Restaurant Row Corridor Plan Village of Wheeling

Spaceco, Inc. CBBEL Hoffman Strategy Group Metro Strategies

RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR

PLAN VILLAGE OF WHEELING

Request for Proposal Response • REV. August 9, 2021 RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN VILLAGE OF WHEELING

THE LAKOTA GROUP 116 W. Illinois Street | Floor 7 | Chicago, Illinois 60654 Contact: Kevin Clark, PLA, AICP, Principal/Director of Design E: [email protected] P: (312) 467-5445 x 206 C: (773) 677-2276 June 24, 2021

Patrick Ainsworth Director of Economic Development Village of Wheeling 2 Community Boulevard Wheeling, IL 60090

Re: Restaurant Row Corridor Plan

Dear Patrick,

The Lakota Group team, including Spaceco, Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL), Hoffman Strategy Group, and Metro Strategies, is pleased to submit our proposal to assist the Village of Wheeling with the development of a Restaurant Row Corridor Plan for Milwaukee Avenue and the western edge of the Des Plaines River. Our proposal includes an overview of our firm, key personnel, a proposed approach and scope for the project, fee proposal, qualifications, and references.

As displayed in our qualifications and relevant experience, The Lakota Group/Spaceco/CBBEL team has a long history of designing context-sensitive streetscapes and enhancing waterfront property that define places and improve quality of life. Our team has been the creative force behind some of the most well-known places in the Chicago region, including Marion Street, Pleasant District, Lake Street, and Madison Street in Oak Park, Lockport Street in Plainfield, Uptown Park Ridge, Old Town Algonquin, and Downtown Homewood. We have seen these placemaking projects become integral to their respective communities, defining downtown character, improving safety, increasing vibrancy, and setting the stage for private investment.

A hallmark of our process includes creative community engagement strategies that invite residents and stakeholders to participate in shaping their respective places. We are adept at communicating and messaging, designing project brands and websites, and offering multiple opportunities for people to provide input and feedback. We do this by bringing workshops to community events, using social media to leverage existing populations of interested residents, and making the process exciting and fun. The final outcome of this process will include a report detailing the approved streetscape/urban realm and Restaurant Row branding designs, Riverwalk concepts and feasiblity metrics, restaurant/entertainment-oriented economic development strategies, planning budgets, and a phased implementation schedule.

The professional staff chosen for this assignment provide complementary skill sets and understand how to maximize those abilities to achieve the best possible results. We are a highly collaborative group, and as detailed in the enclosed proposal, we have unparalleled urban design and placemaking experience. We look forward to discussing our submittal with you and your selection committee. Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions you may have at [email protected] or 312-467-5445 x 206.

Sincerely,

Kevin Clark, PLA AICP Principal/Director of Design, The Lakota Group Delve In »

Table of Contents

Our Approach 1 Project Understanding 3 Work Scope 4 Community Engagement 10

Our Work 15 Related Projects 16

Our Team 45 Firm Overview 46 Key Personnel 48 Resumes 50

References 69

Our Costs 73 Budget 74 Delve In » 1. Our Approach

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 1 2 THE LAKOTA GROUP OUR APPROACH Project Understanding Project Understanding »

The Lakota Group and our partners are pleased to Our Team has outlined an approach to undertake a planning present our proposal to assist the Village of Wheeling in and design process to achieve the Village’s stated goals from the development of a Restaurant Row Corridor Plan for the Request for Proposals. The final Plan will address the Milwaukee Avenue and the property along the western following: edge of the Des Plaines River. Our approach combines our » Develop a cohesive and complementary brand, collective resources to bring both local and national expertise incorporating streetscape, and placemaking strategies to in corridor and district planning, site and development master promote, enhance, and celebrate Milwaukee Avenue as planning, urban and streetscape design, community outreach Wheeling’s “Restaurant Row” and engagement, and market research. Over the past » Study and determine the ideas for connecting to the Des thirty years, Lakota has successfully led corridor planning Plaines River, contributing to Wheeling’s sense of place projects — from initial framework strategies through formal and supporting Restaurant Row implementation — for communities around the country. » Provide economic development strategies to market Restaurant Row, fill vacant spaces, attract more visitors In developing the Plan, our Team will explore opportunities to the area, and bolster the overal experience of the and strategies for the corridor that emphasize connectivity, corridor. placemaking, experience, and economic development. This emphasis advances a number of goals that are critical in Our approach comprehensively combines creative branding, promoting this key corridor as a destination and finding ways placemaking and streetscape design, engineering review and to better connect it to the river: assessment, market analysis and recommendations, funding and implementation strategies, and community engagement • Developing and promoting a distinct, community- to provide a community-driven, but realistically achievable inspired brand that fosters a strong identity and brand for vision for Restaurant Row and the study area. The following Restaurant Row. work plan outlines the process in three phases: • Enhancing building, storefront, and public space » Engage + Discover appearances through thoughtful and engaging urban » Envision + Explore design solutions that prioritize the creation of ‘Place’. • Prioritizing pedestrian comfort and ‘walkability’ as a » Implement top policy goal in the effort to strengthen the overall Within this framework, we have outlined our approach to experience of the corridor and promote ‘quality of life’ analysis, design, meetings, open houses, recommendations, within the Village. and strategies. This work plan can be adjusted to meet the • Creative solutions for maximizing access to the Des Plaines needs of Village staff and community leaders. River and outlining an approach to provide a connected series of spaces along this key natural resource. • Engaging local stakeholders, business owners, and community members actively and effectively to ensure local buy-in for the plan’s vision; and establishing stewardship and a sense of ownership over efforts to revitalize the corridor.

