Harvey Comprehensive Plan

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The City of Harvey has partnered with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to create its first Comprehensive Plan and establish a vision and land use strategy for the City. The forthcoming plan will help residents, business owners, and elected and appointed officials guide future actions, decisions, and development in the community. The project is being led by Houseal Lavigne, a Chicago-based urban planning firm whose expertise will help guide development of the comprehensive plan.

Check back regularly for project updates, events, and opportunities to get involved!

The City of Harvey has partnered with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to create its first Comprehensive Plan and establish a vision and land use strategy for the City. The forthcoming plan will help residents, business owners, and elected and appointed officials guide future actions, decisions, and development in the community. The project is being led by Houseal Lavigne, a Chicago-based urban planning firm whose expertise will help guide development of the comprehensive plan.

Check back regularly for project updates, events, and opportunities to get involved!

  • Key Recommendations: Draft Vision, Goals, and Future Land Use

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    The Project Team is currently working to develop the draft Harvey Comprehensive Plan. Plan development is guided by the outreach process, existing conditions analysis, and community visioning to ensure the draft Plan is reflective of the issues and opportunities facing Harvey.

    CLICK HERE to view the DRAFT Key Recommendations Memorandum.


  • Thank You for Attending the Workshop!

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    Thank you to all who attended the Community Visioning Workshop, held November 3 at Harvey City Hall. There was a great turnout and it was wonderful to see and hear the different visions for Harvey's future!

    LINK: Click for a summary of the workshop.

    LINK: Click to download your own copy of the workshop map here.



  • Visioning Workshop - Join us on November 2!

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    Join us at the Harvey Comprehensive Plan Community Visioning Workshop!

    What is it?

    The City is hosting a Community Visioning Workshop to introduce the planning process and to gain insight into the community’s vision for Harvey's future. This is your opportunity to tell us what you think! Come prepared to:

    1. Work with small breakout groups on a mapping exercise, putting pen to paper to develop your vision for the future of Harvey.
    2. Build consensus on the long-term character of Harvey.
    3. Identify projects and improvements that will be desirable in the future.

    The Community Visioning Workshop is a key component in developing the plan and everyone is encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there!

    Where and When?

    Harvey City Hall - 15320 Broadway Ave, Harvey, IL 60426

    Thursday, November 2nd, 2023, 7:00 P.M

  • Review the Existing Conditions Memorandum

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    The Existing Conditions Memorandum answers the question “Where is Harvey today? It is a summary of key data points prior to development of the City’s new Comprehensive Plan. As an interim deliverable, it is directed toward City staff and the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, but is also available to elected and appointed officials, residents, and community stakeholders.

    The memorandum is the culmination of in-person community outreach, field reconnaissance, research, and a review of data provided by the City and partner organizations and entities.

    Click to review the ECM.

  • Get involved!

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    The Harvey Comprehensive Plan Update process is beginning and we need your help! Join the conversation today and get involved in shaping your community’s future. See the attached flyer for more information on how you can get involved.

  • Community Kickoff - a Success!

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    The project team was in Harvey on Thursday, March 30, for the community kickoff workshop and the initial steering committee meeting.

    Thank you for coming out and participating!


    CLICK for a summary of the community's feedback.


  • Join us at the Community Workshop! Thursday, March 30

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    What is it?

    The City of Harvey is hosting a Community Workshop to introduce the planning process and gain insight about issues and opportunities that must be addressed by the Comprehensive Plan. This is your opportunity to tell us what you think, before plans and recommendations are crafted. Come prepared to:

    • Work together to identify planning priorities, issues, and opportunities.
    • Build consensus on the projects that will move the needle for Harvey.
    • Identify projects and improvements that will be desirable in the future.

    The Community Workshop is a key component in developing the Plan and everyone is encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there!

    Where and When?

    Harvey City Hall - 15320 Broadway Ave, Harvey, IL 60426

    Thursday, March 30 2023, 7:00 PM

  • Project Updates

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    Welcome to the Project Website for the Harvey Comprehensive Plan! This website will be used as a tool for public outreach throughout the planning process. All project news and events will be posted here in the future

Page last updated: 07 Mar 2024, 02:58 PM