Lakefront Development

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Faces its Own Climate Challenges

Historically stable Lake Michigan has seen its water levels fluctuate dramatically over the last decade, posing increasingly urgent threats to lakeside property and causing severe droughts and flooding.

July 16, 2021 - New York Times

Football Team's Cleveland Plans Could Learn from the Past and Public

The Cleveland Browns football team has announced plans to revitalize a lakefront part of the city. Those plans could benefit from more public input and could learn from previous success, according to this article.

April 22, 2011 - The Cleveland Plain Dealer

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