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Annie Glidden North Revitalization Plan

DeKalb, Illinois

Client

City of DeKalb

Description

The AGN area focuses on the neighborhoods located in the northwest portion of the City adjacent to Northern Illinois University (NIU). The decision to engage in the creation of the AGN Revitalization Plan (AGN Plan) came from recognizing the long-term shift in demographics in the neighborhood and the present challenges for residents such as persistent crime, a lack of resources, the need for improved connectivity, and enhanced neighborhood identity. Development of the AGN Plan was directed by several goals including improving safety and security, generating commercial redevelopment, developing high quality rental units for a mix of incomes, attracting greater investment toward improving existing properties, improving existing assets, and establishing better connections to jobs and services. The Plan was guided by comments received during the planning process, such as the need to address lifestyle conflicts between families and NIU students, lack of housing diversity and issues with current zoning regulations. In order to advance the vision of the community and address these issues, the Plan outlines and prioritizes a suite of proactive and reactive neighborhood initiatives and policy recommendations based on both local understanding and national best practice case studies.  

results

• Application for a grant through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to improve Welsh Park

Adam Rosa led this project as a Principal at Camiros, Ltd.