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DRAFT PLAN: MAY 2009
PREPARED BY:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
50 S EMERSON STREET
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
www.mountprospect.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS & LIST OF FIGURES
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Bee kgrou nd a nd History................................................................. 2
Existing Conditions........ ............................. .....................................3
Rec 0 mme ndations ....................................................................... 13
Goo Is and 0 bjectives................................................................... 17
Implementation Progra m ..................... ...... ... ........ ......... ........ ...... 18
FIGU RES
Figure 1: Metra's Proposed S1 AR Line ............................................ 1
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Figure 4: Sanitary Sewer Map ........................................................4
Figure 5: Sub-area Boundary Map ................................................ 6
Figure 6: Existing Bus Routes Map.................................................. 7
Figure 7: Official Zoning Map .........................................................9
Figure 8: Station Area Plan ........................................................... 11
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PREFACE
South Mount Prospect has the potential for fu ture growth through
redevelopment and annexation and it is important to ensure that
any growth is planned and cohesive. The South Mount Prospect
sub-area plan was developed based on the direction from the
Village of Mount Prospect's Comprehensive Plan, which lists a
strategy to" develop a strategic plan for the Dempster, Algonquin,
and South Busse Road intersection to enhance this commercial
corridor. Strategies for better pedestrian circulation should be a
high priority." As an element to the Village's Comprehensive
plan, sub-area and corridor plans provide a more localized focus
on both existing conditions and vision for future development
on the areas they encompass.
Two factors contributing to the growth in South Mount Prospect
are the O'Hare International Airport's Modernization Project and
Metra's proposed STAR rail line. O'Hare International Airport is
renovating and expanding to keep up with global transportation
demands. The O'Hare Modernization Program includes
the construction and reconfiguration of runways, taxiways,
terminals, parking facilities, and passenger transportation
services (Public Act 93-0450 of the 93rd General Assembly). With
the O'Hare Modernization Program, a new western access and
terminal are proposed to increase the region's accessibility to
the airport. South Mount Prospect is positioned as an attractive
place for new and existing businesses which may utilize the new
western access. This trend has started in the Village with the
recent construction of a warehouse and distribution facility at
the Briarwood Business Center.
South Mount Prospect has been identified as a station location
for Metra's proposed Suburban Transit Access Route (STAR)
line. The STAR line is a 55-mile rail corridor that will connect
O'Hare International Airport to 19 suburban stops including,
Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Schaumburg, Naperville, and
terminating in Joliet (Figure 1). Metra is still investigating the
project and is working toward completion of the alternatives
analysis (www.metraconnects.com). Following the completion
of this study, and approval of federal funding for the project,
Metra has estimated that trains could be running on the STAR
line system within ten years. In anticipation of the STAR line,
the Village of Mount Prospect recently completed a Public
Transportation Study, which provides guidance for future
investment from office and industrial uses and recommends a
multimodal transportation hub at the proposed station site.
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To complete the sub-area plan, businesses, community leaders,
Village staff, neighboring municipalities, and other governmental
entities were interviewed to gain insight and understanding on
problems, issues, and strengths of the South Mount Prospect area.
Information for the sub-area plan was gathered from the u.s.
Soil Survey, U.s. Census, Illinois Deapartment of Transportation
(IDOT), Regional Transportation Authority (RT A), site
observations and Village studies and planning documents.
When the sub-area plan is adopted, the South Mount Prospect
Sub-area Plan will become part of the Village of Mount Prospect
Comprehensive Plan.
BACKGROUND AND HISTORY
As with most of the northwest suburbs, transportation shaped
development trends and patterns in Mount Prospect. Just as the
Chicago Northwest rail line helped establish Mount Prospect
in the 1850s, O'Hare International Airport played a role in the
development of South Mount Prospect. According to several
stakeholders interviewed, the multi-family housing in South
Mount Prospect was housing for the airline industry due to its
proximity to the airport. Most of the multi-family housing in
South Mount Prospect was developed in the 1960s and 1970s
under county regulations. The properties were later annexed
into the Village in the 1970s and 1980s.
Development in the 1970s was not limited to residential.
The commercial properties near the Algonquin, Busse, and
Dempster intersection were developed in the 1970s and 1980s.
