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Comprehensive Plan 2011 November 15th, 2011


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Contact: Donna M. Gayden, Village Administrator Glenwood Village Hall One Asselborn Way Glenwood, IL 60425 Tel.: (708)753-2400

Prepared by Teska Associates, Inc.

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Contact: Mike Hoffman, Vice-President 24103 W. Lockport St. Unit 107 Plainfield, IL 60544 Tel.: (815)436-9485

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Acknowledgements The revisions to the Comprehensive Plan involved input from numerous residents with overall supervision of the process from the Plan Commission Subcommittee. The Village of Glenwood would like to thank all those who provided some of their valuable time and ideas to help achieve the mission of revising and improving the future vision for the Village of Glenwood.

Mayor Kerry Durkin

Village Board Carmen Hopkins, Trustee Terry Campbell, Trustee Alvin Freeman, Trustee Richard Nielsen, Trustee Anthony Plott, Trustee Twone Thomas, Trustee

Plan Commission Subcommittee on Revision of the Comprehensive Plan Maxine Washington, Chair Ernestine Dobbins Nanette Drisi Jonathan Siner, Ex-officio

Plan Commission (2011) Jonathan Siner, Chairman Clausell Sylvester, Vice Chairman Nanette Drisi, Secretary Wallace Brown Ernestine Dobbins Rick Miller William Miller Maxine Washington Paul Styles

Village Staff Donna Gayden, Village Administrator Ernestine Dobbins, Clerk Toleda Hart, Treasurer Linda Brunette, Finance Director Demetrius Cook, Chief of Police Kevin Welsh, Fire Chief; Director, Building Dept. Ed Tunelius, Village Engineer Patrick McAnneney, Dir. of Public Works JoAnne Alexander, Senior Center Director

Consultants Mike Hoffman, Todd Vanadilok and Malika Ramdas, Teska Associates, Inc. Village of Glenwood, Illinois

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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Purpose of the plan 1.2 Planning history 1.3 The planning process Chapter 2: Community vision Chapter 3: Glenwood today 3.1 Demographic profile 3.2 Transportation 3.3 Existing land use 3.4 Community survey summary Chapter 4: Future land use and transportation 4.1 Future land use plan 4.2 Key development opportunities 4.3 Transportation plan Chapter 5: Community facilities 5.1 Community services and facilities 5.2 Parks, open spaces and recreation 5.3 School districts 5.4 Public library 5.5 Public works 5.6 Police, fire and emergency medical services 5.7 Places of worship 5.8 Telecommunications Chapter 6: Urban design 6.1 Community signage- Creating a sense of place 6.2 Gateways and corridor design concepts 6.3 Mixed use/Business park design guidelines 6.4 Commercial design guidelines Chapter 7: Neighborhoods 7.1 Glenwood’s five neighborhoods 7.2 Maintaining diversity 7.3 Strengthening the sense of community in the Village 7.4 Affordability 7.5 Moving towards sustainability Chapter 8: Economic development strategy 8.1 Major private employers 8.2 Trend of equalized assessed valuation 8.3 Economic development initiatives 8.4 Tax increment finance districts 8.5 Recommended economic development strategies Chapter 9: Implementation strategy 9.1 Development regulations 9.2 Annexation policy 9.3 Funding

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Appendix A - Survey responses Appendix B - Green landscaping options Appendix C - Smart Energy Design Assistance Program

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Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Purpose of the plan The Village of Glenwood is a community that has seen many changes in demographics and land use in the last twenty years. The previous comprehensive plan projected that the Village population would grow and stabilize between 10,000 and 11,000 persons by 2020. Today, the Village has a population of 8,969 people per the 2010 U.S. Census, and is close to this projected stable level. The Village is likely to encounter many developmental challenges this century. It is the responsibility of the Plan Commission to prepare the community for these challenges by planning for them in the 2011 comprehensive plan. Per Section 74-31 of the Glenwood Municipal Code, “in order to ensure adequate provisions for the preparation of a comprehensive village plan for guidance, direction

and control of growth and development of the village, a plan commission, which shall be a department of the village government, is hereby created under authority of state law.� The purpose of this plan is to develop strategies to guide future planning and achieve the vision of the Village of Glenwood.

1.2 Planning history 1972 Comprehensive Plan In 1972, the Board of Trustees adopted the first plan for the future of the Village. This plan did not have specific goals for the future development of the Village, but the land use section had a list of development goals and objectives.

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2000 Comprehensive Plan Update Eighteen years after the first plan was adopted, an update was made to the plan to re-examine the historic development pattern, future socio-economic trends and define appropriate areas for future commercial, industrial and residential land use. Consideration was given to the goals outlined in the 1972 plan. In addition, the physical and social changes since 1972 were recorded and anticipated future changes were outlined. Through the plan, the Village leadership focused on achieving sustainable neighborhoods, maintenance and appearance of buildings, community-wide economic vitality, and provision of public services including education. The 2000 Comprehensive Plan also called for annexation of new territory, principally land south of the Village border, and acted as a guide for the future development of the Village. The plan adopted ten goals for development and outlined objectives to achieve them. This included a mandatory plan update every ten years to evaluate whether the goals had been accomplished and to address future concerns.

2011 Comprehensive Plan The Village of Glenwood has reached maturity as a suburban community, and now desires to develop a new vision to pro-actively plan for the future. To this end, the Village Board has retained Teska Associates, Inc. to help facilitate and prepare a new version of the Comprehensive Plan that reflects current trends, concerns and a vision for the future development of the Village.

1.3 The planning process The residents, elected and appointed officials, and business owners of the Village of Glenwood were engaged in the planning process through broad community input in the following different stages of the process • • • • • •

Brainstorming workshop with the Plan Commission Subcommittee to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (S.W.O.T. analysis) with respect to comprehensive planning in Glenwood Online survey of Village residents Project website to keep the community informed of the process, as well as provide access to draft documents, surveys, the timeline and schedule of the process and meetings, and to provide community input throughout the planning process Interviews with key stakeholders Meetings with neighborhood organizations Public hearing before the Village’s Plan Commission and guidance by a Plan Commission Subcommittee on Revision of the Comprehensive Plan

As a result of this broad public engagement, the Village will be able to refine its visions and goals for the future. In the months and years following the adoption of the 2011 Comprehensive Plan, the Village will use the plan to guide the future growth and development of the Village of Glenwood.

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Chapter 2 Community vision The Village of Glenwood is a safe, clean, and diverse community with a mixture of affordable quality homes where the residents are afforded recreational, cultural and educational opportunities with a rich historic hometown appeal along with a suburban country charm and surrounded by picturesque wooded areas. The forested landscape garners opportunities for all to experience, enjoy and appreciate the natural beauty of Glenwood. For many years, Glenwood has been known as the home of the historic Glenwood School for Boys, now the Glenwood School for Boys and Girls and the beautifully landscaped Glenwoodie Golf Course. Glenwood envisions the creation of a hospitable environment for the development of new businesses as well as for existing businesses within the village which will offer and expand employment opportunities for its residents and increase its commercial tax base. The Village has access to Interstates which allow for easy commute to Chicago as well as Northwest Indiana. Alternate travel routes to Chicago (Stony Island and Torrence) and Northwest Indiana (Glenwood-Dyer Road, Glenwood-Lansing Road, Ridge Road and US 30) are available to residents. There is also easy access to METRA commuter train lines which are located in other nearby communities. In addition, a feasibility study has been conducted to look at the possibility of having a METRA line in downtown Glenwood which would bring new businesses, increase job opportunities, and provide more efficient access to Chicago for residents of Glenwood.

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During the period of 1950 through2,000 1970, the population of Glenwood saw the greatest growth. Population growth began to subside in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s as land available for residential development in Glenwood became less. From 1990 to 2010, the population decreased slightly but mostly remained consistent at around 9,000 residents. Population counts, as recorded in each decennial census from 1950 to 2010 and the last two decades, are shown below. The official population count at the time of the 2010 Census was 8,969. Years U.S. Census data American Community Survey data

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Figure 3.1: Population trend for the Village of Glenwood from 1950 to 2010 U.S. Census data Source- U.S. Census data for 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, 2000, 2010; American Community Survey data for all other years American Community Survey data

Gender and racial composition of the Village Glenwood’s diverse community is what makes it a great place to live. In 1990, the racial composition of Glenwood was predominately white (72.8 percent), with 25.1 percent black residents and 2.2 percent of the residents representing other ethnic backgrounds. Over the last three decades, there has been a consistent racial shift, and today the Village is 66.7 percent black. The Hispanic population in the Village has also increased from 3.2% to 7.5%. In spite of this racial shift, the family size and distribution of males and females has remained the same, with the females being slightly more in number. Village of Glenwood

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Table 3.1: Gender composition of the Village of Glenwood compared to the county and state Source- U.S. Census data for the Village of Glenwood, Cook County and Illinois

Cook County 2010 55.4% 24.8% 0.4% 6.2% 13.2% 24.0%

Illinois 2010 71.5% 14.5% 0.3% 4.6% 9.0% 15.8%

Table 3.2: Racial composition of the Village of Glenwood compared to the county and state Source- U.S. Census data for the Village of Glenwood, Cook County and Illinois

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Chapter 3 GLENWOOD TODAY Age of village residents Of specific importance is the data concerning the age of the population. The median age of the population of Glenwood was 38.7 years per the 2000 census. Despite changes in the racial distribution of residents and the persons per household ratio, the age composition of the residents has been quite consistent. In 1990, the village had a rather large number of families with children. By 2010, these families had moved on into the older age groups, while more families with young children took thier place. Thus, the number of residents nearing the retirement years (almost 2,200) and senior citizens has had an increase. This trend implies that there will be a continuous demand for senior services, as the ability of retirees to maintain single family homes becomes more difficult. This may explain the need to supply alternative housing choices for seniors, including condoapartments, assisted living and congregate living units. Village of Glenwood Age groups (in years) Under 18 18 and over 18 to 19 20 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

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Table 3.3: Age composition of the Village of Glenwood compared to the county and state Source- U.S. Census data for the Village of Glenwood, Cook County and Illinois

Family size and persons per household information Prior to 1960, the persons per household ratio of the baby boomer generation were much larger than 4.0. During the 1960’s through 1970’s, as the children from this generation started having their own families, Glenwood served as a location for such families with small children or newly formed households who intended to start and raise a family. However, the average family size was relatively smaller than previous generations, resulting in a persons per household ratio of around 3.75. Over the years, there has been a general trend of smaller family sizes, which has further reduced the persons per household ratio. In addition, the percentage of renter occupied housing in Glenwood has also been increasing from 1990 onwards and in 2010 was 17.5 percent of the occupied housing. This has a significant effect on the household size because the ratio for renter occupied housing is lower than that for owner occupied housing (table 3.5). Also, as per table 3.5, all these trends are consistent with the persons per household ratios of the state. Village of Glenwood Housing unit informaĆ&#x;on

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Table 3.4: Household data for the Village of Glenwood compared to the county and state Source- U.S. Census data for the Village of Glenwood, Cook County and Illinois

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Chapter 3 GLENWOOD TODAY Housing unit information The US Census recorded a total of 3,505 housing units in the village in 2010 which means that less than a couple hundred units have been built in the last twenty years. Of the occupied housing there is a dominance of owner occupied housing units (82 percent), however, the demand for rental units has increased by more than half the number twenty years back (table 3.3). On the other hand, the vacancy rate for housing in Glenwood has increased by three times the 2000 rate, presumably due to the economic downturn, but is still lower than the state and national rates. As shown in table 3.6, eventhough more than 70 percent of the housing stock is for single family houses (1-unit, detached), the recent persons per household ratio trend has shown the increasing need to accomodate smaller families. housing unit unit CensusCensus 2000 2000 PersonsPersons per household raƟos raƟos Type ofType of housing per household 71.5% 71.5% 1-unit, detached 1-unit, detached Year Year Glenwood Glenwood Illinois Illinois 1.3% 1.3% 1-unit, aƩached 1-unit, aƩached 1970 1970 3.75 3.75 0.7% 0.7% 2 units 2 units 1980 1980 3.05 3.05 5.6% 3 or 4 units 5.6% 3 or 4 units 1990 1990 2.82 2.82 4.5% 5 to 9 units 4.5% 5 to 9 units 2000 2000 2.67* 2.67* 2.63** 2.63** 8.0% 8.0% 10 to 1910units to 19 units Family Family size size 2000 2000 3.16 3.16 3.23 3.23 8.3% 8.3% 20 or more 20 orunits more units *RaƟo *RaƟo for rented units is units 2.3, owned units is units 2.73 is 2.73 0.2% 0.2% MobileMobile homes homes for rented is 2.3, owned **RaƟo**RaƟo for rented units is 2.37, owned units is 2.76 0.0% Boat, RV, van, etc for rented units is 2.37, owned units is 2.76 0.0% Boat, RV, van, etc

Table 3.5: Persons per household ratios for the Village of Glenwood and Illinois Source- U.S. Census data for the Village of Glenwood and Illinois

Table 3.6: Number of units in each housing type for the Village of Glenwood Source- 2000 U.S. Census data for the Village of Glenwood

Educational attainment and income data Another important point to note is the increase in educational attainment of residents. Glenwood has a population that is overall well-educated, with the percentage of college and professional degree graduates higher than even the state. The mean travel time to work is 33 minutes, which means that the average resident probably works within the Chicago Metropolitan area. The estimated average household income of Glenwood residents is $71,593 in 20111, which was higher than the state average of $46,590 and county average of $45,922.

1Source- Household Quick Facts 2011 Report, The Nielsen Solution Center http://www.claritas.com/sitereports/default.jsp

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3.2 Transportation Introduction Transportation access is important to the economic vitality and residential desirability of the Village of Glenwood. The location of the Village between I-394 on the east and Halsted Street on the west has provided convenient access to the regional inter-community and interstate road system. The main east-west corridor is along Glenwood-Dyer Road, while the secondary connection is along Glenwood-Lansing Road. The Metra electric commuter train station located in Homewood also affords Glenwood residents an opportunity to park and take the train to downtown Chicago for employment and entertainment opportunities. As a result, residents of Glenwood historically have had opportunities to secure employment within a reasonable commuting distance from the village.

Commuter train service The Metra electric commuter train stations located in Homewood, Calumet and East Hazel Crest offer a park and ride facility and are within a fifteen minute automobile commute to Glenwood. Residents of the Village of Glenwood take advantage of these facilities to commute to downtown Chicago for employment opportunities. This is also convenient as the Metra provides frequent service to downtown Chicago with stops on Michigan Avenue, access to the University of Chicago, McCormick Place, Chicago State University, and Governors State University. Proposed Commuter Train Service: Glenwood’s location between the Metra station at Homewood and the pool of commuters in Indiana and adjacent south suburban communities results in a high volume of commuter through traffic. The combination of high traffic volumes at peak commuting times with a roadway network that funnels traffic through an active at-grade freight railroad crossing results in a pattern of intermittent congestion and delay. Hence, the future extension of the Metra commuter rail service along the South East Service (SES) line, with a station in Glenwood, would help reduce this traffic by giving residents another travel option. The Village of Glenwood has redeveloped the Village Hall and its environs in anticipation of this station and has acquired sufficient acreage east of the Village Hall to develop a commuter station, commuter parking lot, and related development. In 2009, a future Station Area Study was prepared by HNTB to plan for local economic development opportunities around this transit area. Besides commercial development, the proposed Metra commuter rail access to downtown Chicago would also improve the desirability of the village for residential development.

Street and road system Surface roads and streets will become more important as the Village expands its commercial and industrial economic base. As mentioned before, Glenwood is proximate to I-394 which provides direct connections to multiple other interstates. But the physical orientation of the village is constrained by Forest Preserves and has resulted in only one main east-west access route (Main Street) through the historical commercial core of the village. The map on page 3-5 shows the street and road transportation system, and the functional classifications of each major road for the Village and surrounding communities. This map illustrates that Glenwood is surrounded by interstate and principal/strategic arterial roads on the east, west and north. The Village also has a system of minor arterial roads and collector streets connecting local neighborhood streets to the interstate and principal arterial roads. Interstate 80 provides east-west access to the north, while the Lincoln Highway provides this connection to the south of the village. Interstate 394 (Calumet Expressway) provides for north-south traffic to the east, and Illinois Route I (Halsted Street) is an important north-south road to the west. Other important roads have developed from historic trails and meander through the village. Glenwood-Lansing Road provides a secondary east-west circulation through the village, connecting with 3-4

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Chapter 3 GLENWOOD TODAY Glenwood-Dyer Road, Cottage Grove, State Street, North Main Street, State Street, Chicago Heights Glenwood Road, and 187th Street. Joe Orr Road is south of the village and provides east-west access.

Pace Suburban Bus Service Glenwood currently has limited access to the Pace Suburban Bus System, with Route 352 running along Halstead Street between the Pace Chicago Heights Terminal to the south and Blue Island to the north. This route does stop at the Harvey Transit Center, providing access to the Metra Electric Line. More direct Metra access was previously provided to the Homewood station from neighborhoods within Glenwood, but that service was stopped several years ago. The local route system map is illustrated below. Pace also offers specialized services such as employee van pools and a municipal vehicle program in addition to their fixed route system.

