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Niles 2040 Comprehensive Plan

The Village of Niles has started the engagement process to update its Comprehensive Plan to help guide the future actions of the community. Niles 2040 will guide the future development, improvement and preservation of the community. The present time has shown us that the way we live, work, shop, connect, and recreate is constantly evolving. People have new expectations and aspirations for the places they call home. We want to make Niles the best it can be now and into the future.

The Niles 2040 Comprehensive Plan will explore how the Village can better understand and address these changing times, such as a radically changed retail environment; transportation mobility innovations; an aging population; evolving housing preferences; changing work and commuting habits; and an increased focus on environmental issues and sustainability. The Village is strategically pursuing a planning process to anticipate these changes and harness opportunity to create a resilient, well-designed, livable community that represents the aspirations and values of its residents. It's possible here!

The Village of Niles has started the engagement process to update its Comprehensive Plan to help guide the future actions of the community. Niles 2040 will guide the future development, improvement and preservation of the community. The present time has shown us that the way we live, work, shop, connect, and recreate is constantly evolving. People have new expectations and aspirations for the places they call home. We want to make Niles the best it can be now and into the future.

The Niles 2040 Comprehensive Plan will explore how the Village can better understand and address these changing times, such as a radically changed retail environment; transportation mobility innovations; an aging population; evolving housing preferences; changing work and commuting habits; and an increased focus on environmental issues and sustainability. The Village is strategically pursuing a planning process to anticipate these changes and harness opportunity to create a resilient, well-designed, livable community that represents the aspirations and values of its residents. It's possible here!

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LaLuna

about 1 year ago

Imagine a confident, vibrant, beautiful post pandemic Niles that families want to move into

We have a self confidence issue. It shows in how we hang faded plastic flowers on Milwaukee ave every summer. We should start by doing simple makeovers that show we matter and we are worth it. Let’s start by removing fake plastic hanging flowers in the summer. Hang real flowers or don’t hang the fake ones at all. Incentivize storefronts to clean up and care for their immediate surroundings - removing weeds, planting real flowers. Attract small family owned businesses, coffee shops and restaurants. Plan for post pandemic and incentivize them to take on risks now. I envision Niles to be more walkable, bike-able and an attractive place for families to buy home as post pandemic office workers will be commuting less, working from home more and will look for vibrant/livable/walkable/bikeable communities with access to nature and things to do locally.

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Berz

about 1 year ago

We need WOW internet

Why don't we have it as an option? .

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Mike D

about 1 year ago

Develop an approach to proactively collaborate with the Forest Preserves (e.g. joint recreational/educational programs, etc.)

We are very fortunate to have the proximity and adjacency to the forest preserves. Co-branded activities could likely benefit both the Village and the County.

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Martin

over 1 year ago

Re Golf Mill

Not sure if this is ideal post-pandemic, but I had been picturing the mall as a sort of "International Village", with vendors from all over the world, under one roof. This would be representative of the Village of Niles, as the diversity here is excellent, and everyone seems to get along quite fine. What an example it could be for the rest of the country! Also this would be a great way to discover and learn about different cultures in various ways, such as people, foods, religions (via vendors, not as religious institutions), etc.

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Jkarde

about 1 year ago

Stop cramming everything at the south end of town! Traffic is horrible along Touhy.

Develop Niles in all areas-south end is overcrowded. Work with Golf Mill to create an area that is inviting to residents and others. Create a food truck center at Golf Mill, and a farmers market. Charge trucks participation fee and allow they an area to sell their goods. Not a flea market but a food court-like area. On weekends to see how it goes and build from their. Especially during this past year and who knows for how long restaurants need a place to sell their goods to survive.

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