; Whereas ChicagoFest eventually grew to become the Taste of Chicago, drawing millions of guests to the Pier and spurring millions of dollars in economic impact; Whereas the Pier reopened in 1995 following a $150 million redevelopment, having improvements made to nearly every aspect of the three-quarter mile long public pier; Whereas, since that renovation, year-round entertainment, shopping, dining, attractions, and exhibitions have positioned the Pier as one of the most unique settings in the world; Whereas, in July of 2011, Navy Pier, Inc., the newly formed nonprofit entity entrusted with the operation and redevelopment of Navy Pier, put forth The Centennial Vision , a framework for reimagining Navy Pier as a unique public space and cultural mecca; Whereas The Centennial Vision’s purpose is not only to expand the Pier’s audience, but to enrich the experience of its guests; Whereas The Centennial Vision, divided into two phases, establishes a framework befitting Chicago, a world-class city, with a vibrant architectural, cultural, and recreational landscape and includes a 30-year Sustainable Master Plan to address the Pier’s long-term environmental impact; Whereas accessibility is a fundamental value of The Centennial Vision redevelopment, particularly with respect to the built environment, amenities, public programming, and the overall guest experience; Whereas equal accessibility for all is a fundamental principle of the Pier’s mission and values as a nonprofit organization, the Pier complies and is consistent with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design in all of its redevelopment efforts, and the Pier believes its facilities and programs should be accessible to all guests