Figure 3.2: Map showing the Pace Suburban Bus System routes in the Glenwood region

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3.3 Existing land use The Village of Glenwood is a primarily residential community with commercial areas along the main transportation corridors within the village. The residential uses can be grouped into five neighborhoods from east to west: Brookwood Point, Glenwood Forest, Old Glenwood, Glenwood Manor, and the Estates. Old Glenwood contains the oldest residential uses in the Village and is characterized by the widest range of lot sizes and an absence of sidewalks. Also, nearly all the parcels of land in the Village have been developed. Some of the vacant land, most likely, is surplus vacant land held for expansion by the current occupant and possibly not available for the location of a new business. The following is a list of Glenwood’s zoning categories• •

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Detached Residential- These are single family houses on larger parcels of land, usually attached to farmland Single Family Residential- This represents the single largest category of land use in Glenwood, that of the single-family dwelling. Many of these have been noted for their contribution to the hometown character of the community. Most single-family residential districts are mature, stable and will continue to form the bedrock of the Village well into the future. General Residential- These are medium-density residential including duplexes, townhomes, condos and apartment buildings that are one-to-four stories in height. These residential structures are found along the commercial corridors. The only higher-density residential building is Nugent Square as it is close to the future railway station and provides the opportunity of mixed residential-commercial uses. Limited Business- These are the smaller businesses along the Main Street area of Glenwood-Dyer Road. These businesses are mixed-use by nature, although some businesses are stand alone, and are typically attached to adjacent businesses. Such businesses tend to generate, and benefit from, pedestrian traffic. General Business- This covers the larger-scale businesses, such as big box stores, offices, shopping centers, strip malls and drive-through restaurants located along Halsted Street. Older strip mall developments are located along Halsted north of 187th Street, while newer, big box commercial uses have developed along Halsted south of 187th Street. Manufacturing- Manufacturing includes industrial, warehousing and distribution operations which are found along the Glenwood-Chicago Heights road. These businesses tend to generate significant truck traffic and benefit from superior access to regional arterial highways. In this case, Route 1 along Halsted Street is used as the north-south transportation corrridor and the Glenwood-Dyer Road as the east-west corridor. Forest Preserve District- This is land that is protected by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to preserve the flora, fauna, and scenic beauties within the area. While no development is permitted, it can be used for the purpose of education and recreation. Parks- Parks and Open Space encompasses public parks, the Glenwoodie Golf Course, school grounds and open space that has not yet been developed but is designated for single family houses. These parks and open spaces are located along Glenwood-Dyer Road and at the center of each residential development.

The institutional uses are scattered throughout the Village. The map on the following page (figure 3.3) illustrates the different land uses within the Village.

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Figure 3.3: Land use map for the Village of Glenwood (prepared by HNTB, October 06, 2009)

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3.4 Community Survey Summary As part of the community participation process, a survey was made available online and in paper form to get feedback from the Village residents representing approximately 8% of all households. A total of 260 surveys were filled out by Village residents. This represents approximately 8% of all households within the Village. The survey was promoted through the Village newsletter, mailing of postcards to residents, and at several neighborhood meetings. This response rate suggests a 6% margin of error. For example, 70% of those completing the survey felt that Glenwood has adequate park facilities to meet the needs of their family. This margin of error would suggest that had every resident completed a survey, the results would be within 6% of the survey or between 64% and 76% on this particular question. Around 70% of the respondents were in the age group of 45 to 74 years and nearly 43% had lived in the Village for over 20 years. When compared to Census data, this age group is only 31% of the Village’s population, suggesting a much higher response rate for older adults. This is very common in surveys of this nature. The good news with this distribution is that many of the participants could provide insightful responses on how Glenwood has changed over the years. Based on the survey results, the highest priority in the Village was to control crime and maintain safe neighborhoods, followed by improving the performance of the school districts, improving the commercial and retail properties, and maintaining the home town feel of the Village. In addition, maintaining the overall value of property was also of great importance to the residents, which normally changes based on the factors mentioned above. Property maintenance is another such key to portraying the image of a safe neighborhood and maintaining property values. One of the large-scale issues with respect to property maintenance was the condition of street lights in the Village. Instead of light poles and fixtures within the street right-of-way, the front lawn of homes in several Glenwood neighborhoods have a post with a lamp on it (as shown in figures 3.4 and 3.5). These have deteriorated over the years, with a large number of them no longer in working condition.

Figure 3.4 and 3.5: Existing lawn lamps used instead of street lamps- 3.4 (left) in use but a little worn out; 3.5 (right) deteriorating condition of most of the lamps.

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The Village needs to take an active role in either replacing these lamp posts or providing new street lighting. The survey also shows that residents shop more at Walmart, stores along the Halsted corridor north of 183rd Street and at shops in Indiana. With a view to attract these customers back to commercial areas in Glenwood, the survey participants seemed to prefer a complete redevelopment of these commercial areas in Glenwood instead of just facade improvements. In addition, a sidewalk and bus shelters for the bus stops along Halsted Avenue were also found to be lacking, especially since it is well used. With respect to the park facilities, maintenance of the existing facilities was encouraged and improvement of the park programs offered, especially for teens and young adults year round. Some of the other concerns expressed were access to PACE bus routes, condition of the roads and flooding issues. As for future development, there seemed to be a preference for single-family homes over other housing types in the Village. The top non-residential types of development that the participants were interested in seeing in Glenwood were family entertainment centers, retail stores, restaurants, community Figure 3.6: Need of bus shelters gardens and services such as dry cleaners. Instead of fast-food restaurants, and other street furniture like preference was given to family-dining style sit-down restaurants. trash cans at bus stops along Halsted Avenue For detailed survey results, please refer to Appendix A.

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Chapter 4 Future land-use and transportation 4.1 Future land use plan One of the primary components of a Comprehensive Plan is an identification of desired development types as portrayed on a Future Land Use Map. The Future Land Use Map does not necessarily mirror the current regulated zoning districts for the Village of Glenwood. Rather, the Future Land Use map serves as a guide for future development, representing a basis for future land use planning, on which future zoning updates and rezoning decisions will be based. These areas of future land use are determined by current growth and development patterns, along with significant studies of current land use. The planning map essentially shows how the Village would like to manage growth over the next 10 to 20 years. The map also provides a legal basis for Village officials to base planning and land use decisions on. Developers and landowners can use the Future Land Use map as an informational tool to identify where the Village will support new development. The following is an explanation of each category illustrated on the Future Land Use Plan for the Village of Glenwood.

Low density residential Areas illustrated for low density residential use are primarily intended for single family detached homes. Density will typically be between 1 and 5 dwelling units per acre. Appropriate zoning for low density residential areas would be either R-1, R-2, or R-3 depending on location. Most existing Glenwood neighborhoods are zoned R-2, which provides for a minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet. The Old Glenwood Neighborhood contains smaller lots, typically with R-3 zoning which allows for a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet. The Future Land Use Plan also indicates areas for future low density residential development, primarily south and east of Glenwoodie Country Club. This area should be developed to offer a variety of housing products, with a possible focus on senior housing. Section 4.1 details some of the design parameters that would be appropriate for this future residential area.

Medium density residential Medium density residential areas include townhomes, apartment buildings and condominiums. Residential density in these areas can range from 6 to 21 dwelling units per acre depending on housing mix and product. In addition to the existing properties, medium density residential property is also proposed along the west side of Cottage Grove Avenue south of the Assumption Cemetery. This area could provide Comprehensive Plan 2011

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Commercial use Areas illustrated for commercial use are primarily intended for retail businesses along the main transportation corridors through the Village. For a list of commercial businesses the residents are interested in seeing in Glenwood refer to the Community Survey Summary in chapter 3.4. Commercial use can be further broken down into the following categories: •

Regional/Community commercial – Glenwood has two areas that fit this category, one along Halsted and the other at the I-394 interchange at Glenwood-Dyer Road. Given the high traffic counts (approximately 30,000 cars per day) and the regional connectivity of Halstead Street, commercial development along this roadway tends to be auto-oriented. Businesses such as Wal-Mart, Chase Bank, and Auto Zone have already taken advantage of this prime commercial area. The Village recently completed a Glenwood Plaza Area Final Master Plan and Design Guidelines which will direct much of the future commercial development within the Halstead Street commercial district. The I-394 interchange area also offers opportunities for future commercial development. Section 4.1 details some of the opportunities for future restaurants, shops, and other facilities that could have a regional draw in this key development opportunity area.

Neighborhood commercial – Located primarily at intersections or along collector streets within the Village, neighborhood commercial areas focus on providing for the day-to-day needs of residents and visitors. The focus in these areas is to provide for the daily shopping needs of residents such as groceries, dining, dry cleaning, hair care and similar goods and services. Neighborhood commercial uses are found primarily along Main Street, and are proposed for future development at key intersections along Cottage Grove Avenue. These commercial properties should have a character that appeals to both residents and visitors and creates a sense of place. Pedestrians should be able to walk to these commercial developments from the adjacent residential neighborhoods. Aesthetically pleasing signage along these corridors is also important and is covered in detail in chapter 6.1 and 6.2. This would include height limitations, landscaping requirements, and a restriction on colors and materials. Utilities should be buried underground in order to maintain a pleasing streetscape. Power lines limit the views of passing motorists and clutter vistas. More than expanding commercial development along these corridors, this will help strengthen it. Detailed guidelines for the development of commercial properties are included in chapter 6.4.

Downtown commercial - The area near Main Street and the railroad has traditionally served as Glenwood’s downtown. This area contains Village Hall, the Post Office, several restaurants, and a number of other businesses. A commuter rail station is planned just north of this intersection along the proposed Metra Southeast Service. In anticipation of this development, the Village adopted a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Plan to guide future development in this area. This plan should be considered a part of this Comprehensive Plan. The plan focuses on maintaining the areas pedestrian character while providing for a mix of uses including grocery stores, shops, local restaurants, coffee shops, entertainment, and public spaces.

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Chapter 4 FUTURE LAND-USE AND TRANSPORTATION Mixed use These areas will provide for a variety of commercial uses, including employment centers, hospitality (restaurant and lodging) and retail businesses including potential larger format retailers such as sporting goods, home furnishings, or home improvement. As transportation access to such uses is important, its location at the junction of I-394 and Glenwood-Dyer Road, and along Glenwood-Lansing Road is ideal.

Business park This includes offices, employment centers, contractors and light manufacturing uses. Transportation access is critical to this land use and hence their location is in proximity to truck routes (Halsted Street and I-394). Detailed guidelines for the development of business parks are included in chapter 6.3.

Public/Institutional These include the properties on which municipal, school, church, civic and other public buildings are located. Their location is important from the point of view of access from the residential neighborhoods as well as transportation corridors. The largest public/ institutional uses in Glenwood are the Glenwood School and the Assumption Cemetery.

Open space and recreation This land use category provides for locations for parks, golf courses, and other publicly accessible recreational space. The Village of Glenwood should urge that any new residential developments to set aside publicly accessible open space for parks. Connections should be made via sidewalks or bike trails/wooded paths to existing local parks/forest preserves within the area.

Forest preserve conservation area The Forest Preserve District of Cook County meanders to the north and through western Glenwood. While development in this area is naturally prohibited, connections to this natural resource from Glenwood neighborhoods in the form of bicycle trails are encouraged.

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Chapter 4 FUTURE LAND-USE AND TRANSPORTATION Floodplain Given the number of creeks prone to flooding in and around Glenwood, it is important to consider their impact on the future land use plan. Special consideration should also be given to the creeks and floodplain area outside the Forest Preserve district but within Glenwood’s future development area. Any development along this floodplain should be carefully analyzed and appropriate stormwater management methods considered before building permits are issued. If not, this can cause flooding in other areas along the creek. It is recognized that flood plains can be modified through careful engineering and review and approval by the Army Corp of Engineers. If such modification occurs, the land use plan should automatically adjust to reflect the new flood plain limits. In areas where the flood plain is reduced, the immediately adjacent land use illustrated on the Future Land Use Plan would be appropriate. For example, the area at the corner of Joe Orr Road and I-394 is within the 100 year flood plain as depicted on FEMA maps and illustrated on the Future Land Use Plan. If the flood plain is modified in this area, the adjacent mixed use category would be the appropriate land use for this reclaimed area.

4.2 Key development opportunities Key development opportunities for the Village of Glenwood are primarily in the four main areas listed below-

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Glenwood Plaza

This is the Village’s primary commercial area at the intersection of Halsted Street and 183rd Street. The Village has recently completed a strategic redevelopment plan for this center, and is actively working to implement the plan. Early steps include acquisition of the former movie theater and active discussions with some of the property owners and others. The plan provides a conceptual layout for redevelopment of the area, including extensive design guidelines to direct future improvements. The plaza is included within a TIF District, offering the potential for financial incentives to overcome some of the challenges of redevelopment. The Glenwood Plaza Area Final Master Plan and Design Guidelines are considered a part of this Comprehensive Plan.

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Village of Glenwood Glenwood Plaza Area Study Preferred Strategy Summary October 2010

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Business Park at the intersection of I-394 and Glenwood-Dyer Road

The area east of Cottage Grove and south of Glenwood-Dyer Road offers significant future potential. Located at a key interchange off of I-394/Bishop Ford Freeway, this area provides the Village with significant economic development opportunities to attract new businesses to the community. The visibility and access from I394 should be attractive to a variety of businesses, including retail, restaurant, and hospitality uses such as hotels and banquet facilities or even a truck stop. 2010 average daily traffic (ADT) along I-394 was 54,000 vehicles, providing excellent visibility and exposure for future businesses. Locations that are further from the interchange would be ideal for office uses. Other businesses uses, such as light manufacturing, contractors, and similar development would be appropriate along the east side of Cottage Grove Avenue. The business potential of this area is also greatly enhanced by Cook County’s efforts to improve Joe Orr Road between I394 and Indiana to provide an additional 5-lane, urban cross section east-west route. This $26 million dollar improvement is being funded in large part through a federal TIGER grant. Exhibit 4.1 shows a conceptual layout for this key development area, including: •

Mixed use development development along I-394, including such uses as retail, restaurants, lodging facilities, and offices.

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should extend south to Joe Orr Road, and should have a signalized intersection at Glenwood-Dyer Road. Another new roadway is suggested midway between and roughly parallel to Glenwood-Dyer Road and Joe Orr Road. This roadway will provide access to properties in the interior of the area, and will facilitate movement into and out of this future business park. Traffic studies should be completed at the time of development to determine appropriate roadway capacity and construction, including turn lanes and traffic control. Regional stormwater management is recommended along Deer Creek, utilizing native plants and other best management practices to control flooding while enhancing water quality. The Village and future developers will need to work closely with the Army Corps of Engineers to potentially reconfigure the flood plain within this area to maximize development potential while ensuring that the appropriate engineering safeguards are incorporated into the development. Bike trails and recreational amenities should be incorporated into the development to provide a unique and attractive environment for future businesses. A bike trail is suggested along Deer Creek which could tie into the proposed Village-wide system (see figure 5.6). Quality site design will be important to create a unique and appealing environment for business. Design guidelines for this area are contained section 6.3. Coordinated infrastructure planning will be critical in this area to ensure appropriate capacity and access to both water and sewer service. Property owners will need to work closely with each other and with the Village to coordinate the timing, funding, and other logistics of providing service to this area.

3. Proposed Casino in Ford Heights A casino complex has been proposed at the northwest corner of the intersection of U.S. Route 30 and I-394 (indicated in figure 5.6). This proposal is pending a change in state legislation that would allow an additional casino in the south suburbs. As of September, 2011, the legislation has passed both the senate and house or representatives, but has not yet been officially sent on to the governor. If approved and developed, the proximity of this casino could have a significant impact on development in the area, especially along I-394. The development would certainly increase traffic on I-394 and other area roadways, including Cottage Grove and Joe Orr Road. This will have the potential to catalyze development in the form of restaurants, hotels and retail centers both in Ford Heights and to the exit immediately to the north, Glenwood-Dyer Road in Glenwood. It will also help to attract attention and potential development to the planned business park within Glenwood on the west side of I-394.

4. Redevelopment of the Glenwood Town Center This strip mall, located at the north west corner of Glenwood-Lansing Road and Magnolia Lane, recently suffered from a fire that gutted a large section of the mall. It is located along the main east west corridor through the community, and provides important neighborhood shopping opportunities for Glenwood residents. Its upkeep is important and it needs more attractive businesses that will appeal to through traffic along Glenwood-Lansing Road. Some of the businesses the residents are interested in seeing develop at this mall include a grocery store, ice-cream shop, and a dry cleaner. Additional dining opportunities would also be a desired component of the redevelopment. 4-6

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Chapter 4 FUTURE LAND-USE AND TRANSPORTATION The Village has recently created a Tax Increment Financing District for this area to partner with the developer in restoring this center as a key community asset. The guidelines developed for the Glenwood Plaza Area would be appropriate to guide redevelopment of this important neighborhood retail location.

5. Residential development adjacent to Glenwoodie Golf Course The area east of the golf course that is currently farmland is most suitable for future residential development. A project for this area received conceptual approval by the Village in 2009, but the development never proceeded. Design of this area should incorporate features such as: • • • • •

Potential focus on housing targeted at senior Figure 4.3: Glenwoodie Golf Course and Clubhouse citizens Incorporation of a neighborhood park for convenient access to recreation Auto access from both Glenwood-Dyer Road and Cottage Grove Road Maximize views to the Glenwoodie Golf Course of the new neighborhood into a regional trail system Incorporation of storm water best management practices, with particular attention given to proper planning and design of areas adjacent to Third Creek and its accompanying flood plain

6. Downtown/Station Area Plan Downtown Glenwood, centered roughly at the intersection of Main Street and the Union Pacific/ CSX Railway has significant long-term redevelopment potential. In anticipation of potential future Metra commuter rail service along the SouthEast Service (SES) line, the Village partnered with the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) to undertake a station area planning study centered on the anticipated station location. This study outlines recommended land uses, provides design guidelines, and recommends implementation strategies for development within approximately ½ mile of the intersection of Main Street and Young Street. This Station Area Plan was adopted in July of 2010, and is adopted in its entirety as a part of this Village-wide Comprehensive Plan

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4.3 Transportation plan The following are the main transportation improvements for the Village of Glenwood-

1. Major road improvementsAs per IDOT’s (Illinois Department of Transportation) future roadwork plans (2013-2017 Capital Improvement Plan) for the Glenwood area, structural improvements are proposed along 187th Street and the unused railway line to the east of Halsted Street during 2013 and 2017, and the overpass along Joe Orr Road and Bishop Ford Freeway during 2012.

2. Proposed roadsTwo new roads are proposed in the development south of Glenwood-Dyer Road and east of Cottage Grove Avenue. One of these is to connect Glenwood-Dyer Road to Joe Orr Road through the proposed mixed-use development, and the other is to connect this road to Cottage Grove Avenue through the proposed business park. These roadways should be designed for local access to future development lots, and should be constructed to handle trucks.

