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Season’s Greetings, Wilmette! As we approach the end of 2021, we first want to say thank you to all who have participated so far in the Comprehensive Plan. The planning process kicked-off in Fall, and to date we have had a pop-up event, our first Open House (in-person and virtual), several meetings with local committeesContinue reading ‘Tis the Season to Pause, Reflect, and Think About the Future…
On Monday November 15th the Ready Set Wilmette team met with Wilmette’s Sesquicentennial Planning Committee to discuss themes being considered in the Village’s Comprehensive Plan. The discussion dug into several of the Comprehensive Plan themes and started with a question specifically aimed at the committee’s work, “What are the biggest changes to happen in WilmetteContinue reading Talking Past, Present, Future: Sesquicentennial Workshop
Hello Wilmette! We hope you all enjoyed a special Thanksgiving with those near and dear. Now that leftovers are gone (and the turkey tryptophan has worn off) we’d like to share some additional food for thought via the local fare and insights below. Special thanks to all who have contributed their ideas and priorities asContinue reading Quoted: Residents Share Future Visions
The Ready Set Wilmette team recently met with the Village’s Housing Commission to discuss the Comprehensive Plan process, review programs and development, and consider what housing related issues and opportunities are facing Wilmette today and what they might be in the future. The meeting was led by the team’s housing experts from Applied Real EstateContinue reading Housing Commission Weighs In: Discussion Summary
WILMETTE TALK #1 · THURSDAY, NOV 11th · 6-8 PM · COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER The Ready Set Wilmette team hosted the first Wilmette Talk and project open house to kick off the comprehensive plan on the evening of Thursday, November 11th. Thank you to those who joined in-person to listen, learn, discuss, and participate inContinue reading Weekend Read: Wilmette Talk #1 Recap
Ready, set, go… to the Virtual Open House, today! Special thanks to all who attended the live in-person Wilmette Talk #1 yesterday evening! And special thanks to our friends at the Park District for hosting the event. The theater venue was perfect and great discussion / insight-sharing was had. Stay tuned for a summary ofContinue reading Virtual Open House + Poll #1
WILMETTE TALK #1 · THURSDAY, NOV 11th · 6-8 PM It’s almost here! Please register and join us for the first ‘Ready Set Wilmette’ Community Event and Wilmette Talk #1 this Thursday, November 11th from 6-8pm at the Community Recreation Center in the Auditorium. Scroll down to view what Village President, Senta Plunkett is sayingContinue reading Join us this Thursday 11/11 for Wilmette Talk #1
“Community Character” – a major theme of Wilmette’s Comprehensive Plan and focus of the upcoming Wilmette Talk #1 on Thursday, November 11th – can be difficult to define… it has many components and means different things to different people. To begin building a shared understanding of what community character means in Wilmette today and whatContinue reading Appearance Review Commission Offers Insights on Community Character
On Saturday October 16th the ‘Ready Set Wilmette’ team posted up at the Community Playfield (702 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL) to connect with soccer goers, families, parents, and youth about the Village’s Comprehensive Plan. The weather was absolutely perfect – blue skies, sunshine, and crisp fall temps. Thanks to the Park District for hosting! ScrollContinue reading Talking Goals: Soccer Pop-Up at the Community Playfield
Lights, Camera, Action Join us for an interactive evening of future visioning and insight sharing as part of Ready Set Wilmette, The Village of Wilmette’s Comprehensive Plan. The Kick-Off Community Open House + Wilmette Talk #1 will take place on Thursday, November 11th from 6 to 8 pm at the Community Recreation Center Auditorium; 3000Continue reading Community Kick-Off Event: Thursday November 11th, 6-8pm
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