Take a quick survey from the open house and view the exhibits to see what was discussed!

The Village of Itasca has partnered with The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) to create a Strategic Action Plan for its downtown with the support of The Lakota Group, Fish Transportation Group and Market & Feasibility Advisors. The purpose of this plan is to create a vision for Downtown Itasca and the surrounding area that leverages existing transportation facilities and infrastructure, real estate development opportunities, and community involvement to create a downtown that is a welcoming and an active meeting place for residents and visitors.

We want your help to create a vision for Downtown Itasca that will further enhance the area and supports reinvestment surrounding the Village’s Metra station! With your help we will create a vision for the downtown and make recommendations for land use, economic development, design and quality of life improvements, as well as pedestrian, accessibility and transportation improvements.

Help us make Downtown Itasca the best it can be!

PLANNING AREA

The planning area is largely focused on Downtown Itasca and the general ½ mile area surrounding the Metra Station. It also includes the Irving Park Road corridor west to Interstate 290. The project area is loosely defined by Center Street to the north, Cherry Street to the east, Bloomingdale Road and Grove Street to the south, and 290 to the west.

The Village hosted the second Community Open House at Village Hall, Thursday January 20th from 6:30-8:30pm, to discuss how we can make Downtown Itasca the best it can be! Missed the open house? No problem! Take the quick survey that follows the open house engagement exercises and view the exhibits here.

All-inclusive community engagement is a crucial part of the process to create a successful Downtown Strategic Plan. Public participation for this plan will engage community members, residents, Village staff, and property owners, among other interested stakeholders. An open and transparent public engagement effort will help gather input and feedback, throughout the process, to envision the future of Downtown Itasca. Your insights, opinions, and ideas regarding the future of Downtown Itasca are important to us as we move forward with this planning process. There will be several ways you can share your input over the coming months, including stakeholder interviews, community workshops, as well as online survey questionnaires like the short one above.

Sign up through the registration pop-up on this page or the contact section below to receive project update emails and upcoming opportunities to stay involved!