The Village of Villa Park is a community at the cusp of transition. While it has reached maturity as a suburban community, competitive development pressures, aging commercial corridors in need of redevelopment, lack of vacant land and a new commitment to sustainability suggest the future of Villa Park is dependant on a new vision that will transform single purpose commercial areas into higher density, mixed-use business districts and modern retail corridors.
The Village retained Teska Associates, Inc. to prepare a Comprehensive Plan Update, including Corridor Design Plans and Guidelines. Through a series of community workshops, online surveys and 3D building exercises involving residents, stakeholders and Village officials, priority areas were determined, goals were refined and a vision was established to guide future growth. Community policies were created relating to land use, transportation, public infrastructure, urban design and economic development. Corridor design plans were then developed to address the three key corridors or "priority areas" within Villa Park; North Avenue, St. Charles Road and Roosevelt Road. Site Plans, development strategies, and corridor design elements, including gateway signage, infill development scenarios and the road "diet" were developed to enhance sightlines, foster pedestrian activity and reduce the number of lanes on St. Charles Road.
"Teska and BDI did a very good job in taking input from the committee and residents to developing a plan that reflects the feeling and desires expressed in the many meeting that were held. The plan incorporates these desires into an economically feasible blue print for Villa Park. After interviewing a number of firms to help us develop our plan for the future, I am pleased with the work Teska and BDI did. They did not let us down. Their understanding of the community and their personality was a good fit for Villa Park. During this process they demonstrated their experience and knowledge of community planning."
- Trustee Bulthuis
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