The overall objective of the Comprehensive Plan is to establish the future vision for the community . This section establishes general goals to guide future growth and redevelopment , in order to ensure Glenview ’ s future land use mix continues to embody the Vision set forth in Chapter 2 of this plan .

To understand Glenview ’ s current land use mix , it is important to comprehend its historical context . As Glenview evolved from its pioneering , agricultural roots , newly-arrived groups began to plat larger properties into smaller , individual home sites .

In 1899 , several Swedenborg church members and businessmen organized a referendum to incorporate as a Village . This meeting occurred on the third floor of what is now known as the Glenview House . Following the cast of 20 ballots , Hugh Burnham became Glenview ’ s first Village President . With a local government that was now able to respond more quickly to the needs of the community , additional services were provided . Public utilities , sidewalks and street pavement , and a water distribution system were established in the early 1900 ’ s . A zoning ordinance was adopted in

1928 and the current council / manager form of government was created in 1932 . In the late 1930 ’ s the Village ’ s wells were abandoned following the connection of the Village ’ s water system to Lake Michigan water through an agreement with Wilmette that still exists today . New residents and platted communities followed and Glenview ’ s population continued to grow slowly . The 1950 Census recorded 6,142 residents .

The opening of the Edens Expressway ( I-94 ), on Glenview ’ s eastern boundary triggered a rapid increase in new single-family home construction and

commercial developments along the arterial roadways .

By 1960 , Glenview ’ s population tripled to 18,132 residents , and from 1960 to 1990 Glenview ’ s population doubled to 37,093 .

In 1993 , the Department of Defense announced the closure of the 1,121- acre Glenview Naval Air Station which led to the redevelopment of the site as a mixed-use masterplanned development with residential , retail , and office . The successful redevelopment of the site , as well as the development of several large

vacant sites in the northeast corner of the Village , led to an increased population . By the year 2000 , Glenview ’ s population increased 12.8 % from 1990 to a population of 41,847 , before stabilizing at the time of the 2010 Census to 44,692 people . For an overview of Glenview Subdivisions , see Chapter 3 : Neighborhoods .

As growth and redevelopment respond to the market , it is important that this comprehensive plan provide guidance so that overlooked but desirable uses are encouraged and oversupplied uses are further scrutinized .

Glenview House , Early 1900 ’ s

Glenview House Today