepare the data by formatting files as CSV, XLS or XLSX, how to log in and upload the files, set import rules and metadata, preview and publish the dataset, and how to later update it by appending or replacing new data. The goal is to share meaningful county department performance data with the public in a consistent format.
The document presents an Economic Growth Action Agenda for Cook County with the goal of promoting regional economic growth. It analyzes Cook County's role in the regional economy, assets, challenges, and opportunities. Based on this analysis, it identifies nine priority strategies for Cook County to support economic growth through its governmental capacities. The strategies focus on increasing government transparency and efficiency, encouraging intergovernmental efficiencies through shared services, and boosting regional strategic capacity for coordinated economic development initiatives. The strategies aim to align Cook County's efforts with other regional economic plans.
Approved Amendments to the FY 2013 Cook County Budgetcookcountyblog
This amendment provides $2 million in additional funding for violence prevention, intervention and reduction programs as recommended by the Cook County Violence Prevention, Intervention and Reduction Advisory Committee. It reallocates funding from various departmental budgets including Provident Hospital, Section 1115 Medicaid Waiver Implementation, John H. Stroger Hospital, and Oak Forest Health Center to support these programs through the Public Safety Fixed Charges account.
The document provides contact information for various warming centers located throughout Cook County, Illinois townships. It lists each township's warming center name, hours of operation, address, contact phone numbers for transportation assistance during operating hours and after hours police department numbers. It encourages residents to contact centers before trying to gain entry to determine if they are open, to prevent anyone in need from being unable to access assistance.
The document provides information from various agencies regarding weather, transportation, and emergency preparedness. It summarizes a BMW recall notice from the NHTSA and provides tips for preparing for winter storms, such as stocking emergency supplies. It also lists upcoming holidays, observances, and local events over the next month and provides links to monitor space weather, earthquakes, and road conditions.
2012 Cook County Government Midterm Reportcookcountyblog
The Cook County Annual Report 2012 provides information on the county's performance and initiatives over the past year across various departments. It discusses establishing a performance management program called STAR to increase transparency and accountability, and generate savings. It also outlines efforts to promote economic development through various financing programs, improve healthcare services and reduce costs, enhance property tax collection processes, and invest in public safety through grants and community programs.
Cook County Government Budget Fy2013 Tentative Amendmentscookcountyblog
This amendment proposes reducing projected revenue estimates for certain taxes in FY2013. It decreases the projected Non-Titled Use Tax revenue by $1.2 million, Gambling Machine Tax revenue by $100,000, and Firearms Tax revenue by $400,000, for a total reduction of $1.7 million. These changes would amend the revenue estimates in the President's Executive Recommendation for FY2013.
This is the same document used by President Preckwinkle and senior administration officials when discussing the 2013 Budget Recommendation with newspaper Editorial Boards.
The Cook County Board of Commissioners is accepting public comments on four items from October 8, 2012 through November 8, 2012: 1) a draft amendment to the 2011 Annual Action Plan for Emergency Solutions Grants funding; 2) a draft amendment to the 2012 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grants funding; 3) a draft revised Citizen Participation Plan; and 4) a draft 2011 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. A public hearing will be held on November 8, 2012 to review and consider approval of the draft documents.
The notice announces a public hearing and period for public comment on four items: 1) a draft amendment to the 2011 Annual Action Plan for Emergency Solutions Grants funding; 2) a draft amendment to the 2012 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grants funding; 3) a draft revised Citizen Participation Plan; and 4) a draft 2011 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. The public comment period for items 1-3 is October 8 through November 8, 2012 and for item 4 is October 24 through November 8, 2012. A public hearing will be held on November 8, 2012 to review and consider approval of the drafts.
Driving Business Innovation: Latest Generative AI Advancements & Success StorySafe Software
Are you ready to revolutionize how you handle data? Join us for a webinar where we’ll bring you up to speed with the latest advancements in Generative AI technology and discover how leveraging FME with tools from giants like Google Gemini, Amazon, and Microsoft OpenAI can supercharge your workflow efficiency.
