Lemont Downtown Study
Consultation has concluded
Welcome to the project website for the Lemont Downtown Parking and Civic Space Study!
The planning process has concluded and now we are moving on to implementation. A copy of the final study can be found at this link.
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 wasContinue reading
Welcome to the project website for the Lemont Downtown Parking and Civic Space Study!
The planning process has concluded and now we are moving on to implementation. A copy of the final study can be found at this link.
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.
Get Involved
To ensure that the plan’s recommendations reflect community’s priorities, local engagement is an essential part of the planning process. Explore the Tool Tabs and links below to get started:
- Share Ideas and upload inspirational photos of potential improvements you'd like to see
- Use the interactive Comment Map to tell us about places we should focus on
- Subscribe to receive project updates
- Take the Visioning Survey!
Get Started! Explore the Tool Tabs Below...
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Share Ideas
almost 3 years agoWe want to hear from YOU! Share your input and ideas as they relate to improving the utilization, circulation, and enjoyment of Lemont's civic spaces and downtown. Consider connectively, walkability, parking, safety, signage and overall placemaking. Click the heart icon to show your support for ideas you agree with.
KCHWabout 2 years agoPeddle Boats in the (clean?) Canal
If the water is suitable, peddle boat rentals would be fun
0 comment0JFarringtonover 2 years agoAdd an ice-skating rink in the center of town. Turn it into a splash pad in the summer months.
0 comment1KCHWabout 2 years agoIncredible Park!
I mean... this would be incredible and such a statement. Would draw so many!
0 comment0Tjbanks@yahoo.comover 2 years agoCreae a pedestrian “friendly “ canal walk- .Historical area connecting the downtown to the Forge Park (thinking along north side of canal)
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/illinois/mule-pulled-canal-ride-il/ Imagine this type of attraction along the old canal - paired with a recreations of historical buildings (functioning business) shops- e.g. livery, blacksmith, saloons, general stores, hotel, boarding house, restaurants , pharmacy etc….
0 comment0KCHWabout 2 years agoExpression Swings at the new playground
Love the expression swings at Centennial Park, would love to see them at the new park. Stock photo attached.
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Project Documents
- Final Plan Report (53.4 MB) (pdf)
- Existing Conditions Report (3.18 MB) (pdf)
- Recording of Public Meeting 2/9/2022
- Public Meeting Presentation 2/9/2022 (11.8 MB) (pdf)
- Lemont Bridge Design Development (14 MB) (13.9 MB) (pdf)
- Lemont OSLAD Park Plan (3 MB) (2.69 MB) (pdf)
- Sunset Soiree Community Event Summary (2.54 MB) (pdf)
Project Phases
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Project Initiation
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Existing Conditions Analysis
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Visioning + Plan Development
Lemont Downtown Study has finished this stage -
Community Review
Lemont Downtown Study has finished this stage -
Implementation
Lemont Downtown Study is currently at this stage
FAQs
- 1. What is the focus of this study?
- 2. What is streetscape and placemaking?
- 3. Why is this project necessary?
- 4. What geographic area does the plan cover?
- 5. Who is developing the Lemont Downtown Study?
- 6. Who is CMAP?
- 7. How will my comments on this page be used?
- 8. How can I get involved and receive project updates?
- 9. Are special provisions in place due to COVID-19?
Resources
Relevant past planning efforts, codes and ordinance for the Village of Lemont are available at the Village’s website and include the following items:
- Unified Development Ordinance (Zoning Code)
- Lemont 2030 Comprehensive Plan
- Native Planting Guidelines
- Active Transportation Plan
- Watershed Plans
Who's Listening
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Community Lead
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Project Lead + Transportation Planning
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Engagement + Urban Design Lead
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Phone 312-386-8746 Email jburros@cmap.illinois.gov