The Friends of Meigs (FOM), never backing down from a fight, last week presented their latest proposal at the Chicago Park District budget meeting. The group’s plan calls for the city to reopen the airport, while developing part of the area as parkland and building an aviation museum. The FOM said its plan would solve the district’s budget problems by bringing in tens of millions of dollars in federal airport improvement funds. A vote on the proposal is expected Wednesday. The FOM is asking supporters of the former airfield to express support for the plan via an online form at their Web site. The group’s site also includes an online petition, and the complete text of their “Planes & Parks” proposal. Friends of Meigs’ plan includes space for nature trails, picnic areas, fishing and scuba diving, as well as an Air Museum and an operating airport.
Meigs Supporters Push Their Park Plan
Key Takeaways:
- The Friends of Meigs (FOM) have proposed a "Planes & Parks" plan to reopen Meigs Field, integrating an operating airport with parkland and an aviation museum.
- FOM asserts their plan would address the Chicago Park District's budget problems by attracting tens of millions in federal airport improvement funds.
- The comprehensive proposal includes space for nature trails, picnic areas, fishing, scuba diving, and an Air Museum.
- A vote on the proposal is expected soon, and FOM is actively seeking public support.
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