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Langdon Shoreline Protection and Beach Access Project: Which Path Design Do You Prefer?
We are moving closer to creating a temporary access path to the beach. To gain approval for the temporary path, approvals and permits have been required from the Army Corps of Engineers, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Village of Wilmette. Nearly all are in place, and Park District staff hopes to provide access to Langdon Beach as soon as possible.
At the June 26 Committee of the Whole meeting, Mark Wagstaff of SmithGroup presented updates on short and long-term Langdon Beach access path options.
Following discussion of details around installation of the temporary path, the group then reviewed two solutions for the long-term beach access path. The first solution was originally presented in 2022 with entry on the north side of the beach. The new, second solution features a shorter path with entry at the south end of the beach. Wagstaff and the Park Board examined the new option’s tree impacts, landscaping, the small retaining wall required, and the question of whether to add stairs to either path option.
Once a path option is selected, final plans drawn and permits and bids secured, construction would commence in fall 2024.
Which access path option do you prefer? Click here to learn more and take a survey.
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West Park Platform Tennis Club Enhancements
The sidewalk and curb along the west end of the playground have been poured, along with the red concrete around the main electrical pipe. The paddle hut's basement footers have been prepped and poured. Windows and doors have been delivered and crews are currently installing the windows.
Substantial completion of the expanded hut is currently anticipated in October, and the two new platform tennis courts will be available for league play in September.
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Lakeview Center Renovation Project
Renovation work is near completion. The Village of Wilmette has provided a temporary occupancy permit for the Lakeview Center, allowing summer camps to use the basement and a portion of the first floor. Deck railings and door glass installation is nearly complete. A full occupancy permit is anticipated in the near future.
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