Elmhurst ready to reveal plans for 5 key locations

Elmhurst will present the draft of its new "subarea plans" for review and comment from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, at city hall, 209 N. York St.

The plans will help direct improvements and investment for five key areas of the community:

• Lake Street, west of York Street;

• The intersection of North Avenue and Route 83;

• The block northwest of the intersection of First and York streets;

• The blocks surrounding the intersection of York and Vallette streets; and

• The district bounded by Butterfield Road, Roosevelt Road and York Street.

The plans will include recommendations for land use, transportation, infrastructure, character and sense of place for each district.

The initial planning phases began in April 2017, with anticipated project completion this year. The subarea plans are community-driven, and their vision and policy recommendations are grounded in extensive community outreach.

The final plans will be approved by the zoning and planning commission and city council.

For details, visit elmhurst.org/1555/Elmhurst-Subarea-Plans.