Above all, the Restaurant Row Corridor Plan will document and provide a compelling vision for a vibrant and resilient future for Milwaukee Avenue and the portion of the Des Plaines River within the Village that make a strong case for investment within the community.

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 3 Work Scope » Phase 1: Engage + Discover September 2021 - December 2021

In this first phase of the design process, our Team will analyze existing conditions, gain an understanding of opportunities and constraints, and engage with local stakeholders. The focus of Phase 1 is to establish a dynamic process that provides a sound foundation for urban design, placemaking, and streetscape concepts in subsequent phases.

TASK 1.1: Project Start Meeting and Corridor Tour MEETING 1 • Traffic and multimodal counts Conduct a project start meeting with Village staff and other key TASK 1.3: Field Inventory/Base Mapping stakeholders to introduce the Team and discuss: Review and record existing land use, physical streetscape conditions, • Planning mission/area history and development issues in the field. In addition to our physical • Initial planning goals and objectives analysis, our Team will provide a general assessment of infrastructure • Work plan and schedule conditions, which may include utilities, existing traffic/transportation, • Community engagement strategy parking, and pedestrian/bike modes and facilities. The Team will work • Available data, resources, and resource people with the Village to supplement our data with other materials for use in • Initial coordination of project steering committee, including developing exhibit maps. Maps and exhibits will be refined during the identification of key stakeholders/community leaders planning process as additional data and information is gathered. The work plan and schedule will be refined based on input received Our base maps will rely on data that is publically available such as during the project start meeting. A more specific calendar of county topography and Nearmap. These will form the basis for our meeting dates and work products will be developed along with a information for Village-owned land and river edge conditions from refined community engagement program, list of data sources, and which concepts will be developed. outline of key stakeholder interviews. We’ll discuss the participants of the Steering Committee who will serve as “Plan Champions” and TASK 1.4: Community Engagement Plan advise the Team throughout the process. Develop a Community Engagement Plan that outlines the various After the project start meeting, the Team will conduct an area methods of outreach to the community, local businesses, and driving and walking tour of Milwaukee Avenue and the Des Plaines potential investors. The Engagement Plan will consist of the River area (as feasible). The Team will record conditions related following: to land use, urban design, connectivity and transportation, and • Develop online documentation and capture stories and ideas infrastructure issues and constraints. The Village will help arrange about the corridor and broader community a bus/van for the tour or coordinate an alternative means of • Work with local partners to identify business and property transportation. The Team will also conduct separate driving and owners walking tours as needed during the process. • Identify local business owners to participate in on-going engagement and promotional efforts TASK 1.2: Existing Plans and Data Analysis • Facilitate focus groups/key person interviews The Team will review all relevant plans, studies, land use regulatory • Organize and facilitate community meetings, in person or codes, and ordinances, including a review to identify what incentives online, to collaborate with residents and business owners on the and programs the Village has in place to support commercial vitality process of identifying ideas for the corridor and redevelopment. • Facilitate social media outreach

Data to be collected and analyzed includes (but is not limited to): TASK 1.5: Project Brand, Website & Social Media • Pedestrian, bike, and transit data Create a project-specific brand, website, and Facebook and/ • Public and private utility atlases or Instagram pages. These outreach platforms will provide a • Area demographics foundation for communication throughout the process and support • Area land uses and zoning the Village’s ongoing promotion efforts after Plan completion. • Connecting destinations • Crash data on Milwaukee Avenue TASK 1.6: Steering Committee Meeting #1 MEETING 2 • Applicable data on incentive programs and marketing efforts The Team will host the first of several meetings with a preselected • Property ownership group of individuals that will have direct ‘hands on’ involvement

