DuPage Children's Museum To Stay Put During 5th Avenue Revamp

NAPERVILLE, IL -- After months of discussion and planning regarding a place for DuPage Children's Museum in the future of Naperville's 5th Avenue train district, officials have decided that the museum will stay put. Initially, a working committee had explored options for relocating the children's museum, but none of the potential locations presented a "viable solution," city officials said in a press release.

The working group, which included Mayor Steve Chirico, Councilwoman Patty Gustin, City Manager Doug Krieger, and several administrators from DuPage Children's Museum, evaluated a number of potential spots for relocating the museum. Among these were the city's thriving East Ogden Corridor.

The committee evaluated the viability of DuPage Children's Museum at each potential location, reviewing "financial, legal and logistical considerations." It was ultimately decided that the children's museum will "remain a vital component of the 5th Avenue redevelopment project."

At this time no additional spots are being considered as alternative locations for the DuPage Children's Museum.

The 5th Avenue Redevelopment Project aims to revitalize the area surrounding Naperville's 5th Avenue train station.

The project, which aims to be made up of 20 percent affordable housing, may also involve the redevelopment of other landmark sites in the area. These include nearby parking lots, 190 E. 5th Ave., and the Water Tower West site.