Tuesday, September 29, 2015

The 606 Bridges Communities













http://www.chicagonow.com/show-me-chicago/files/2015/06/Bloomingdaletrailariel-624x351.jpg Chicago is at it again. The 606 is one of its newest undertaking and it bridges neighborhoods for miles. At one end there is a spiral that marks the solstices. The trail, built on a former train tracks undulates it way through the city. It was the goal of the design team to reuse as much of the materials they could in order to build sustainably.

West of downtown, in a neighborhood that was already walk-able the 606 give people the opportunity to sit, linger and enjoy the space in which they live. The 606's neighborhood is densely populated so it allows for a place to slow oneself, it is a place to breathe.

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The greenspace allows for walking, biking, running or just sitting in nature. It is a wonderful addition to the city.

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