I have gotten this question a few times about the Downtown Development Plan. Since the concept we are trying to implement is Transit Oriented Development (TOD) I get the question what about the Metra station? Are we fixing that? Yes we are! The train station is the central point of the Downtown plan, TOD is based on the concept of downtown residents and business people having walking access to the train station. When we were investigating the concept of TOD I was fortunate enough to travel around the area and look at train stations that had been renovated in the TOD concept. One that was exceptional, the station in Tinley Park (shown above). The station has indoor and outdoor seating area with tables, an indoor coffee and bagel shop, and is a hot-spot for wireless internet connections.
So here's the answer yes we want that! It may not look exactly like the Tinley Park station but it will reflect the character of the downtown and it will be one of the first things that happens when we start the project!
I have some links for you to investigate if you are interested in more information on the Round Lake Downtown Plan.
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