View from Paulina El platform

Rain Garden Water runoff collected and filtered in bioswale, encouraging a diverse selection of plants and ground water recharge.
Prairie cordgrass, Swamp milkweed, Virginia iris, and Ladyfern.

Increase Biodiversity Native tree and shrub selection attracts urban-appropriate wildlife.
Hazelnut and PawPaw trees, buffalo grass, and fescue.

Reclaimed Materials Hardscape is a mix of reclaimed railroad ties and recycled concrete.

Improve Bicycle Infrastructure New bike parking and bike rental station.

Paulina Park
Chicago, IL September 15, 2011

View from south-east corner (Lincoln & Roscoe)

Encourage Local Food Production Raised planting beds for 'landshare' gardens. Raised beds will also act as additional seating.

Renewable Energy Production Photovoltaic panels at Paulina station house.

Reduce Light Pollution LED lights directed downward, towards pedestrians. Programmable lights will automatically turn off during full moons.

Food Truck Corral Space for food and movie truck pull-in

Paulina Park
Chicago, IL September 15, 2011

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PAULINA

LIN CO LN

Keynotes
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Plaza hardscape Picnic mounds Shade trees Bike racks Paulina station house Grassy terrace Fruit & nut tree grove Bioswale Food truck corral Raised bed planter & seating

Site plan data:

10 1 2

Site area Hardscape Landscape

11,858sf 5,788sf 6,070sf

ROSCOE

Paulina Park
Chicago, IL September 15, 2011

Site Plan
scale 1/16 = 1-0