During the hour, we’ll take you through:
Guest Speaker Segment with Hannah Barrington: Dive into the world of dynamic real estate marketing with Hannah, the Marketing Manager at Workspace Group. Hear firsthand how their team generates engaging descriptions for thousands of office units by integrating diverse data sources—from PDF floorplans to web pages—using FME transformers, like OpenAIVisionConnector and AnthropicVisionConnector. This use case will show you how GenAI can streamline content creation for marketing across the board.
Ollama Use Case: Learn how Scenario Specialist Dmitri Bagh has utilized Ollama within FME to input data, create custom models, and enhance security protocols. This segment will include demos to illustrate the full capabilities of FME in AI-driven processes.
Custom AI Models: Discover how to leverage FME to build personalized AI models using your data. Whether it’s populating a model with local data for added security or integrating public AI tools, find out how FME facilitates a versatile and secure approach to AI.
We’ll wrap up with a live Q&A session where you can engage with our experts on your specific use cases, and learn more about optimizing your data workflows with AI.
This webinar is ideal for professionals seeking to harness the power of AI within their data management systems while ensuring high levels of customization and security. Whether you're a novice or an expert, gain actionable insights and strategies to elevate your data processes. Join us to see how FME and AI can revolutionize how you work with data!
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdfMalak Abu Hammad
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing.pdfssuserfac0301
Read Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing to gain insights on AI adoption in the manufacturing industry, such as:
1. How quickly AI is being implemented in manufacturing.
2. Which barriers stand in the way of AI adoption.
3. How data quality and governance form the backbone of AI.
4. Organizational processes and structures that may inhibit effective AI adoption.
6. Ideas and approaches to help build your organization's AI strategy.
Project Management Semester Long Project - Acuityjpupo2018
Acuity is an innovative learning app designed to transform the way you engage with knowledge. Powered by AI technology, Acuity takes complex topics and distills them into concise, interactive summaries that are easy to read & understand. Whether you're exploring the depths of quantum mechanics or seeking insight into historical events, Acuity provides the key information you need without the burden of lengthy texts.
GraphRAG for Life Science to increase LLM accuracyTomaz Bratanic
GraphRAG for life science domain, where you retriever information from biomedical knowledge graphs using LLMs to increase the accuracy and performance of generated answers
Fueling AI with Great Data with Airbyte WebinarZilliz
This talk will focus on how to collect data from a variety of sources, leveraging this data for RAG and other GenAI use cases, and finally charting your course to productionalization.
HCL Notes und Domino Lizenzkostenreduzierung in der Welt von DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-und-domino-lizenzkostenreduzierung-in-der-welt-von-dlau/
DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
Diese Themen werden behandelt
- Reduzierung der Lizenzkosten durch Auffinden und Beheben von Fehlkonfigurationen und überflüssigen Konten
- Wie funktionieren CCB- und CCX-Lizenzen wirklich?
- Verstehen des DLAU-Tools und wie man es am besten nutzt
- Tipps für häufige Problembereiche, wie z. B. Team-Postfächer, Funktions-/Testbenutzer usw.
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1. oak forest
heritage preserve
master plan & vision
executive summary
July 2012
Prepared for:
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Cook County Real Estate Management Division
Prepared by:
Conservation Design Forum
with:
Bluestone + Associates
Environmental Design International
Midwest Archaeological Research Services, Inc.
Primera Engineers
3. executive
summary
Project Summary & Purpose Planning Process
The Oak Forest Heritage Preserve Master Plan is a The master planning process began in the fall of 2011,
comprehensive vision for the future development, when a team of consultants led by Conservation Design
public use, and long-term management of the Oak Forum, Inc. (CDF) was retained to assist the FPDCC
Forest Heritage Preserve. The plan is intended to help and Cook County in the analysis and planning of the
guide circulation and access improvements, ecological Oak Forest Heritage Preserve. Acquired in 2010 by the
and site restoration, memorialization of sacred space, FPDCC, the property warranted detailed investigation
implementation of recreational amenities, and the and documentation of the site’s ecological and cultural
preservation and interpretation of the rich natural and features, as well as the rich history of human activity
cultural history of the Preserve and adjacent properties. and interaction over many millennia. These discoveries
The plan addresses four parcels: the Forest Preserve helped guide the development of the Master Plan. The
District of Cook County (FPDCC) Parcel, and three team CDF assembled included experts in all aspects
others immediately adjacent to the Preserve—the of naturally and culturally sustainable planning
Corner Parcel, the Oak Forest Health Center (OFHC), practice: Conservation Design Forum, Inc. (Project
and the Cicero Parcel, all owned by Cook County. Lead, Landscape Architecture, Planning), Bluestone
+ Associates (Interpretive Planning), Environmental
All uses and development proposed for the Oak Forest Design International (Environmental Assessment),
Heritage Preserve in this Master Plan are consistent Midwest Archaeological Research Services, Inc.