4 THE LAKOTA GROUP throughout the planning process and serve as a ‘sounding board’ TASK 1.10: Wetland and Waters of the United States Evaluation for ideas, themes, and concepts in advance of public roll out. The Our team, led by Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) group should consist of local experts in the form of key stakeholders, Staff will compile available resource mapping to assist in completion community leaders, and representatives from various facets of the of an evaluation of the site for the presence and approximate limits Village and overall community. of regulated waters of the United States, and wetland within the During the first meeting, the Team will introduce the project— outlining study area. CBBEL will complete a field reconnaissance of the site to key goals, milestones, and engagement efforts— and allow the confirm the limits of the regulated areas. This field reconnaissance members to provide their own input on the study area’s opportunities will include locating the limits of the identified areas with a handheld and constraints as part of an initial focus group session. submeter GPS unit. This level of accuracy will eliminate guessing where regulated boundaries are for the concept plan preparation. TASK 1.7: Key Stakeholder/Focus Group Interviews This field visit would supplement any future formal wetland/waters MEETINGS 3 & 4 delineation completed for permitting purposes. The identified limits will be used as a planning layer for the feasibility/conceptual designs Over a two to three-day period, the Team will conduct key stakeholder study. Resource materials to be evaluated include, soils, floodplain and and focus group interviews related to the study area. This may include floodway, county GIS mapping, National Wetland Inventory and other business owners, property owners, elected officials, boards and readily available materials. commissions, local developers, representatives of key institutions, Village staff members, and residents. A list of all recommended The evaluation will include a discussion of the concept plans, as it participants will be developed by the Village and our Team based on relates to likely permitting requirements and scenarios for the County, information discussed at the kick-off meeting. Corps of Engineers, and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency reviews for each concept. We anticipate that a series of no more than ten (10) meetings will occur with various members of our planning Team attending relative to the TASK 1.11: Floodplain and Floodway Evaluation topic of interest. Our team, led by Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) Staff will compile available resource mapping to assist in completion TASK 1.8: Corridor/Riverfront Land Use and Physical Analysis of baseline floodplain and floodway evaluation. CBBEL will evaluate Evaluate existing land-use mix, current zoning and development the mapped floodplain and floodway, assist in transferring the standards and patterns, building locations/massing/conditions, regulatory limits into the concept plans. CBBEL will then discuss the traffic access and circulation, parking, vacant parcels, open/public likely permitting requirements for floodplain and floodway impacts space, physical conditions, streetscape/ facade improvement and for each design alternative, in regard to Cook County Watershed adaptive use candidates, wayfinding/signage conditions, proposed Management Ordinance and the Illinois Department of Natural developments, opportunities for placemaking, and physical Resources, Office of Water Resources and the Federal Emergency improvements. A series of analysis maps will be developed to Management Agency. communicate issues and opportunities along Milwaukee Avenue and the Des Plaines River, as well as establish a baseline for concept TASK 1.12: Community Open House #1 MEETING 5 development. In collaboration with the Village, the Team will host and facilitate a Community Open House. This event will provide a casual “Stations- TASK 1.9: Consumer Data/Restaurant Trends Economic Style” format where our team members can discuss topics with Analysis stakeholders related to the study area such as market/programming opportunities, physical conditions, transportation, and urban design. Our team, led by Hoffman Strategy Group (“HSG”) will focus on Exhibits will be prepared from our analysis work that will be used at analyzing consumer data and restaurant trends with a primary goal these stations to guide discussions and engage participants. The Open being to understand current consumer spending in the Restaurant House will feature interactive exercises and surveys to both educate Row area and identifying spending potential. and get input. All exhibits and exercises will be posted on the project To meet this objective we will define a relevant resident trade website after the event. area for the existing food and beverage outlets on Restaurant Row. Who is visiting Restaurant Row today from both demographic TASK 1.13: State of the Corridor Summary Presentation and lifestyle profile perspective and where are they coming from? MEETING 6 To refine the definition of the trade area, HSG will analyze trade Summarize the findings of Phase 1 analysis and engagement efforts characteristics using anonymous data from mobile devices. We will into a concise, highly-visual State of Restaurant Row Summary geofence relevant venues in the Restaurant Row area. HSG will then Presentation to be given to either the Plan Commission or Village determine the “home” zip code for each unique device ID, append Board (as determined appropriate by Village Staff). The goal of this the demographic data and lifestyle profiles and observe movement presentation is to promote awareness of the project among key through the Restaurant Row area. municipal decision makers and provide a more nuanced understanding In addition to understanding the trade area, residents and future of the planning process and goals. The presentation will also help projections related to population growth, HSG will also analyze the to establish a solid informational baseline from which Phase 2 & 3 spend potential of other food and beverage demand drivers such as planning and design efforts can be developed. daytime employees and visitors. Based on a thorough understanding Village Staff and Steering Committee members will be provided time of these three primary demand drivers – trade area residents, daytime to review and direct refinements to the presentation before delivery, employees, and visitors – HSG will estimate the spending potential for and be posted onto the project website afterwards. food and beverage on Restaurant Row.

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 5 6 THE LAKOTA GROUP Phase 2: Envision + Explore December 2021 - April 2022

In this second phase of the design process, our Team will explore a range of options to enhance Wheeling’s streetscapes and public realm. The focus of Phase 2 is to synthesize the analysis of the first phase and develop alternative concepts for improvements, resulting in a tool kit highlighting and prioritizing preferred concepts.

