Joliet city square planned as ‘a green oasis,’ with entertainment area – Shaw Local
The future Joliet city square downtown could include two stages, a winter ice rink and a kids area with butterfly chairs and book sculptures.Just what goes in it, however, will depend on how much the city is willing to spend.The final design of the square is underway, and cost estimates will be presented to the City Council on Sept. 18, city Community Development Director Eva-Marie Tropper told the council last week.“Right now, the project team is in the final stage of design,” Tropper said.The timetable is to put out the project for bids in early spring and begin construction next summer, she said.The city wants the square completed for 2026, which is the 100th anniversary of both historic Route 66, which runs through downtown, and the Rialto Square Theatre, which is located across Chicag...