3. East-west access routeGetting across Glenwood in an east-west direction has long been problematic. The only centrally located east-west route through the Village is 187th Street to Main Street to either Glenwood-Lansing Road or Glenwood-Dyer Road. This route is not continuous, and traverses the Glenwood Manor and Glenwood School neighborhood on the west end. Another significant problem with this route is the flooding that frequently occurs along Thorn Creek in the vicinity of the 187th/Main Street/Glenwood-Chicago Heights Road intersection. This flooding has caused this key roadway to be closed on several occasions within the past 10 years – causing significant inconvenience to residents and even more critical public safety concerns regarding access to police, fire and other emergency vehicles. The need for a second east-west access route was identified as a high priority need in the 1972 and 2000 Comprehensive Plans. This need remains today. Prior proposals included extending Holbrook Road or Vollmer Road east to connect from Halsted to Cottage Grove Avenue. However, this proposal would pass through the Glenwood Woods South Forest Preserve and require a major crossing of the Union Pacific/CSX railway. Given these issues, this option is considered financially impractical and environmentally destructive. The Village feels the most practical solution to enhancing east-west vehicular access through the Village is to focus on improving existing roadways. Specifically, the Village has requested funding assistance from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to raise the Main Street/Thorn Creek bridge and adjacent roadways above the 100-year flood elevation. Such an enhancement will be expensive, but is needed to ensure safe emergency access to all parts of the Village.

4. Truck traffic along Main StreetTruck traffic through downtown Glenwood along Main Street was a concern raised by the Plan Commission during development of this plan. Concerns include the impact of trucks on the desired pedestrian environment within downtown, and the added congestion caused by truck use. The Village currently prohibits trucks along Main Street between the hours of 11pm and 6am. Given the need to maintain Main Street as a federal aid route, and to support local businesses, it is not practical to prohibit truck traffic along this main east-west route 4-8

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Chapter 4 FUTURE LAND-USE AND TRANSPORTATION through the Village. However, additional traffic calming enhancements which improve pedestrian and bicycle safety within downtown Glenwood are endorsed and should be further explored.

5. Illiana Expressway Interest in the proposed Illiana Expressway has heightened in recent years, and the States of Illinois and Indiana are currently working together to explore potential alignments. This roadway would generally run east-west between I-65 in Indiana and I-55 in Will County Illinois. Indiana has already completed a study which identifies three potential corridors (see adjacent illustration). The AC3 alignment is the farthest north alignment, and appears to be the most financially feasible. This alignment is approximately 6 miles south of U.S. Route 30 on the southern edge of Glenwood. Development of this highway would enhance Glenwood’s economic development potential, greatly improving access to the community from Figure 4.5 - Study showing three potential corridors the south.

6. SouthEast Metra Service Metra has been studying a potential new commuter rail service from the south suburbs to Chicago for a number of years, including a proposed station in Glenwood. The Village supports this effort, and worked with RTA to develop a Station Area Plan in 2010. Development of a new rail service is a very complex, time-intensive, and expensive process. As of the end of 2010, Metra has completed the Alternatives Analysis. On March 7, 2011, Governor Quinn signed into law House Bill 1644 which established the Southeast Commuter Rail Transit District which now has authority to acquire rights to use the freight rail line, buy land to build train stations and purchase rail cars. For more information please visit http://metraconnects.metrarail.com/ses.php

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Chapter 4 FUTURE LAND-USE AND TRANSPORTATION 7. Construction of the third regional airportLand acquisition for the construction of the proposed Third Regional Airport is currently underway just south of Glenwood in and around Peotone. If constructed, the airport will have a significant impact on the transportation system of southern Cook County and throughout Will and Kankakee Counties. According to transportation planners, surface improvements to reach the airport will be made to Route 394, US 30, Interstate 57 and other regional arterial roads. IDOT has planned to improve I-394 to full Interstate Standards as the airport is developed. The Metra Commuter Electric route will be extended into the airport to provide a passenger terminal station. While no major airline has committed to passenger terminal use, it is anticipated that national and international flights will use the Figure 4.7 - Location of the third regional airport airport in the future

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Chapter 5 Community facilities 5.1 Community services and facilities The Village of Glenwood provides many services to the community. Besides fire and police protection, the Village provides snow plowing, street maintenance, water service, wastewater collection, storm water management, among others. Parks, open space preservation and leisure time activities are also looked after by the Village. The following are some of the community facilities in the VillageArquilla Park, Hickory Glen and the Forest Clubhouses- The Village owns and maintains these three clubhouses, and organizes a number of events for the residents, including events for holidays like Halloween, Christmas, and 4th of July. Senior centerThe John H. Blakey Center for Seniors, located at One Rebecca Street, sponsors a variety of activities and programs. Senior residents from the community can use the space to interact, play games, and even watch movies. Free blood pressure screenings are offered twice a month and also a variety of programs on topics of interest to senior citizens like health care issues. The John H. Blakey Center for Seniors can also be rented for private events. Medical Services- Glenwood is located close to many excellent hospitals and medical facilities in neighboring communities including the St. James Medical Center and Well Group Health Partners (Chicago Heights), Ingalls Memorial Hospital and Family Care Center (Harvey), and Advocate South Suburban Hospital (Hazel Crest). In addition there are also smaller private healthcare providers within the Village. Organizations and Community Programs- Community spirit and civic action thrive in Glenwood with the help of many organizations such as Lions, Rotary, Junior Women’s, etc,. Volunteers work to better the community and help fellow residents during various community events held throughout the community. Additionally, a new building in the Forest will be used as an auxiliary meeting place. The map in figure 5.1 shows the location of different community facilities within the village.

Figure 5.1: Glenwood Village Hall building

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5.2 Parks, open spaces and recreation Parks and open spaces The Village of Glenwood has a parks system consisting of five parks totaling 20.65 acres ranging in size from 0.55 acres to 13.34 acres in size. In addition, approximately 17.5 acres of school owned land (park and playground facilities are located on the campus of three schools and sports courts) is dedicated to recreational land use and 0.5 acres of land is dedicated to private recreation (provided within the Sun Set, Arquilla and Glenwood Condominium complexes). In total, the village has approximately 38.2 acres of land available for parks and recreational use. The village also owns the Glenwoodie Golf Course, a 180 acre 18-hole golf course and driving range, which adds to the open space area in the village. These facilities provide for a wide range of park and recreational activities. Located within these parks are, two community recreation centers and a field house/ concession stand at the Hickory Glen Park. The following is a description of each park and the facilities and equipment located at each siteHickory Glen Park, 192nd St. & Minerva • 13.34 acres • 2 Tennis courts, walking path, 1 football field, 5 ball fields, 4,000 sq.ft. concrete play surface, 4 piece playground (toddler swing, swing, 2 climbers, sand box) • 4 acre open grass play area picnic tables; benches • 2,750 sq.ft. recreation center building • 2 parking lots; approximately 125 car capacity, field house/concessions stand • Ice skating rink Veteran’s Park (formerly Forest Park), Pine & Chestnut Ln • 1.01 acres • Picnic tables; benches • Playground (swing, twirler, climber slide) • Memorial to 2nd Lt. Derwin Williams Callahan-Strand Park, Rose St. & Rebecca St. • 0.32 acres • Playground (toddler swing, swing, slide, 2 climbers, 2 toddler riders) • Picnic tables Arquilla Park, 223 Park Drive • 5.43 acres • 2 tennis courts • 1 baseball field • 1 ice rink • Playground (toddler swing, climber, sand box) • 480 sq.ft storage building • 336 sq.ft concession stand/storage building • 2,010 sq.ft recreation center building • 2 parking lots; approximately 77 car capacity 5-2

Estates Park, 183rd St. & Lllinois • 0.55 acres • Playground (toddler swing, swing, twirler, slide, 4 climbers) • Picnic tables; benches Hickory Bend School, 191st Place • 2.0 acres (approx.) • Playground (swing, 2 climbers) • Grassed play area Brookwood Jr. High. School, Glenwood Lansing Rd. • 4.0 acres (approx) • Baseball field • 2 Basketball courts • Track running lane Brookwood Middle School, Glenwood Dyer Rd. • 3.0 acres (approx) • Baseball field • Basketball court Longwood School, Longwood And Arquilla Dr. • 8.0 acres (approx) • Basketball court • Play structure • Grassed play area Sun Set, Arquilla and Glenwood Condominium (for condo use only), Bruce Lane • 0.5 acres • 2 tennis courts • Swimming pool

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Figure 5.4: Bicycle path running along the bridge over I-394.

Figure 5.5: Bicycle path running over Thorn Creek in the Forest Preserve District

The Village developed, operates and maintains the park system. In March 1997, the electorate approved the formation of a Park District pursuant to Illinois law. The accompanying tax proposal which would have provided necessary revenue for the Park District was defeated and the transfer of the village park system to the Park District has not occurred. It is the intent of the Village Board of Trustees to evaluate and consider the transfer upon approval of adequate funding by the electorate.

Forest Preserve District Glenwood is also fortunate to be bounded by the Cook County Forest Preserve District. This provides residents access to open space and other passive recreational lands within walking or biking distances. There are both paved bicycle trails as well as unpaved trails through the Glenwood Woods Forest Preserve and Thorn Creek Forest Preserve District. These trails connect the residential areas of Glenwood with its surrounding lush green forest preserve. Figure 5.6 shows a map of all the exisitng trail systems through the Forest Preserve land abutting the Village.

Bicycle trails There is a paved bicycle trail that runs along the southern edge of the Thorn Creek Forest Preserve along the village boundary. There is also another trail running north-south through the Glenwood Woods Forest Preserve, which actually utilizes the old railway line route, but stops short at Chicago Heights Glenwood Road. The pictures above show different sections of the paved trails.

Park land to population ratio The village has accepted the nationally recognized standard for park land ratio of 10.5 acres of park land area per l,000 population established by the National Parks and Recreation Association and endorsed by the State of lllinois Department of Natural Resources. The village has no current parks and recreation plan. Based on the projected future village population ranging between I0,000 and 11,000, this indicates the village should have a minimum of 105 to 115 acres of park land. Using this standard, the current required inventory of park land amounting to 38.2 acres would need to be increased between 66.8 to 72.8 acres to meet the projected number of residents in the future. Even assuming that Glenwoodie Golf Course and the abutting Cook County Forest Preserve land contributes to partial fulfilling of the village requirement, say 50 percent of the need, the village would be required to provide an additional 33.4 to 36.4 acres of land to meet the standard. 5-4

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Figure 5.6: Play area at Hickory Glen Park

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Recreation, leisure activities and community events In addition to the provision of physical facilities, the village sponsors a number of organized recreation, leisure time activities and community events. These programs include baseball, football, girl/boy scouts, senior organizations/clubs, a community Easter egg hunt, and Christmas parade. Swimming, ice skating and other activities are coordinated with the Homewood/Flossmoor Park District. In addition to village facilities, programs are also scheduled in the gymnasium of local schools and Bloom Township High School.

5.3 School districts The Village of Glenwood is served by four school districts. The schools located in the Village are Longwood Elementary School, Hickory Bend Elementary School, Brookwood Junior High School, and Brookwood Middle School. Private educational facilities include the Glenwood School (formerly known as the Glenwood School for Boys), St. Kieran School which is just south of Glenwood in Chicago Heights, Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights and Illiana Christian High School in Lansing. There are no institutions for higher education in Glenwood itself. Higher education is provided through Governors State University in University Park and Prairie State College in Chicago Heights. Figure 5.10 and 5.11 contain maps showing the boundaries of the high school

Figure 5.8: Brookwood Middle School Figure 5.9: A building at the Glenwood School

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Source- Illinois State Board of Education’s interactive report card website (http://iirc.niu.edu/Default.aspx)

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The public library for the Village of Glenwood is the Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library, which serves the communities of both Glenwood and Lynwood. It is located east of U.S. Highway 394 and north of Glenwood-Dyer Road at 19901 Stony Island Avenue in Lynwood. The library has a special emphasis on forming partnerships with local educational and cultural institutions to enhance their missions and promote access to them. It has programs that cater to a diverse community and all age groups. It is well equipped with computers and also offers computer classes at no charge to patrons. A recent addition has been the e-book database for patrons who have ventures into the e-reader world. The library also has a book mobile, and homebound service for Glenwood and Lynwood residents who are not able to leave their home or do not have relatives or friends who can obtain library materials for them. The Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library district is part of the Metropolitan Library System which is one of nine in the Illinois Library system. Among future plans that will have an impact on the Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library is the merger of the nine library systems into two.* This may temporarily interrupt access to interlibrary loans during the transition period, however the community will be benefited by access to a larger number of shared and on-line resources.

Figure 5.12: Map of the Illinois Library Systems highlighting the Metropolitan Library System area Source: http://www.ilsdo.org/ab_systemmap.html

Figure 5.13: Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library building in Lynwood, Illinois

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5.5 Public Works The Village owns and maintains water transmission lines that can supply every building in the Village with Lake Michigan water purchased from the City of Chicago Heights. The Village also operates wastewater collection lines that connect every home and business to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District which provides wastewater treatment and disposal services for the Village. The Village’s Public Works department operates the extensive water and sewer system in the Village. It is fortunate that the design of these systems was based on the Village growing to a population of more than 10,000 people. The system was constructed between 1950 and 1970 and, with some minor exceptions, is in good repair with only minor maintenance needs. The older portion of the system due to age, is in need of some maintenance and repair. As part of the annual routine maintenance, public works staff repairs and replaces portions of the aging system to the extent that the department budget resources permit. Challenges that face the public works operations in the future are included under each of the specific services below.

Water supply Lake Michigan drinking water for the Village is purchased from the City of Chicago Heights which originates from the City of Hammond, Indiana. The Village operates a 38 mile water distribution system with a typical daily use of about 893,000 gallons per day. There are two main water plants with two elevated storage tanks, two ground storage tanks, water valves and fire hydrants. Two elevated tanks provide approximately 48-60 pounds of pressure throughout the system. The elevated tanks and two ground storage tanks provide a total water storage capacity of 6.4 million gallons. The system is cross connected to the Homewood and Chicago Heights water systems to assure supply in case of emergency. Evaluation of the existing system to meet the future needs of the VillageThe storage capacity of the exisitng water tanks is sufficient to serve the needs of the Village. However, within the Village owned distribution system, the need for replacement of older portions of the water distribution system will become greater as the system ages. One of the concerns currently being addressed for future water main extensions is a better looped system of water distribution. This will be beneficial for fire services and will also enable an efficient tap-off system to the different parcels. The future residential development to the south of Glenwood-Dyer Road will require a new trunk line to it. The annexed land to the south of Glenwood-Dyer Road and west of IL Route 394 will also require an extension of the water mains to serve the area in a looped system. Improvements are also needed to enhance the reliability of the Village’s water supply by enhancing emergency interconnections to the water supply of neighboring communities. These interconnections help to insure access to water in the event a waterline break or other emergency causes a disruption in water flow from a particular community. Specifically: • The existing interconnection to Homewood along 183rd Street is only a 6” connection. An additional interconnection near the intersection of Holbrook 5-10

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Sewer system (Wastewater collection and treatment) Wastewater (sewer) collection is provided to all homes and businesses in the Village. There are four lift stations located at Carroll Parkway, Jane Street, 187th Street and State Street. Wastewater is collected through 29.6 miles of pipe, located in the street right-of-way or near property line easements, which empties into a main transmission line which is connected to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District collection system. Evaluation of the existing system to meet the future needs of the Village- Treatment capacity appears sufficient for current and future needs of the Village. Currently, the system has been facing some infiltration issues. Certain areas are being televised to pin-point the location of these infiltrations so that they can be repaired. There are also two capital improvement programs underway. One is the rehabilitation of existing manholes. The second is rerouting the main sewer line to run along Main Street to reduce the backing up sewage in the northern service area of the Village. Comprehensive Plan 2011

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Chapter 5 COMMUNITY FACILITIES Storm water collection and detention system Storm water collection is provided throughout the Village in an enclosed 22.3 mile collection system of storm sewer pipe principally located within the street rights-of-way. There is limited use of open swale/ditch drainage ways mostly on county and state rights-of-way. Designated flood prone areasParts of the Village are located in a designated flood area according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency maps for the Village. This flood prone area is shown on the map in figure 5.6. The Village has enacted ordinances that restrict development of the land areas subject to flooding. This allows Village property owners to secure Federal Flood Insurance for properties subject to flooding hazards. Existing problemsThe main stormwater problem that the Village is currently facing is flooding along 187th Street and GlenwoodChicago Heights Road. As this flooding problem is a regional issue, it is being addressed by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD). According to the MWRD, this flooding problem was identified as ‘an overbanking of Thorn Creek and Butterfield Creek due to high rain volumes, stream obstructions, and non- operation of MWRD diversion chamber’. Due to this, the low lying residential area and the Glenwood School grounds get inundated from the overbank flooding. However, as this is due to a regional stormwater issue, the resolution would involve regional conveyance improvements, levees, flow diversion and storage, that would need to be planned and implemented by MWRD. With respect to the stormwater system for newly annexed parcels, the Village is planning detention areas and retention basins for all new developments. As for future capital improvement programs, the Village will be applying for grants to make stormwater improvements along the FAU routes (FAU or Federal Aid Urban is a route description used for federal funding eligibility). One of the grants that the Village is participating in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program’s Disaster Recovery “IKE” program, which is a property buy-out program. This grant helps with necessary expenses related to disaster relief, long-term recovery, and restoration of infrastructure, housing, and economic revitalization in areas affected by hurricanes, floods, and other natural disasters occurring during 2008 for which the President declared a major disaster.

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Village streets and sidewalks The Village maintains 32.7 miles of streets, most being fully improved (curb and gutter) streets, having sidewalks on both sides. Maintenance includes winter snow removal, spring street sweeping, and the patching of cracks and filling of potholes. Many of the roads had been resurfaced, while additional roads were to be resurfaced in the near future. The Public Works Department maintains a list of locations in need of improvement and budgets personnel time to fix these annually.

Municipal services Besides the infrastructure services, the village also provides other services as follows: •

Garbage and Trash Pick-up: The Village contracts with a private contractor for residential curbside garbage and trash pick-up. Businesses and some multi-family projects contract separately for refuse removal.

Tree Limbs, Lawn Clipping and Fall Leaf Pick-Up: Lawn clippings, small brush and leaf pick-up is provided free of charge to residents.