TASK 2.1: Public Realm + Branding Strategy • Wetlands and floodplain/floodways • Property ownership issues/constraints Concepts and ideas pertaining to the Milwaukee Avenue streetscape • Potential connections including pedestrian and bikes and public realm enhancements will be explored and illustrated • Value of public space and placemaking opportunities as an essential component of unifying Restaurant Row. The public realm strategy will drive the establishment of a ‘sense of place’ and identity along the corridor. Our strategy will focus on creating the TASK 2.3: Market Recommendations/Strategies places where people want to be—fostering walkability, social activity, and commercial vitality. Topics considered as part of this task may Using the analysis from the market assessment, as well as an include: assessment of the current state of Restaurant Row, including a review the performance of the existing food and beverage outlets, • Transportation/Infrastructure Improvements our team led by HSG will identify opportunities for new food and • Branding options for Restaurant Row beverage uses and operators. HSG will also recommend a strategy • Public-Way Enhancements/Streetscape Designs to attract new operators. The recommendations and strategy will • Open Spaces, Plazas, and Common Areas take into account current restaurant trends and food and beverage • Potential Parking Enhancements/Strategies trends that HSG has observed and experienced in their work • Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety and Circulation Enhancements throughout the country. COVID related issues such as facilitating • Gateway, Signage, and Wayfinding Solutions carry out service, outdoor dining and capacity management, etc. • Facade & Storefront Enhancements will also be considered. • Public Art Opportunities TASK 2.4: Steering Committee Meeting #3 MEETING 7 Our team will draw on decades of experience securing permits Meet with the Steering Committee to review Public Realm + from IDOT, FEMA, the Army Corps, and the Cook County Forest Streetscape Concepts, Riverwalk Concepts, and Draft Market Preserve District to assess the likelihood of permitting various Restaurant Row recommendations and strategies. Refine concepts design alternatives. We will weigh design ideas covering issues such and ideas as necessary prior to hosting a second Community Open as floodplain manipulation, pedestrian and bicycle connectivity, House. wetland enhancements, stormwater quality treatment trains, and vehicular points of access. CBBEL’s unique trail experience, TASK 2.5: Community Open House #2 MEETING 8 specifically with the County FP District, will prove to be invaluable when establishing the preferred trail alignment adjacent to the river. Our Team will hold an Open House event to present and discuss optional plan ideas and solutions for the study area. This format TASK 2.2: Conceptual Riverwalk Design Scenarios will also be an interactive “stations-style” setting for participants to review exhibits and concepts and engage the planning and Lakota will test multiple tiers of concepts and creative urban design design team in dialogue. All promotion and information/dialogue solutions for the riverwalk to help stakeholders and community from the Open House will be uploaded to our Project Website for leaders visualize the physical impact, character, and context of community viewing and comment. There will be multiple activities potential planning and design solutions. for participants to provide feedback, including surveys and quick Working in conjunction with our Team, concepts and solutions will polls that can use smart phone technology to record input. be prepared using a combination of plan drawings and sections We also see the opportunity to promote local restaurants at the to illustrate the conceptual designs/plans. Site design concepts open house with catered food, which Lakota has done for many are intended to help convey potential riverwalk alignments, events. connections, gathering spaces, and landscape treatments to help determine feasibility. The concepts will consider Nearmap and county topography information (Task 1.3), wetland and waters evaluation (Task 1.11), and floodplain and floodway ( as a basis for understanding opportunities and constraints. The concepts will be evaluated using a series of metrics for feasibility including, but not limited to:

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 7 Phase 3: Implement April 2022 - July/August 2022

In this third phase of the planning process, our Team will refine the Restaurant Row Plan and create implementation strategies to prioritize improvements to the corridor and river edge. Following the adoption of the Plan, our team will discuss next steps in implementation.

TASK 3.1: Plan Strategy Refinement » Stormwater Management Based on input from the community workshop and direction from » Placemaking the Steering Committee, our team will begin to refine and finalize » Public-Private matching funds the preferred streetscape, branding, and riverwalk concept(s), urban design strategies, and Restaurant Row marketing strategies. » Federal earmarks » Private/Corporate Foundations TASK 3.2: Implementation Strategies The team will prepare an action plan that includes the specific Development of a comprehensive funding matrix as a component of tasks, time frames, and responsibilities/roles of public and private the implementation plan. The matrix will detail: sector participants to achieve key recommended objectives of the » Details of all eligible funding opportunities including plan. Some of the issues addressed in the implementation plan may Deadlines/application schedules include, but are not limited to: » » Program requirements including eligibility/match • Catalytic projects on key sites, and step-by-step development priorities, phasing and programming for those projects » Alignment of grants programs to individual improvements/ • Priority level, time frames, and parties responsible for initiating elements including recommendations for combining multiple key actions sources to fund an improvement • On- and off-site public improvements necessary to encourage » Recommended schedule for funding and list of items/steps development that need to be completed/prepared in advance of proposals/ • Relationship between Village codes/ordinances and plan grant application strategies/concepts, and suggested amendments, if any » 1-2 page sample narrative that can be adapted for future Site-specific recommendations and recommended public grant applications with key information/phrases needed for improvements and private redevelopment initiatives will be successful grant applications described in a specific section of the matrix and linked to the Plan. The implementation strategies will be included as a chapter in the » Sample attachment check-list needed for grants Final Restaurant Row Corridor Plan. TASK 3.4: Steering Committee Meeting #4 MEETING 9 TASK 3.3: Funding Source Matrix Conduct a Steering Committee review meeting to discuss the refined plan/feasibility study and implementation strategies. This project team brings extensive experience in securing funds Identify areas for further clarification and articulation. Identify for a variety of projects from local, state, federal and philanthropic necessary supporting exhibits. sources. We will complete a comprehensive review of potential funding mechanisms including grant programs, state funding TASK 3.5: Final Plan/Implementation Strategy options, public-private matching opportunities as well as private, Based on feedback from Village Staff and the Steering Committee, community and corporate foundations. We will also do a thorough work to consolidate the plan and implementation strategies into review of upcoming opportunities to submit the proposed a final Restaurant Row Corridor Plan document. This will include improvements, in part or whole, for inclusion in state and federal the final Riverwalk concepts, urban design/placemaking strategies line-item appropriations. and graphics, preferred streetscape enhancements (plan view/ This task will include research of all available grants under the sections/imagery), and branding graphic design elements, such as following categories: signage, public art, gateways, and banners, etc. The document will be highly visual and designed in a manner that provides Staff with » Public Art a convenient, user-friendly tool for pursuing implementation of the » Streetscape Improvements plan initiatives. » Recreational Facilities » Transportation/Infrastructure » Economic Development 8 THE LAKOTA GROUP A meeting with staff will confirm appropriate partner agencies and potential funding strategies for plan recommendations. Based on Staff guidance, in accordance with the desired timeline for internal approval, the Team will refine the plan document for a draft submission to the Village for formal review and approval.

TASK 3.6: Village Board Presentation MEETING 10 Present draft Restaurant Row Corridor Plan. The draft Final Plan and any associated presentation materials can be posted to the Project Website, if requested.

