Envisioning high-quality, dynamic, and nature-focused development grounded in a subarea approach. Lake in the Hills, IL Project Highlights Created four subarea concepts at various scales for development and redevelopment. Identified opportunities to introduce mixed-use development at underutilized commercial sites. Outlined community character and economic development…
Refining a vision and set of policies for Downtown investment in collaboration with the City. Des Plaines, IL Project Highlights Assessed market conditions, housing, and post-Covid retail trends Refined economic development programs and initiatives to meet current market conditions Developed criteria for investment for local…
A vibrant, flexible brand identity for an evolving, bustling corridor Chicago, IL Project Highlights Flexible messaging standards, including key words, phrases and narrative, to craft compelling content and ensure consistent messaging. A robust visual identity that includes a suite of interchangeable logos, supporting graphic elements,…
A collaborative planning process and collective community vision leads the Village forward LA GRANGE, IL Project Highlights The project website, which included an interactive comment map and “ideas wall”, served as a virtual hub for the community to provide their input and feedback, as well…
Concept depicts new transit-friendly enhancements in a prototypical suburban downtown with a rail station: new mixed-use and residential development on underutilized parking and vacant lots, multi-family housing redevelopment near the train station, enhanced pedestrian connections to/from transit, and a new public gathering space
For this urban train station and bus route concept, transit-friendly enhancements include: infill residential and commercial development on vacant lots, a bikeshare station, and enhanced crosswalks to make pedestrian crossings safer
Transit-friendly enhancements to a prototypical bus corridor: new residential with increased densities and commercial development on underutilized parking lots, pedestrian connections from the bus stops and sidewalks to building entrances, a new public gathering space, and narrower roadways and enhanced crosswalks to make pedestrian crossings safer
The guide includes graphics depicting optimal land use densities needed to support high-frequency transit
A guide to support and educate local leaders about ETOD and making communities more transit-friendly CHICAGO REGION · REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY Project Highlights Teska developed illustrative design concepts depict ETOD opportunities and transit-friendly enhancements for prototypical transit areas across the region Guide includes a toolbox…