Chicago Street Reconstruction and Widening

American Structurepoint prepared the environmental analysis resulting in the development of an environmental assessment for the proposed roadway reconstruction and widening. Critical project elements included public outreach and involvement, as the proposed project would require acquisition of 7.48 acres of new permanent right-of-way including the acquisition of 35 residences, 7 commercial properties, and 1 industrial property all located within a defined environmental justice (EJ) area, as the project area has a relatively large Hispanic population. Consultation with local Hispanic groups determined potential EJ impacts resulting from the project and developed project components to minimize adverse impacts to community cohesion. An initial site assessment (ISA) for evaluation of hazardous material sites within the proposed project limits revealed multiple sites that required Phase II evaluations prior to right-of-way acquisition.