Poll #4, which asked questions about the planning themes of sustainability and transportation, closed out with a total of 312 responses! On behalf of the entire Ready Set Wilmette team, thank you to all who took time to complete any of the community polls released since project launch. Results from these activities will inform planContinue reading Poll #4 Results & Project Update
Talk #4 Recap & Poll #4 is Live
“There is a desire to move around the Village without a car, in a way that accommodates all ages and abilities.” – Jill Hayes, Wilmette Transportation Commission “Many people are expecting to live in a sustainable, walkable community – we need to meet that demand.” – Beth Drucker, Go Green Wilmette On Tuesday, September 20th,Continue reading Talk #4 Recap & Poll #4 is Live
Poll #3 Results & Key Findings
Poll #3 on Housing & Business had a record setting response! Thank you very much to the 581 people who shared their ideas, insights, and perspectives. Open from July 3rd through August 2nd, responses confirmed the consultant team’s existing conditions analysis, information garnered from community stakeholders and industry experts, and feedback from previous engagement activities.Continue reading Poll #3 Results & Key Findings
Take 10 Minutes to Shape Wilmette’s Future
Big thanks to nearly 300 of you who have already completed Poll #3! If you haven’t yet, we encourage you to weigh in on questions about housing and business in Wilmette. The poll will remain open through Friday, July 29th. A snapshot of some of the comments we’ve heard so far… “The village should look forContinue reading Take 10 Minutes to Shape Wilmette’s Future
Quoted: Residents Share Future Visions
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
Housing Commission Weighs In: Discussion Summary
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
Weekend Read: Wilmette Talk #1 Recap
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
Virtual Open House + Poll #1
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
Join us this Thursday 11/11 for Wilmette Talk #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
Welcome to Ready Set Wilmette!
Howdy. Thank you for getting involved and taking part in the Village of Wilmette’s Comprehensive Plan! If you’re receiving this post via email — awesome, you are officially subscribed for project updates. If you are seeing this via the website, thanks for stopping by. To receive future project updates, please take a moment and enterContinue reading Welcome to Ready Set Wilmette!