In theory, this is the second most important process and planning documentation a community employs to guide itself into the future, and directly feeds the most important planning document, the Comprehensive Plan, which has not been updated since the mid 60′s. Clicking on the covers will take you to the reports. Both are large and [...]
Entries Tagged as 'TCD 3'
Last chance for TCD3 input
July 6th, 2009 · 17 Comments · TCD 3
The last citizens meeting for TCD3 will be held Wednesday July 29th at Downers Grove South in the cafeterium. The village is asking for a headcount by RSVP’ing via email to TCD3RSVP@downers.us no later than July 27th the Monday before the meeting. You should include TCD3 in the header. The summaries for all the various [...]
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News from the ‘hood
April 21st, 2009 · 8 Comments · District 58, District 99, Neighbohoods, Park District, Stormwater, TCD 3, Village Council
I attended my neighborhood TCD3 meeting along with about 50 others from my neck of the woods. Our task: to identify priorities for the community. The process was similar to that used at the 2008 Citizens Summit — and probably most group-thinks facilitated by consultants. Small groups of a half-dozen residents were asked to brainstorm [...]
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Being neighborly
April 14th, 2009 · 19 Comments · TCD 3
After losing a little momentum to the local election, TCD3 planners are hoping to reignite the interest of residents for four neighborhood meetings scheduled for Thursday, April 16 and Monday, April 20. No reservations are needed to participate. The meetings will focus on issues raised at the TCD3 kick off meeting on March4. A summary [...]
It’s not too late
March 3rd, 2009 · Comments Off · TCD 3
Even if you’re not among the 75 residents who have registered to attend tomorrow evening’s community meeting at South High School, you still can attend. The meeting, which kicks off the Total Community Development 3 discussion, starts promptly at 7 p.m. After a brief presentation about the TCD3 process, participants will split into groups of [...]
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Village Hall: past, present, future
February 1st, 2009 · Comments Off · District 99, TCD 3, Village Hall
Thoman has added a detailed post under “Village Hall” at the DGtalk forum which includes photos of the old village hall and a drawing of how and where the new village facilities might be built. Check it out.
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Deck the hall?
January 23rd, 2009 · 3 Comments · 2007 election, Downtown Redevelopment, Features, Fire and police, TCD 3, Village Council, Village Hall, Village Manager
After years of delays and deferrals, it looks like the Village Council is setting the stage for a decision on the future of Village Hall. The outdated structure is the top priority on this year’s strategic plan and has been on the council’s radar since at least 2006. Consultant PSA-Dewberry presented a Facility Needs Assessments [...]
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TCD3 begins
January 22nd, 2009 · Comments Off · TCD 3, Village Hall
The Total Community Development 3 Web site is up and running as the first step in a year-long community outreach and planning process. Questionnaires targeted to residents and businesses may be completed online through Feb. 28. Data gathered will be used as a basis for discussion at a March 4 community-wide meeting at South High. [...]
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Chip, chip, chip
November 17th, 2008 · 22 Comments · Taxes, TCD 3, Village Council, Village Hall, Village Manager
That’s the sound of the village council working to whittle down the FY 2009 budget in light of the economic slowdown — which should be music to the ears of residents who appreciate a responsible approach to taxing and spending. Since the Oct. 28 budget hearing, village staff has trimmed a half million dollars from [...]
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Meetings, we’ve got meetings
October 8th, 2008 · Comments Off · Boards and Commissions, Park District, Pools, TCD 3, Village Council
Local policy wonks will have lots to savor in coming weeks as the village council works to finalize the 2009 budget, the Total Community Development III process gets underway, and the Park Board meets in special session to discuss the Ramaker Community Aquatic Facility proposal. The council will discuss the preliminary budget at a workshop [...]
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