Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Citadel Ken Griffin and the Chicago Park District joined local officials and hundreds of residents from neighborhoods across Chicago to celebrate the completion of the Lakefront Trail Separation project. From Ardmore Avenue on the north to 71st Street on the south, the 18-mile Lakefront Trail is now separated into two distinct trails for cyclists and pedestrians. Mayor Emanuel laid out plans for the Lakefront Trail Separation project in March 2016 when he announced Building on Burnham, the comprehensive plan to invest in Chicago’s lakefront, the riverfront, natural areas and recreational opportunities in neighborhoods across the city. Construction began in Fall 2016 from 31st Street to 41st Street, and continued along the 18-mile trail to alleviate congestion and improve the experience for cyclists and pedestrians. Initial funding was provided by the Chicago Park District. Completion of the project was made possible by a generous donation from Ken Griffin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Citadel. As part of the Chicago Shoreline Protection Project completed in 2016, Fullerton Revetment stabilized the shoreline along the Theater on the Lake. The $31.5 million Shoreline Protection Project included 1,700 feet of new revetment to manage overtopping wave flows, which created 5.8 acres of park space.