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Development Goals
The purpose of sensible growth is to ensure the long-term vitality of the village. The village's planning efforts over the recent years have developed a set of goals and objectives for future development. Listed below is a brief summary of each.
Support the Viability of a Village Centre
Support the Viability of a Village Centre
- Increase the use of the area including Village Hall, the Metra Station, Post Office, Hook Lake, and the Cultural and Civic Center.
- Increase community activities in the area, i.e., tree lighting ceremony, BeachFest, fireworks, and more.
- Increase the number of commercial and retail establishments.
- Assure satisfactory access and parking for customers.
- Increase awareness of the Rollins Road Retail Corridor and the Route 83 Commercial Corridor as commercial centers for the area.
- Upgrade the quality and appearance of new buildings in key commercial corridors.
- Reduce congestion on the roadways through village, county, and state roadway improvements.
- Increase pedestrian accessibility between residential and commercial / retail areas.
- Improve access to recreational and cultural amenities including beach, bicycle paths, parks, and events at the village's Cultural and Civic Center.