Planning Programs and Projects
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Year | Project Title | Program | Project Type | Project Partner | Budget | Funding Source(s) | Status Sort descending | |||||||||
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+ | Palatine TOD Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Palatine | $99,993 |
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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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+ | Northbrook Pace Route and Metra Station Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Northbrook | $200,863 |
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Description
This project funded the installation of new shared lane markings (AKA sharrows), allowing the Village to implement low-cost recommendations from its Master Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The project included the installation of covered bike parking and wayfinding at the Northbrook Metra station. Current Activities
Construction of the improvements was completed in 2023. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.26.2024 |
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+ | Pace Harlem Avenue Corridor Plan | Community Planning | Corridor Planning | Southwest Conference of Mayors | $197,155 |
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Project DetailsDescription
This project was sponsored by the Southwest Conference of Mayors and resulted in a plan to improve traffic movement and transit options along Harlem Avenue from 63rd Street to I-80, making Harlem Avenue a more vibrant and active corridor in the southwest suburbs. Current Activities
The Southwest Conference of Mayors hosted a Developers Summit on September 2013 to discuss the recommendations of the Harlem Avenue Corridor Plan with potential developers. In September of 2020 demolition commenced of a long-vacant trucking terminal at 10301 S. Harlem Ave. in Chicago Ridge. The 75-acre property originally owned by Yellow Freight property lies within a 105-acre TIF zone stretching along Harlem, the largest tract of land available for development in the Village. In 2021 the Village of Worth was awarded Invest in Cook funding for a 0.8-mile long new sidewalk and multi-use path north of the Cal-Sag Channel between Harlem Avenue and Metra’s SouthWest Service Station in Palos Heights. The project will help connect Pace bus routes, retail corridors, recreational facilities, and community destinations as well as tie the Cal-Sag Trail to commuter rail service, which were recommendations of the plan. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.28.2021 |
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+ | North Central Service Analysis and Implementation Study | Community Planning | Transit Improvement Plan | Mundelein | $125,000 |
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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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+ | Chicago--Reconnecting Neighborhoods | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan - Transit Improvement Plan | Chicago | $223,446 |
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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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+ | Wilmette Village Center Master Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Wilmette | $124,128 |
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Project DetailsDescription
In late 2009, the Village of Wilmette began a planning process that leveraged the Village's high commuter usage of the rail and bus systems to create a long-range vision for an improved downtown area. This ten-month planning and design process built upon several other studies and engaged some 300 residents in the process. The study process evaluated market feasibility, infrastructure capacity, and most importantly public opinion to create the final plan recommendations. The result of the project created a Master Plan that suggests increased densities, building heights and a mix of acceptable land uses combined with an appropriately regulated urban design and public realm character for defined portions or Target Areas of the Village Center. Additionally, the Master Plan conceptually addresses other areas of the Village Center, most notably the Green Bay Road corridor and future redevelopment which may occur there. The final Wilmette Village Center Master Plan is intended as a basis, or starting point, for any future detailed development planning, design or engineering that will be required leading up to construction and implementation of all or portions of the Plan. It is a guide and as an approved Village tool, it will provide the roadmap for future initiatives, Village leadership goal setting and budgeting and management of the downtown. It is a living document and must be easily and effectively managed and adaptable to changing market conditions. While the time horizon for this Master Plan has been identified as a 10 to 15 year program, it is important that staff and Village leadership update and benchmark the plan on a regular interval. The Village of Wilmette officially adopted the Village Center Master Plan document as an amendment to their comprehensive plan on January 25, 2011. The project's website contains detailed information and reports. Current Activities
In 2011, a CMAP-led Value Capture study looked at potential funding mechanisms and innovative financing techniques to identify ways for the Village to fund the parking deck recommended in the TOD plan. The Executive Summary of this study can be found here. In November of 2020 the Village of Wilmette gave final approval to a developer to construct a mixed-use building across from the Metra station at 1210 Central Avenue. There will be 109 apartments, ground floor commercial space, and 173 car parking spaces. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 05.18.2021 |
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+ | Bartlett TOD Zoning Update | Community Planning | TOD Zoning | Bartlett | $18,875 |
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Description
This project created zoning revisions to the Bartlett Village Zoning Code intended to implement Bartlett's 2016 Downtown Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Plan. The project developed a new Downtown TOD Overlay chapter to implement Village strategies for a stronger sense of place, to create a more vibrant and walk-able downtown and update development regulations to allow for the type of development the Village envisioned in the TOD Plan.
Current Activities
The Village Board adopted the Downtown TOD Overlay chapter into the Village Zoning Code at their November 19, 2019 meeting.
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Last Updated 12.12.2019 |
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+ | University Park Developer Discussion Panel | Community Planning | Developer Panel | University Park | $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 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.
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Last Updated 06.22.2015 |
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+ | Elevated Chicago Action Plans | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Elevated Chicago | $100,000 |
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Project DetailsDescription
The RTA and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) partnered together with Elevated Chicago, a collaboration of 17 public, private and nonprofit organizations, to develop two implementation action plans, one in the Washington Park area surrounding the Garfield CTA Green Line station and the other near the Logan Square Blue Line station. The assistance focused on CTA station access, traffic and circulation, community safety, equity, placemaking, economic development and beautification. Public outreach was conducted to generate public interest and engage partners to identify implementable actions. Current Activities
Work in Washington Park was completed in 2022 and work in Logan Square was completed in 2023. The Economic Development Action Guide (under Related Reports) was developed for the residents of Washington Park to use as a strategy for advancing their goals for future development and redevelopment in the neighborhood. The final report for Logan Square is also found under Related Reports. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.03.2024 |
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+ | Calumet Park TOD Developer Discussion Panel | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Calumet Park | $3,500 |
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Description
The RTA convened a Developer Discussion Panel to assist the Village's efforts to attract transit- oriented development (TOD) at a vacant ~6-acre site located directly adjacent to the Metra Electric Ashland Avenue station. The Village will benefit from developer expertise on how to attract and consider development proposals that optimize the neighboring transit asset and align with local and regional goals. Current Activities
The panel of development experts met in June 2021 for the 1/2 day workshop with the Village. The report of recommendations was published in September 2021 and is available under "Related Reports". Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.19.2023 |