TASK 3.7: Plan/Strategy Wrap Up Following the public presentation and comment, refine the Plan and distribute an electronic and hard copy to staff for distribution. Provide officials with a copy of the approved Plan and recommendations.

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 9 Engagement options considered as part of this design process COMMUNITY include:

ENGAGEMENT Project Website: Lakota will create a dedicated project An important objective of this planning and website that will provide an overview of the project and process, timeline, and deliverables. The website will also be design process is to undertake a meaningful, utilized to post project updates, analysis, design concepts, inclusive public participation program that recommendations, draft and final documents, along with engages stakeholders and community promoting upcoming engagement opportunities, such as members in effective, meaningful ways. An surveys, webinars, and more. The website can be linked to a open and transparent public engagement Facebook page, as well as to the Village website and social effort will help build the trust, confidence, and media platforms. optimism needed to cultivate local support Community Partners: To ensure maximum exposure, as we develop plans and ideas for Antioch’s our team will engage local partners and community downtown. Our engagement process will also organizations in outreach. Partners will play a crucial role provide the community the opportunity to in spreading the word and making the design process more have real participation in planning the area. accessible to the community. Our team will work closely with the Village to Partners could include local businesses, property owners, not- solicit insights, thoughts, and perspectives to for-profits, and more. result in a community-driven Corridor Plan. Steering Committee: As part of this process, our Our team’s collective experience working team recommends forming a steering committee to guide the development of the Plan. The committee will meet on a on similar assignments suggests that the regular basis during the planning process to help craft the appropriate means and venues for local vision for Downtown, parking areas, arcades, and study area, interaction and outreach must be identified define objectives, review public input, and shape specific and understood early on before the process elements of the Plan. The steering committee’s primary role begins in earnest. Therefore, a carefully is to provide a means for which the community’s concerns can designed engagement strategy that meets be conveyed to the Lakota Team as the Plan evolves, and to local needs and circumstances will be provide critical review of the design direction at certain points and milestones during the process. developed in close collaboration with the Village. The engagement program will consider Steering committee members may include residents, business any ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 situation owners, and local leaders, among others. on community engagement activities, Community Workshop: Rather than conduct a typical especially if the State of Illinois issues any speaker-workshop format, our team can create a workshop future emergency and shelter-in-place orders. “exhibition” where future visioning among other interactive If future outbreaks and emergency order exercises are utilized to solicit community feedback. preclude on-site meetings and outreach Throughout the design process, our team will engage in activities, engagement efforts will transition to three community workshops. The “exhibition” workshop is designed to facilitate structured “drop-in” participation online formats with focus groups discussion, about planning and design issues. Participants come to the surveys, and virtual town halls. venue, find the issues on which they wish to “speak-out” and have their say. The first workshop is geared towards understanding community needs and visual preferences, while a second workshop would focus on design alternatives. During workshops, members of our team will be available to answer questions, engage in conversations, and manage the event. Following CDC regulations, social distancing regulations will be followed among other necessary precautions, such as hosting an outdoor event with limited capacity.

10 THE LAKOTA GROUP Open House Webinar: In the case where in-person meetings are not advised, our team will transition the workshop to a webinar format. During the webinar, community members can ask questions, start conversations, and interact through various live polling exercises. The open house webinar can be live streamed to YouTube, Facebook Live, and/ or Instagram. Our team members can then take feedback from attendees on planning and design alternatives, design elements, and potential concerns they may have and apply to policy and design priorities.

Videoconferencing platforms include Zoom Webinar, 76 Engage, Evia, and Whova.

Surveys: Following each community workshop, a survey will be hosted online, giving members of the community a chance to engage and share their thoughts about the Milwaukee Avenue and the Riverwalk. Online surveys will be hosted on the project website and on social media platforms with targeted ads to help spread the word. Hard copy surveys will also be available at key community locations, including Village Hall, to give an equal opportunity to all members of the community.

Online survey platforms include Survey Monkey and Zoom Webinar Polling.

Marketing & Branding: Wheeling residents need to know about this important project before they are asked to participate. From the very beginning of the design process, the team will work closely with the Village and the steering committee to brand the project, create a logo, and prepare other needed materials used in outreach, press releases, and the project website. This public relations and marketing strategy will make the engagement process inviting to the public while conveying the significance of the project. To ensure maximum engagement, our team will carefully plan community workshops and open houses to coincide with local events, if possible. A marketing campaign preceding each engagement opportunity will aim to get the community excited to join and share their thoughts.

Facebook and Instagram: Facebook and Instagram can be employed to disseminate project information and meeting dates. Ideally, our project pages can be linked to and promoted by the Village’s (and other local partners) social media to capture interested and engaged stakeholders.

Other Digital Platforms: To supplement engagement efforts, and to address engagement needs brought on by future emergency orders, our team can use a variety of digital platforms to ensure wide-ranging community participation.

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 11 Our Team acknowledges the need to give all community members an equal opportunity to share their thoughts. We are adept at getting folks to engage, including those who typically do not participate in these kinds of processes. How? Through a range of activities, strategic partnerships, tailored outreach, and location-based workshops. Our team will work closely with the Village, the Steering Committee, and local partners to understand what the barriers to engagement are and figure out the best ways to overcome those barriers. While we believe that each community is unique, our team has crafted a few targeted strategies that have successfully engaged the different demographics of stakeholders.

