2017 Village of Glenview Comprehensive Plan glenview_comp_plan_2017_03_29_sm | Page 57

Redevelopment
Over time, development trends, pressures, and
practices change. Focused redevelopment offers
the opportunity to improve areas for the benefit
of the entire community. The Redevelopment
goals are intended to encourage improvements in
developed areas by:
u u allowing owners to actively maintain their
properties under the current zoning
The Glen is a first-rate, mixed-use redevelopment. Formerly home to the
Glenview Naval Air Station, The Glen, encompassing 1,121 acres, is now
home to a range of residential densities, offices, and retail space. The
redeveloped site also includes many public amenities including the Park
Center, Gallery Park and Lake Glenview, Air Station Prairie, two golf courses,
and a Metra commuter rail station.
Glenview Looking Forward
u u provide interested parties guidance on the
Village’s vision for possible redevelopment sites
Village of Glenview • Comprehensive Plan • 2017
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