Planning Programs and Projects
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| Year | Project Title | Program | Project Type | Project Partner | Budget Sort descending | Funding Source(s) | Status | |||||
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| + | Bensenville Developer Discussion Panel | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Bensenville | $3,500 |
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Project DetailsDescription
The RTA chose Bensenville as part of the 2013 Community Planning Program to work with ULI to assemble a developer discussion panel to provide input, guidance and advice to the Village as they work to attract TOD investment in their Metra station area. Current Activities
This panel convened in September 2012 and a summary of this discussion can be found to the right under Related Reports. The RTA is monitoring progress and will offer assistance with implementation as needed. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 07.28.2021 |
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| + | Cary TOD Developer Dialogue | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Cary | $3,500 |
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Completed | |||||
Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
The RTA provided assistance to the Village in soliciting guidance and advice from development experts through a half-day discussion panel. This panel discussed the development climate and potential strategies to prepare for and attract development to specific parcels near the Cary Metra station. The Final Report is attached. Current Activities
RTA staff has developed a final report and delivered it to the Village of Cary. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.28.2023 |
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| + | Manhattan Developer Discussion Panel | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Manhattan | $3,500 |
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Project DetailsDescription
The RTA coordinated with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to bring in a panel of development experts to provide guidance and advice on ways the community can attract TOD investment in their Metra station area.
Current Activities
This panel convened in April 2013 and a summary of this discussion can be found below in Study Documents. The RTA is monitoring progress and will offer assistance with implementation as needed.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.18.2016 |
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| + | Maywood Developer Discussion Panel | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Maywood | $3,500 |
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Completed | |||||
Project DetailsDescription
The RTA coordinated with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to bring in a panel of development experts to provide guidance and advice on ways the community can attract TOD investment in their Metra station area.
Current Activities
This panel convened in December 2012 and a summary of this discussion can be found in the Study Documents section. The RTA is monitoring progress and will offer assistance with implementation as needed.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.13.2017 |
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| + | Cicero TOD Developer Dialogue | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Cicero | $3,500 |
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Completed | |||||
Project DetailsDescription
The RTA convened a half-day Developer Discussion Panel in July 2022 to solicit guidance and advice from development experts regarding a collection of Town-owned parcels near the Cicero Metra station on the UP-West line. This panel discussed the development climate and potential strategies to prepare for, and attract development to, these parcels. Current Activities
The Developer Discussion Panel was held in Cicero on July 19. The report of recommendations was published in October 2022 and is available under "Related Reports." Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 05.19.2023 |
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| + | Milwaukee Ave. Developer Panel | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Chicago 45th Ward | $3,500 |
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Completed | |||||
Project DetailsDescription
The RTA convened a Developer Discussion Panel in Chicago's 45th Ward to gather guidance and advice from development experts. The objective was to attract development to vacant sites and encourage infill development. The Developer Discussion Panelist helped the Ward Alderman and the City determine goals and needs in order to best utilize vacant land along North Milwaukee Avenue near the Jefferson Park Transportation Center. Current Activities
The panel of development experts met in June 2021 and the report can be found under "Related Reports". Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.07.2022 |
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| + | Midlothian Developer Discussion Panel | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Midlothian | $3,500 |
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Completed | |||||
Project DetailsDescription
The RTA coordinated with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to bring in a panel of development experts to provide guidance and advice on ways the community can attract TOD investment in their Metra station area.
Current Activities
This panel convened in November 2012 and a summary of this discussion can be found in the Study Documents below. The RTA is monitoring progress and will offer assistance with implementation as needed.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 10.02.2017 |
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| + | University Park Developer Discussion Panel | Community Planning | Developer Panel | University Park | $3,500 |
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Completed | |||||
Project DetailsDescription
The RTA coordinated with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to bring in a panel of development experts to provide guidance and advice on ways the community can attract TOD investment in their Metra station area.
Current Activities
This panel convened in March 2014. A summary of the discussion can be found in the Study Documents section below. The RTA is monitoring progress and will offer assistance with implementation as needed.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.22.2015 |
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| + | Wood Dale Developer Discussion Panel | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Wood Dale | $3,500 |
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Completed | |||||
Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
The Village was chosen as part of the 2011 RTA Community Planning Program of Projects for assistance with developer recruitment and solicitation of opportunities in the TOD study area.
Current Activities
This panel convened in July 2012 to discuss potential redevelopment opportunities on City-owned land across from the Metra station. A summary of this discussion can be found below under Study Documents below. The RTA is monitoring progress and will offer assistance with implementation as needed.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 10.04.2017 |
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| + | Des Plaines TOD Developer Dialogue - Lee and Oakton | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Des Plaines | $3,500 |
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Completed | |||||
Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
The RTA provided assistance to the City of Des Plaines in soliciting guidance and advice from development experts through a half-day discussion panel. This panel discussed the development climate and potential strategies to prepare for and attract development to specific parcels near the the intersection of Lee and Oakton Streets, adjacent to Pace Route 250 and future stations for the Pace Pulse Dempster Line. The goal of the developer discussion was to provide direct insight to local public officials and landowners on the current market for development within the study area and ways in which the City can attract reinvestment adjacent to transit stations. Current Activities
The Des Plaines Developer Dialogue event took place on June 2, with Pace and Metra staff in attendance. The final report is available under "Related Reports." Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.03.2024 |
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