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Background
Sites susceptible to changing market
forces suffer from perceived, or real,
physical site or structural deficiencies
such as blight and obsolescence. In
other instances, due to changing social
or market conditions, the intended
uses for the site have become archaic
or are no longer appropriate. This
chapter helps guide redevelopment
by identifying subareas within the
Village where redevelopment may
be supported. Redevelopment
generally involves new construction
or substantial improvements to an
area that was developed previously.
Redevelopment could also include
the adaptive reuse or restoration
of a structure for a use different
than its original purpose. Finally,
redevelopment might include the
modernization of the facilities or
façades to improve certain aspects
of a site which might have adversely
impacted its core businesses or
degraded over time. All three
‘redevelopment’ approaches can
be successful and have a place in
maintaining the vitality of Glenview.
Through an extensive public
participation process led by the
Comprehensive Plan Committee, an
assessment of current conditions,
background, and opportunities was
conducted to identify subareas in
Glenview that are experiencing or may
5.2
Glenview Looking Forward • Redevelopment (RD)
experience pressure to redevelop. In
total, thirteen subareas were identified
see Figure 5-1.
Each subarea identified has
opportunities unique to its location.
Some subareas are impacted by
existing industrial uses and adjacent
railways, such as subareas 1 and 2.
Other areas are more impacted by
existing residential, such as subareas
3, 4, and 5. Still others are impacted
by heavily travelled arterials, such
as subareas 7 and 8. If managed
effectively, redevelopment can not
only improve the subject site and
its surrounding areas, but can also
contribute positively to the overall
quality-of-life in Glenview and the
Village’s long-term sustainability.
The objectives of this chapter are
as follows:
❶ Prevent blight and encourage
developments which preserve
the character of the existing
residential stock and the value of
the properties within and adjacent
to an area.
❷ Replace incompatible land uses
and encourage the redevelopment
or reuse of underutilized, vacant
properties or buildings which
detract from the economic vitality
and aesthetic appearance of
the Village.
If redevelopment is
considered for any
Subarea, the proposal
will be subject to the
Village’s regulatory
review process and
shall address the goals
and development
parameters of that
Subarea.
Resources
The Resources section includes links
to websites, agencies, and/or Village
plans or documents. The intent of
the Resources section is to identify
various sources of information that
can be used to help implement the
goal. The following general resources
apply to all subareas. Additional site
specific resources are provided for each
subarea where applicable.
u u Development Process
Flowchart
u u Planning a Development
u u Glenview Zoning Code
u u Engineering Resources