MILLENNIALS & FAMILIES SENIORS 55 + • Targeted Strategies: • Targeted Strategies: • Social media • Open houses, POP-UPs • Online surveys • Newspaper, radio ads • POP-UPs • Phone survey • Kids table & activities • Hard copy surveys

• Partners: Colleges, • Partners: Senior churches, coffee shops, organizations, churches, fitness centers community organizations

COLLEGE STUDENTS SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS

• Targeted Strategies: • Targeted Strategies: • Social media • POP-UPs • Online surveys • Morning opportunities • Class credits • Phone surveys • POP-UPs • Online surveys

• Partners: College student • Partners: Chamber of organizations, etc. Commerce, Steering Committee, etc.

12 THE LAKOTA GROUP Our team will work closely with the Village and other local stakeholders throughout the design process to solicit input and gather ideas so that this Corridor Plan and Feasibility Study reflects a strong consensus of the community. Each community’s engagement plan is unique and is carefully calibrated to the specific needs of the community. Our team’s tools and techniques focus on the following three tiers:

COMMUNITIES OF COLOR INFORM Promise to the public: We will keep you informed & aware of the process. • Targeted Strategies: • Translation services PROJECT SOCIAL • Translated outreach BRAND MEDIA materials • Radio Ads/TV for specific PROJECT ethnic groups WEBSITE E-BLASTS • Online surveys • Social media LISTEN • Partners: Trusted Promise to the public: We will listen to and acknowledge concerns & provide feedback on how they influence the process. community organizations/ leaders, neighbors, family STAKEHOLDER ONLINE members, churches, INTERVIEWS & ENGAGEMENT business owners, local FOCUS GROUPS TOOLS grocery stores, and more. COLLABORATE

Promise to the public: We will work with you to ensure your concerns and aspirations are reflected in decisions made.

POPUP COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS OPEN HOUSES

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 13 14 THE LAKOTA GROUP 2. Our Work

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 15 Pleasant District Streetscape Design Designs for a district that now defines downtown Oak Park

Lakota developed plans to open Following the success of North Client Marion Street to two-way traffic in Marion Street, the Village of Oak Village of Oak Park order to revitalize the deteriorated Park engaged The Lakota Group to References pedestrian mall in the center of develop streetscape designs, plans, Craig Failor Village Planner Historic Downtown Oak Park. The and construction documents for South Village of Oak Park overall plan links the mall to another Marion. While the material palette was 708-358-5418 new, pedestrian-friendly street mostly defined, there were unique Bill McKenna that has several local businesses. challenges and goals associated Village Engineer The Village of Oak Park The streetscape design focused with this new phase. Wider street 708-358-5722 on rejuvenating this well-known widths prompted the use of additional [email protected] commercial center with a rich variety overhead roadway lights. An increased of materials and flexible outdoor focus on Complete Streets led to Awards gathering spaces. The design included subtle modifications to cross-walks Honor Award natural stone, brick street/sidewalk and alley crossings. The area as a American Society of Landscape Architects, paving, custom site furnishings, a whole rebranded itself as the Pleasant Illinois Chapter central water feature, new plantings, District during the process and the Gold Award for Implementation and custom lighting. Sustainable design streetscape design was coordinated to American Planning Association, Illinois Chapter techniques, such as an under-sidewalk reinforce the new moniker, including Charter Award heat mat and a gray water storage a custom gateway signage element. Congress of New Urbanism, system for irrigation, were used. The Custom design elements helped Illinois Chapter project has been integral to creating an connect to an adjacent park and tie the Gold Award active and vibrant commercial district, street back to the neighborhood in an Brick Industry Association and has spurred additional streetscape authentic way. enhancements and economic development within the downtown.

16 THE LAKOTA GROUP Honor Award American Society of Landscape Architects, Illinois Chapter Gold Award for Implementation American Planning Association, Illinois Chapter Charter Award Congress of New Urbanism Gold Award Brick Industry Association

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 17 “It feels like it’s been there forever, and it feels like it’s going to be there forever. … It’s kind of a bridge between the past and the future.”

Oak Park Mayor Anan Abu-Taleb

18 THE LAKOTA GROUP VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 19 Downtown Oak Park’s Marion Street streetscape designed by The Lakota Group has become the gold standard for streetscape design in the region and is used as a model for leveraging public investment to spur economic development.

20 THE LAKOTA GROUP VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 21 Lake Street Streetscape Master Plan

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LAKE STREET STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS CLIENT FOREST AVENUE SPECIALTY FEATURE - CONCEPT A1 OAK PARK, ILLINOIS FEBRUARY 21, 2017 Statistics Building off of the Lake Street Master Plan that was adopted in 2012, the Lake Street streetscape improvements from Harlem Avenue to Euclid Avenue along Lake Street in Start Date: October 2016 Completed: Ongoing the Village of Oak Park, are ongoing and being led by The Lakota Group. The streetscape amenities pull from the material palette utilized in the Marion Street and Pleasant District Reference streetscape improvement projects. Streetscape amenity improvements include: bluestone paving, pavers in intersections, seating areas, bike racks, granite and movable planters, Bill McKenna Village Engineer lighting, water features, wayfinding, and directional signage. The Village of Oak Park

(708) 358-5722

[email protected]

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 23 Lockport Street Design

President’s Award for Urban Design- Constructed Project Illinois Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects Public Works Project of the Year American Public Works Association Implementation Award Illinois Chapter of the American Planning Association

24 THE LAKOTA GROUP Implementing a road diet on Lockport Street reallocated space to pedestrians and re- established it as the heart of downtown Plainfield.

