Lemont Downtown Study

Welcome to the project website for the Lemont Downtown Parking and Civic Space Study!

The planning process has concluded, and the final Lemont Downtown Parking and Civic Space Study is now available. 

Project Background

The Village of Lemont is working with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to develop a study that will evaluate the utilization of civic spaces, parking locations, and designations within Downtown Lemont. Established in 1836 and recognized as one of the oldest communities in northeastern Illinois, Downtown Lemont is characterized by limestone clad buildings and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016. Today, Lemont continues to thrive as a mixed-use downtown, including homes, shops, restaurants, businesses, Metra station, and civic spaces. As Lemont continues to experience growth, the Downtown Study is an opportunity to evaluate existing land uses, parking supply and management, and opportunities for public placemaking.

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Focus areas for this study include:

	Parking Analyze the supply and demand for parking in Downtown Lemont and identify recommendations related to improved parking management and connectivity between land uses and transit.
	Streetscape and Placemaking Identify near and long-term strategies to advance safety and pedestrian friendliness through streetscape and placemaking.
	Connections to Transit Explore strategies to improve connectivity between the Metra station and Downtown area.

Study Area

The project study area is generally bounded by River Street to the north, Lockport Street to the west, Cass Street to the south, and Holmes Street to the east. Click the map below to start sharing input on opportunities, issues, and ideas as they relate to the focus areas identified above.