In the early 1980s, Mount Prospect began annexing some of
the industrial properties along the east side of South Busse
Road. These properties later disconnected from the Village
after a disagreement regarding required improvements to
each property. Many of these properties are still outside of the
corporate limits of Mount Prospect.
The population in Mount Prospect has also been changing.
Originall y, Mount Prospect was settled by German immigrants in
the 1830s. Since its incorporation, Mount Prospect has attracted
many different residents from different backgrounds. The same
trend is seen in South Mount Prospect. In 1990, only one census
tract in the Village was considered a "port of entry" - an area
receiving large numbers of new foreign born residents - and it
was located in North Mount Prospect. According to the 2000
Census, a total of four census tracts in the Village were identified
as ports of entry; three of which are located in South Mount
Prospect. The changing dynamics in South Mount Prospect is
an opportunity for the Village as it attracts new businesses and
cultural events.
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
SOIL
Soil properties influence the development of building sites,
including the selection of the site, the design of the structure,
construction, performance after construction, and maintenance.
According to the U.s Department of Agriculture's Natural
Resources Conservation Web Soil Survey (2008), 80.8% of
sub-area is 805B orthents, which is moderately well drained
soil suitable for development. The remaining 20% of soils are
smaller percentages of Ashkum, Beecher, and Markham, all of
which are developable soils, but may not drain as well as other
soils. As with any development, an engineer should be consulted
as part of a developer's due diligence process to ensure the
soils of a particular property may accommodate any future
development.
UTILITIES
For the purposes of this report, Mount Prospect's utility system
includes water (Figure 2), storm (Figure 3), and sanitary sewers
(Figure 4). Water is supplied by the Village of Mount Prospect
through the Northwest Suburban Joint Action Water Agency
(JAWA) and Illinois American Water Company (IAWC). The
sub-area currently has water main infrastructure in place to serve
properties in South Mount Prospect, with the exception of an
unincorporated area on Dempster Road between Ida Court and
the Alpine Apartment complex. The storm and sanitary systems
are sufficient for current needs. The Village should evaluate the
need for expansion or upgrading the systems when presented
with proposals for future development, redevelopment, or
annexation.
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UTILITY SYTSTEM MAPS
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TRANSPORTATION
The South Mount Prospect sub-area is traversed by several
arterial roadways. As a result, the area experiences high daily
traffic volumes. The Illinois Department of Transportation
(IDOT) reports the Average Daily Traffic (ADT) on state roads
and the numbers are used by retailers when selecting sites
and by government agencies to determine the need for future
roadway capacity improvements. South Mount Prospect has
some of the highest ADT numbers (Figure 5) in the Village as
detailed below:
· Algonquin Road - 34,200
· Busse Road - 28,800
· Elmhurst Road - 28,900
· Dempster Street - 10,500
· Gakton Street - 26,500
The above roadways are not controlled by the Village. IDOT
has jurisdiction over Algonquin Road (IL Route 62), Busse Road,
Elmhurst Road (IL Route 83), and Oakton Street (IL Route 83).
Dempster Street is under Cook County's jurisdiction.
IDOT has designated both Elmhurst Road and Algonquin Road
as Strategic Regional Arterials (SRA). This designation indicates
a policy by IDOT to make signal and roadway improvements
that provide for the efficient flow of traffic both entering and
traveling along the roadway. In general, IDOT plans to minimize
new curb cuts and traffic signals along SRA routes to encourage
more efficient traffic flow. As new development occurs along
these roadways, the Village should ensure access to properties
is consistent with these plans.
In 2008, the Regional Transportation Authority (RT A) funded a
public transportation study to examine how well the Village is
served by public transportation. One of the highest priorities
of the study was to improve the connectivity of South Mount
Prospect to the rest of the Village. Currently four bus routes
(Figure 6) serve South Mount Prospect; routes 230, 606, 226, and
223. These routes connect South Mount Prospect to Elk Grove
Village, Des Plaines, and Arlington Heights. However, the area
is missing a north-south connection, which would connect the
sub-area to services in downtown Mount Prospect, Randhurst,
and other areas in the Village. The study's recommends re-
routing the existing 234 bus route from downtown and extending
it to South Mount Prospect. This extension would connect the
sub-area with the rest of the Village through several other bus
routes. Once the STAR line station is developed, the station could
become a transportation hub for both bus and train service.
