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The Route 83 Corridor Plan is first and foremost an update to the DuPage County Land Use Plan.  However, the planning process provides the opportunity to think about larger issues and how to best care for and improve the corridor.  It also provides an opportunity to improve communication among the corridor communities and the County, with the ultimate goal of creating shared goals that help to accomplish a common vision.

Given all that the Steering Committee has learned, we took a stab at writing some Shared Goals for the Plan a little while ago. Now is the time to ensure that the goals are still representative of the community’s vision and are appropriately prioritized.

That’s where YOU come in!  Read more about the goals here, then Take the Survey!

If you have more feedback for us about the goals, leave us a comment!

NOTE: If you joined us at an Open House in May, you may have already taken this survey.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at an open house!  We know that not everyone could make it, so we are holding a special Virtual Open House as well!

How do I participate in the Virtual Open House?

We’re glad you asked!  Here’s a rundown of what we did and how you can add your 2 cents:

1. Project Overview
   • Review the slideshow that ran during the Open House
     • Note: There was no formal presentation at either Open House
   • Save this 1-page summary of the Existing Conditions Report for your own reference
     • You can also view the full Existing Conditions Report
   • Review the Major Themes that came out of comments at the Open Houses
2. Share Your Ideas
   • Answer any or all of the following questions with a bit of detail to help us know what you’re describing and where it is located:
     • How is Route 83 helpful for residents and businesses?
     • Where are there opportunities for redevelopment or transportation improvements in the Route 83 area?
     • What are the issues getting around in the Route 83 area?
     • What are the issues related to new and existing homes and businesses in the area?

 

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the first community open house last night at Elmhurst City Hall!  We came away with lots of feedback and a number of ideas.

If have a comment you forgot to share, or something that came to you after, we hope you’ll take a moment to share it on the website.

We’re looking forward to next week!  Hope to see you on Thursday the 23rd at the Bensenville Village Hall.

In the News…

Daily Herald | May 13th, 2019 | Robert Sanchez

“Route 83 is a significantly traveled thoroughfare,” said county board member Sam Tornatore, who serves as chairman of the county’s development committee. “I’d like to see it clean. I’d like to see it safe. And I’d like to see it ready for economic development.”

The master plan will address issues and opportunities related to land use and transportation along Route 83, officials said. It will focus on the future of unincorporated areas “but do so in a way that reflects the needs and goals of property owners and adjacent communities.”

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Great insights on the Route 83 Corridor are streaming in via the community comment tool. Let’s keep the ideas and feedback rolling! Please join us for one of two community open houses to share your priorities and vision for enhancing opportunities + connections around the Route 83 Study Area.

Community Open Houses 

• Elmhurst City Hall on May 16th, between 6:00 – 8:00pm
• Bensenville Village Hall on May 23rd, between 6:00 – 8:00pm

Unable to make it? Please click here to share your input on the corridor.

 

Now that we’ve wrapped up the Existing Conditions Report, we’re getting back out into the community!  Share your priorities and vision for enhancing opportunities + connections for living, working + getting around the Route 83 Corridor Study Area.

Community Open Houses  Grab a neighbor (or four) and join us at either:

• Elmhurst City Hall on May 16th, between 6:00 – 8:00pm
• Bensenville Village Hall on May 23rd, between 6:00 – 8:00pm

Planning is just getting underway! Please click here to learn more about the plan and process. News posts will be added here throughout the project.

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How can you get involved?

Step 1:  Use this website! Head over to the Community Comment Corner to share feedback and ideas related to past issues, opportunities, what you’d like to see where, etc. You can upload photos to support your feedback — i.e. “this would be a great location for a pedestrian overpass because…” or “this intersection is ripe for redevelopment because…” — share with us your wants and desires — an issue is an opportunity for improvement. Share your ideas with us today!

Step 2: Register today. Click the “Follow” button via this website and enter your email to receive project updates, meeting announcements and updates automatically to your inbox.

Step 3: Attend future meetings and events! Two community workshops will be held to share the Existing Conditions Report with the public and gather input on corridor goals. The workshops will be interactive events with opportunities to share and map experiences, concerns and ideas. Dates, times and locations of community events will be posted on the homepage, news page and announced via the email “Follow” feature. See Step 2 above!

Step 4: Spread the good word. Tell your friends, neighbors and community partners about this plan — encourage them to get involved, register, and attend events. When communities come together to plan, the results are stronger, pertinent and more rewarding for all involved. Word-of-mouth marketing is so meaningful and direct. Please help us in our efforts to further outreach and feedback!