July 8, 2014 – Trib Local Winnetka & Northfield – Winnetka hopes survey will guide downtown redevelopment

Divided over a proposal aimed at enhancing Winnetka’s downtown retail business district, officials said Monday they are hopeful that feedback from of an upcoming village-wide survey will provide them with a clear directive from local residents.

The decision to put the brakes on making any changes to the current zoning guidelines was made after a heated debate Monday night over a recommendation from members of the village’s Business Community and Development Commission, who suggested that a few tweaks to the regulations could enhance the vibrancy of the downtown retail district.  Read Full Article

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