with the mission of the Forest Preserve District of Cook (Cultural Resources), and Primera Engineers
County…to restore, restock, protect and preserve the (Engineering).
natural forests and such lands together with their flora
Cook County
Corner Parcel
and fauna, as nearly as may be, in their natural state and 46.9 acres
condition, for the purpose of the education, pleasure, and
recreation of the public…
Oak Forest Forest Preserve District
Health Center of Cook County Parcel
81.7 acres 176.3 acres
Future uses will also recognize ecosystem health,
preservation of historic resources, protection and
interpretation, and the partnership with the Oak Forest
Health Center. Cook County
Cicero Parcel
23.9 acres
project parcel map
Oak Forest Heritage Preserve Master Plan 1
4. executive summary
Burr Oak Elizabeth A.
Woods Conkey
Forest
Turtlehead Rubio Woods
Lake Forest
Preserve Bachelor
Grove Woods
143rd St
to downtown
Midlothian Chicago
43 294
Sundrop Prairie
Nature Preserve
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Scarlet Oak Elementary Oak Forest Midlothian Prairie Preserve
Meadows
Oak Forest McClaughery
Metra W. 159th St School
6
Markham
Nelson
Woods
St. Gerard Majella
Fieldcrest
St. Mihiel Elementary Markham Park Elementary
Tinley
Reservation
Park DePaul
University
Morton Gingerwood
Elementary
57
Arbor Park
Middle
50
175th St
Yankee
Woods Country
Club Hills
80 Legend
Oak Forest Heritage Preserve
Forest Preserve District of Cook County properties
The Nature Conservancy prairies
school
university
Metra station
park trails
South Green trail connection
Belt Forest
Cook County
Will County
county line
0’ 1,000’ 2,000’ 4,000’ 6,000’
north
regional context map
2 Oak Forest Heritage Preserve Master Plan
5. executive summary
Pogie Lake
ancient
Project Goals past
The geologic formation of the site and
region;
The Master Plan goals are to:
• Restore the ecological landscape, improve surface Thousands of years of nomadic
water management, and provide new recreation hunting and foraging;
improvements consistent with the FPDCC’s More recent Native American
mission; settlement and seasonal agriculture;
• Showcase the rich cultural history of the site;
Modern industrialized agriculture
• Identify opportunities for continued connections and the development of mechanized
between the Oak Forest Health Center and farming practices that largely relied on
the Forest Preserve District properties, while monocultures (growing just one type
addressing the security needs of both; and of crop);
• Explore connections to the larger community. The development of the Oak Forest
Poor Farm and Infirmary;
Telling the Story The interment of tens of thousands of
The Oak Forest Heritage Preserve is a site with a complex indigents from the Poor Farm and the
and interconnected set of stories of human history, County;
archaeology, geology, ecology and natural history The development and progression of
that span millennia. The property has seen changes in the Oak Forest Health Center; and
occupancy and use that have affected the health of those
sustainable The next chapter of use as the Master
living on it and upon the land itself. The following is a future
generalized chronology of the evolution of use: Plan vision is realized.
Oak Forest Heritage Preserve Master Plan 3
6. executive summary
Site Analysis - Key Findings Historic Vegetation
Cultural & Geological Context Vegetation reported in the area of the Oak Forest
Native American Settlement Heritage Preserve included oak savanna, oak-hickory
After the last retreat of the Wisconsin Glacier forest, mesic and wet prairie, sedge meadow and pond
approximately 14,000 years ago, the land area that systems. With the exception of wood harvesting, seeding,
includes the Oak Forest Heritage Preserve has been a and mowing, it is possible that some areas of the parcel
place of significance. This is due largely to its location have been relatively undisturbed since the early surveyor
at the transition between a morainal ridge left behind reports, and the oak savanna in the northwest corner
by the retreating glacier and the flat, open land of the of the Oak Forest site may be a remnant of the original
Chicago Lake Plain, approximately 25-30 feet below. woodland described by land surveys in 1822.