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ANNEXATION
Annexation is the incorporation of a property into a legal entity.
Annexation may be voluntary or forced if the land is wholly
surrounded and less than 60 acres. A benefit of annexation is
the consistent service delivery to incorporated properties. South
Mount Prospect is contiguous to several unincorporated areas:
· United Property (north west comer of Algonquin Road and Lin-
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· East side of Busse Road and South side of Algonquin Road
· Oakton Street Corridor
The Village of Mount Prospect is interested in annexation to
provide cohesive service delivery and to ensure life safety
both in the construction and maintenance of existing and new
buildings. Annexation of the properties is essential for district
improvements, such as consistent streetscape improvements
and completing the sidewalk network. Annexation would also
provide the Village with regulatory control over future land uses
on properties in these areas.
ZONING
Zoning is a land use and site control mechanism utilized by
governmental agencies to minimize conflicts between land uses.
A couple of properties in South Mount Prospect do not have
consistency between their existing land uses when compared to
the Village's long range land use plan or the current underlying
zoning district. The Village of Mount Prospect will not initiate
rezoning of these properties, but future development or
redevelopment must comply with both the zoning requirements
and long range land use policies of the Village (Figure 7).
The most restrictive zoning is typically applied to the newly
annexed parcels. As discussed in the Background and History
section, much of South Mount Prospect was developed before
it was annexed into the Village. Colonial Greens, Timberlake
Apartments and Algonquin Trails Apartments are zoned RX
Single Family Residential. These properties were built under
county regulations and annexed into the Village without rezoning
the property. A zoning district of R4 Multi-Family Development
designation would be a more appropriate designation.
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The southeast corner of the intersection of Algonquin and Busse
Roads has three properties that do not have land uses consistent
with their underlying zoning. These include an office building
at 1601 W. Algonquin, a restaurant at 1799 S. Busse, and a gas
station at 1651 W. Algonquin. All three are zoned R-X Single
Family. These properties are designated as neighborhood
commercial in the Village's land use plan and future service
oriented uses (restaurants, retail, etc.) should be encouraged on
these properties should they ever redevelop. A B-3 Commercial
Shopping District would be an appropriate designation for the
1601 W. Algonquin and 1799 S. Busse properties, while a B-4
Commercial Corridor District would be suitable for 1651 W.
Algonquin.
The Com-Ed right-of-way which transverses the sub-area is
currently zoned R-1 Single Family Residential. To encourage
more passive use of this area by residents a C-R Conservation
Recreation District would be more appropriate and the
development of recreational features such as walking paths and
seating areas should be encouraged in the future.
The Station Area Plan (Figure 8) provides a closer look at
the area near the proposed STAR line station location. For
the unincorporated areas on the east side of Busse Road, the
zoning is split between light industrialj office/research (O/R
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The less intensive zoning is meant to buffer the industrial use
from the multi-family housing on the west side of Busse Road.
For unincorporated properties, appropriate zoning districts
would be recommended during the annexation phase through
a development agreement. Future redevelopment of the area
surrounding the transit station should be consistent with the
concept plan provided in the RT AP plan and incorporated
herein.
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HOUSING
South Mount Prospect has been developed with a greater amount
of multi-family housing than the rest of the Village. While the
South Mount Prospect sub-area represents 17% of the Village's
total land area, it is home to 57% of housing units in buildings
with more than 20 units (2000 Census). The higher density
housing and mix of uses are components that are consistent with
a transit oriented district. If a transit hub is implemented at the
Algonquin, Busse and Dempster intersection or the STAR line
station is developed, the Village will have the housing density
and mix of uses for a transit oriented neighborhood. Village
programs such as, the Systematic Inspection Program and Crime
Free Housing, should be continued to ensure that the Village
provides residents with all types of housing: entry-level, rental,
and ownership opportunities.
VISUAL AND AESTHETIC ELEMENTS
South Mount Prospect was developed in a piecemeal fashion
resulting in an inconsistent appearance in streetscapes. The
area would benefit from a comprehensive streetscape program
to help unify the land uses and enhance pedestrian circulation
along the major corridors. The Village should consider making
public improvements to enhance its visual presence, such as the
planting of parkway trees, installation of banners, sidewalks,
pedestrian lighting, and other similar design elements.
