Grant Funding the Village Found Success in Identifying Funding Sources Through Grant Programs That Will Facillitate Ongoing Infrastructure Improvements and F
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2019 Infrastructure Improvements & A Message from Downtown Beautification through Mayor Barrett Grant Funding The Village found success in identifying funding sources through grant programs that will facillitate ongoing infrastructure improvements and F. Pedersen support Downtown beautification efforts. In 2019, Franklin Park was awarded funds through Cook County’s Congestion Mitigation and Air 2019 proved to be another year of continued progress in establishing Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program and the CN EcoConnexions - Franklin Park as a regional hub for industry and economic activity From the Ground Up program from Canadian National Railway (CN) with vibrant spaces and job opportunities. Since becoming Mayor, and America in Bloom. the Village has added more than 4.2 million square feet of new industrial development, attracting modern businesses that embrace The $784,000 from CMAQ will be utilized as additional funding for trends in advanced manufacturing, high technology, and logistics the reconstruction of Franklin Avenue from Runge Street to Williams that maximize productivity and provide positive economic impact. Drive and through to Belmont Avenue to Mannheim Road. Recognized We were proud to welcome new industrial tenants such as Peloton, a as a high priority, the project previously finished first in the state for leading manufacturer in high-end home fitness equipment; Travelon, the Department of Transportation’s Competitive Freight Program an industry leading manufacturer of innovative anti-theft travel goods; which resulted in a $22,960,000 grant award. Additional funding and Agility Logistics, one of the world’s largest integrated logistics commitments came from the “Invest in Cook” grant, awarded by providers. 2019 also saw continued progress in modern industrial the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways for development, as Digital Realty added 18 acres to their campus at 9401 $340,000 and from the North Central Council of Mayors for $2,040,000 Grand Avenue and Crow Holdings completed a 113,747 square foot for the Phase I and II engineering. In total, the $31 million project office and warehouse building at 3311 Charles Street. will provide much needed improvements to Franklin Avenue, creating more efficient traffic flow, improved public safety, and the ability to Village staff has also made strides in attracting new retail accommodate future demand as regional redevelopment occurs. opportunities with continued infrastructure and engineering work at Grand Avenue and Mannheim Road. The newly built development at 2830 Mannheim Road is now home to the AT&T Store and Jersey Mike’s Subs with room for an additional tenant. Additionally, staff has been working with engineers and developers to prepare the remaining vacant lots for future opportunities that best suit market needs. The proposed Franklin Avenue Reconstruction project will allow Franklin increased demands2019 of the also region’s brought industry. much needed updates to Village infrastructure to meet the needs of our growing industrial corridor and to create safer, more efficient travel for residents and visitors. The Village acquired The Franklin Avenue Reconstruction and Widening Project will necessary funding for the Franklin Avenue Reconstruction Project allow for safer, more efficient travel with improved connections with a $784,000 grant through Cook County’s Congestion Mitigation to Mannheim Road and the Illinois Tollway system. and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program. Franklin Park was also awarded $25,000 through the CN EcoConnexions - From the The EcoConnexions program by CN and America in Bloom encourages Ground Up program, a grant provided by Canadian National Railway communities along the CN corridor to take environmental action by (CN) and America in Bloom to provide landscaping and infrastructure improving their communities through healthy urban forests, natural improvements to the Metra parking lot on the southeast corner landscaping, groundcover improvement, and flower displays. The of 25th and Belmont Avenues. In addition, new bus shelters have $25,000 will be used to spark ongoing Downtown Franklin Park been installed along Pace Bus routes within Franklin Park, allowing beautification efforts with new landscaping and environmentally residents and visitors to wait for buses covered from the elements. conscious infrastructure improvements to the Metra parking lot on the southeast corner of 25th and Belmont Avenues. In 2020, Franklin Park I am proud to represent a community that is rich with opportunity. I is participating in America in Bloom’s National Awards program which look forward to continuing the progress that we have made as we lay gives national recognition for municipalities’ intiatives that promote the groundwork for smarter development and sustained success. beautification through education and community involvement. 3800 3600 3400 3200 3000 2800 2600 2400 2200 2000 1800 9000 ELM ST ELM ST 9000 IRVING PARK RD EAST AAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA SCHOOL EXCHANGE PL RIVER RD AVE WALNUT MAPLE ST MAPLE ST MAPLE ST SCHIERHORN CT GRAND AVE ASHLAND AVE ASHLAND HERRICK AVE RICHARD AVE OAK ST CHERRY AVE PARKLANE AVE PARKLANE CHESTNUT AVE RIVER RD ST WILLOW WILLOW ST AVE FULLERTON WILLOW ST WILLOW ST WILLOW ST BELDEN AVE MEDILL AVE 9200 17TH AVE 9200 GAGE AVE BIRCH ST CRESCENT DR BIRCH ST PARK BIRCH ST BIRCH COMMERCE ST CANADIAN NATIONAL COMMERCE/ IHB RAILROAD ST LOMBARD ST BELMONT AVE GRAND AVE KING ST SCHILLER BLVD ROBINSON AVE MARTENS ST 9400 MARTENS ST 9400 WASHINGTON ST WISCONSIN CENTRAL RAILROAD WASHINGTON ST LEYDEN CT EDGINGTON ST EDGINGTON ST KIMMEY CT EAST LEYDEN ELEM. 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Together, it is our goal to comprehensively 3400 update the Franklin Park Zoning Code in order to facilitate modern 3200 redevelopment and uses while still respecting existing conditions. 3000 Another focus of the update will be to make it more user friendly. 2800 The code will be easier to read with diagrams, definitions, and have well organized standards and procedures that regulate clearly and effectively. Camiros and Village staff fully intend to address both public and stakeholder concerns with the Franklin Park’s existing zoning code. Village staff has been reviewing the zoning ordinance with Camiros in order to identify opportunities for improvement and highlight trends and best practices that are in line with Franklin Park’s goals and vision for the future. Camiros also held stakeholder interviews with key community leaders that represented Village staff, residents, business owners, elected officials, and developers that gave deeper insight into Franklin Park’s long term goals. There will also be additional opportunities for feedback via future public meetings, and comments and concerns can submitted through the project website. Visit www.FranklinParkZoning.com to stay updated on the project’s progress, review staff reports, view presentations, and to find information on opportunities to get involved. R-1 Single Family R-2 Single Family R- General Residence R- General Residence R- General Residence DT-1 owntownDT-1 Core DT-2 owntownDT-2 Mix DT- owntownDT- General DT- owntownDT- Edge C-1 Neighorhood Convenience C-2-1 Community Shopping C- General Commercial C-M Commercial Manufacturing I-1 Restricted Industrial I-2 General Industrial Municipal Property Park LEGEND LEGEND The Village’s current Zoning Map.