The elevation of the moraine above the plains offered
Native American inhabitants refuge from the heat
and humidity of low-lying swamps, views of sweeping
prairie fires and the oncoming enemy, and ready
access to nearby woodlands for harvesting materials
for housing and sustenance. In this position, the
recessional edge also provided the best trail location for
travel and trading. The value of this location to Native
American culture was confirmed in 1958, when an
archeological investigation uncovered eight houses and
mapped an entire Native American village—the first
in northeastern Illinois. The site appears to have been oak savanna at the Corner Parcel
occupied approximately around 1680.
Legend
property boundaries
0’ 200’ 400’ 800’ 1200’
north
1929 USGS topography
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80 W. 159th Street
Grounds of the Cook
Pulaski Road
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67 77 County Infirmary,
88 70 Tuberculosis Hospital
68 and Farm
84 64 65 66
Oak Forest Illinois
85 63 69
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Legend
81 91
13 17 19 26 buildings
21 22
33 28 27 lake
32 29 78
S. Cicero Avenue
34 25 stream
30 property boundaries
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north
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1. Administration Bldg. 15. Wards “F” 1,2,3&4 27. Smoke Stack 41. 55. 69. Antiseptic Tanks 83. Utilety House [sic]
75 2. Receiving Bldg. 16. Wards “G” 1,2,3&4 28. Laundry 42. 56. Poultry Houses 70. Cement & Floral Piece 84. Cow Barns
39 3. Genl. Hospital 17. Genl. Kitchen 29. Storeroom 43. 57. & Yards 71. Tennis Court 85. Fruit Orchard
49 41 44 4. Morgue 18. Bakery 30. Wards “K” 1,2,3&4 44. 58. Frame Farm Cottage 72. Baseball Grounds 86. Parking Station
47 5. T.B. Nurses Home 19. Gen. Bath & 31. Greenhouse 45. T.B. Cottage
59. Brick Farm Cottage 73. Lawn Tool Houses 87. General Store
50 42 45 6. Genl. Supt Cottage Toilet Room 32. Catholic Chapel 46. Colony 60. Stables 74. Pumping Station 88. General Store
48 7. Infirmary Nurses Home 20. Workshop Bldg. 33. Wards “A” 1,2,3&4 47. 61. 75. Catholic Cemetery 89. Railroad Station
43 46 8. Asst. Supt. Cottage and Mechan 34. Wards “B” 1,2,3&4 48. 62. Frame Storehouses 76. County Cemetery 90. Eastern Casket Co.
9. Wards “C” 1,2,3&4 21. Water Tower 35. Aged Couples Home 49. 63. 77. County Cemetery 91. Lake
51
53 10. Wards “D” 1,2,3&4 22. Power House 36. T.B. Tent Colony 50. 64. Hog Houses 78. Farm House 92. Rabits Island [sic]
52 37. T.B. Office Bldg. 65. and Yards
11. Wards “L” 1,2,3&4 23. Paint Shop 51. School House 79. Franciscan Fath.
12. Protestant Chapel 24. Rag House 38. T.B. Hospital Bldg. 52. Duty Tent 66. Tool House 80. Residence
13. Genl. Dining Room 25. Crematory 39. New T.B. Hospital 53. Duty Tent 67. Hog Hospital 81. Cistern
76 14. Wards “E” 1,2,3&4 26. Oil House 40. T.B. Dining Hall 54. Poultry Houses & Yards 68. Hog Colony 82. Smoke House
building and grounds map from 1916
A History of Healing Site Conditions
In 1910, what was to later become Oak Forest Hospital Ecological Inventory
and today’s Oak Forest Health Center, opened its doors The current ecological conditions at the Preserve include
as the Cook County Work Farm/Oak Forest Infirmary, a six general plant communities:
poor farm and home for the county’s indigent population.