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RECOMMEN DA liONS
The Village updated the Comprehensive Plan in 2007 and
designated future land uses for the entire Village and for land
within 1.5 miles beyond the corporate limits of the Village.
The Comprehensive Plan designates the Village's land use
policy through the Future Land Use Map to ensure consistent
development and compatible land uses for the incorporated and
unincorporated land in the South Mount Prospect sub-area.
LONG RANGE PLANNING CONCEPTS
Recommendations in the Goals & Objectives Section and
Implementation Program apply to the entire sub-area, but the
"Long Range Planning Concept" section provides more specific
detail for three distinct areas in the sub-area. Due to their
size, location, or access to different modes of transportation
additional focus was provided towards the STAR line station
area, Algonquin/Busse/Dempster commercial center, and the
United Airlines property.
Algonquin Road, S Busse Road,
Oakton Street
Industrial Park Setting
The recommendations from the Station Area Concept Plan
(Figure 8) address demand and future growth anticipated
from the STAR line station development and the O'Hare
Modernization Program. The comprehensive plan designates
most of the unincorporated land as office/light industrial
or general industrial, which guided the planning phase and
recommendations of the Public Transportation Study. A station
location has been identified at South Busse Road and 1-90, which
works well with the mix of uses and the higher density of housing.
To complement the proposed train station, an industrial park
concept is proposed in the large area bounded by Algonquin,
Busse and Oakton with road modifications to improve access
between the station and Oakton Street. The industrial land use
makes the Mount Prospect station an employment zone for
future STAR line commuters.
Proposed Land Use:
Proposed Industrial Park Setting
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Industrial uses are recommended along Busse Road despite
perceived land use conflict of housing and industrial uses.
To mitigate externalities between land uses, the concept plan
recommends a buffer between general industrial uses and
housing on South Busse Road by utilizing office uses and/or
better streetscape as a screening mechanism. The feasibility of
the industrial is more successful along Busse Road than other
uses, such as retail or office, because the road does not have
immediate visibility from an interstate.
The land on the south side of Oakton Street is listed in the
Comprehensive Plan as Light Industrial and Office Research.
The concept plan details an office complex with a small hotel
to maximize the exposure from 1-90. The road configuration to
connect Terminal Road to Addison Court links the office complex
development and hotel to the industrial park and STAR line
station property.
The land use recommendations are consistent with the existing
industrial uses, which are located in close proximity to O'Hare
International Airport and the 1-90 corridor. The industrial park
setting and amenities are proposed to attract more businesses
into a stable business community and provide a competitive
advantage with its location and access to worldwide travel and
shipping markets.
Proposed Land Use:
Algonquin, Busse, & Dempster
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Commercial Center
The commercial center bounded by Algonquin Road, Busse
Road, and Dempster Street acts as a "downtown" for the
residents immediately surrounding the area and supports a large
daytime population as documented in the 2008 Market Analysis.
According to the Village's 2008 Retail Market Analysis, there are
34,143 employees within a 5-minute drive time of the Algonquin
Road, Busse Road, and Dempster Street intersection.
Proposed Commercial Center
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Walkability of commercial districts is an important factor in
to maintaining their viability and ensuring the needs of the
residents are met. Improving pedestrian circulation with better
crossings, lighting, and complete sidewalk network are some
steps to make certain that retail and services are accessible. The
Village is working to improve the pedestrian crossings at the
Algonquin Road, Busse Road, and Dempster Road intersections.
The Public Works and Community Development Departments
have worked together using Community Development Block
Grant funds to complete the sidewalk network in the qualifying
areas of South Mount Prospect.
The roads that abut the commercial node have some of the
highest ADT counts within the Village. As discussed, Algonquin
Road is a SRA and traffic must flow freely for the regional
transportation system to function at its optimal level. It is critical
that the Village balance the needs of motorists while providing
a safe pedestrian network. IDOT recommends and controls the
SRA improvements, but the Village may contribute to the road
efficiency through infrastructure investments and site design
criteria.
