PROJECT HISTORY
History of the Development Study
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 protected the existing historic character of Old Town while creating a more pedestrian friendly environment to support local business. The plan promoted 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.
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 protected the existing historic character of Old Town while creating a more pedestrian friendly environment to support local business. The plan promoted 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.
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Project Benefits:
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Old Town Algonquin Redevelopment Documents
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