2022 APA-ISS Spring Conference Mobile Workshop - Rockford, IL

401 S Madison St,Rockford IL 61104

24 June, 2022

Description

Studio GWA and Lakota Group will lead a bike tour (approximately 8 miles) of Keith Creek, primarily through the urban reaches of the creek. With stops along the way, the tour will address historic flooding issues, stream alterations over time, and the current planning efforts. Those efforts include addressing water quality, flooding, and the future of the creek as a greenway corridor that connects neighborhoods, schools, and commercial areas. Ride Illinois is providing additional support for the ride and will be able to provide information about how the Keith Creek plan weaves into the recently completed 10 Year Bike Plan. The plan sponsor is the Region 1 Planning Council, the region’s MPO, and will be available to share perspective on how these efforts fit into the region’s greenway plan and other efforts. Please bring: Bike HelmetWater bottle A limited number of bicycles can be made available if you do not have access to one or a way to transport. Please email Ashley Sarver at [email protected] for details. The deadline to request a bike is 6/22/22. Speakers: Ashley Sarver, AICP & Michael Smith, AICP Candidate (Studio GWA) – Local urban planners working on the corridor plan for Keith Creek with long-standing advocacy for the creek and adjacent neighborhoods. Kevin Clark, AICP & Alexis Stein (Lakota Group) – Project lead for the Keith Creek Corridor Study, guiding the effort to create a cohesive, inspiring, and implementable plan for the community. David Simmons and Cynthia Hoyle, FAICP (Ride Illinois) – Providing support for the ride and making the connections between the recently completed 10 Year Bicycle Plan and the Keith Creek efforts. TBD Representative (R1PC) – The region’s MPO and sponsor agency for the plan efforts. Agenda: 11:00 am – meet at UW-Health Sports Factory parking lot, brief introduction.11:15 am – depart 1st stop – Seminary/Behr2nd stop – 8th Avenue & Keith Creek3rd stop – Patriot’s Gateway/creek at 7th AvenueTravel via alley between 5th & 6th Avenues4th stop – 10th Avenue Park 5th stop – Churchill Park6th stop – Schnuck’s parking lot (via 9th Ave. to 22nd St.)7th stop – Broadmoor Dr. & goat path into Twin Sisters Park 8th stop – Broadmoor/Oak Knolls into Dahlquist Park 1:15 pm – Lunch/refreshments at own expense at Ernie’s Midtown Pub (mid-way back to start). 2:15-2:30pm – Return back to start (5 min ride) Locations: Meeting point: UW-Health Sports Factory parking lot near Ingersoll Centennial Park (near 401 S Madison St, Rockford, IL). Click here for Google Map.Half-way point: Dahlquist Park, 3251 Oak Grove Ave, Rockford, IL 61108 Lunch stop: Ernie’s Midtown Pub, 1025 5th Ave, Rockford, IL 61104End point: (same as meeting point)Cost: FREE for 2022 APA-ISS Spring Conference registrants (registrants, use mobile workshop promo code)$10 for guests and 2022 APA-ISS Spring Conference non-registrantsNote: Lunch & refreshments are on your own. Professional Development Credit: CM | 2.5