Mowed lawn: areas of turf grasses that are maintained
The location of this institution, 22 miles from Chicago,
by regular mowing.
served as a major stimulus for the 20th century growth
of the Oak Forest community. In addition to the Poor Oak savanna with lawn: rolling, timbered landscape
Farm, the Oak Forest Infirmary property also served as that include mature oaks.
a tuberculosis treatment center and burial site for the Bur oak hillside: a small, east-facing slope in the Cicero
county’s indigent and many of those who died at Oak Parcel that has Bur Oak as the dominate canopy tree, and
Forest Hospital. Written records of these burials have weedy shrubs in the sub-canopy.
been preserved by Cook County, beginning March 4,
Old field: open fields dominated by a mixture of Eurasian
1911, and continuing through November 17, 1971.
grasses and forbs, plus various native species.
Overgrown thicket: disturbed areas comprised primarily
of unassociated woody growth.
Oak Forest Heritage Preserve Master Plan 5
8. executive summary
Wetlands: seven delineated wetland areas, most of
marginal to poor quality. Wetland Five contains open
water (Pogie Lake) and its associated drainage channels.
As part of a largely urbanized watershed, the water levels
in Pogie Lake fluctuate with rainfall runoff, and the site
experiences flooding. The hydrology of the Pogie Lake
aquatic complex is still remarkably stable given the
largely urbanized condition of the upstream watershed
area and drainage channels directing stormwater into
the system.
Cultural & Archaeological Findings
During the 2011 Phase 1 Cultural Assessment, a
reconnaissance survey conducted on the FPDCC and
Corner Parcels as part of the background investigation tool making debris found at the Oak Forest Heritage Preserve
for this Master Plan, Midwest Archaeological Research
Services, Inc. employed shovel probes as a means of
surveying the land. A total of 411 prehistoric artifacts
and 40 historic artifacts were recovered during the
survey. All of the prehistoric artifacts are stone, either
tools or the by-products of stone tool manufacture and/
or re-sharpening. Nine new sites recorded with the
Illinois State Museum and the increased boundaries for
two of the previously recorded sites. These findings, in
conjunction with the findings from the 1958 and 1979
excavations help to establish this site and a unique and
valuable archaeological site.
bur oak hillside
The Vision
The Oak Forest Heritage Preserve Master Plan is
intended to guide the evolution of the property from
an inaccessible, environmentally disturbed site with a
hidden past, into a preserve that is beautiful, culturally
and biologically rich, accessible, and educational. The
plan includes ecological, cultural, recreational, and
interpretive elements that uncover the site’s rich history,
and help to define a new future—one in which the
Oak Forest Heritage Preserve is a valued, well-utilized
amenity embraced by the community of Oak Forest,
Cook County, and the region.
old field
6 Oak Forest Heritage Preserve Master Plan
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executive summary
alternate pedestrian crossing
farmsted pedestrian and
wildlife crossing
Pulaski Road
W. 159th Street
2. health center
complex
1. oak
savanna
4. poor
farm
5. historic
3. visitor cemetery
center
museum / 8. oak
visitor center forest site
and restroom
7. ongoing
upgraded parking archeology
sidewalk (40 cars)
Oak Forest Heritage Preserve Master Plan
temporary 6. wetlands relocate, stabilize, and
restroom combine channel
Oak Forest temporary
Health Center 11. restoration:
parking water/hydrology
(12 cars)
S. Cicero Avenue
existing dock
existing gazebo
10. restoration: 9. geology
vegetation & & soils
parking
biodiversity (24 cars)
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proposed property Fieldcrest Park
easement parking lot Legend
native prairie primary path (12’ gravel)
native woodland secondary path (8’ gravel)
native oak savanna tertiary path (3’ mowed or gravel)
low profile prairie boardwalk
rainwater enhancement area fence
wetland path intersection treatment
pond resting spot/overlook
major green screening interpretation
minor green screening wayfinding
existing road “You Are Here” signs
new road
master site plan
10. executive summary
Infrastructure Improvements
Vehicular Access A number of secondary and tertiary paths offer a more
Vehicles will access the Oak Forest Heritage Preserve intimate, slower-paced pedestrian experience and
through the existing entrance drive off of 159th Street provide access to the delineated character zones, cultural
(currently used for the Oak Forest Health Center) with amenities, and interpretation.
