Downtown Master Plan

Winnetka formally began work on its Downtown Master Plan on Monday, October 12, when the project Steering Committee and Working Groups held a joint kick-off meeting at the Winnetka Community House.

The purpose of the Downtown Master Plan is to evaluate and consider enhancements to Winnetka's three business districts:  Downtown Elm Street, Hubbard Woods, and Indian Hill.  The outcome of the nearly year-long process will be a set of recommendations covering issues such as: land use, development regulations, zoning, circulation, parking, urban design and potential new development.

A fundamental component of the process is public participation.  To that end, a Steering Committee comprised of community members, including three Village Trustees, was appointed to work closely with the Village's Downtown Master Plan consultant.  In addition, Working Groups representing residents, merchants, business people, and commercial property owners will be tasked with contributing their particular insight and expertise.  The Working Groups will also function as community liaisons to bring information to the community, as well as convey community input to the Steering Committee.

For complete project information, please visit the dedicated project website: Winnetka Downtown Master Plan. This website is maintained by the Village's project consultant, Teska Associates.

In addition, agendas for each Steering Committe meeting, which are open to the public, are available through the Village website.