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The Chicago Riverwalk is an open, pedestrian waterfront located on the south bank of the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, Illinois. It spans from Lake Shore Drive to Franklin Street. Called the city's 'Second Lakefront', the Riverwalk contains restaurants, seating, boat rentals, and other activities. 〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdot/supp_info/chicago_riverwalk.html )〕 It is currently being expanded to 9 blocks and is scheduled for completion in 2016. ==2001-2005== In conjunction with the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), construction of the Riverwalk began in 2001 as an extension of the Wacker Drive reconstruction project. With the rebuilding of Wacker Drive, the street was purposely relocated to allow for development of the walk. Temporary stubs were built in some places, such as the Arcade (see below), until design plans and funding could be arranged, in some cases over a decade later. The plan called for four separate districts within the riverwalk: Confluence, Arcade, Civic and Market, all with a specific location and theme in mind. *''Confluence'': Located where the Main, North and South branches of the River intersect. Previously the location of taverns, hotels and convention centers, it is now a major intersection of not only the River but the neighborhoods that border it. This area of the Riverwalk was expanded fifty feet into the river for the installation of park space and pedestrian access to Upper Wacker Drive as well as various amenities located in this area. *''Arcade'': The District spanning east from Franklin to State Street. It is called the "Arcade" because of the architectural detailing that separates the riverfront from the rest of the Wacker Drive.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dcd/supp_info/chicago_river_mainbranchframeworkplan.html )〕 *''Civic'': The District spanning east from Dearborn St. to Michigan Ave. It includes the Chicago Bridgehouse Museum, located at Michigan Ave. and Wacker Dr., and is also the focal point for visitor and tourist activities, primarily for the boat launches. The Trump International Tower and Hotel is also located along this stretch of the Riverwalk, as well as notable landmarks such as the Wrigley Building and the Tribune Tower.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dcd/supp_info/chicago_river_mainbranchframeworkplan.html )〕 * ''Market'': The District spanning from Columbus Dr. (including Stetson St.) east to Lake Shore Drive. Location of Chicago's First Lady boat launch as well as a beautifully landscaped space that contrasts with the other districts while walking east towards the lakeshore. This area also includes a restaurant, Cyrano's and a residential community: Lakeshore East.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dcd/supp_info/chicago_river_mainbranchframeworkplan.html )〕 the city is now undergoing a significant extension project. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Chicago Riverwalk」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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