The Village of Berkeley, IL, has begun to move forward
with the process of creating a brand new comprehensive plan to help
guide the Village’s growth and development over the next 15 to 20
years. The Village is not alone in this effort, engaging the help of
the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning to assist in the
process of creating a regional land use and transportation plan for
the seven county Chicago region. The Village of Berkeley’s plan will
help to inform this larger effort.
The Village of Berkeley’s previous effort was a plan adopted back in
1974. In order to meet the needs of its residents and local
businesses, the Village's new plan must be updated to reflect
the pursuit of the bright future in its own motto.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Comprehensive Plan Planning
Comprehensive Plan Planning
How is Berkeley Developing it's Plan?
How is Berkeley Developing it's Plan?
The Village has hired Camiros,
Ltd. to work with a Steering Committee made up of representatives
from the Village Board, Economic Development Commission, Planning &
Zoning Commission, Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley Park District,
and School District 87 to draft the Plan. The Steering Committee has
had some initial discussions on the issues facing Berkeley and a
community vision for the future, but needs input from residents,
businesses and other community stakeholders as well.
THE GOAL IS TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
THAT IS INCLUSIVE AND REFLECTS THE VIEWS OF ALL PARTS OF THE
VILLAGE.
What is the Schedule for Creating the Plan?
What is the Schedule for Creating the Plan?
The Steering Committee held its initial
meeting in January 2009 to begin a five step process that is
scheduled to be completed by August.
Step 1: Establish the road map for creating the Comprehensive Plan
and encouraging residents, local business and other community
stakeholders to be actively involved in the planning process. (January
– February)
Step 2: Establish the planning framework by analyzing existing
conditions, preparing land use, transportation and community
facilities maps, and documenting demographic characteristics and
trends. (March – April)
Step 3: Establish a vision for Berkeley’s future that is built on
broad-based community input. (April – May)
Step 4: Develop and evaluate plan alternatives. Identify potential
redevelopment opportunities; determine the community’s level of
comfort with potential land use change, and establish consensus
around land use and transportation goals, objectives and policies. (May
– July)
Step 5: Create a Comprehensive Plan document that has strong
community support with projects and program initiatives that can be
implemented as resources and opportunities become available. (July
– August)
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Village of Berkeley, IL
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN