Welcome to the website for the Village of Algonquin’s Old Town Project!
Washington and S. Harrison Streetscape Project
Harrison Street is now open! The Village continues to make progress on the Washington & S. Harrison Streetscape Project as a part of the Downtown Revitalization Plan and work is currently in Stage Three. The goal of this project is to extend streetscape improvements from Main Street onto Washington and Harrison streets and adjacent streets as part of the Village’s overall redevelopment Downtown Streetscape Master Plan. Features of this project preserve the character and history of the area through enhanced streetscape features, incorporating a flex-street design that not only enhances accessibility for all users but is cohesive with the existing downtown atmosphere. Visit the project page to learn more!
Old Town Algonquin Project History
The Downtown Revitalization Plan was completed in 2000 and provided a guide for physical improvement and development within Old Town Algonquin. The plan created a vision to accommodate continued development while maintaining and enhancing the characteristics of the area.

The construction of the IL Route 31 Bypass provided new improvement and enhancement opportunities, via the reduction of pass-through traffic, particularly trucks, within the Old Town District. Given this opportunity, the Village of Algonquin completed a Downtown Planning Study and Downtown Streetscape Master Plan. This new plan will protect the existing historic character of Old Town while creating a more pedestrian-friendly environment to support local business. The plan promotes the expansion of Downtown streetscape improvements to adjacent blocks, while integrating pedestrian-friendly amenities along Main Street in order to capitalize on a desired transformation from an automobile dependent district to pedestrian-oriented environment.

In February of 2018, construction began transforming Main Street into a beautiful, pedestrian friendly environment while helping to preserve the character and history of the area.
Redevelopment Documents
Completed Projects
Around and About Main Street – An extension of the Old Town Algonquin project, Around and About Main Street will improve traffic flow and safety for road users of North Main Street.
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Riverwalk and Streetscape Project – As the second phase of the Old Town Revitalization Project, Riverwalk and Streetscape implemented streetscape enhancements and infrastructure improvements along Harrison/Washington Streets and created a new Riverwalk path.
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Old Town Revitalization Project / Main Street – The first phase, which included the revitalization of Main Street, is complete! 
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Stage 2 / Harrison Street Water and Storm Sewer Improvement Project – This project, which included improving critical underground infrastructure on Harrison Street, is complete! 
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Old Town Prairie Trail Project – The Village of Algonquin in partnership with the McHenry County Conservation District improved the Prairie Path trail from approximately South Main Street to La Fox Drive. 
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​Stage 3 / Downtown Streetscape: Harrison, Washington, La Fox Sanitary and Water Improvements Project –This project, which began in spring 2020, includes significant infrastructure investments to improve sanitary sewer and water systems. 
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