Parkway Trees and Maintenance: The Village is very fortunate to have an abundance of parkway trees which contribute to the pleasant appearance of the community. The public works department has a regular tree trimming schedule designed to complete trimming of all trees in the village on a routine basis. This is completed by public works personnel. It is the goal to complete trimming of all street trees within the Village on a five-year cycle. The Village is also removing trees impacted by the Emerald Ash Borer and replacing them with other regional appropriate tree species.

Village Buildings and Grounds: The public works department maintains the following buildings- village hall, police station, senior center, Arquilla field house, Hickory Glen field house, and the public works facility. The village hall building, built in 2000 has approximately 18,600 square feet of space including 6,973 square feet for administration, 4,622 square feet for the police department and the remainder (the basement) containing meeting rooms, employee rest/lunch and building mechanical rooms. Each Village Department manages their assigned building space with the public works department serving as the custodian. These facilities are adequately sized to meet the Village’s existing and future space needs.

Other duties: This includes maintaining street lighting and signs, removal of dead animals from public properties, tent setup for fests and residential use, playground equipment and concession stand maintenance. The village contracts out work for lawn mowing services and street sweeping. It operates a full fleet of vehicles besides several specialized pieces of equipment for snow removal, street repairs, sidewalk surface maintenance, and maintenance of public buildings. Dump trucks, light duty trucks and specialized equipment are replaced on as needed basis based on the condition and projected useful remaining life of the equipment. In addition to these services the village also provides new building construction inspections and is responsible for landscaping and maintenance of all village owned property.

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Police, fire and emergency medical services

The Village provides twenty-four hour fire, emergency medical and police services. The Fire Chief and Police Chief administer these services. Fire services The Glenwood Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services (EMS) to the community. The Department’s personnel include five full-time and thirty paid-on-call (P.O.C.) firefighters. The Village has two fire stations. Station 1 (3,770 square feet with 16 parking spaces) is located at 605 East Glenwood-Lansing Road. Station 2 (2,730 square feet with 21 parking spaces) is located at Arquilla and Roberts Drive. The Fire Department has four fire trucks, a 109-foot aerial ladder truck, three pumper trucks and five staff vehicles.

Figure 5.17: Fire Station 2, Village of Glenwood

The Glenwood Fire Department is also a part of the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Division 24 (MABAS 24). The object and purpose of this Association is to mobilize forces to assist one another under existing mutual aid agreements, especially in case of fire or emergency beyond the facilities or control of any individual department, and for the mutual education and advancement of the science of fire extinguishment, fire prevention, public education, EMS, and hazardous materials. Through this system, the Village has automatic aid agreements with the many surrounding villages including Homewood, Thornton, and Lynwood. In the event of a structure fire in Glenwood, one or more of these three communities will automatically dispatch a fully-manned fire engine. Reciprocally, if one of these neighboring municipalities has a structure fire or an alarm, the Glenwood Fire Department will respond to their town. Emergency services Ambulance service is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Bud’s Ambulance Service, under contract with the Village, has at least one ambulance stationed in Glenwood at all times. If a medical emergency call is received at the 9-1-1 Dispatch Center, both a Bud’s ambulance and Glenwood Fire Department paramedics are dispatched to the scene. The Fire Department’s staff includes twelve paramedics. They also have two emergency vehicles that are dispatched to respond to emergency calls. Police services The Glenwood Police Department has twenty-five officers including four sergeants, one deputy-chief and the chief. The department is in the process of hiring four more officers. In addition, the department is applying for a grant to get one federally funded officer for a period of three years. The officers have specialized education and training in juvenile affairs, drug awareness and education, special emergency response needs, crime investigation, evidence collection, gang intervention, bike patrol, and community relations. Many of the specialized services are provided through a mutual aid agreement with the State Police, County Sheriff and other south suburban communities. This provides added personnel and expertise to the Department as specific needs arise. Keeping up with the computer-age, the department also has a Resident e-Link, by which residents can report *Source: Village of Glenwood website, http://www.glenwoodil.govoffice3.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={8D66B597-F751-40E2-B2FCFC765681F46F}

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Places of worship

The Village of Glenwood has a number of places of worship located along the main streets. Below is a list of the places of worship in Glenwood• Apostalic Church of God • Calvary Baptist Church • Glenwood Bible Church • Living Springs Community Church • St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church • St. John Roman Catholic Church • In the Upper Room Ministries • The New Hope Apostolic Mission The map in figure 5.6 shows the location of these places of worship.

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Telecommunications

The Village of Glenwood benefits from good broadband access. Cable internet service is available from Comcast and DSL service is available from AT&T. These services are available to both residents and businesses. In fact, surrounding Cook County has the second best access to high-speed internet service in the State of Illinois according to a prepare prepared by the Partnership for a Connected Illinois, http://broadbandillinois.org . Direct fiber optic service may also be available to businesses. Research and planning is needed for the ‘middle mile’ – the critical infrastructure of fiber optic cable that connects the last mile (the connection to homes, schools, businesses, etc.) to the internet backbone. Glenwood is also well served by cellular and wireless services, including Sprint, AT&T, Verizon, Cellular One and T-Mobile.

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Chapter 6 Urban design guidelines Village of Glenwood In order to develop and maintain a consistent character in a development, it is important to have a set of design Village of Glenwood guidelines that help to clearly communicate the importance of design and physical appearance of the buildings Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive and development. This section ofPlan the comprehensive plan focuses on the design of future developments, as well as the enhancement of existing corridors to achieve a more unified character for the Village of Glenwood. Gateway and Wayfinding Gateway and Wayfinding SignageSignage Family Family Prepared by Teska Prepared by Teska Associates, Inc.-Associates, 6.1 Community signage Creating Inc. a unique June 2011 June 2011

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6.2 Gateways and corridor design concepts Most visitors and guests to Glenwood get their first impression of the community from driving the major roadway corridors within and adjacent to the Village. These areas deserve special attention, and are addressed in the following sketches. Through enhancement of key roadway corridors, the Village can enhance its overall image and perception as a wonderful community to both live and work in. Each corridor is primarily defined by the character of existing land use along the route. This classification is illustrated on the following Corridor Character plan. The sketches that follow illustrate improvements that will enhance each corridor and help to create a unique and attractive community character.

Concept sketch #1: Halsted Street at 187th Street

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Figure 6.1: Map showing the location of proposed corridor and wayfinding treatments

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6.3 Mixed use/Business park design guidelines Much of Glenwood’s future growth is anticipated to be focused on business park uses such as office and light industrial development. This future development will generally be located west of Cottage Grove, north of Joe Orr Road, west of the Bishop Ford Freeway/I-394, and south of Glenwood-Dyer Road. This area has excellent access and visibility from the Bishop Ford Freeway. The area faces a number of challenges, including a significant flood plain along Deer Creek running through the area and a need to extend utilities to serve this area. The Village has done some preliminary planning to extend water and sewer service to this area and has looked at options to address stormwater management on a more regional scale. New roadways will also be needed to provide access to the interior of this large area. A critical issue for development in this area is the need to coordinate improvements between multiple property owners. The following guidelines are designed to assist future developers in understanding the Village’s vision for the area while providing municipal officials with guidance when reviewing development plans. These are guidelines, not zoning standards. As such, the Village may allow some flexibility in applying these guidelines to individual properties. Purpose of the Design Guidelines The Village of Glenwood recognizes the importance of a strong employment base. As such, the Village has crafted these guidelines to promote quality site planning and building design, which encourages physical investment for the employment base to maintain regional and national economic competitiveness. They provide direction for development in order to achieve a built environment that is in harmony with the natural setting, relates to adjacent properties, and provides a comfortable, distinctive, and stimulating employment environment. These guidelines are designed to guide and monitor development of individual sites and buildings, roadways, landscaping, and all other site improvements, in order to guarantee excellence and innovation in design. The guidelines should not limit imagination, innovation, or variety, but rather assist in focusing on design principles which can result in integrated, contextual sensitive, innovative and sustainable project designs. These design guidelines encourage property owners, tenants, and Village officials to effectively work together as new construction and redevelopment occurs to ensure design consistency. These guidelines are flexible to allow a wide variety of alternative development concepts with the intent to ensure excellence and innovation in design.

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Chapter 6 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES Design principles The image below gives an idea of the proposed development for the Glenwood Business Park. The following is a list of the the different design principles incorporatedA. Coordinated site design B. Use of interconnected naturalized stormwater management features such as rain gardens, green roofs, bioswales, and bio-retention basins C. Consistency in architectural design and building materials D. Use of shared parking lots broken into smaller, connected lots that employ landscape screening, transitions, and buffers E. Incorporation of plazas and courtyards F. Use of indigenous landscape and features G. Loading and service areas located in groups on the sides or rear of the buildings and screened with the use of fencing, landscaping, or walls H. Avoid monotony of expansive exterior walls by incorporating relevant architectural features

Figure 6.2: Map showing an example of the different design principles for the Business Park

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Site design Intent To ensure that site layout considers the internal organization of a development project and the external relationship with the public right-of-way, adjacent properties, and naturalized features to provide for a more compatible campus-like setting. Guidelines

Use of native landscaping

Inclusion of natural and open space

Inclusion of renewable energy features such as geothermal heating and cooling, solar or small wind turbines.

Building siting to take advantage of solar orientation and wind protection

Use of recycled products for infrastructure, site, and building material

A. Existing natural site features should be preserved B. Site design shall consider the placement of adjacent buildings and landforms C. Site and building design shall accommodate pedestrian circulation onsite from parking areas to plazas, open spaces, pedestrian pathways, and to adjoining buildings D. Existing and planned pedestrian and bicycle circulation systems and easements shall be integrated into site design E. Coordinate site design with adjoining sites to take advantage of shared access and parking, similar perimeter landscape themes, or similar features F. Wherever they exist, smaller areas of open space shall be assembled into larger natural corridors and preserves

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G. As part of the site design, the Village of Glenwood strongly encourages the use of the following sustainable practices : •

Naturalized stormwater management features such as rain gardens, green roofs, bioswales, and bio-retention basins, which are integrated in a cohesive and logical manner to take advantage of site topography, orientation and visibility

Use of pervious paving in lieu of impervious paving for pedestrian walkways and bicycle paths

Reductions in paved areas to the minimum necessary to accomplish site circulation and parking needs

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Figure 6.3: Use of bioswales along the perimeter of surface parking lots with curb cuts, to permit the percolation of stormwater before moving on to the stormwater system

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Building placement and orientation Intent To require building placements that provides a strong visual and functional relationship with its site, adjacent sites, and nearby thoroughfares. Ensure consistency within sites and to adjacent sites to provide distinct building groups which exhibit similar orientation, scale, and proportion. Guidelines A. Building placement shall consider the natural landscape and natural features of the site B. Building placement and orientation shall be coordinated with adjoining sites to take advantage of similar perimeter landscape themes, common access, or similar features C. Building entries shall be located so that they are easily identifiable with convenient public access. Each project shall provide a well-defined entry sequence for pedestrian and vehicular users from the street to the building D. Plazas and courtyards are strongly encouraged E. Secondary entrances shall be easily accessible and convenient to building parking and delivery areas, but should not be visually dominant F. Building placement shall consider pedestrian and bicycle access and circulation

Figure 6.4: The images above show building placement and orientation with respect to adjoining sites.

G. Where feasible, accessory facilities such as mechanical equipment, trash collection, loading areas, storage areas, and vehicle service areas shall be located away from portions of the site which are highly visible from public roadways or private properties with dissimilar improvements

Figure 6.5: The image above shows accessory facilities such as mechanical equipment, trash collection, loading areas, storage areas, and vehicle service areas being screened and located away from streets.

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Parking placement, orientation, and screening Intent To provide a circulation system that efficiently moves vehicles in a well-defined manner, while reducing the visual impact of parking areas and mitigating conflict between pedestrians, bicycles, and automobiles. Guidelines A. Large parking lots are discouraged in favor of smaller, connected parking lots that employ landscape screening, transitions, and buffers B. The placement and design of parking areas and structures shall foster safe pedestrian access and circulation and clearly identifiable public access and visitor parking

Figure 6.6: Parking lots should be shared and broken into smaller, connected lots that employee landscaping screening, transitions, and buffers.

C. Pedestrian access shall be provided between parking areas and building entrances D. Landscaped areas, including landscaped parking islands and medians, shall be separated from vehicular and pedestrian encroachment by curbs and raised planting areas E. Every off-street automobile parking lot containing ten (10) or more car parking spaces shall be setback, buffered, or screened by a perimeter landscape area having a minimum width of eight (8) feet, or where screening consists of a masonry wall, a minimum width of five (5) feet. All walls shall be compatible with adjacent buildings F. Measured from the inside of the outermost curb line, an automobile parking lot shall employ at least 10% of landscaped area in the form of parking islands, planting strips between parking rows. A parking peninsula extending from the outside curb line will count towards the 10%

Figure 6.7: Parking lots shall contain landscaped areas including landscaped parking islands and medians, and perimeter landscaped buffers.

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Architectural design and building materials Intent To create a character for the Business Park that encourages the greatest amount of visual interest, architectural consistency, and high quality material use. The guidelines are not intended to limit imagination, innovation, or variety. Architectural design guidelines A. Architectural style shall not be restricted. Rather, evaluation of the appearance of a project shall be based upon compatibility and the quality of its design and relationship to surroundings. B. Buildings within the same business park should be designed to provide a unified and easily identifiable image. Methods to achieve this include using similar architectural styles and materials, complementary roof forms, signs, and colors. C. Minimize monotony of expansive exterior walls by incorporating the following elements: staggering of vertical walls; recessing openings; providing upper-level roof overhangs; using deep score lines at construction joints; contrasting compatible building materials; use of variety and rhythm of window and door openings; use of horizontal and vertical architectural elements, use of horizontal bands of compatible colors; and providing changes in roof shape or roof-line.

Figure 6.8: Buildings within the same business park should be designed to provide a unified and easily identifiable image.

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D. Facades shall provide visual interest from both vehicular and pedestrian viewpoints. E. Use of parapet walls should be designed as an integral part of the building design. F. Entrances to individual buildings shall be readily identifiable to visitors through the use of recesses or pop-outs, roof elements, columns, or other architectural elements. Material guidelines A. Materials shall be selected for suitability to the type of buildings and the architectural design in which they are used. B. Material selection shall be consistent with architectural style in terms of color, shades, and texture, however monotony shall be avoided. C. Materials shall be consistent with adjoining buildings. D. Masonry shall be the predominant building material for all new construction

Figure 6.9: The materials used for building facades and related elements should be appropriate to the district as a whole.

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Landscaping Intent To incorporate appropriate native landscaping to enhance visual appearance, provide transitions between properties, and screen unsightly areas. Guidelines A. Landscaping shall be used to 1. Soften building exteriors 2. Define building entrances and parking lots 3. Break up expansive paved surface areas in parking lots 4. Provide a transition (buffering) between neighboring properties, and 5. Provide screening for outdoor storage, loading and equipment areas, and refuse storage B. Landscaping shall be provided around the perimeter of a building to minimize the “hard edge� that is created where the building meets the pavement

Figure 6.10: Use of bioswales, roofgardens, rain gardens is encouraged to reduce stormwater runoff.

C. Along the building edge, trees are required to break up large building masses D. Pedestrian areas and walkways shall be distinguishable from parking and circulation areas with distinct paving materials, shade trees, and groundcover planting E. The use of naturalized stormwater management techniques (bioswales, roofgardens, rain gardens) is highly encouraged to reduce stormwater runoff F. Landscaping shall conform and incorporate existing landscape and topographic features. G. Landscaping within courtyards and patios may include hardscape and softscape materials. H. Landscaping shall maintain adequate sight lines for visual safety, visibility and efficient security. I. Plant, shrub and tree species shall be appropriate to the climate and should require minimal water and care J. Landscaping shall be protected from vehicular encroachment by the use of curbs

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Figure 6.11: Well integrated landscape design can break the monotony of the surface parking lots and soften the visual impact of parked cars and buildings.

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Intent To require interesting, creative, and unique approaches to the design of signs, which are integral aspects of the building’s architecture.

Intent To encourage the use of lighting as an integral design component to enhance buildings, landscaping, or other site features.

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A. Signs shall be expressive, and individualized without the use of distracting illumination or movement

A. Lighting should be designed to provide safety and security without unnecessary spillover or glare onto adjacent properties

B. Signs shall be proportional to the building, such that they do not dominate the appearance, nor are visually lost

B. Exterior lighting shall balance the need for energy conservation with the needs for safety, security, and decoration

C. Signs shall be consistent in character with the material, color and detail of the building

C. Light fixtures shall be screened so that the light source is not visible off site

D. Multi-tenant buildings shall develop a master sign plan which should be used to guide individual sign design decisions

D. Only lighting that is required for general safety and security shall be provided on a 24-hour basis

E. All wayfinding, directional and parking control signs shall be unobtrusive and consistent in format

Figure 6.12: Signs shall be of high quality and match the character of the district

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E. Use of timers and photosensors for exterior lights to reduce the usage of lights which there is sufficient daylight F. The use of LED or metal halide lighting fixtures is encouraged for energy efficiency and consistent color rendition

Figure 6.13: Decorative and pedestrian-scaled street lighting, fully shielded to avoid spillover, adds a strong visual quality while providing safety

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Utilities and mechanical screening

Loading and storage areas

Intent To ensure that utilities are designed to be a part of the overall building so as to reduce the visual impact.

Intent To ensure that loading, storage, and other building utility features are designed to be a part of the overall building so as to reduce the visual impact.

Guidelines A. New utilities shall be located underground

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B. Ground mechanical equipment and utilities shall be screened from the public right-of-way with the use of walls, fencing or roof-top mechanical equipment and utilities shall be screened from view of adjacent property or the public right-ofway

A. Loading and service areas shall be located on the sides or rear of the building

C. Walls, fencing, and architectural details for screening shall compliment the materials used in the associated building’s architectural style

B. Loading and service areas shall be screened from the public right-of-way with the use of fencing, landscaping, or walls C. Freestanding storage facilities (including warehouses) shall comply with all design guidelines D. Trash storage and pick-up facilities shall be located at the rear or side of a building or site and screened from view of adjacent property or the public rightof-way E. Outdoor trash storage shall be screened with fencing or walls, which are consistent with the associated primary building color and materials

Figure 6.14: Decorative screening can add an element of visual interest to a development.

