People living in Winnetka know that their village is beautiful - with its tree-lined streets, clean beaches, numerous parks and shopping areas.  But, unfortunately, everything gets older and to keep looking our best some changes are in order.  The Streetscape Master Planis an idea to unify and enhance Winnetka's three commercial districts and has been in design for over a year. Included are such things as realigning curbs, additional parking spaces, and adding new lighting, signage, sidewalk pavers, benches and landscaping. 

 The three commercial districts are known as Hubbard Woods, East/West Elm, and Indian Hill.  More intensive changes will be constructed in these main areas with lesser designs along some of the streets bordering the commercial districts. 

 Phase 1 consisted of the initial design period as well as construction of a "road test" area that went from January 2008 through December 2008.  This "road test" site is under construction as I write and is located at the south end of Hubbard Woods on Green Bay Road next to Zengeler's Cleaners.  Upon completion, residents will be able to view the work and make comments. 

 Phase 2 will go from January 2009 through December 2010, and Phase 3 up until 2015.  The long delay for Phase 3 completion is due to the fact that IDOT (Illinois Department of Transportation) has jurisdiction over Green Bay Road and negotiations regarding the Streetscape just takes time. 

So check it out and let the Village know what you think.  Keeping our village beautiful is one of the main reasons that people look to relocate to Winnetka.  Beautiful houses, beaches, parks, schools . . . and Streetscape!