Exploring the Effects of Trail Revitalization Projects in Western Chicago Neighborhoods
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Author: Monasterio, Emily
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2016-2017
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2017 Spring
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Chicago, Illinois
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NX760.2 .M66 2017
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This thesis will examine how a trail revitalization project in Chicago, The Bloomingdale Trail (known as The 606), sparked gentrification in its respective neighborhoods. The revitalization of this trail, as part of the "rails-to-trails" conservancy project, served to repurpose an abandoned railroad in the City of Chicago by transforming it into a public landscape meant to connect communities. This paper investigates its creation, addresses how such efforts can act as catalysts for gentrification and displacement of long-time residents, and offers tools that can be used to mitigate the downsides of similar revitalization projects, particularly the Paseo Trail that is in development in Pilsen and Little Village.
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Degree committee member (dgc): person:Dumbleton, Kate
Degree committee member (dgc): Betancur, John Jairo
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