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Commercial design guidelines

The Village has just completed a major study of the Glenwood Plaza Shopping Center. A part of that effort was to develop design guidelines for future retail and commercial development. These commercial guidelines are generally applicable to all existing and future retail development and should be used by both developers and the Village to plan new retail and restaurant uses. This is particularly relevant for redevelopment within the Glenwood Town Center and for the future commercial development along Halsted between Holbrook and 187th Street. Accordingly, the Glenwood Plaza and Design Guidelines are considered to be a part of this Comprehensive Plan.

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Chapter 7 Neighborhoods 7.1 Glenwood’s five neighborhoods Glenwood is comprised of a number of distinct residential neighborhoods. These neighborhoods include predominantly single-family homes, with over 85% of these homes being constructed between 1960 and 1980 per the U.S. Census. All of the community’s neighborhoods are attractive, with extensive mature trees. Homes are generally well maintained and in good condition. Many of the neighborhoods are surrounded by Forest Preserves.

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As noted in the community survey, one issue that has been raised by residents throughout the community is a desire for improved lighting within their neighborhood. Most areas of Glenwood do not have traditional street lights. Rather, street lighting was designed to be provided by individual lamp posts and lights at each home. However, overtime many of these individual lights have fallen into disrepair. It is recommended that the Village explore the provision of new street lights, at least at each roadway intersection, to enhance neighborhood safety. A brief discussion of each of the Village’s five neighborhoods follows. Comprehensive Plan 2011

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Glenwood Estates is the Village’s smallest neighborhood, and is also unique in that it is comprised of exclusively single-family homes. The subdivision was constructed in the 1960s and is comprised of homes ranging in size between 1,400 to 2,400 square feet on lots averaging around 8,400 square feet. The subdivision has three entrance points which are well aligned to limit thru-traffic, with one access point to the north onto 183rd Street from Illinois Avenue, a second to the east onto Halsted at Strieff Lane, and a third onto 187th Street to the south from Lee Court.

Neighborhood concerns focus on pedestrian and vehicular safety issues which are highlighted in the adjacent diagrams. 1. Concern for the safety of pedestrians (particularly children) crossing 183rd Street to go to Millennium and James Hart Schools. Currently, students are expected to walk along the south side of 183rd Street and cross at the light at Aberdeen Street to the west. However, many students cross at Illinois Avenue and/or Estates Park which has no marked crosswalk. Residents, the Village, and the School District should work together to enhance pedestrian safety in this area. Possible solutions include: a. Installing a new crosswalk and providing a crossing guard at Illinois Avenue during school commute times b. Installing signs and or signals alerting motorists along 183rd Street of a school zone and to watch for pedestrians 2. Concern for the safety of motorists exiting from Glenwood Estates onto both 183rd Street and Halsted Street. a. Given traffic volumes on Halsted (estimated at 30,000 trips per day per IDOT), it is often difficult to exit from Strieff Lane onto Halsted Street. The Glenwood Plaza Area Study recommends a signal at this intersection to improve access to the shopping center. Such a signal would also improve the ability 7-2

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of Glenwood Estates residents to exit their subdivision. IDOT will require the signal to meet warrants (achieving a projected volume of cars that would use the signal). b. Cars often get backed up trying to make a left turn from 183rd Street onto northbound Halsted Street, sometimes back as far as the entrance into Glenwood Estates at Illinois Avenue. The Village should work with IDOT and the neighboring Homewood on the north side of 183rd to explore the potential of providing an additional left turn lane at this intersection. 3. Residents of the Estates are also keenly interested in the redevelopment of Glenwood Plaza. This shopping area sits immediately to the east of the neighborhood, and its revitalization would both enhance shopping opportunities for neighborhood residents and improve the aesthetics of the area. 4. Estates Park is the only park in Glenwood Estates and the only park in Glenwood on the west side of Halsted Street. Hundreds of families within Glenwood Estates have enjoyed taking their children to Estates Park for more than forty years. This park makes Glenwood Estates an appealing place to live and purchase property. It should be maintained within Glenwood Estates for the continued recreation and enjoyment of its residents in the future. Left turn back-up from east bound 183rd onto Halsted St. Explore potential of a double left turn lane.

Pedestrian safety improvements needed for Glenwood residents crossing 183rd Street to access Millennium and James Hart Schools. Pavement markings and warning signals should be considered.

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The Manor is located immediately east of Halsted Street and north of 187th Street. Both Arquilla Park and Longwood School are located within the neighborhood. While predominately singlefamily in character, the Manor also contains some apartments and condominiums, primarily near Glenwood Plaza and at the far northeast corner of the neighborhood.

The Manor was generally constructed in the 1970’s, with homes in the 1,100 to 2,000 square foot range on lots averaging around 7,300 square feet in size. This neighborhood has a very active neighborhood association that meets monthly at the clubhouse in Aquila Park. During development of the Comprehensive Plan, a workshop was held with the association to identify key neighborhood and community concerns. Below is a list of some of the issues that were identified by residents. 1. The need to redevelop Glenwood Plaza, including the former movie theater, was a significant neighborhood concern. This commercial center sits at the entrance to the neighborhood and serves as its front door. Redevelopment will provide an opportunity to expand available shops and dining options for residents of the Manor within easy walking distance of their homes. It will also provide for a more inviting and attractive environment for their homes. The Village has been actively working on this redevelopment, and the Glenwood Plaza Strategic Action Plan and Design Guidelines have been adopted by the Village and are considered a part of this Comprehensive Plan. 2. Flooding has also been a problem for a portion of the Manor for residents living near Thorn Creek, particularly along Park Drive. A portion of this area is within the 100 year flood plain (Map on page 7-5). The Village has been working on solutions to these flooding issues with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) and other federal, state, and regional agencies. The Village is participating in the Illinois CDBG “IKE” Disaster Recovery plan which includes the Property Buyout Program. This is a voluntary program, where participating property owners will be eligible for relocation incentives for properties within the 100year flood plain. 3. Property maintenance was another issue raised by some residents within the Manor. While residents generally felt property maintenance was good, they expressed a desire for the Village to continue appropriate code enforcement to help maintain the areas attractive appeal. One specific problem area identified was a few of the apartment/condominium buildings just east of Glenwood Plaza along Roberts Drive. 4. Similar to the maintenance issue, residents did not have any specific crime concerns but expressed a desire for the Village to take a pro-active approach to crime prevention. 7-4

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3. Old Glenwood Old Glenwood refers to the charming older neighborhood just west of the Union Pacific/CSX railroad. The north, west, and south limits of this neighborhood are all formed by Cook County Forest Preserves. Homes in this neighborhood were built over time, with some homes being almost 100 years old. Home and lots sizes are highly variable in Old Glenwood, with lots ranging from 7,600 to over 15,000 square feet. Village Hall, the Post Office, the Senior Center, and several businesses along Main Street are all within Old Glenwood. This neighborhood has no formal association.

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Homes in the Forest tend to be a little smaller than other areas of Glenwood, ranging between 900‑1,500 square feet. Lot sizes also vary, but are generally in the 7,500 to 8,500 square feet range. The neighborhood was generally developed in the late 1960’s to early 1970’s. This neighborhood does not have an active neighborhood association. A key concern, along with street lighting noted earlier, is the redevelopment of the Glenwood Town Center shopping area located along Glenwood-Lansing Road and Magnolia Lane. This center provides convenient neighborhood shopping and dining opportunities to residents of the Forest. This center suffered a fire in early 2011, and was recently included in a new TIF District to promote redevelopment.

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Brookwood Point is one of the Village’s largest neighborhoods. It is bound by Glenwood-Lansing Road to the north, I-394 to the east, and GlenwoodDyer Road to the south. It contains the Village’s largest park, Hickory Glen Park, and Hickory Glen School. The Jurgensen Woods Forest Preserve, including a nice regional bike trail, is located immediately to the north.

Brookwood Point is one of Glenwood’s more diverse neighborhoods in terms of housing options. While still predominately single-family in nature, the neighborhood contains several multi-family apartments/ condominium developments to the north along Glenwood-Lansing Road and to the south along GlenwoodDyer Road. Like several of the Village’s other subdivision, many of the single-family homes in Brookwood Point were built in the 1970’s. Homes tend to be a little larger, averaging in the 1,500 to 1,600 square foot range on lots of 7,200 to 8,500 square feet.

Like the Manor, Brookwood Point also has a very active neighborhood association which meets at the Hickory Glen clubhouse. A workshop was held at a neighborhood meeting to gain some insights into residents’ concerns. Items identified included: 1. A desire to see the Glenwood Town Center shopping center improved, with perhaps a dry cleaners, ice cream shop, and additional dining and convenience shops. While not technically in the Brookwood Point neighborhood, many Brookwood Point residents shop or used to shop at this center. The Village is actively working to revitalize this center, having put a TIF in place to spur public-private partnership in 2011. 2. Improvements to Hickory Glen Park were probably the most desired neighborhood improvement based on those attending the meeting. The Village is also actively working to enhance this park, with improvements planned by the end of 2012. 3. Another concern was the Frontage Road located along the west side of I-394. This roadway is rarely used, and really only provides direct access to one property at the far southern end of the road near GlenwoodDyer Road. As suggested in the Urban Design Chapter, the Village should consider working with the State and/or Township to abandon this roadway and provide additional landscape buffering for homes along I-394. 7-8

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7.2 Maintaining diversity The diverse population of Glenwood’s neighborhoods has been one of the driving forces behind the community’s uniqueness in the region. However, maintaining this diversity is a tricky issue and will require a Village wide effort. Some of the main characteristics that make a neighborhood or community attractive are strong property values, public safety, low crime rate and a good school system. In addition, property maintenance is of significant importance as it helps to reduce the perception of crime and maintain or increase property values. As the school systems in Glenwood are operated by separate school districts, this section will focus on the other important issues that can be influenced by Village government-

Property values and maintenancePrevent property values from decreasing by ensuring that both public and private properties are well maintained. Besides street and sidewalk maintenance by the Village, the maintenance of private homes and yards is also critical. Thus, building code enforcement is important. A good way for both the Village and neighborhood organizations to promote property maintenance is to provide positive incentives such as a small award and recognition to homeowners that do an exceptional job of home improvement, landscaping, or even seasonal decoration. Another approach would be to have neighborhood groups help enforce the building codes by training/informing residents about code maintenance requirements. This approach has multiple benefits, including: • Educating residents on property maintenance requirements (if you know the rules, you are more likely to follow them) • Friendly approach – residents talking to residents, and perhaps lending a hand or tools to get the job done, before a violation is reported or the government gets involved • Cost effective – a small Village like Glenwood has a limited staff, and limited time to identify violations other than on a complaint basis. This approach of engaging informed residents provides many more eyes on the street.

Crime and public safetyOne of the concerns that came up during neighborhood meetings was that of crime and general safety in Glenwood. As with well maintained properties, a well-lit neighborhood reduces the perception of crime. Unfortunately, many of Glenwood’s neighborhoods are not well lit today. Addressing this issue may involve a program to replace the existing lawn lamps on private property with more durable and permanent street lamps within the street right-of-way. Another neighborhood level concern was that there were insufficient programs to keep the young adult population occupied. Also, the existing park amenities like Hickory Glen Park were under-utilized due to lack of adult supervision. Increasing the number of recreational programs for young adults and encouraging more adults to supervise these programs, would make Glenwood’s neighborhood safer to live and play in.

7.3 Strengthening the sense of community in the VillageThrough the survey responses, it was observed that while the neighborhoods in Glenwood individually had a strong identity, that sense of community was not as strong in the Village as a whole. One way to achieve this would be in the physical sense by a unified signage system and streetscape design as outlined in the Urban Design Chapter 6. The Village should help organize and encourage more Village wide programs and events like the Fourth of July fireworks, where residents from all the neighborhoods have the opportunity to interact. Another suggestion was to encourage a Village wide meeting besides the individual neighborhood meetings, to get to know what was going on in the other neighborhoods. This years (2011) National Night Out program held in Hickory Glen Park was a good example of pulling together the Village’s neighborhoods to focus on Comprehensive Plan 2011

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7.4 Affordability It is also important for Glenwood to provide a good range of housing opportunities for residents. The State of Illinois adopted standards for the provision of affordable housing in the late 1990s. These standards are contained in the Housing Planning and Appeal Act established by the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA). Per the 2000 U.S. Census, 58.6% of the total units in Glenwood are considered affordable (1,999 affordable units out of 3,413 total units). This percentage far exceeds state guidelines of communities providing at least 10% affordable housing. 2010 data on housing affordability is not yet available, but is likely to indicate that Glenwood’s housing stock remains affordable.

7.5 Moving towards sustainability In the community surveys, some residents expressed an interest in reducing their utility bills. While residents cannot control the utility rates, what they can control is their overall usage of electricity, gas and water. Small changes and adjustments can go a long way in saving utilities and money. The sections below focus on water and electricity conservation.

Water Incorporating the following initiatives will help reduce the overall water consumption and thus reduce water bills•

Domestic water usage- As More than 80% of the houses in Glenwood were built before 1980, many of them still use flush tanks that use 2 to 4 gallons of water per flush. If these are replaced with dual-flush or lowflush tanks that use 1.6 gallons per flush, the reduction in water usage is significant. In addition, low-flow shower heads and faucets also help to reduce overall water consumption.

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Efficient irrigation methods- The other major source of domestic water consumption is that used for landscaping. One way to reduce water usage is to use drip irrigation instead of spray irrigation for landscaping as it is more efficient and uses comparatively less water. In addition, the use of rain triggered shut-off devices, flow reducers or shut-off valves also help to reduce water usage while ensuring that the plants have sufficient water. Additional methods of water efficient landscaping techniques are included in appendix B.

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Chapter 7 NEIGHBORHOODS Energy The increase in the price of electricity alone over the last five years (figure 7.5) shows an upward trend, meaning that if one wants to reduce their electricity bills, they need to reduce their consumption. Once again, given the age of houses in Glenwood, they use more electricity and gas for cooling and heating as compared to houses built after 1990. This is due to various factors like higher level of insulation and more efficient heating and cooling equipment available today. In order to reduce one’s utility bills, it is necessary to both reduce the consumption of energy as well as make changes to the house/building that will help it to consume less energy to heat and cool. For example, changing a 100 watt incandescent bulb to a 24 watt compact fluorescent lamp can save an average of $33 annually. Also, the money saved annually often helps offset the initial cost of making such a change. (Assumption- Lamp is used 8 hours per day for 365 days; electricity rate of $0.15/kilowatt-hour)

$$ There are many such ways to use less electricity and natural gas, and save money annually. For examples of more ways to reduce energy consumption, refer to the Department of Energy’s website (http://energy.gov/ savings). For businesses and Village owned buildings, the State of Illinois has a program run by the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) that provides free energy audits to help effectively reduce the use of energy in buildings. More information on this program can be found in appendix C.

Figure 7.5: Graph showing the increase in average prices for electricity in Chicago and the U.S. Source- Bureau of Labor Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/ro5/aepchi.htm)

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Figure 8.1: Landauer, the major private employer in Glenwood

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Chapter 8 Economic development strategy 8.1 Major private employers

The strength of any community lies in its ability to provide employment and generate taxes to support government services. Table 8.1 contains a roster of the largest employers for the village residents and their current employment. Of these, only Landauer, Inc. is located within the Village of Glenwood and so contributes to the tax base. For the village to benefit from a stronger tax base, the number of major local employers would need to be increased. Major Private Employers YRC, Inc. St. James Hospital Ford Motor Company Graycor Inc. Landauer, Inc. Kickert School Bus Line AT&T, Inc. Minority Auto Handling BeneďŹ t Administrative Systems, Inc. Silliker, Inc. Hosley International, Inc. K.R. Drenth Trucking Services, Inc.

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Table 8.2: Employment profile for the Village of Glenwood for 2010 Source- Business Facts: Workplace and Employment Summary 2010 for the Village of Glenwood, The Nielsen Solution Center http://www.claritas.com/sitereports/default.jsp

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8.2 Trend of equalized assessed valuation One major indicator of the wealth and economic stability of any community is the total assessed valuation of the residential, commercial and industrial properties in the community. For communities to borrow funds for improvements, the amount and annual growth of the total assessed valuation is reviewed by lenders when deciding to lend funds to a community. All communities want a strong growth trend in the total amount of assessed valuation. This allows the community to borrow funds at reasonable rates for making long-term improvements to the roads, streets, water, sewer and drainage systems. In Table 8.3, the most current and past four years total assessed valuation for residential, commercial, industrial and vacant land within the village is reported. As the table shows, Glenwood’s trend in EAV is similar to neighboring communities given regional and national economic trends. This information shows that the Village should be viewed as an overall good candidate for the borrowing of funds for various improvements if determined necessary by the trustees. Glenwood Tax Year 2006 2007 2008 2009

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Table 8.3: Trend of the total equalized assessed valuation for the Village of Glenwood, Lynwood and Homewood Source- Agency Tax Rate Reports, Office of the County Clerk (obtained from the Village of Glenwood Finance Department)

8.3 Economic development initiatives The Village of Glenwood offers a number of incentives that help attract healthy businesses. New, as well as established businesses, reap the benefits of the village’s economic development program. The village offers Tax Increment Finance (TIF), real estate and sales tax abatements, low cost finance, job training and other economic development incentives. For more than 100 years, Glenwood has encouraged development and expansion of commercial and industrial enterprise. Today Glenwood is committed to a vibrant economic environment that fosters business growth. The economic development initaitives are as follows (TIFs will be covered in the sub-section 8.4)Tax abatements: The Village of Glenwood provides real estate abatements to business and industries who construct new facilities, expand and/or substantially renovate existing buildings. Sales tax abatements are also available to qualified retailers. Cook county real estate tax abatements: The Village of Glenwood, in cooperation with Cook County, provides real estate abatements for commercial and industrial properties. These incentives include lower assessments on qualified properties. Industrial revenue bonds: As a home-rule municipality, the Village of Glenwood can allocate Industrial Revenue Bonds for manufacturers. These funds can be used for land, construction and equipment costs. Job training programs: The Village of Glenwood works closely with federal and state employment agencies to provide training funds for local business and industries.

