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Whereas the Pier reopened in 1995 following a $150 million 
redevelopment, having improvements made to nearly 
every aspect of the three-quarter mile long public pier; 
Whereas, since that renovation, year-round entertainment, 
shopping, dining, attractions, and exhibitions have posi-
tioned the Pier as one of the most unique settings in the 
world; 
Whereas, in July of 2011, Navy Pier, Inc., the newly formed 
nonprofit entity entrusted with the operation and redevel-
opment of Navy Pier, put forth ‘‘The Centennial Vision’’, 
a framework for reimagining Navy Pier as a unique pub-
lic space and cultural mecca; 
Whereas The Centennial Vision’s purpose is not only to ex-
pand the Pier’s audience, but to enrich the experience of 
its guests; 
Whereas The Centennial Vision, divided into two phases, es-
tablishes a framework befitting Chicago, a world-class 
city, with a vibrant architectural, cultural, and rec-
reational landscape and includes a 30-year Sustainable 
Master Plan to address the Pier’s long-term environ-
mental impact; 
Whereas accessibility is a fundamental value of The Centen-
nial Vision redevelopment, particularly with respect to the 
built environment, amenities, public programming, and 
the overall guest experience; 
Whereas equal accessibility for all is a fundamental principle 
of the Pier’s mission and values as a nonprofit organiza-
tion, the Pier complies and is consistent with the 2010 
ADA Standards for Accessible Design in all of its rede-
velopment efforts, and the Pier believes its facilities and 
programs should be accessible to all guests; 
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Whereas, with the completion of Phase 1 of The Centennial 
Vision in 2016, a record 9.26 million guests enjoyed new 
amenities such as the state-of-the-art Centennial Ferris 
Wheel, a Chicago-centric food experience, the redesigned 
South Dock Promenade with increased access to the wa-
terfront and recreational boat experiences, and over 245 
free public arts and cultural programs; 
Whereas the Pier now enters Phase 2 of the redevelopment 
with extensive plans to upgrade the built environment 
and Pier structures such as the Family Pavilion and 
Crystal Garden; 
Whereas, in 2017, with the completion of 13-acre Polk Bros 
Park, the new Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and the ex-
panded Chicago Children’s Museum, the Pier projects to 
see attendance increase by as much as 26 percent as 
guests enjoy innovative, free public programming, 
participatory arts, cultural showcases, and the Pier’s sus-
tainable recreational footprint; 
Whereas the Pier currently employees over 3,000 individuals 
and is home to 77 businesses and 5 nonprofit organiza-
tions; and 
Whereas the redevelopment is expected to generate 1,565 per-
manent and 1,659 temporary jobs across the city: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes Navy Pier as a public community 
resource and treasured Chicago landmark; 
(2) strongly affirms the goals and purpose of 
Navy Pier, Inc., as a community partner and non-
profit organization; and 
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(3) encourages individuals to visit Navy Pier 
and participate in the innovative and enriching free 
programs for the benefit of all and the greater Chi-
cago community. 
Æ 
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