Lakota led a design team charged with the revitalization of Lockport Street, Plainfield’s Statistics main commercial corridor. The approach for the project was to reconfigure the street Start Date: September 2007 using a Road Diet, which converted four lanes to 3 lanes, providing additional sidewalk Completed: June 2009 space and room for bicycles. The streetscape design focuses on rejuvenating this historic “Main Street” with a rich variety of materials and flexible outdoor gathering spaces. Reference The design includes natural stone walls, brick paving, new site furniture and lighting, Jonathan Proulx raised speed tables at intersections, new plantings, street trees, and custom signage and Village Planner Village of Plainfield wayfinding elements. The result of the project was the creation of a walkable and active street, re-establishing Lockport Street as the center of downtown. (815) 609-6139 [email protected]

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 25 OUR WORK Related Projects Uptown Park Ridge Streetscape Design

Oak Park, IL

Gold Award Illinois Chapter of the American Planning Association Gold Key Award Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago

26 THE LAKOTA GROUP OUR WORK Related Projects

Lakota participated as a member of a architecture of the Pickwick Theater, a Statistics development team hired by the City of historic focal building in the heart of the Phase I Completed: 2007 Park Ridge to prepare a master plan and Uptown district. As part of a second design Phase II Completed: 2008 urban design for a key multi-block area in phase, Lakota also created redevelopment Phase III Completed: 2014 Phase IV Design Completed: 2017 its Uptown district. The plan focuses on and streetscape design concepts for the

the pedestrian-oriented “Main Street” City Commons, which comprises Uptown’s Reference character of the district by framing street central open space, library complex, and walls with first-floor retail and upper- adjacent blocks. Juliana Maller Village Manager, Hanover Park story residential uses. The streetscape Former Deputy City Manager, Park Ridge design establishes the theme for future Since the inception of the original (630) 823-5600 redevelopment efforts throughout streetscape design, four phases of [email protected] Uptown. A design theme was developed reconstruction have been completed. to complement and reflect the Art Deco

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 27 Algonquin Streetscape Master Plan

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28 THE LAKOTA GROUP Algonquin Streetscape STREETSCAPE PALETTE Master Plan

The Algonquin Main Street/Downtown Streetscape Master Plan is organized around a Statistics three tiered hierarchy of the roadway network. This hierarchy was developed through Start Date: April 2015 analysis of the existing streetscape. Factors in the analysis included the presence of Completed: July 2015 commercial or retail land use, level of existing pedestrian activity, redevelopment potential Reference of adjacent sites, potential for increased pedestrian activity, opportunities for closing roadway segments for festivals and special events. The goal of the hierarchy is to: Michael Kerr, PE Executive Vice President, » Provide a framework to rationalize the level of cost and complexity of streetscape Head of Civil Engineering investments for individual segments of the streetscape network Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. » Use in developing initial order-of-magnitude cost estimates [email protected] » Help organize and structure decision making relative to appropriate prioritization of investment and implementation phasing. The graphics shown on this page indicate the recommended streetscape hierarchy for the study area. Additionally, the graphic highlights other key analysis considerations and opportunities that were used to inform the master plan.

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 29 Winnetka Lakefront Master Plan

30 THE LAKOTA GROUP The Lakota Group with its team of subconsultants—Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Shabica Statistics Associates, Baird & Associates and OKW Architects—led the development of the first Start Date: July 2014 Lakefront Master Plan for the Winnetka Park District’s five lakefront parks and beaches. In Completed: December 2015 addition to acting as the facilitators of this lakefront planning process, Lakota undertook the engagement of residents and other stakeholders to actively participate in developing Reference a shared community vision. The end result was a clear approach with detailed actionable John Peterson strategies for future enhancements of the District’s parks and beaches. Executive Director Winnetka Park District The Winnetka Lakefront Master Plan was the recipient of the American Planning (847) 501-2074 [email protected] Association-IL 2016 Strategic Plan Award. This Master Plan is currently being implemented in a multi-year phased bluff and shoreline restoration program.

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 31 Howard Park South Bend, IN

The Lakota Group led the design of Howard multi-generational, building upon the history Statistics Park, downtown South Bend’s historic of South Bend and embracing its location on Start Date: June 2017 riverfront park, for South Bend Venues Parks the St. Joseph River. The design seamlessly Completed: November 2019 and Arts. The design reimagines the 12.75-acre integrates spaces using a cohesive vernacular Reference site as a premier regional destination and of site elements, hardscape, landscape, and hub of activity for downtown. The program lighting, as well as dramatic topographical Aaron Perri Executive Director includes two new park buildings, an ice rink, changes to surprise and delight park visitors at City of South Bend Venues Parks & Arts curving ice trail, an interactive water feature, every turn. Within the first two months of being (574) 299-4765 custom playground, an event lawn, and a series open, the City estimated 100,000 people visited [email protected] of plazas, gathering spaces, and art gardens. the park. The key driving force behind the design was to create a place that is both multi-seasonal and

32 THE LAKOTA GROUP Midwest Living Magazine #1 Spot to Visit - Winter 2020

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 33 LLOYD BEACH WINNETKA BOAT LAUNCH

