Elmhurst Holds Open House For Sub-Area Plans

ELMHURST, IL — The city of Elmhurst is starting to update the Elmhurst Sub-area Plans, and is looking for input from residents, businesses and property owners and community stakeholders. According to a release from the city, an open house Visioning Workshop will be held at city hall from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 29.

The Elmhurst Sub-area Plans will serve as updates to the sub-area plans found in the city’s 2009 Comprehensive Plan, according to a release. The Elmhurst Sub-area Plans will include the following areas: York & Vallette Business District, Lake Street Corridor, First Street & York Street Block Redevelopment, Yorkfield Area, and North Avenue & Route 83.

The open house will be an opportunity for members of the public to provide feedback as the city works to develop policies and recommendations for the sub-area plans. According to the release, this visioning exercise will encourage stakeholders to address sub-area components related to land use, development, access, mobility and urban design.

Members of the public can also provide feedback about the Draft Elmhurst Sub-area Plans by visiting the project website, www.elmhurst.org/subareaplans.