separated, secure entrances for the OFHC and FPDCC
activities. Adjacent Connections
The primary path connects the two adjacent Forest
Trails Preserves, Midlothian Meadows and St. Mihiel
A system of trails will loop through the FPDCC parcel Reservation, in an effort to join these fragmented open
and around the OFHC campus. The loop path around spaces. A pedestrian and wildlife crossing over 159th
the OFHC will connect to the Cicero Avenue sidewalk, Street could potentially be built on the northeast side of
which will be widened to allow bicycles and pedestrians the FPDCC Parcel to allow for a safe, grade-separated
to safely pass. The trail loop around the FPDCC parcel crossing over 159th Street for people, bicycles, and
will follow the rolling topography of the site, passing (potentially) the many wildlife species that live here.
through each type of plant community. A connection Additionally, a new traffic signal is suggested for the
between this path and the Fieldcrest neighborhood 163rd Street and Cicero Avenue intersection to provide
is proposed through two southward spurs: one to a connection from the Preserve site to the St. Mihiel
the parking lot at Fieldcrest Park, and the second at Reservation and the Twin Lakes.
Fieldcrest Elementary School.
typical primary path section
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The Corner Parcel could be restored to an oak savanna, an ecosystem that dominated this area before European settlement.
Structures In addition to the restoration areas, this plan envisions
The proposed Visitor Center would ideally re-use an the creation of bioinfiltration and other water absorptive
existing building to house an interpretive museum. A landscapes elements to help recreate natural hydrology
separate restroom could also be installed near the main for stormwater treatment. Vegetative screens along
entrance of the Preserve, as seen on the Master Plan. the edges of the site help ensure separation between
conflicting uses and serve as noise and visual buffers
Landscape Restoration between the Preserve and adjacent properties.
In order to achieve a natural landscape that is in
harmony with the site, virtually the entire property will Cultural Landscapes
need to be re-established with native plant ecosystems While the vast majority of the site is proposed to be
appropriate for the climate, geology, hydrology, and preserved and restored as natural/native landscape,
other conditions of the overall habitat. The Oak Forest some “feature areas” are planned as cultural landscapes,
Heritage Preserve Master Plan has identified five general using adapted, compatible plant species.
plant community types that would be appropriate to
establish or reestablish on site, based on initial field Farmstead: The historic Poor Farm will be “restored”
observations of existing conditions, historic cultural to create the feeling and aesthetic of the working farm
use, and intended use of the land. The communities are of the site’s past. The landscape could consist of prairie
native prairie, native woodland, native oak savanna, grasses and perennials, an ornamental orchard, and
rainwater enhancement areas, and wetland. vegetable and herb plots that could become an active
farming or community gardening practice associated
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12. executive summary
A community garden in the Corner Parcel farmstead utilizes the remaining cement infrastructure from historic livestock pens.
with the OFHC’s horticultural therapy program or a Pogie Lake: Restoring the shoreline of Pogie Lake will
local gardening organization. help to highlight the wildlife that is already present, draw
more species to the site, and ensure the long term health
Historic Cemetery: Although the physical of this ecologically and culturally significant feature.
boundaries and extent of burials within the historic
cemetery on site are unclear, the Master Plan sets aside Interpretive Plan
a cemetery space in the general location of the historic An essential aspect of this Master Plan is the integration
burials as a place for reflection and memorial within of access, controlled views, artwork, landscape, and
the Preserve. The landscape treatment in the cemetery educational and interactive features into the landscape.
will be characterized by a grid of mass plantings of low The addition of informational signage, interpretive
profile prairie grass species. elements, and wayfinding helps to provide an interesting
and rewarding experience for visitors.