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8.4 Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Districts There are seven current Tax Increment Finance Redevelopment Districts located in the Village of Glenwood. They were adopted to address the Village’s goal of revitalizing the area on a comprehensive and planned basis. The anticipated benefits of the TIF Districts include enhancement of the economic base arising from rehabilitation and new development, an increased sales tax resulting from new retail development, and an increase in employment opportunities.1 Figure 8.2 shows the location of these TIF districts. These districts include commercial, office, and industrial properties. Table 8.4 lists the duration of each of these TIF areas. It also lists the Glenwood-Dyer Road TIF district that was terminated in 2008. While the age of fund balances for the Glenwoodie, Halsted and Holbrook, Main Street and Industrial North TIFs are more than ten years, the Industrial Park TIF (TIF 1) has only three years left. Name of the Tax Increment Finance Area

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Table 8.4: Duration of Tax Increment Finance Areas in the Village of Glenwood (Source- Annual tax increment finance reports, FY 2009 from the State of Illinois website)

The following is a list of some of the major improvements done using TIF funds2Halsted and Holbrook• Development of a new and accessible Walmart Main Street• Public work improvements- This included upgrades to Main Street including widening of the road, center turn lanes, curbs and sanitary sewer improvements (force main sewer project, sewer extension project) Nugent square property acquisition • Condominium purchase incentive program TIF #1• Rehabilitation of the Landauer, Angel Abatement and Sherwood Forest buildings • Industrial Park water main looping project • Roll Services project remediation • Purchase of property and construction of a 10,000 sf building (as part of the redevelopment agreement with Westside Transport) TIF #1, and Halsted and Holbrook TIF funds• Purchase of property for TIF Industrial North

1 Village of Glenwood Station Area Study, prepared by HNTB 2 Annual tax increment finance reports, FY 2009 from the State of Illinois website

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8.5 Recommended economic development strategies Initiatives As outlined in section 4.2, the Village has a number of key redevelopment opportunities. Each of these opportunities provides the Village with an opportunity to expand the Village’s property tax base, and three of the four key opportunity sites offer the additional benefit of enhancing the Village’s sales tax revenue. 1. Glenwood Plaza Area – Redevelopment of this major community shopping center was listed as a priority for many residents in the community survey conducted as a part of this comprehensive planning effort. The Village should continue to aggressively pursue the recommendations contained in the Preferred Strategy Summary and utilize the accompanying design guidelines to direct redevelopment efforts. 2. Future I-394 Business Park – The Village has already done some preliminary work to explore ways to extend water service and address storm water management in this key development area bound by I-394 on the east, Cottage Grove Road on the west, Glenwood-Dyer Road on the north and Joe Orr Road on the south. Development within this area will require a coordinated effort among multiple property owners. The Village should reach out to these property owners, both individually and collectively, to discuss opportunities and the need to coordinate planning for future roadway, water, sewer, and stormwater management. 3. Glenwood Town Center Area – One of the top concerns identified in meeting with both the senior citizens center and Brookwood Point residents was redevelopment of this shopping center which experienced a major fire in early 2011. The Village has created a TIF District for this area to promote a public-private partnership to assist in funding of future improvements. The design guidelines developed for Glenwood Plaza would be appropriate for use in directing future redevelopment of this commercial property. The Village will need to work closely with the property owner/developer and existing and future businesses to successfully restore this center to provide neighborhood shopping and dining opportunities to Glenwood residents. 4. Residential Development Adjacent to Glenwoodie – The property adjacent to the golf course offers a unique opportunity for quality residential development to expand and diversify the Village’s housing stock. Some new homes have already been constructed just north of the new club house. In addition, property to the east of the course is designated on the Future Land Use Plan for residential development. While such development is desirable, this initiative is a lower priority for the Village as it will not have the potential economic impact of other items noted above.

Partnerships Given Glenwood’s relatively small size, it is simply not cost-effective to maintain the full-time staff that larger communities can absorb to promote economic development. To be successful, it will be critical for Glenwood to partner with local businesses, property owners, neighboring communities and regional agencies to effectively promote the communities key economic development opportunities. 1. Work with the Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation (CSEDC) to market available retail, commercial, and industrial buildings and sites in Glenwood (https://sites. Comprehensive Plan 2011

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Chapter 9 Implementation strategy The Comprehensive Plan is a statement of policy, expressing the objectives and aspirations of the Village to develop a well-planned community and maintain a high quality of life. The plan is a fluid document and not an end unto itself, requiring that the Village undertake many future actions that will define how Glenwood will manage growth over the long term.

Monitoring & updating the Comprehensive Plan The Comprehensive Plan is based on dynamic variables whose future direction cannot always be accurately predicted. This plan is based on currently available information regarding community conditions and desires, growth and development trends, and an understanding of local community issues. Over time, most if not all of these assumptions change. It is recommended that the Future Land Use Plan should be reviewed annually by the Plan Commission and updated as needed. As appropriate, but often every 5 years, the Plan Commission should do a more thorough review of the Comprehensive Plan and propose appropriate amendments. If not amendments are needed, it would still be advisable for the Village to conduct a new public hearing and readopt the existing plan to make it clear it is still a valid planning tool reflecting the Village’s current vision.

Capital Improvement Program A capital improvement program relates the recommendations in the Comprehensive Plan with the financial capabilities of the Village. A capital improvement program is generally defined as a prioritized record of public improvements to be provided over a certain period of time relating to the need for improvement such as streets, parks and open spaces, and other civic infrastructure. Prioritization of these improvements is based on the Village’s fiscal ability and resource capacity to support them. The value of a capital improvement program is its ability to provide citizens and public agencies with a clear idea of the projects to be constructed and financed in the coming years. It is under these circumstances that the community may avoid duplicating wasteful services as well as call attention to any deficiencies that the Village may have.

9.1 Development regulations The Village has a number of tools available to control the development of land. The primary tools used by Glenwood to regulate development include the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision Ordinance. The Zoning Ordinance regulates the use of land within the Village and addressing the bulk, setback, and other physical characteristics of development on private property. The subdivision ordinance defines standards for dividing property into individual lots and specifies needed public improvements (streets, sidewalks, water and sewer lines, etc.).

Subdivision ordinance The Village’s subdivision should be reviewed every four to five years to ensure that it is consistent with modern engineering and surveying practices.

Zoning ordinance Several modifications are recommended within the Village’s zoning regulations to assist in the implementation of this Comprehensive Plan. It is recommended that the Plan Commission thoroughly review and amend Comprehensive Plan 2011

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9.2 Annexation policy The Village’s key focus regarding annexation should be to incorporate property east of Cottage Grove and west of I-394. This area can easily be served by natural extensions of Village water and sewer lines, and has significant development potential for non-residential uses that could greatly enhance the Village’s tax base. To address this future annexation, it is recommended that the Village focus on working directly with the property owners while simultaneously working with neighboring municipalities to established boundary agreements.

Boundary agreements Boundary agreements are often developed between neighboring municipalities. Such agreements define the outer extent of each municipality’s growth and facilitate infrastructure planning for future utility service. Such agreements also make it clear to developers which municipality will have jurisdiction over their property. Without such agreements, developers will often propose annexation to both municipalities, essentially playing each against the other to obtain “the best deal”. Unfortunately, the best deal for the developer may not be the best deal for the municipality, and having to compete with the neighboring town puts a community at a negotiating disadvantage. Exhibit 9.1 shows the 2011 Village of Glenwood municipal boundary, along with those of neighboring communities and areas that are still unincorporated within Cook County. The yellow hatched areas indicate I-80 0

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Chicago Heights – Glenwood and Chicago Heights should develop an appropriate boundary agreement. Unincorporated areas east of Cottage Grove are recommended for future annexation into Glenwood. Areas west of Cottage Grove could feasible be annexed into either municipality.

Lynwood – No formal agreement exists between Glenwood and Lynwood, an informal agreement had previously suggested that the Bishop Ford Freeway/394 would serve as the boundary between the two municipalities. It would be very expensive for either municipality to extend utilities under the expressway. As such, the expressway may well be a logical location for a boundary agreement.

Ford Heights – Joe Ore Road would appear to be a logical boundary between Glenwood and Ford Heights. The possible exception to this would be the property at the southwest corner of Joe Ore Road and I-394. This property could be a logical extension of either municipality. One issue with this particular area is that the majority of this property is within the Deer Creek flood plain. Unless extensive engineering and permitting is conducted to modify this flood zone, the areas development potential is extremely limited.

Village-property owner agreement The Village will need to negotiate annexation agreements with property owners to establish the terms of annexation, including appropriate zoning, the timing of development, and funding for needed infrastructure improvements such as water, sewer, and roadways. It is recommended that the Village take a pro-active approach to annexations, particularly between Cottage Grove, Joe Orr Road, and 394. This includes examining cost-effective means of extending utilities and roadways, joint planning of properties to ensure that individual parcels fit within plans for the entire area, and working with the property owners to determine appropriate funding mechanisms to cover needed public improvements. Planning for storm water management will also be critical in this area, as a significant flood plain exists through this area along Deer Creek.

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Chapter 9 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY

9.3 Funding Property taxes and sales tax will likely always remain the primary funding sources for both operation and capital improvements within a municipality. However, particular for capital items, grants are available from a variety of sources to help pay all or a portion of the cost of needed improvements. The following summarizes some of these potential funding sources.

Intergovernmental Agreements – Emergency management agencies such as police and fire departments have long established agreements, often referred to as ‘mutual-aid’ that provide mechanisms for neighboring communities to work together to fight fires or crime. As noted in the chapter on community facilities, the Village of Glenwood also has existing agreements dealing with water and storm water management. The Glenwood/Lynwood Library is another good example of a facility that serves two communities while keeping down costs. The Village should meet regularly with its neighbors to explore other cost sharing opportunities for facilities, programs, and potentially even staffing.

Development Impact Fees - Development Impact Fees are paid by developers to offset the cost of additional public facilities such as roads, water lines, and parks needed to accommodate their developments. The revenue from these fees can be used to purchase land or construct new facilities. Development impact fees have primarily been focused on provided needed improvements for residential developments. In Illinois, such fees are usually established as a part of the annexation process. In Glenwood, and impact fee system may be an appropriate way to proportion costs for water and sewer improvements needed to accommodate development in future growth areas between Cottage Grove and I-394.

General Obligation Bond - These are voter-approved bonds with the assessment placed on real property for a specified period of time (usually 15-20 years). The money can only be used for capital improvements, not maintenance. Major disadvantages of this funding option are the high approval requirement and the high interest costs.

Revenue Bonds - These bonds are sold and paid from the revenue produced from the operation of a facility.

Joint Public/Private Partnership - The concept of public/private partnerships has become increasingly popular for municipalities. The basic approach is for a public agency to enter into a working agreement with a private corporation to help fund, build, and/or operate a facility. Generally, the three primary incentives that a public agency can offer are a free site, tax advantages, and access to a facility. This approach is sometimes used for public recreational facilities such as the construction or operation of a recreation center or a golf course. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is another approach to promoting a public/private partnership that has been effectively used by the Village of Glenwood to promote private development.

Public Land Trusts - Private land trusts such as the Trust for Public Land, Inc. and the Nature Conservancy will acquire and hold land for eventual acquisition by a public agency.

Government Grant Programs - There are Federal, State, and local governmental grant programs for park and recreation projects, such as: •

Community Development Block Grant program administered by the Cook County Department of Planning and Development This grant program is funded by the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development,

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Chapter 9 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, the Construction or reconstruction of streets, neighborhood centers, recreation facilities, and other public works, Demolition, Rehabilitation of public and private buildings within eligible census tracts. •

The Park and Recreational Facility Construction Act (PARC) was created by Public Act 096-0820 to provide grants to be disbursed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to eligible local governments for park and recreation unit construction projects. Park or recreation unit construction project means the acquisition, development, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, improvements, architectural planning, and installation of capital facilities consisting, but not limited to, buildings, structures, and land for park and recreation purposes and open spaces and natural

The Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Program is a state-financed grant program that provides funding assistance to local government agencies for acquisition and/or development of land for public parks and open space. Projects vary from small neighborhood parks or tot lots to large community and county parks and nature areas. The state program is financed by a percentage of the state’s Real Estate Transfer Tax.

The Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) This program is administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. Project eligible for funding as part of pedestrian/bicycle projects or as stand-alone projects are: bikeways (lane, path, route and trail), pedestrian/bicycle structures, crossing rivers, railroads and roads, pedestrian crossings bikeway connections through local communities, bicycle lockers/racks at transit stations, crossing warning lights, pedestrian modifications to existing signals.

Urban Forestry Grants. There are several grant programs that provide money for urban forestry projects. One is funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration and provides grants to purchase and plant trees. This program sometimes funds urban street tree planting programs.

US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFW): USFW may provide technical assistance and administer funding for projects that enhance water quality, including debris removal, flood mitigation, and enhancements to water crossings.

Private Grants and Foundations - Private grants and foundations provide money for a wide range of projects. They are sometimes difficult to find and equally difficult to secure because of the open competition. They usually fund unique projects or projects of extreme need.

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Appendix A

Survey Responses

Appendix A - Survey responses

hood? 2. On a scale of 1 to 4, with 1 being not important and 4 being extremely important, how . important are the following to you? (answer all)

ing

Response

rage

Count

2.89

2.27

3.09

3.22

2.94

Two

Three

important)

(neutral)

(important)

4.6% (12)

20.0% (52)

33.8% (88)

41.5% (108)

3.12

260

1.5% (4)

1.9% (5)

5.0% (13)

91.6% (240)

3.87

262

3.9% (10)

11.6% (30)

35.7% (92)

48.8% (126)

3.29

258

Condition of streets

1.9% (5)

5.0% (13)

39.0% (101)

54.1% (140)

3.45

259

112 Keeping property taxes low

2.7% (7)

5.4% (14)

20.1% (52)

71.8% (186)

3.61

259

Quality of schools

2.7% (7)

11.6% (30)

19.3% (50)

66.4% (172)

3.49

259

16.0% (41)

37.0% (95)

26.5% (68)

20.6% (53)

2.52

257

answered question

264

skipped question

1

(extremely important)

Rating

Response

Average

Count

74 Attracting jobs

154

Controlling crime

Local availability of shopping

70

151 Access to church/synagogue

3.36

28

3.64

45

3.55

51

3.73

22

3.27

73

3.90

42

2.76

114

2.18

169

2.70

Four

One (not

10

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orhood? e).

3. Rate your overall satisfaction with these factors as they apply to Glenwood? (answer all)

ating

Response

erage

Count

2.89

2.27

Survey Responses

Excellent

Attractiveness

5.7% (15)

Bicycle access

4.2% (11)

74

154 Cleanliness of streets and

3.09

3.22

2.94

70

sidewalks

6.5% (17)

General safety

6.9% (18)

Pedestrian safety

4.9% (13)

112

151 Special events

3.36

28

3.64

45

Traffic flow

3.55

51

Variety of goods available

3.73

22

3.27

73

3.90

42

2.76

114

2.18

169

2.70

10

pecify

3.5% (9)

3.8% (10)

1.5% (4)

Above average

Average

Below average

20.6%

54.6%

14.9%

(54)

(143)

(39)

11.9%

42.9%

20.7%

(31)

(112)

(54)

29.4%

47.7%

10.3%

(77)

(125)

(27)

24.1%

51.7%

11.1%

(63)

(135)

(29)

21.7%

54.4%

11.8%

(57)

(143)

(31)

10.8%

41.9%

27.3%

(28)

(109)

(71)

19.2%

63.2%

(50)

(165)

12.6% (33)

Awful

3.8% (10)

3.4% (9)

No

Response

opinion

Count

0.4% (1)

16.9% (44)

262

261

5.0% (13)

1.1% (3)

262

4.6% (12)

1.5% (4)

261

3.8% (10)

3.4% (9)

263

8.1% (21)

8.5% (22)

260

9.6% (25)

3.1% (8)

1.1% (3)

261

34.4%

35.1%

12.2%

(90)

(92)

(32)

4.2% (11)

262

answered question

263

skipped question

2

11

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hood?

4. How important were these factors in your decision to move to or stay in Glenwood? (choose all that apply)

ing

Response

age

Count

2.89

2.27

3.09

3.22

Survey Responses

74

Response

Very important

Somewhat important

Not important

31.0% (78)

42.1% (106)

27.0% (68)

252

Near family and friends

41.2% (106)

35.4% (91)

23.3% (60)

257

Price/value of housing

71.4% (182)

24.7% (63)

3.9% (10)

255

28.4% (71)

42.0% (105)

29.6% (74)

250

42.2% (108)

48.0% (123)

9.8% (25)

256

Quality of health care

40.0% (100)

40.8% (102)

19.2% (48)

250

Schools

51.8% (130)

29.1% (73)

19.1% (48)

251

Near Chicago

Count

154

70

Near employment Availability of shopping,

112

restaurants and services

2.94

151

3.36

28 recreation/forest preserves Near

24.5% (61)

46.2% (115)

29.3% (73)

249

Churches/synagogues

20.0% (50)

40.0% (100)

40.0% (100)

250

39.3% (99)

37.7% (95)

23.0% (58)

252

41.5% (22)

24.5% (13)

34.0% (18)

53

3.64

3.55

45

Easy access to Metra trains to

51

Other

3.73

22

3.27

73

3.90

42

2.76

114

2.18

169

2.70

10

cify

downtown

If other, please specify.

28

answered question

263

skipped question

2

11

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5. What types of housing development or redevelopment would you like to see in Glenwood? Please rank your top four preferences (with 'one' indicating your most preferred type).

ating

Response

erage

Count

2.89

2.27

154 Attached single-family, duplex or townhomes

3.09

Response

Average

Count

Two

Three

Four

65.8% (123)

18.2% (34)

9.1% (17)

7.0% (13)

1.57

187

10.2% (12)

36.4% (43)

26.3% (31)

27.1% (32)

2.70

118

9.3% (9)

22.7% (22)

42.3% (41)

25.8% (25)

2.85

97

30.7% (35)

34.2% (39)

20.2% (23)

14.9% (17)

2.19

114

10.7% (8)

28.0% (21)

36.0% (27)

25.3% (19)

2.76

75

12.5% (11)

27.3% (24)

33.0% (29)

27.3% (24)

2.75

88

20.4% (21)

22.3% (23)

23.3% (24)

34.0% (35)

2.71

103

18.0% (16)

22.5% (20)

22.5% (20)

37.1% (33)

2.79

89

answered question

249

skipped question

16

74 Single-family homes

Rating

One

70 Mixed-use development (ground floor commercial with remaining floors residential)

3.22

112 Age-restricted active adult communities

2.94

151 Assisted living facilities

3.36

28 Neighborhoods with a combination of housing sizes, types and pricing

3.64

45 Government programs to improve existing housing

3.55

51 Infill development in existing neighborhoods

3.73

22

3.27

73

3.90

42

2.76

114

2.18

169

2.70

10

pecify

11

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hood?

