Homer Glen's South Pointe Development No Longer Moving Forward

HOMER GLEN, IL — The planned South Pointe development in Homer Glen will no longer be moving forward. The village said M/I Homes will not move forward with the development that was proposed for the 138-acre property on 159th Street commonly known as the Dunn property.

"It was a business decision based on current economics and timing of this property," according to Matt Pagoria who handles land acquisition for M/I Homes. "M/I Homes is still excited about being in Homer Glen."

The developer still has homes planned in Homer Glen, according to the village. The Square at Goodings Grove in October as a mixed use project to include 76 townhomes with over 3 acres of commercial frontage. Final engineering review is wrapping up and ground breaking for the townhomes will begin next spring.

"M/I Homes is looking forward to starting construction of the townhomes approved for The Square at Goodings Grove near Bell Road," Pagoria said.

"The Trustees and I are very pleased that M/I Homes is still inthe game with Homer Glen and will build new product as part of The Square project to help diversify our housing choices," said Mayor George Yukich. "Homer Glen is open for business, including new residential development. Homer Glen's future is bright with our strategic location, new infrastructure coming online now and IDOT 159th Street improvements wrapping up next year."

The village said a number of new residential proposals are in the concept stage by other builders.

"While this property did not work out for us," Pagoria said. "M/I Homes will consider other opportunities in Homer Glen going forward."

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