Within each community, unique geographic areas exist that represent important components of a community and brings with them a different set of issues and opportunities. We believe that effective planning at this level requires a firm understanding of, and attention to, the details. It also requires an insight into existing conditions, community aspirations, and future potentials. One example of such an area is a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). A TOD can maximize the benefit of a local transit station by using it as the cornerstone of a pedestrian-oriented mixed-use environment. A TOD can be a vital component of a larger downtown area, or it can be an independent place to shop, dine, live, and commute to and from. A TOD capitalizes on the "foot traffic" of daily commuters, but also creates a dynamic and exciting place to work and live. Strategic development, market understanding, urban design and character, and parking and circulation are all essential components of a successful TOD. Whether protecting an historic neighborhood or revitalizing a mixed-use shopping and entertainment district, Houseal Lavigne Associates has prepared special area plans that provide long-term guidance and provide the detailed recommendations needed to address concerns on a parcel-by-parcel/site-by-site basis. These special area plans preserve, enhance, and protect those unique places that contribute so significantly to a community's character, identity, and overall quality of life.  

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 Village of Franklin Park TOD
Village of Clarendon Hills TOD
Stockyards Market & Land Use Analysis, Chicago
The Glen, Parcel 24 Subarea Plan, Glenview
Fairgrounds Site Redevelopment, Grayslake
Village of Mount Prospect TOD
Various Neighborhood Plans/Studies, Omaha
Playland Park, Council Bluffs
Dansher Industrial Park Plan, Countryside
Oak Brook Commercial Areas Master Plan
Village of Bellwood TOD Master Plan
South Chicago Heights TOD Master Plan
Western Corridor/TOD Plan, Marengo
Village of Melrose Park TOD
Montgomery Preserve Subarea Plan
Martin Mitchell Campus Master Plan, Naperville
Unit 5 Area Master Plan, Oakbrook Terrace
Riverfront Vision, Prairie Grove
Downtown Winfield Marketing & Capacity Study