The 606 Bloomingdale Trail, located in Chicago, Illinois, is a transformative urban park completed between 2015 and 2016. Led by the artist Frances Whitehead, this project is a collaborative effort between Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Inc. and Jacobs Ryan, with Transystems as the contractor.
Jacobs Ryan
Jacobs Ryan is a landscape architecture and urban design firm known for creating vibrant and sustainable outdoor spaces. Their projects range from parks and gardens to urban plazas and streetscapes.
Transystems
TranSystems is a leading engineering and consulting firm specializing in transportation infrastructure. They provide innovative solutions for highways, railways, airports, and ports, ensuring efficient and sustainable transit systems.
Project Details
Product Used: Site Furnishing + Handrail
Press and Additional Resources
The trail features site furnishings and handrails provided by Black Locust Lumber, contributing to its sustainability and aesthetic appeal.The 606 Bloomingdale Trail is an elevated park and trail system that repurposes an old railway line into a vibrant public space. Black Locust Lumber's contributions ensure that the furnishings and handrails are not only durable and sustainable but also seamlessly integrated into the trail’s design.This project has received notable recognition, including the 2020 ASLA Urban Design Honor Award and the 2016 American Planning Association National Planning Excellence Award for Urban Design, highlighting its impact on urban design and planning.
