Homer Glen Begins Planning Process To Update Comprehensive Plan

HOMER GLEN, IL — In May, Homer Glen launched a project to update its Comprehensive Plan. The village’s original Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2005, which was four years after its incorporation as a municipality in 2001. Public outreach activities are also being planned to inform the public about the update to the comprehensive plan.

According to a release, as Homer Glen has grown and changed over time, so has its priorities. These new priorities are reflected in the village’s recent 2018-21 Strategic Plan, which outlines six strategic priorities, three core values, a strategic vision and mission, and key outcomes for the next few years. Many of these priorities and outcomes align with the need to update the village’s comprehensive plan, particularly to “align the [plan] with balanced growth, economic development, and community values.”

The Comprehensive Plan Update will define strategies for an expanded tax base, updated land use map, greater housing diversity, open space and recreation opportunities, utilities and infrastructure plan, and sensible development along the village’s primary corridors and opportunity sites, the release states. The plan will also provide updated Design and Development Guidelines with municipal code and process update recommendations for signage and site landscaping standards, as well as conservation design standards.

Homer Glen has hired Savoy Consulting Group, LLC; Egret & Ox Planning, LLC; and Antero Group to help with the process. The consultant team will plan a series of outreach activities to gather community feedback.

The first two community outreach activities will take place in June. On June 22-23, the consultant
team will be at HomerFest engaging the public with interactive activities to gain insights on Homer Glen. You can visit them at the village's community information tent.

Then, on June 26, the consultant team will be hosting a public open house to continue gathering community input and enable the public to learn more about the project. The open house will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Village Hall Community Room.