6. What are the five most DESIRABLE characteristics or amenities of a neighborhood? Please rank your top five preferences (with 'one' indicating the most desirable).

ing

Response

age

Count

2.89

2.27

3.09

Survey Responses

74

154

70

Historic character

Good schools

Scenic beauty

Convenient access to

One

Two

Three

Four

Five

29.7%

14.9%

16.2%

14.9%

24.3%

(22)

(11)

(12)

(11)

(18)

39.0%

22.7%

19.5%

10.4%

(60)

(35)

(30)

(16)

22.9%

27.1%

17.1%

20.0%

(16)

(19)

(12)

(14)

14.3%

17.0%

23.2%

23.2%

22.3%

(16)

(19)

(26)

(26)

(25)

17.2%

23.2%

21.9%

23.8%

13.9%

(26)

(35)

(33)

(36)

(21)

28.6% (8)

32.1% (9)

17.9% (5)

26.7%

24.4%

31.1%

(12)

(11)

(14)

23.5%

33.3%

(12)

(17)

12.9% (9)

8.4% (13)

3.22

112

2.94

151

Well-kept appearance

3.36

28

Sidewalks

10.7% (3)

10.7% (3)

3.64

Convenient access to parks, trails, 45 and open space

4.4% (2)

13.3% (6)

3.55

High construction quality and 51 design standards

9.8% (5)

15.7% (8)

17.6% (9)

9.1% (2)

9.1% (2)

22.7% (5)

18.2% (4)

40.9% (9)

17.8%

31.5%

28.8%

15.1%

(13)

(23)

(21)

(11)

3.73

goods/services/shopping

22 per acre) as the surrounding

Count

2.89

74

2.27

154

3.09

70

3.22

112

2.94

151

3.36

28

3.64

45

3.55

51

3.73

22

3.27

73

3.90

42

2.76

114

2.18

169

2.70

10

neighborhood

6.8% (5)

3.90

Active neighborhood association 42

2.4% (1)

11.9% (5)

21.4% (9)

21.4% (9)

2.76

114

Active police presence

16.7%

30.7%

21.9%

21.1%

(19)

(35)

(25)

(24)

2.18

169

Low crime rate

43.2%

27.2%

(73)

(46)

9.5% (16)

8.3% (14)

2.70

10

Other

50.0% (5)

10.0% (1)

0.0% (0)

0.0% (0)

cify

Response

The same general density (homes

Well lit streets

3.27

Rating Average

73

42.9% (18) 9.6% (11)

11.8% (20) 40.0% (4)

If other, please specify

11

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7. What are the three most critical housing PROBLEMS in Glenwood? Please rank them (with 'one' indicating the most critical).

ating

Response

erage

Count

2.89

74

Too much rental housing Need for better property

2.27

skipped question

Survey Responses

154

maintenance enforcement

Not enough housing for senior

3.09

70

citizens

Not enough affordable housing

Rating

Response

Average

Count

One

Two

Three

34.0% (49)

37.5% (54)

28.5% (41)

1.94

144

41.5% (68)

37.2% (61)

21.3% (35)

1.80

164

33.9% (21)

33.9% (21)

32.3% (20)

1.98

62

12.9% (4)

48.4% (15)

38.7% (12)

2.26

31

3.22

112

Too much affordable housing

17.8% (8)

28.9% (13)

53.3% (24)

2.36

45

2.94

151Not enough moderately priced housing

17.2% (5)

37.9% (11)

44.8% (13)

2.28

29

3.36

28Not enough housing for larger

6.3% (1)

31.3% (5)

62.5% (10)

2.56

16

48.8% (80)

26.8% (44)

24.4% (40)

1.76

164

34.8% (8)

8.7% (2)

56.5% (13)

2.22

23

families

3.64

45 Too many foreclosed or abandoned houses

3.55

51

3.73

22

Other

If other, please specify

3.27

73

3.90

42

2.76

114

2.18

169

2.70

10

pecify

24

answered question

249

skipped question

16

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hood?

8. How often would you use the following if available in Glenwood? (Answer all)

ing

Response

age

Count

2.89

Count

21.8% (54)

21.0% (52)

30.6% (76)

12.5% (31)

14.1% (35)

248

answered question

251

skipped question

14

9.112 Do you feel Glenwood has adequate park facilities to meet the needs of your family?

Count

3.36

28

2.89

74

3.64

45

2.27

154

3.55

51

3.09

70

3.73

22

3.22

112

Response

Response

Percent

Count

Yes

69.8%

176

No

30.2%

76

If no, what is missing?

62

answered question

252

skipped question

13

Response

Response

Percent

Count

10. Is there a need for a recreation center in Glenwood? 73 151

Response 42 28 Count

3.64 2.89 2.76

45 74 114

3.55 2.27 2.18

51 154 169

2.94 3.90

Response

Commuter rail service to Chicago

age

3.22 3.27

never

245

151 Response

cify

year

year

24.9% (61)

2.94 ing

2.70 3.09 3.73

month

once a

8.2% (20)

70

ing 3.90 3.36 age

times per

17.6% (43)

3.09

3.27 2.94

times per

19.2% (47)

154

hood?

2 to 10

30.2% (74)

2.27

hood?

Every week

1 to 3

Additional recreation trails

74

3.22

Survey Responses

Yes

57.7%

146

No

42.3%

107

answered question

253

skipped question

12

10 70 22 11 112 73

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11. If you answered 'yes' to Question 10, would you be supportive of a tax increase to support such a facility provided the increase was reasonable?

ating

Response

erage

Count

2.89

2.27

Survey Responses

74

Response

Response

Percent

Count

Yes

56.7%

101

No

43.3%

77

154 Comments

3.09

27

70

3.22

112

2.94

151

3.36

28

3.64

45

3.55

51

3.73

22

3.27

73

3.90

42

2.76

114

2.18

169

2.70

10

pecify

answered question

178

skipped question

87

11

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hood?

12. Please state your opinion of the following issues relating to COMMUNITY SERVICES in Glenwood. (choose 1 per row)

ing

Response

age

Count

2.89

2.27

3.09

74

70

112

2.94

151

3.36

28

3.64

45

3.55

51

22

3.27

73

3.90

42

2.76

114

2.18

169

2.70

10

cify

No

Response

opinion

Count

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

2.9% (7)

24.2% (59)

21.7% (53)

14.8% (36)

36.5% (89)

244

Ambulance service

24.7% (63)

43.9% (112)

11.8% (30)

0.4% (1)

19.2% (49)

255

Animal control

10.5% (26)

37.5% (93)

18.5% (46)

13.7% (34)

19.8% (49)

248

Day care services

6.1% (15)

18.3% (45)

17.5% (43)

6.1% (15)

52.0% (128)

246

Fire protection

46.2% (117)

42.3% (107)

5.5% (14)

1.2% (3)

4.7% (12)

253

Garbage collection

39.6% (101)

45.9% (117)

10.6% (27)

2.0% (5)

2.0% (5)

255

Health care

4.9% (12)

26.9% (66)

19.2% (47)

14.7% (36)

34.3% (84)

245

Grade/middle schools

12.9% (32)

30.2% (75)

19.0% (47)

8.9% (22)

29.0% (72)

248

High schools

12.9% (32)

22.2% (55)

17.7% (44)

14.1% (35)

33.1% (82)

248

Park facilities

7.3% (18)

38.7% (96)

26.2% (65)

16.1% (40)

11.7% (29)

248

Park programs

4.5% (11)

26.3% (64)

23.9% (58)

21.0% (51)

24.3% (59)

243

Public library

35.5% (89)

39.8% (100)

12.4% (31)

5.6% (14)

6.8% (17)

251

Police protection

22.8% (58)

49.2% (125)

20.5% (52)

3.5% (9)

3.9% (10)

254

Senior services

6.0% (15)

30.6% (76)

27.4% (68)

8.1% (20)

27.8% (69)

248

Storm water management

5.6% (14)

34.1% (85)

20.9% (52)

19.7% (49)

19.7% (49)

249

Water quality

21.6% (55)

49.0% (125)

17.6% (45)

3.9% (10)

7.8% (20)

255

Adult education

154

3.22

3.73

Survey Responses

answered question

260

skipped question

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orhood? 13. Please state your opinion of the following issues relating to TRANSPORTATION in e). Glenwood. (choose 1 per row)

Rating

verage

Response

2.89

2.27

74

No

Response

opinion

Count

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Availability of sidewalks

17.4% (45)

46.5% (120)

25.6% (66)

8.9% (23)

1.6% (4)

258

Condition of sidewalks

8.7% (22)

41.7% (106)

36.6% (93)

9.8% (25)

3.1% (8)

254

Safety of railroad crossings

19.8% (50)

59.5% (150)

11.1% (28)

3.2% (8)

6.3% (16)

252

Condition of roads

5.4% (14)

49.0% (126)

34.2% (88)

10.1% (26)

1.2% (3)

257

Condition of street lighting

6.0% (15)

34.7% (87)

34.3% (86)

23.1% (58)

2.0% (5)

251

Congestion of roads

7.2% (18)

47.0% (117)

31.7% (79)

8.4% (21)

5.6% (14)

249

Count

154

3.09

70

3.22

112

2.94

151 Access to Pace bus service

3.6% (9)

28.3% (71)

15.9% (40)

27.1% (68)

25.1% (63)

251

3.36

Access to Metra commuter rail 28 service

4.3% (11)

28.7% (73)

22.4% (57)

28.7% (73)

15.7% (40)

254

3.64

45

Access to recreation trails

11.6% (29)

32.4% (81)

28.8% (72)

8.8% (22)

18.4% (46)

250

Please list any specific concerns regarding any of the above transportation items:

3.55

44

51

3.73

22

3.27

73

3.90

42

2.76

114

2.18

169

2.70

10

specify

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rhood? 14. What is your biggest transportation concern in Glenwood? Please rank them from one ). (most important) to five (least important)

ting

Response

erage

Count

2.89

74 Lack of Metra Station in Glenwood

One

Two

Three

Four

Five

33.8%

12.7%

13.6%

11.8%

28.1%

(77)

(29)

(31)

(27)

(64)

11.2%

26.2%

21.8%

22.8%

18.0%

(23)

(54)

(45)

(47)

(37)

70 Neighborhood cut-through traffic

16.3%

23.0%

25.3%

19.7%

15.7%

(29)

(41)

(45)

(35)

(28)

3.22

112 Truck traffic along Main Street

19.7%

22.9%

26.1%

21.8%

(37)

(43)

(49)

(41)

2.94

Lack of good east-west access 151 through Glenwood

23.0%

20.2%

20.2%

19.1%

17.5%

(42)

(37)

(37)

(35)

(32)

42.1% (8)

5.3% (1)

10.5% (2)

0.0% (0)

42.1% (8)

2.27

3.09

154

3.36

28

3.64

45

3.55

51

3.73

22

3.27

73

3.90

42

2.76

114

2.18

169

2.70

10

ecify

Roadway congestion

Other

9.6% (18)

Rating

Response

Average

Count

2.88

228

3.10

206

2.96

178

2.79

188

2.88

183

2.95

19

If other, please specify.

20

answered question

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skipped question

15

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borhood? 15. Please rate the availability of jobs in or near Glenwood within the following industries. e). (Choose 1 per row)

Rating

verage

Response Count

2.89

74

Manufacturing Retail

2.27

Good

Fair

Poor

Don't know

1.6% (4)

11.9% (30)

18.3% (46)

28.2% (71)

40.1% (101)

252

7.5% (19)

16.5% (42)

29.5% (75)

23.2% (59)

23.2% (59)

254

2.0% (5)

14.6% (37)

22.9% (58)

28.5% (72)

32.0% (81)

253

4.0% (10)

29.5% (74)

23.9% (60)

13.5% (34)

29.1% (73)

251

4.4% (11)

19.8% (50)

25.0% (63)

27.4% (69)

23.4% (59)

252

1.6% (4)

9.0% (23)

19.2% (49)

32.9% (84)

37.3% (95)

255

Count

154 Medical

3.09

70

Education

Personal Services (dry cleaners,

3.22

Response

Excellent

112

hair cuts, etc.)

Professional Services (accounting,

2.94

151

3.36

28

3.64

45

3.55

51

3.73

22

3.27

73

3.90

42

2.76

114

2.18

169

2.70

10

specify

architecture, etc.)

answered question

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skipped question

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orhood? 16. What types of new development or redevelopment should the Village of Glenwood ). pursue? (Choose up to 3 uses)

ating

Response

erage

Count

2.89

2.27

74

Count

Three

Restaurants

27.3% (30)

48.2% (53)

24.5% (27)

1.97

110

Manufacturing

44.4% (28)

27.0% (17)

28.6% (18)

1.84

63

25.0% (6)

50.0% (12)

25.0% (6)

2.00

24

44.4% (55)

22.6% (28)

33.1% (41)

1.89

124

Offices

16.2% (6)

37.8% (14)

45.9% (17)

2.30

37

Apartments

16.0% (4)

24.0% (6)

60.0% (15)

2.44

25

Townhomes

37.5% (15)

25.0% (10)

37.5% (15)

2.00

40

Single-Family Homes

46.0% (23)

32.0% (16)

22.0% (11)

1.76

50

Retail stores

36.2% (51)

38.3% (54)

25.5% (36)

1.89

141

Community gardens

47.6% (30)

25.4% (16)

27.0% (17)

1.79

63

154

70

3.22

112

2.94

151

3.36

28

3.64

45

3.55

51

3.73

22

3.27

73

3.90

42

2.76

114

2.18

169

2.70

10

pecify

Response

Two

Lodging

3.09

Rating Average

One

Family entertainment

Other (please specify)

24

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borhood? 17. Two of Glenwood’s larger shopping centers are older and in need of improvement. What le). would you recommend for the following centers?

Rating

Response

Average

Count

Façade and

Complete

Whichever is

Redevelopment

Faster

15.4% (40)

67.6% (175)

13.1% (34)

3.9% (10)

259

15.0% (38)

52.4% (133)

18.1% (46)

14.6% (37)

254

Landscape Improvements

2.89

74 Glenwood Plaza (East side of Halsted near 183rd)

2.27

154 Glenwood Town Center (North side of Glenwood-Dyer Road)

3.09

No Opinion

Response Count

70

3.22

112

2.94

151

3.36

28

3.64

45

3.55

51

3.73

22

3.27

73

3.90

42

2.76

114

2.18

169

2.70

10

specify

answered question

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skipped question

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orhood? 18. In an average month, how many times do you make a purchase in the following ). commercial areas? (answer all)

ating

Response

erage

Count

2.89

2.27

Once

Two to four

Five or more

times

times

Never

Response Count

Aldi

14.4% (37)

39.7% (102)

22.6% (58)

23.3% (60)

257

Wal-Mart

16.7% (43)

37.7% (97)

37.4% (96)

8.2% (21)

257

154 Glenwood Plaza (on Halsted Street)

24.2% (61)

13.1% (33)

5.6% (14)

57.1% (144)

252

74

3.09

70 Glenwood Town Center (on Glenwood-Lansing Road)

17.4% (43)

17.8% (44)

6.1% (15)

58.7% (145)

247

3.22

Halsted Corridor north of 183rd 112 Street

13.2% (32)

35.4% (86)

29.6% (72)

21.8% (53)

243

2.94

151

Downtown Glenwood

20.7% (50)

17.8% (43)

5.4% (13)

56.2% (136)

242

3.36

28

Downtown Homewood

22.8% (57)

34.8% (87)

18.8% (47)

23.6% (59)

250

Downtown Chicago

20.9% (51)

17.6% (43)

11.5% (28)

50.0% (122)

244

Shops in Indiana

21.5% (53)

25.6% (63)

24.8% (61)

28.0% (69)

246

Other

17.8% (8)

26.7% (12)

37.8% (17)

17.8% (8)

45

3.64

45

3.55

51

If other, please specify.

3.73

22

3.27

73

3.90

42

2.76

114

2.18

169

2.70

10

pecify

38

answered question

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skipped question

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borhood? 19. How would the addition of these stores affect the amount that you spend in Glenwood? le). (answer all)

Rating

Response

Average

Count

2.89

74

2.27

154

3.09

70

3.22

112

2.94

151

3.36

I would spend

I would spend

a lot more

a little more

Children's apparel

12.3% (30)

Women's apparel

Response

No change

I don't know

19.3% (47)

55.3% (135)

13.1% (32)

244

28.2% (72)

35.3% (90)

27.8% (71)

8.6% (22)

255

Men's apparel

16.7% (42)

29.8% (75)

40.1% (101)

13.5% (34)

252

Shoes

27.6% (69)

38.8% (97)

25.6% (64)

8.0% (20)

250

Make-up/cosmetics

14.5% (36)

25.8% (64)

48.4% (120)

11.3% (28)

248

Gardening supplies

16.3% (41)

30.7% (77)

42.6% (107)

10.4% (26)

251

Home accessories

22.0% (56)

40.2% (102)

27.6% (70)

10.2% (26)

254

Furniture

13.5% (34)

25.1% (63)

48.6% (122)

12.7% (32)

251

Hardware

22.9% (58)

39.1% (99)

31.2% (79)

6.7% (17)

253

Specialty prepared foods

27.2% (68)

33.6% (84)

27.6% (69)

11.6% (29)

250

Health food

27.3% (69)

27.3% (69)

36.0% (91)

9.5% (24)

253

Organic green grocer

25.4% (64)

21.8% (55)

37.7% (95)

15.1% (38)

252

Fine wine and spirits

15.0% (37)

19.5% (48)

52.4% (129)

13.0% (32)

246

Ice cream parlor

25.1% (63)

43.0% (108)

23.9% (60)

8.0% (20)

251

Pharmacy

22.4% (56)

30.0% (75)

41.2% (103)

6.4% (16)

250

Books

20.7% (51)

32.1% (79)

37.0% (91)

10.2% (25)

246

Pet supplies

12.6% (31)

17.4% (43)

50.6% (125)

19.4% (48)

247

Florist

11.4% (28)

22.4% (55)

51.2% (126)

15.0% (37)

246

Craft supplies

11.2% (28)

25.3% (63)

49.0% (122)

14.5% (36)

249

Greeting cards/gifts

17.7% (44)

34.1% (85)

36.9% (92)

11.2% (28)

249

Sporting goods

12.0% (30)

24.9% (62)

44.6% (111)

18.5% (46)

249

Art gallery

10.5% (26)

16.2% (40)

52.2% (129)

21.1% (52)

247

Count

28

3.64

45

3.55

51

3.73

22

3.27

73

3.90

42

2.76

114

2.18

169

2.70

10

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Survey Responses Fine jewelry

10.3% (25)

15.7% (38)

54.5% (132)

19.4% (47)

242

Other

31.1% (14)

4.4% (2)

20.0% (9)

44.4% (20)

45

If other, please specify.

