CHICAGOLAND | Urban Development in the Burbs - Page 24

k1052 · #**461** Posted **May 11, 2019, 1:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by BonoboZill4

Those are some really big projects for Elmhurst... who would have thought that building apartments next to transit would be a lucrative idea?

These suburbs should have all been doing this for ages

I know a couple people who live out there. Elmhurst is in a really sweet spot being less than a 30 minute ride into OTC at rush coupled with a good schools and a decent downtown.

boeing738 · #**462** Posted **May 13, 2019, 12:09 AM**

Joliet - 5/12

Chicago Celtic · #**463** Posted **May 14, 2019, 3:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by aaron38

I saw that this was approved by the Arlington Heights Plan Commission on April 10th. It's up to the Village Board for final approval.

Final site plan and elevation drawings are here:
https://arlingtonheights.novusagenda...90&ItemID=9415

This project was approved by the Village Board last night. It will be great for downtown Arlington Heights.

aaron38 · #**464** Posted **May 14, 2019, 4:07 PM**

Awesome! It'll be great to see that empty field finally get developed. Slowly but surely these suburban TOD sites are filling in. The whole region benefits the stronger the Metra nodes become.

the urban politician · #**465** Posted **May 14, 2019, 5:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by aaron38

Awesome! It'll be great to see that empty field finally get developed. Slowly but surely these suburban TOD sites are filling in. The whole region benefits the stronger the Metra nodes become.

Agree.

For suburban downtowns, Arlington Heights is definitely one of the better ones.

BonoboZill4 · #**466** Posted **May 14, 2019, 10:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by the urban politician

Agree.

For suburban downtowns, Arlington Heights is definitely one of the better ones.

Very true

Hourstrooper · #**467** Posted **May 15, 2019, 12:45 AM**

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Originally Posted by Chicago Celtic

Anyone know what is going on with this one? Looks like the foundation was poured, but work has stopped for about the last three months with no action.

drove by downtown Skokie today no workers on site, but a tower crane base is installed with some minor electrical panels so probably waiting on either financing or a permit

harryc · #**468** Posted **May 19, 2019, 1:09 AM**

May 11

harryc · #**469** Posted **May 19, 2019, 1:48 AM**

May 12

BonoboZill4 · #**470** Posted **May 19, 2019, 1:51 AM**

^ one of the best suburban high rise towers we've ever had

harryc · #**471** Posted **May 19, 2019, 2:29 AM**

May 12

emathias · #**472** Posted **May 19, 2019, 12:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by aaron38

Awesome! It'll be great to see that empty field finally get developed. Slowly but surely these suburban TOD sites are filling in. The whole region benefits the stronger the Metra nodes become.

The only thing sad about the strong Metra nodes is that Chicago has had a worse attitude about maximizing TOD developments near our 'L' stations, let alone next to our Metra stations. Which is why I really hope Lightfoot manages to destroy Aldermanic perogative. or, at the very least can get them to let go of control for development near transit stations.

VivaLFuego · #**473** Posted **May 20, 2019, 4:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by emathias

The only thing sad about the strong Metra nodes is that Chicago has had a worse attitude about maximizing TOD developments near our 'L' stations, let alone next to our Metra stations. Which is why I really hope Lightfoot manages to destroy Aldermanic perogative. or, at the very least can get them to let go of control for development near transit stations.

... why not just actually develop a comprehensive land use plan that is effectuated by a comprehensive review and update of the zoning map, to make zoning changes the exception rather than the norm for all development? Or, for example, pass/enforce state laws that condition local zoning powers on adherence to a comprehensive plan that specifically addresses certain targets such as total population, housing mix, growth rate, etc.? Such an effort would presumably result in higher-density mixed-use zoning around major transit nodes.

Trading the power now vested in one small group of individuals to another small group of individuals is unlikely to solve the problem without a whole wide range of other unanticipated consequences.

kolchak · #**474** Posted **May 21, 2019, 5:31 AM**

Great Evanston shots Harry! Anyone who is interested in the history of the Women's Christian Temperance Union and or Evanstom history should pop over to see the Willard house (built in 1865) next time you find yourself in downtown Etown. Took this last year -

harryc · #**475** Posted **May 26, 2019, 3:07 PM**

Oak Park Ill. | Eleven33 apts by Harry Carmichael, on Flickr

harryc · #**476** Posted **May 26, 2019, 3:43 PM**

My newest neighbor

Oak Park Ill. | Albion by Harry Carmichael, on Flickr

BonoboZill4 · #**477** Posted **May 26, 2019, 6:17 PM**

Both Albions turned out great. Would fit in well in the West Loop

harryc · #**478** Posted **May 27, 2019, 4:25 PM**

Maywood Park Racetrack by Harry Carmichael, on Flickr

harryc · #**479** Posted **May 27, 2019, 5:13 PM**

May 24

Looking pretty idle

Skokie | 8000 North by Harry Carmichael, on Flickr

very old neighbor

Skokie | 8000 North by Harry Carmichael, on Flickr

Nice afternoon sunlight

Skokie | 8000 North by Harry Carmichael, on Flickr

feynman · #**480** Posted **May 28, 2019, 8:49 PM**

Thank you for the update harryc! It is much appreciated. I love how Albion turned out.

Do you happen to know what is going on with that Skokie project?