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Route 66 bench grant secured by OH! Design; Channahon to propose local design elements
Summary
Staff told the commission that OH! Design secured a multi-community grant for the Route 66 bench project; the commission discussed themes to feature (three rivers, crossroads, Route 6/GAR Highway), placement options, accessibility and promotion.
The Arts and Culture Commission received an update Jan. 14 that OH! Design obtained the grant for a multi-community Route 66 bench project that will include Channahon. Staff liaison Melissa Mazintas said she had spoken with Steve Streit and that the commission has not yet received funding and no timeline was set.
"OH! Design got the grant," Mazintas said, noting the design work will involve multiple communities and that Channahon could propose local design concepts. Commissioners discussed themes they want featured on a local bench — including the three rivers that join to form the Illinois River, the crossroads and the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Highway/Route 6 connection — and asked staff to prepare a list of design elements to share with the project artist.
The commission debated siting the bench for accessibility and photo opportunities: placing it near the planned fitness-station mural so "Channahon" appears in the background versus placing it adjacent to Route 66 with available parking near the Manor Motel or frontage roads. Commissioners emphasized ensuring visibility and parking to attract visitors and suggested the Village advertise the bench alongside project partners' promotion.
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