31

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260

skipped question

5

rhood? 20. How would the addition of these restaurants affect the amount you spend in Glenwood? ). (answer all) ting

Response

erage

Count

2.89

74 White table cloth restaurant (leisurely dining, gourmet food,

I would spend

I would spend

a lot more

a litle more

23.4% (60)

Response

No change

I don't know

38.7% (99)

30.5% (78)

7.4% (19)

256

35.7% (91)

49.8% (127)

11.8% (30)

2.7% (7)

255

11.5% (29)

21.0% (53)

54.4% (137)

13.1% (33)

252

17.7% (45)

38.6% (98)

37.8% (96)

5.9% (15)

254

15.9% (40)

29.1% (73)

47.0% (118)

8.0% (20)

251

Count

prices matching full service level)

2.27

154 Casual dining (family oriented menu, with full service)

3.09

70 Bar or club (limited food options and a focus on entertainment or

3.22

112

sports)

Counter service restaurant (order at

2.94

counter, employee brings food to 151 table or carry out service)

3.36

Quick28 service restaurant (order and receive food at counter or drive-

3.64

45

3.55

51

3.73

22

3.27

73

3.90

42

2.76

114

thru service)

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borhood? 21. In an average week, how much would you estimate that your household spends on e). meals away from home (full-service restaurants, take-out, drive-thru, etc.)

Rating

verage

Response Count

2.89

74

2.27

154

3.09

70

3.22

112

2.94

151

3.36

28

Response

Response

Percent

Count

Less than $25

27.5%

70

$25 to $49.99

34.5%

88

$50 to $74.99

20.8%

53

$75 to $99.99

8.6%

22

$100 to $199.99

7.5%

19

Over $200

1.2%

3

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skipped question

10

Response

Response

Percent

Count

borhood? 3.64 22. 45 How old are you? (please choose 1) le).

3.55 Rating

51 Response

Average

Count

3.73 2.89

22 74

2.27 3.27

154 73

3.09 3.90

70 42

3.22 2.76

112 114

2.94 2.18

151 169

3.36 2.70

28 10

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17 and under

0.0%

0

18 to 24

0.8%

2

25 to 34

5.8%

15

35 to 44

8.9%

23

45 to 54

22.0%

57

55 to 64

22.8%

59

65 to 74

25.5%

66

75 and over

14.3%

37

answered question

259

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6

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rhood? 23. How long have you lived in Glenwood? (please choose 1) ).

ting

Response

erage

Count

2.89

74

2.27

154

3.09

70

3.22

112

2.94

151

3.36

28

Response

Response

Percent

Count

Less than 1 year

1.1%

3

1 to 5 years

11.1%

29

6 to 10 years

20.7%

54

11 to 20 years

23.8%

62

More than 20 years

42.9%

112

I don't live in Glenwood

0.4%

1

answered question

261

skipped question

4

Response

Response

Percent

Count

rhood? 24. How many people live in your household? (please choose 1) 45 ).3.64

ting 3.55 erage

Response 51 Count

2.89 3.73

74 22

2.27

154

3.27

One

27.6%

71

Two

40.5%

104

Three

17.5%

45

73

Four

10.1%

26

3.09

70

Five or more

4.3%

11

3.90

42

3.22

112

answered question

257

2.76

114

skipped question

8

2.94

151

2.18

169

3.36

28

2.70

10

3.64 ecify

45

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orhood? e).

Survey Responses

25. Choose the answer that best describes your household. (choose 1)

ating

Response

erage

Count I live alone

2.89

Response

Percent

Count

26.3%

67

24.7%

63

3.5%

9

25.5%

65

14.5%

37

5.5%

14

74 We are the type of two person family commonly called "empty

2.27

Response

154

nester"

We are the type of two person

3.09

family commonly called 70 "DINKS" (Double Income No Kids)

3.22

We are a household composed of 112 two or more adults

2.94

We are a family with pre-school or 151 school aged children living in the home

3.36

28 Other

3.64

45

3.55

51

3.73

22

3.27

73

3.90

42

2.76

114

2.18

169

2.70

10

pecify

If other, please specify.

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rhood? 26. If employed, where do you work? (choose 1) ).

ting

Response

erage

Count Glenwood

2.89

Response

Response

Percent

Count

10.6%

19

28.3%

51

Downtown Chicago

11.7%

21

Chicago (other than downtown)

11.7%

21

Northwest Indiana

3.3%

6

Other

34.4%

62

74 Neighboring community (Chicago Heights, Ford Heights, Homewood,

2.27

154

3.09

70

3.22

112

2.94

151

Flossmoor, Lansing, Lynwood ,Thornton, etc)

If other, please specify.

3.36

28

3.64

45

3.55

64

answered question

180

skipped question

85

51

rhood? 27. If employed, how frequently do you work from home rather than your office? (choose 1) . 3.73

22

ting

Response

rage

Count

Response

Response

Percent

Count

Never

67.3%

111

2.89

74 Less than 20% of my work week

13.9%

23

3.90

42 Between 20% and 50% of my work 154 week

9.1%

15

Over 50% of my work week

4.8%

8

2.18

I have a home-based business 169

4.8%

8

3.22

112

2.70

10

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2.94 ecify

151 11

skipped question

100

3.36

28

3.27

2.27

73

2.76

114

3.09

70

3.64

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borhood? 28. How can the Village improve communication with residents? (choose all that apply) le).

Rating

Response

Average

Count

Response

Percent

Count

E-mail notices

53.8%

135

Expanded office hours

21.5%

54

Voice messages at Village Hall 154

15.5%

39

Internet/website

48.2%

121

Printed newsletter

69.7%

175

Other

8.8%

22

2.89

74

2.27

Response

3.09

70

3.22

112

If other, please specify.

2.94

26

151

3.36

28

3.64

45

answered question

251

skipped question

14

borhood? 29. Please note below any additional concerns or issues you feel the Village of Glenwood e).3.55 should 51 address in planning for our future:

Rating

Response

Average 3.73

Count 22

2.89

74

3.27

73

2.27

154

3.90

42

3.09 2.76

Response Count 117 answered question

117

skipped question

148

70 Q4. How important were these factors in your decision to move to or stay in Glenwood? (choose all that apply) 114

1112

friendliness

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2

need train east on Glenwood main

Aug 17, 2011 9:23 AM

2.94

3151

Pace buses

Aug 17, 2011 8:27 AM

2.70

4 10

General Safety

Aug 16, 2011 9:33 PM

3.36 specify

28

3.64

45

3.22 2.18

169

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Appendix B

Green landscaping options

Appendix B - Green landscaping options Developers are strongly encouraged to incorporate plans and ordinances determined to be sensitive to the needs of the environment through new development and day-to-day activities in the Village. Opportunities exist to incorporate ‘green’ landscaping practices, streetscape design and concepts within Glenwood. The following are some green opportunities that may be used in Glenwood-

Bioswales: Vegated swales that are located in parking lot islands, adjacent to parking lots, and near other large expanses of impervious surfaces. The swales are planted with native materials that slow the speed of runoff and allow water to infiltrate back into the ground instead of into storm sewers or detention ponds.

 Bioswale

Raingardens: Similar to bioswales, raingardens are vegetated depressions that slow stormwater runoff and allow water to infiltrate back into the ground. Native materials that can tolerate wet and dry conditions are planted in the bioswales and raingardens. Raingardens can be located near buildings, in parkways, and in and around parking areas.

Naturalized Detention:

A naturalized detention area temporarily collects and stores stormwater runoff in a ‘wetland’ type area. It is then released at a slow and controlled rate to allow it to infiltrate into the ground. These areas are planted with native wetland plantings that can tolerate severe wet and dry conditions.

 Raingarden

Level Spreaders: To assist with bioswales and naturalized detention, level spreaders can be utilized. Level spreaders collect and evenly disperse stormwater runoff into bioswales and other naturalized detention facilities.

Native Landscaping: The use of native grasses, forbs, shrubs, and trees should be strongly considered. Native species can withstand a wide range of temperature extremes, use less water, require less maintenance, and use less fertilizers.

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Appendix B

Green landscaping options

Efficient Irrigation: Efforts should be undertaken to reduce the amount of irrigation that is needed on-site. Native plant materials should be planted that require little irrigation. Other ways to be efficient with irrigation is to utilize rain-triggered shut-off devices, flow reducers, head layout that only sprays in softscape spaces, and the use of drip irrigation systems.

Permeable Paving: Various paving products exist that allow stormwater to infiltrate through the pavement and infiltrate the soil below. Various options include permeable concrete, permeable precast pavers, reinforced gravel and grass paving, and permeable asphalt. The benefits of permeable paving is the reduction in on site storm sewer capacity, the recharging of underground water supplies, and the filtering out of pollutants and other debris.

ď śPervious Pavement

High Albedo Paving: Light colored pavement can be utilized to reflect sunlight away from paved areas. This will help reduce the urban heat island effect, allows vegetation to thrive, and cuts down on the amount of irrigation required in high pavement areas.

Green Roof: Vegetated roofs can assist with reducing the energy costs of heating and cooling buildings. In addition, green roofs help to reduce urban heat islands, reduce the rate and quantity of stormwater runoff, and provide unique and sometimes pedestrian accessible outdoor spaces. Green roofs require waterproofing, sub-roof drainage, structural soil, and native plantings.

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Green Roof

Dark Sky Lighting: To reduce light pollution, dark sky lighting techniques should be utilized. Dark sky lighting fixtures are designed to be energy efficient, and to direct the lighting down and out, rather than up into the sky.

Recycled Construction Materials: Where possible, the use of recycled materials is strongly encouraged. Pre-consumer and post-consumer content can incorporated into building materials, site amenities, paving, and various finishes.

Alternative Energy: Various options exist to incorporate alternative energies into the development. These include geothermal, reflective roofing, solar energy, and wind turbines.

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Appendix C

Smart Energy Design Assistance Program

SEDAC ENERGY SERVICES Appendix C - Smart Energy Design Assistance Program Apply now or call us today to see which service is right for your Illinois business or public sector building! SEDAC ENERGY SERVICES Toll free number: 800Ͳ214Ͳ7954. Email: info@sedac.org. Web: sedac.org Apply now or call us today to see which service is right for your Illinois business or public sector building! SEDAC ENERGY SERVICES Toll free number: 800Ͳ214Ͳ7954. Email: info@sedac.org. Web: sedac.org Apply now or call us today to see which service is right for your Illinois business or public sector building! SMART ENERGY DESIGN ASSISTANCE SERVICES Toll free number: 800Ͳ214Ͳ7954. Email: info@sedac.org. Web: sedac.org

SMART ENERGY DESIGN ASSISTANCE SERVICES LEVEL 1: QUICK ADVICE Ͳ NO APPLICATION REQUIRED – Immediate advice over the phone or by email. Get in touch to ask us about the Smart Energy Design Assistance Program, energy efficiency technical questions, or to assess the SMART ENERGY DESIGN ASSISTANCE SERVICES LEVEL 1: QUICK ADVICE Ͳ NO APPLICATION REQUIRED – Immediate advice over the phone or by email. Get in touch

need for program services. No eligibility requirements. to ask us about the Smart Energy Design Assistance Program, energy efficiency technical questions, or to assess the LEVEL 1: QUICK ADVICE Ͳ NO APPLICATION REQUIRED – Immediate advice over the phone or by email. Get in touch need for program services. No eligibility requirements. LEVEL 2: ENERGY ASSESSMENT – APPLICATION REQUIRED – Recommendations specific to your building. Some to ask us about the Smart Energy Design Assistance Program, energy efficiency technical questions, or to assess the criteria apply, including potential for energy savings and the availability of needed building information. Priority is need for program services. No eligibility requirements. LEVEL 2: ENERGY ASSESSMENT – APPLICATION REQUIRED – Recommendations specific to your building. Some given to applicants who are ready to implement energy recommendations. Call or apply to determine eligibility for criteria apply, including potential for energy savings and the availability of needed building information. Priority is LEVEL 2: ENERGY ASSESSMENT – APPLICATION REQUIRED – Recommendations specific to your building. Some these services. given to applicants who are ready to implement energy recommendations. Call or apply to determine eligibility for criteria apply, including potential for energy savings and the availability of needed building information. Priority is these services. x Our assessment will include a list of recommended energy cost reduction measures (ECRMs) for your building. given to applicants who are ready to implement energy recommendations. Call or apply to determine eligibility for x The assessment may cover your whole building or may address a specific need you have. Savings potential may these services. x Our assessment will include a list of recommended energy cost reduction measures (ECRMs) for your building. or may not be quantified. Energy assessments for an existing facility may include a site visit, which will be The assessment may cover your whole building or may address a specific need you have. Savings potential may xx arranged after bills and plans are received and analyzed. Our assessment will include a list of recommended energy cost reduction measures (ECRMs) for your building. x or may not be quantified. Energy assessments for an existing facility may include a site visit, which will be The assessment may cover your whole building or may address a specific need you have. Savings potential may arranged after bills and plans are received and analyzed. LEVEL 3: DESIGN ASSISTANCE —IN ADDITION TO LEVEL 2 ANALYSIS, project leader does deeper analysis to assess or may not be quantified. Energy assessments for an existing facility may include a site visit, which will be complex buildings more fully, typically including a life cycle cost analysis to identify energy cost reduction measures arranged after bills and plans are received and analyzed. LEVEL 3: DESIGN ASSISTANCE —IN ADDITION TO LEVEL 2 ANALYSIS, project leader does deeper analysis to assess (ECRMS) and potential savings. complex buildings more fully, typically including a life cycle cost analysis to identify energy cost reduction measures LEVEL 3: DESIGN ASSISTANCE —IN ADDITION TO LEVEL 2 ANALYSIS, project leader does deeper analysis to assess (ECRMS) and potential savings. x Assessment will include results and analyses using an energy simulation model. complex buildings more fully, typically including a life cycle cost analysis to identify energy cost reduction measures x A costͲbenefit analysis for upgrades will be performed in order to prioritize the ECRMs identified. (ECRMS) and potential savings. x Assessment will include results and analyses using an energy simulation model. A costͲbenefit analysis for upgrades will be performed in order to prioritize the ECRMs identified. LEVEL 4: IMPLEMENTATION ASSISTANCE – FOLLOW UP advice to program participants to assist with implementation xx Assessment will include results and analyses using an energy simulation model. of recommended energy cost reduction measures. Support may include advice on specific technical questions, help x A costͲbenefit analysis for upgrades will be performed in order to prioritize the ECRMs identified. LEVEL 4: IMPLEMENTATION ASSISTANCE – FOLLOW UP advice to program participants to assist with implementation finding alternative financing assistance, and bid process support. of recommended energy cost reduction measures. Support may include advice on specific technical questions, help LEVEL 4: IMPLEMENTATION ASSISTANCE – FOLLOW UP advice to program participants to assist with implementation finding alternative financing assistance, and bid process support. of recommended energy cost reduction measures. Support may include advice on specific technical questions, help finding alternative financing assistance, and bid process support. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS for SEDAC DESIGN ASSISTANCE SERVICES

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS for SEDAC DESIGN ASSISTANCE SERVICES How to apply: The applicant will provide to SEDAC: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS for SEDAC DESIGN ASSISTANCE SERVICES The applicant will provide to SEDAC:

How to apply: їFill out this application OR online at sedac.org.

How to apply: їFill out this application OR online at sedac.org. їSEDAC can provide inͲdepth energy assessment services (Level 2 and Level 3) for most Illinois їFill out this application OR online at sedac.org. їSEDAC can provide inͲdepth energy assessment businesses and public entities with buildings greater services (Level 2 and Level 3) for most Illinois than 20,000 square feet. їSEDAC can provide inͲdepth energy assessment businesses and public entities with buildings greater services (Level 2 and Level 3) for most Illinois than 20,000 square feet. їSome buildings smaller than 20,000 square feet will businesses and public entities with buildings greater qualify depending on energy usage. Call to discuss. than 20,000 square feet. їSome buildings smaller than 20,000 square feet will qualify depending on energy usage. Call to discuss. їSome buildings smaller than 20,000 square feet will

їFully completed application form, including name and account numbers of energy utility The applicant will provide to SEDAC: їFully completed application form, including companies, size of building. name and account numbers of energy utility їFully completed application form, including ї12Ͳ24 months of electricity and gas bills (for companies, size of building. name and account numbers of energy utility existing buildings) ї12Ͳ24 months of electricity and gas bills (for companies, size of building. їBuilding plans upon request. existing buildings) ї12Ͳ24 months of electricity and gas bills (for їBuilding plans upon request. existing buildings)

їBuilding plans upon request.

qualify depending on energy usage. Call to discuss. See www.sedac.org for information on our other services: RETROͲCOMMISSIONING PROGRAM, NEW

CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM, OUTREACH and TRAINING See www.sedac.org for information on our other services: RETROͲCOMMISSIONING PROGRAM, NEW CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM, OUTREACH and TRAINING See www.sedac.org for information on our other services: RETROͲCOMMISSIONING PROGRAM, NEW Comprehensive Plan 2011 C-1 CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM, OUTREACH and TRAINING



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