United Airlines Property
Office Campus
United Airlines' headquarters is located south of Dempster Street
within the unincorporated area surrounded by Mount Prospect.
Recently United Airlines announced that they may be moving
their headquarters from this location. While United is a large
employer within the sub-area with over 2,400 employees, their
departure may present redevelopment opportunities for the sixty-
six (66) acres of land the headquarters is located on. If United
leaves this location, it is recommended that the Village work
with potential developers on annexation and enhancements to
the property. If redeveloped, the comprehensive plan designates
the property to be appropriate for Light Industrial and Office
Research land uses. The large parcel could be redeveloped for
an office park. To provide greater density, structured parking
should be encouraged with shared parking provided between
potential uses. The use of structured parking maximizes the
use of the land and can create opportunities for more" outlot"
development and open space on the property.
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VISUAL AND AESTHETIC ELEMENTS
In the Existing Conditions Report, the inconsistent streetscape
and need for unifying elements was discussed in order to
create a more aesthetically pleasing appearance in South Mount
Prospect. The following are recommended to create a visual
consistency in South Mount Prospect:
· Reduce curb cuts
· Shared parking and cross access
· Pedestrian crossing and signal enhancements
· Street banners
· Pedestrian lighting
· Gateway/identity markings
· Median planting
· Pocket park plantings
. These visual and aesthetic recommendations are appropriate for
all major corridors in South Mount Prospect: Algonquin Road,
South Busse Road, Elmhurst Road, Dempster Street, and Oakton
Street.
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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Because the sub-area plan is a function of the Comprehensive
Plan, many of the goals and objectives from this document are
carried through the sub-area plan. The strategies (next section)
are more focused to South Mount Prospect.
Residential
A. Goal - To provide quality, affordable housing opportunities and
choices for the community.
1. Encourage investment and reinvestment of the residential sec-
tor.
2. Preserve diversity in the housing stock to meet needs and
demands of the population.
3. Continue to support the Village's property maintenance en-
forcement and compliance programs.
4. Ensure amenities (recreation, services, transportation, and
commercial needs) are accessible to housing.
Economic Development
B. Goal- To increase the viability of retail and commercial uses in
the sub-area through investment, redevelopment, and develop-
ment.
1. Support business owners, managers, and landlords through
business development programs.
2. Initiate programs to encourage investment in commercial
buildings.
3. Ensure that commercial areas maintain acceptable appearance
of all buildings, grounds, and parking areas.
4. Work with developers and property owners to ensure they
understand efforts regarding investing in this community.
C. Goal- To improve the opportunities for industrial development in
South Mount Prospect.
1. Continue to investigate financial incentive programs like the
Class 6B Tax Classification for industrial land uses.
2. Annex portions of unincorporated Cook County into the Vil-
lage of Mount Prospect.
3. Minimize the negative impacts of industrial activities on
neighboring land uses.
4. Evaluate the configuration and trends in the industrial sector
for attraction and retention purposes.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
D. Goal- Ensure a transportation system that is safe and consistent
for all types of travelers (motorist, pedestrian, bicyclists) and that
the infrastructure systems meet demands of future growth.
1. Improve the appearance and functionality of major corridors
by implementing the adopted Corridor Design Guidelines.
2. Collaborate with neighboring municipalities for consistency
between shared borders.
3. Collaborate with transit agencies on future improvements, in-
cluding the STAR Line Station and bus route improvements,
as recommended in the 2009 Public Transportation Study and
Strategic Regional Arterial documents.
4. Encourage lot consolidation, shared driveways, parking lot
interconnects, and the use of planned unit developments for
redevelopment.
Community Facilities, Services & Open Space
E. Goal - Ensure that the South Mount Prospect community is
receiving a high level of community services and recreational op-
portunities.
1. Ensure facilities and services are accessible to everyone in the
community needing assistance.
2. Continuously seek out opportunities for open space expansion
and enhancements.
3. Continue to host educational meetings, events, and seminars
with the community.
IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
The Implementation Program lists specific strategies to meet
the goals and objectives of the previous section. Making clear
and measurable actions are the best way to meet a goal. In
the implementation plan, "strategies" reference the objectives
to which they meet and should be read "Strategy I is related
to objective AI." Strategies are listed as "action" or "study"
indicating that more information on the topic is needed before
taking action.
