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) presented a "Planes & Parks" proposal to the Chicago Park District, advocating for the reopening of Meigs Field as an airport.
- The plan also includes developing parts of the former airfield as parkland, featuring nature trails, picnic areas, fishing, and scuba diving, alongside an aviation museum.
- FOM asserts their proposal would alleviate the district's budget problems by securing tens of millions in federal airport improvement funds.
- A vote on the proposal is expected soon, and FOM is urging supporters to express their backing via an online form and petition.
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