Oak Forest Site: The Native American Oak Forest
site, perhaps the most culturally significant place on In total there are eleven distinct locations or stops at
the property, should stand apart as a unique part of the which the history and natural history of the site could
Preserve. The 17th century Native American dwellings be interpreted to the visiting public. These stops are
that were uncovered during archaeological excavations located throughout the combined properties on site and
in 1958 and 1979 could be marked on the ground using could consist of a combination of interpretive signage,
stones or temporarily recreated 3-dimensionally using wayfinding, sculpture, and other storytelling tools. Stop
invasive trees removed from the site during restoration. would include information on the oak savanna, health
10 Oak Forest Heritage Preserve Master Plan
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A grid of gravel paths planted with low-profile prairie grasses reflect the layout of unmarked burial plots beneath.
A full-scale, three-dimensional mammoth sculpture at Hidden Oaks Nature Center is a unique interpretive piece.
Oak Forest Heritage Preserve Master Plan 11
14. executive summary
center complex, Poor Farm, historic cemetery, wetlands, The cost of the initial phases of the improvements is
archaeological history, Native American settlement, estimated at $2.5 to 3.9 million and would be funded
geology and soils, and ecological restoration. from existing FPDCC Capital Funds.
Project Phasing All further site work and improvements would depend
The Master Plan for the Oak Forest Heritage Preserve on securing funding and potential partners; these “future
presents a comprehensive, ecologically, and culturally phases” would include the creation of feature areas like
sustainable transformation for the site that will occur the cemetery and farmstead, the visitor’s center, final
over many years. The first phases focus on making the interpretive stations, permanent parking areas, entrance
Preserve accessible to public, creating safe vehicular and drive and traffic circle, traffic signal at Cicero and 163rd
pedestrian access to the Preserve, and the restoration Street, and an above-grade pedestrian crossing over
and enhancement of the hydrology and landscape: 159th Street. It is recommended to form a partnership
committee to jointly pursue funding for future phases,
Phase 1a would include trail extensions to the Field- and begin identifying potential funding sources for the
crest subdivision, a temporary parking area near the future phases immediately.
existing gazebo or a small new lot off the OFHC drive,
wayfinding, and “under construction” signage. Public Funding Strategies
access could be allowed as early as Fall of 2012. There are a number of local, state, and federal agencies
Estimated costs: $42,000 – $80,000 that promote and support many of the strategies and
tactics outlined in the Oak Forest Heritage Preserve
Phase 1b would begin in Spring 2013 with the first Master Plan. These agencies offer grants, tax incentives,
phase of site improvements, including the initial land- and other forms of financial incentives for projects such
scape restoration, planting in the cemetery, vegetative as this to lead the way in implementing and applying
screening, hydrological improvements, pedestrian sustainable practices. Current programs and funding
paths, and wayfinding and interpretive stops. sources that may be applicable to the Oak Forest
Estimated costs: $1.8 - $2.7 million Heritage Preserve include the USEPA Section 319
Program, Illinois Green Infrastructure Grant Program
Phase 1c initiates the improvements on Cook County for Stormwater Management, Open Space Land
properties: upgrading the Cicero Avenue sidewalk, Acquisition Development Program, and the Land and
restoration in the Corner Parcel, stormwater treatment Water Conservation Fund.
area establishment, additional signage, and several
interpretive stops. The Master Plan includes a variety of different
programming opportunities that, in addition to
Estimated costs: $580,000 - $1 million
ecological conservation and restoration, include health
and wellness, outdoor recreation, cultural heritage,
Phase 1d begins initial improvements to the Oak For-
political history, and education. Private foundations and
est Health Center Campus, such as a path around the
corporate sponsors that focus on these issues could be
health center, landscape restoration, stormwater treat-
approached for financial support.
ment area establishment, and additional temporary
wayfinding signage.
Estimated costs: $86,900 – 138,000
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executive summary
farmsted
Pulaski Road
W. 159th Street
cemetery
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upgraded
sidewalk
temporary
restroom
temporary
parking
Oak Forest (12 cars)
Heath Center
existing dock
S. Cicero Avenue
existing gazebo
parking
(24 cars)
proposed property
Fieldcrest Park Legend
easement
parking lot native prairie major green screening
native woodland minor green screening
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cemetery planting primary path (12’ gravel)
stormwater treatment area secondary path (8’ gravel)
wetland boardwalk
pond entrance signage
phases 1a - 1d
16. oak forest executive
summary
heritage preserve July 2012
master plan & vision
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Cook County Real Estate Management Division