Timing
The timing column indicates if the strategy will be implemented
within 3 years (short-term), 4-5 years (long-term), or is an
ongoing strategy of the Village of Mount Prospect.
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Residential
Strategy Type of Related Timing Responsibility
Strategy Objective
A.x*
I Provide information to developers, owners, and Action AI Short-term Community
brokers about reinvestment and investment Development
resources (i.e. development requirements,
available funding/grants, demographic
information)
2 Continue to implement systematic housing Action A3 Short-Term Community
inspections and Crime Free Housing Program and Development
expand the programs to incfude seminars on
tenant responsibilities and rights.
3 Implement recommendations from the Action A4 Short-Term Community
RT AP Public Transportation Study to increase Development
accessibility of Village-wide services.
4 Continue to implement housing rehabilitation Action AI,A2 Ongiong Community
financial incentives programs for qualifying Development,
households. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
* Indicates which goals and ojectives the strategy originated. This should be read as "Strategy I derives from Goal A. Objective I.
Economic Development - Commercial
Strategy Type of Related Timing Responsibility
Strategy Objective
B.x*
I Work with HUD to establish a Neighborhood Action BI, B2 Short-term Community
Revitalization Study Area (NRSA) for expanded Development.
use of CDBG funds Department of Housing
and Urban Development
2 Establish a commercial grant program to provide Action B2 Short-Term Community
financial assistance to prospective businesses to Development
upgrade building fac;ades and/or interior space.
3 Continue to investigate new grants or incentives Action Bl Ongiong Community
to fund South Mount Prospect initiatives. Development
4 Host business seminars to educate business Action BI, 83, B4 Ongiong Community
leaders on the resources available, responsibilities, Development
and best practices of business.
* Indicates which goals and ojectives the strategy originated. This should be read as "Strategy 1 derives from Goal B, Objective 1 & 2.
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Economic Development - Industrial
strategy Type of Related Timing Responsibility
Strategy Objective
c.x*
1 Implement the STAR Une station area concept Action C4 Ongiong Community
plan to create an Industrial Park to help attract Development
new businesses and retain existing businesses.
2 Host meetings with property owners of Action C2,C3 Short-Term Community
unincorporated land to discuss annexation Development,
opportunities and benefits. Village Manager's Office
3 Increase marketing for South Mount Prospect as Action Cl Short-Term Community
industrial center. Development,
Village Manager's Office
4 Work with new and existing businesses to establish Action C3 Ongiong Community
high quality developments Development
* Indicates which goals and ojectives the strategy originated. This should be read as "Strategy 1 derives from Goal C, Objective 4.
Transportation & Infrastructure
Strategy Type of Related Timing Responsibility
Strategy Objective
D.x*
1 Install pedestrian improvements including Action 01,04 Short-term Community
sidewalks, lighting, and crossing signals to Development,
encourage safe pedestrian walkways in South Public Works
Mount Prospect.
2 Implement corridor streetscape improvements, Action 01,02 Long Term Community
including gateway signage and parkway Development,
plantings. Public Works
3 Continue to monitor utility infrastructure and Action 05 Ongiong Community
perform improvements where necessary. Development
4 Implement the recommendations from the Action 03,04 Ongiong Community
Public Transportation Study, such as creating a Development, Public
transportation hub in South Mount Prospect and Works, Village Managers
improving transit connectivity to the rest of the Office
Village.
'Indicates WI1ICI1 goals and Ojecttves me strategy originated. I illS Sl10uld be read OS ".:JTraregy I c enves Tram ",00 u, uOjecttve I & 4.
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Community Facilities, Services & Open Space
Strategy Type of Related Timing Responsibility
Strategy Objective
E.x*
Work with ComEd and Park District's to better Action E2 Short-term Community
utilize the ComEd Right of Way property for Development,
recreational purpose. Public Works
2 Collaborate with both local organizations and Action EI, E3 Ongiong Community
Village Departments to ensure successful service Development
delivery in South Mount Prospect.
3 Continue to support special events and cultural Action EI, E3 Ongiong Community
festivals to attract additional customer base to Development, Village
the area. Manager's Office,
Public Works, Police
Department
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