Process

After considerable public outreach to community organizations, commissions, school districts and governmental bodies, with the thoughtful evaluation of existing resources, stakeholder expectations, and widely recognized best practices, the Naperville Riverwalk Commission prepared the Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan to inspire the community and its leaders and to guide Riverwalk policy and resource allocation.

The plan defines a compelling bicentennial goal, measurable objectives, exciting projects, and a thoughtful implementation process, and the Riverwalk Commission is committed to providing extensive public information throughout implementation.

For each project, the Riverwalk Commission will follow rigorous planning, design and construction standards that are:

• Collaborative (includes adjacent property owners, other stakeholders and organizations in the planning, design and construction and funding process)
• Respectful (of natural, structural, and fiscal resources, and diverse stakeholders)
• Fiscally prudent (considers construction and maintenance costs including asset useful life)
• Healthy (comfortable, clean and safe, promotes positive physical and mental well-being)
• Attractive (engaging, stimulating, properly maintained)
• Distinctive (differentiated from other riverwalks)
• Barrier-free (accessible by all)
• Sustainable (environmentally, economically, culturally)