Planning Programs and Projects
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Year | Project Title | Program Sort descending | Project Type | Project Partner | Budget | Funding Source(s) | Status | |||||||||
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+ | North Central Service Analysis and Implementation Study | Community Planning | Transit Improvement Plan | Mundelein | $125,000 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
This study created a coordinated sub-regional investment plan framework focused on the communities served by the Metra North Central Service. Project initiatives identified planned enhancements to the line and service enhancements preferred by existing riders, outlined implementation strategies, identified traditional and non-traditional funding sources for infrastructure improvements, and provided parameters for legal authority to move forward.
Current Activities
The project was completed in February of 2020 and adopted by the Mundelein Village Board in April of 2020. The RTA, Village and the Lake County Transportation Alliance are identifying a strategy to move forward with recommendations of the plan.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 05.01.2020 |
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+ | Cary Downtown Strategic Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Cary | $107,246 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
This RTA assisted the Village of Cary in the creation of the Downtown Cary Strategic Plan, a transit-oriented development plan for the area generally located within a half mile of the Cary Metra station. Particular attention was given to properties located within the first quarter mile of the station and the plan details a vision for downtown with a focus on future land use and infrastructure improvements that will help to strengthen the inner core of the community and encourage private reinvestment near the station. Current Activities
The Downtown Cary Strategic Plan was adopted by the Cary Village Board on June 15, 2021. The RTA will monitor for initial plan implementation. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 07.21.2021 |
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+ | Mount Prospect Downtown Implementation Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Mount Prospect | $98,595 |
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Project DetailsDescription
This study built off an initial downtown strategic plan completed by the Village in 1998. The Village was successful in implementing much of that plan; this plan focused on the remaining redevelopment opportunity sites and provides recommendations to improve multi-modal access to the Metra station and the Village's downtown. Current Activities
The final plan is complete and was accepted by the Village Board in December 2013. Construction on the Founders Row rowhomes, at Central and Emerson, was completed in 2013. For more information please visit: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130321/business/703219803/. Although this site was not identified as an opportunity site in the plan, the Village approved plans in 2021 for a $26 million redevelopment of Prospect Place, located at the intersection of W Prospect Avenue, W Evergreen Avenue, and S Willie Street. This project, called 1 W Prospect, will include construction of a five-story, 80-unit building with ground floor retail. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 03.07.2022 |
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+ | Chicago--Reconnecting Neighborhoods | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan - Transit Improvement Plan | Chicago | $223,446 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
This project analyzed transit options and opportunities in three neighborhoods in the City of Chicago where Chicago Housing Authority properties and adjacent city and privately-owned properties are being transformed into mixed-income communities. The sites include the Oakland community on the near south side, the Lake Street corridor on the near west side, and the Cabrini-Green redevelopment area on the near north side. Current Activities
Near North Study Area Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.08.2021 |
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+ | Chicago Auburn Gresham 79th Street Corridor Plan | Community Planning | Corridor Planning | Chicago | $134,990 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Not Available Description
The RTA is assisting the City of Chicago with an initiative to provide transformative changes along the 79th Street commercial corridor within the Auburn Gresham community areas. A plan will be developed to serve as a guide for future housing, retail and transportation investments in the community. Current Activities
The draft corridor plan has completed review by the community and the RTA and the City are making final edits to the draft based on comments and feedback. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.26.2024 |
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+ | Palatine TOD Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Palatine | $99,993 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
This project assisted the Village with creating a TOD Plan for the downtown area that will serves as an update to the Village 2004 Downtown Land Use Guide. This plan built upon already completed development and redevelopment in the downtown area in the 1990's and early 2000's. This Plan is a refined vision for remaining pocket areas that have potential for redevelopment and focuses on fringe areas where high-density, TOD development transitions back into more traditional, low-density land uses. Current Activities
The final TOD Plan was adopted by the Village Board on November 14, 2016 and the Village is assessing initial implementation steps it could take. In September 2018, 'Stone Garden' Single Family Homes completed construction near the Palatine Metra Station. In 2022 the Village was awarded right-of-way funding for Palatine Road improvements from Smith Street through Quentin Road identified in the plan. These improvements will include the reconstruction of Palatine Road, bike lane improvements, and associated sidewalk and pedestrian enhancements. These improvements will not only further solidify this section of Palatine Road as a western gateway into Downtown, but also greatly enhance the pedestrian and bicycle connectivity to Downtown Palatine. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 05.11.2023 |
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+ | Midlothian Station Area Enhancement | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Midlothian | $140,000 |
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Project DetailsDescription
The study produced a plan for the revitalization of the station area and surrounding commercial district. Previous Village planning studies were used as input to the plan. Current Activities
The study was completed in December 2005. In November 2012 the Village met with a panel of development experts to solicit guidance and advice on ways to capitalize on redevelopment opportunities in the TOD study area. A summary of this discussion can be found under Related Reports. In early 2019 the RTA applied for and was awarded CMAQ funding a second time on behalf of the Village to construct pedestrian access improvements for southern access to the Midlothian Metra station. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 02.02.2023 |
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+ | Berwyn Transit-Oriented Master Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Berwyn | $95,391 |
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Project DetailsDescription
This project produced a transit-oriented development plan for the three Berwyn Metra station areas along the Metra BNSF rail corridor between Harlem Avenue and Ridgeland Avenue: LaVergne, Berwyn and Harlem Ave. Current Activities
The final plan was adopted by the City Council in November 2008. In the same year the City constructed a shared parking deck on Grove Avenue for their downtown using a combination of local and federal funds. They are also currently in talks with developers to develop key pieces of property within their TOD area. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.19.2023 |
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+ | Homewood Downtown TOD Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Homewood | $131,085 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
The RTA assisted the Village of Homewood to prepare a transit-oriented development plan for downtown Homewood and areas surrounding the Homewood Metra and Amtrak station. Leveraging the ongoing station renovations, the goals of the planning study included identifying strategies to attract investment and development, retaining existing character/historic preservation, and increasing access to transit services in the downtown. With a locally-driven planning vision, the plan presents strategies and projects to foster Downtown population growth, identify new uses for vacant buildings, increase transit ridership, and increase the number of people visiting and spending time in Downtown Homewood. Current Activities
Work on the project began in April 2023 with creation of a Steering Committee and the development of an existing conditions analysis. The project team completed a series of public engagement events in June and July to gather input from residents and stakeholders and inform the Plan’s recommendations, resulting in a recommendations memo and a draft plan document. Following a series of draft plan work and review sessions with Village staff, the project Steering Committee, and staff from Pace and Metra, the plan was revised and presented to the Village's Planning and Zoning Commission. The plan was reviewed by the Village Board of Trustees and adopted as an amendment to the Village's Comprehensive Plan at their April 23, 2024 meeting. You can read the final plan in the "Related Reports" section. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 05.08.2024 |
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+ | Franklin Park Zoning Code Update | Community Planning | TOD Zoning | Franklin Park | $21,666 |
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Project DetailsDescription
The RTA worked with the Village to update their zoning regulations in the TOD area.
Current Activities
New TOD area zoning regulations were unanimously adopted by the Village Board on October 20, 2014 and the new regulations will be posted as soon as minor revisions are made.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 12.23.2014 |