Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Alderman James Cappleman (46th Ward) and the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) for the ribbon cutting of the Broadway Streetscape Project, marking a major milestone in the revitalization and rebirth of the Uptown Entertainment District. The ribbon cutting took place in a new pedestrian plaza at Broadway Street and Racine Avenue in front of the Riviera Theater. The plaza features a large sculpture of a color wheel, which reflects the diversity of the community. The ribbon cutting marked the completion of the first phase of a CDOT streetscape project on Broadway Street and Lawrence Avenue, which was coordinated with community representatives and Alderman Cappleman. The streetscape project included full-width resurfacing of the roadway, a gateway community identifier, new sidewalks, new lighting, new bike racks and trash receptacles, new crosswalks and a pedestrian refuge island at Broadway Street and Racine Avenue. Last year, Mayor Emanuel announced a $75 million project to rehabilitate the iconic Uptown Theatre. The 94-year-old landmark building, vacant for more than 35 years, will be used for a variety of live performances and special events.