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Revised Draft Plan Posted

The April 20th version of the draft Comprehensive Plan has been posted to the project website for public review.

 
Next CPC Meeting - Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

The next meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Committee will be held at 7:00 p.m. on November 3rd, 2010, in the Committee Room of Village Hall (801 Burlington).  Please note this meeting will take place on a Wednesday.  Please confirm future dates, times and locations on this website.

 
Next CPC Meeting - Tuesday, October 26th, 2010

The next meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Committee will be held at 7:00 p.m. on October 26th, 2010, in the Training Room of Fire Station #2 (5420 Main Street).  Please note the location change for October.  Future meetings are tentatively scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.  Please confirm dates and times posted on this website.

 
Draft Comprehensive Plan Document Posted

The complete draft of the updated Comprehensive Plan has been posted to the project website.  The draft is under review by the Comprehensive Plan Committee and will be the subject of upcoming CPC meetings.

 
"Guide to Proposed Land Use Changes" Posted

A guide has been developed and posted to the project website to aid the CPC in their review of proposed land use changes in the updated Comprehensive Plan.  This document is entitled, "Guide to Proposed Land Use Changes" and it can be found in the Documents section.

 
Next CPC Meeting - Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

The next meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Committee will be held at 7:00 p.m. on September 28th, 2010 in the Committee Room at Village Hall, 801 Burlington.  Future meetings are tentatively scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.  Please confirm dates and times posted on this website.

 
Draft Plan Sections Posted

The following sections of the draft Comprehensive Plan have been posted to the project website:

  • Introduction
  • Background to the Plan
  • A Vision for the Future
  • Goals & Objectives
  • Land Use Plan

These sections will be discussed at the August CPC meeting.

 
July CPC Meeting Summary Posted

The meeting summary from the July CPC meeting has been posted to the project website.

 
Next CPC Meeting - Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

The next meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Committee will be held at 7:00 p.m. on August 24th, 2010 in the Committee Room at Village Hall, 801 Burlington.  Future meetings are tentatively scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.  Please confirm dates and times posted on this website.

 
Updated Key Focus Area Plans Posted

Updated Key Focus Area Plans for the Belmont/Ellsworth, Downtown, Butterfield and Ogden subareas have been posted to the project website.

 
Next CPC Meeting - Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

The sixth meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Committee will be held on Tuesday, July 27th at 7:00 p.m. at Village Hall, 801 Burlington Avenue in the Committee Room.  Future meetings are tentatively scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.  Please confirm dates and times on this website.

 
Draft Key Focus Area Plans now posted

Draft Key Focus Area Plans have been posted to the project website for four subareas: Belmont/Ellsworth, Downtown, Butterfield and Ogden.  These Key Focus Area Plans will be reviewed and discussed at the CPC's June meeting.

 
New Documents Posted

Two new documents have been posted to the Comprehensive Plan website: a meeting summary and draft minutes for the May 25th CPC meeting.

 
Next CPC Meeting - Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

The fifth meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Committee will be held at 7:00 p.m. on June 22nd, 2010 in the Committee Room at Village Hall, 801 Burlington.  Future meetings are tentatively scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.  Please confirm dates and times posted on this website.

 
Draft Vision Statement and Draft Goals and Objectives Available

A draft Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement and draft Goals and Objectives are now available on the project website for download and review.

 
May CPC Agenda Now Available

The May CPC agenda has been posted under the "documents" section.  This meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 25th.

 
Next CPC Meeting - Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

The fourth meeting of the Comprehensive Planning Committee will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25th, 2010, in the Committee Room at Village Hall, 801 Burlington.  Future meetings are tentatively scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.  Please confirm dates and times posted on this website.

 
New Documents Posted

Four new documents have been posted to the project website for download and review: a summary of the April 27th CPC meeting, minutes from the March CPC Meeting, minutes from the February CPC meeting, and a presentation on "What is Comprehensive Planning?"

 
CPC Meetings Now Available via Podcast

Beginning with the April 27th, 2010 CPC meeting, podcasts will be available for download.

 
Next CPC Meeting - Tuesday, April 27, 2010
The third meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Committee will be held at 7:00 p.m.  on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 in the Committee Room at Village Hall, 801 Burlington.  Future meetings are tentatively scheduled for the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.  Please confirm dates and times posted on this website.

 
Existing Conditions Report & Workbook: Draft Sections Now Available

The first four sections of the Existing Conditions Report & Workbook are now available for download and review.

 
Next CPC Meeting - Tuesday, March 23, 2010

The second meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Committee will be held at 7:00 PM. Tuesday, March 23, 2010 in the Committee Room at Village Hall, 801 Burlington, Downers Grove.  Future meetings are tentatively scheduled for the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM.

 

 
Project Website Goes Live

The Project Website for the Comprehensive Plan is intended to keep residents informed about the Comprehensive Plan and the planning process.  The website is provided free of charge by Houseal Lavigne Associates as a means of improving communication for the plan.  If you have any comments or suggestions about the site, please send us feedback.

 

Meeting Podcasts

You can listen to past CPC meetings via podcast (beginning with April 27th, 2010 meeting):

Village of Downers Grove Podcasts
 

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