CLIENT The Lakota Group

LOCATION WINNETKA, ILLINOIS

THE FEATURES

A new boardwalk was added, extending from the beach house to the parking lot, while the existing boat launch area was repaved. Renova- THE PLAN tions were made to the fenced-in motorized boat storage area to widen it and provide a new accessible ramp from the boat launch area to the ENGINEERING & SURVEYING SERVICES: boardwalk. The project's bluff restoration elements included adding a SPACECO, Inc. provided engineering and surveying services related to the develop- gravel access road/ ramp for the community to carry equipment down ment to the beach and for park district maintenance, grading and stormwater Construction Administration Final Engineering management associated with the bluff access ramp, erosion control, removing invasive vegetation, planting new native vegetation, carrying Permitting out controlled burns. Coordination was required with structural team to design retaining walls along base of bluff.

www.spacecoinc.com Phone: 847.696.4060 9575 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 700 Rosemont, IL 60018

34 THE LAKOTA GROUP ONTARIOVILLE TOWN CENTER

CLIENT Village of Hanover Park

LOCATION HANOVER PARK, ILLINOIS

THE FEATURES

Spaceco, Inc. provided professional surveying and engineering services for

the utility relocations, streetscape & roadway improvements, plaza

THE PLAN improvements , and park improve�ments for the Ontarioville Town Center

District project. Engineering services included relocation/burial coordination ENGINEERING & SURVEYING SERVICES: with the dry utility companies, design development with Village and SPACECO, Inc. provided engineering and surveying services for full time Phase lll construction landscape consultant, construction document / bid document preparation, services acting as the Resident Engineer and Inspector on behalf of the city. Provide draw review and payout recommendations. Act as liasion between local business, pedestrians, and city. and public bidding assistance. Full time Phase III construction services were provided by Spaceco, Inc. on behalf of the Village. These services included Construction Management Final Engineering construction observation, contractor draw reviews, and payout recommen- Conceptual Engineering Permitting dations. Spaceco, Inc. also acted as the liaison between local businesses, the public, and the Village.

www.spacecoinc.com Phone: 847.696.4060 9575 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 700 Rosemont, IL 60018

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 35 PARK RIDGE UPTOWN PHASE 1 & 2

CLIENT PRC Partners

LOCATION PARK RIDGE, ILLINOIS

THE FEATURES

Coordinated the design and permitting for two underground detention vaults located in Meacham Avenue and the

Phase 2 parking lot. Coordinated the design and permitting with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the new

THE PLAN traﬃc signals on Summit Avenue at Northwest Highway and Touhy Avenue. This also included the permitting of the

Northwest Highway, Touhy Avenue, and Busse Highway geometric and streetscape improvements. Designed the ENGINEERING & SURVEYING SERVICES: 12-inch water-main extension from Busse Highway to the 6 corners intersection and coordinated the permitting with SPACECO, Inc. provided engineering and surveying services for 24 single family townhomes, a the IEPA. Designed the new Morris, Meacham, and Summit Avenue sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and watermains 4-story mixed-use building, and the Morris, Meacham, Summit, Northwest Highway, Touhy Avenue, and coordinated the permitting with the MWRDGC and IEPA. Coordinated all of the grading and geometric and Busse Highway roadway and streetscape improvements.

improvements that were part of the streetscape improvements with the streetscape architect. Worked directly with the Boundary Surveys Construction Layout Staking City of Park Ridge Fire Department on the design of the Meacham Avenue Cul-de-Sac to insure that the geometry could Subdivision Platting Condominium/ Townhouse Surveys facilitate the turning movements of the City’s ladder truck. Received the 2008 Gold Award presented by the Illinois Plats of Dedication Regulatory Agency Permitting Chapter of the American Planning Association in recognition of a high quality, transit oriented project. Also received an

award from the Congress for New Urbanism. www.spacecoinc.com Phone: 847.696.4060 9575 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 700 Rosemont, IL 60018

36 THE LAKOTA GROUP PARK RIDGE UPTOWN PHASE 3

CLIENT PRC Partners

LOCATION PARK RIDGE, ILLINOIS

THE FEATURES

Elegant courtyard includes a decorative fountain, benches, and an abundance of multi-level planters. Two levels of underground THE PLAN parking beneath all ﬁve buildings providing 427 parking stalls. ENGINEERING & SURVEYING SERVICES: Coordinated all of the grading and geometric improvements that were part of the streetscape improvements with the streetscape SPACECO, Inc. provided engineering and surveying services for ﬁve 5-story mixed-use buildings architect. Coordinated the grading and geometric design of the totaling 114 condominium units and 66,250 S.F. of retail space located on 2.76 acres in the center of downtown Park Ridge. surface parking lot and ramps with the architectural design team. Received the 2008 Gold Award presented by the Illinois Boundary Surveys Construction Layout Staking Chapter of the American Planning Association in recognition Subdivision Platting Condominium Surveys of a high quality, transit oriented project. Also received an Plats of Dedication Regulatory Agency Permitting award from the Congress for New Urbanism.

www.spacecoinc.com Phone: 847.696.4060 9575 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 700 Rosemont, IL 60018

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 37 MAIN STREET RECONSTRUCTION AND STREETSCAPE | ALGONQUIN, ILLINOIS

PROJECT TYPE CBBEL completed Phase I Engineering on behalf of the Village of Algonquin for the reconstruction of Main Street. Design Approval was Phase I Engineering granted June 2017. Roadway Reconstruction his project consisted of Phase I Engineering gateway feature to the Algonquin downtown. for the reconstruction of Main Street from 3D modeling was incorporated to design the IL 31 South Junction to the IL 31 North the proposed roundabout on a challenging Streetscape Design T Junction, a distance of approximately 1.1 miles. sloped surface. The Western Algonquin Bypass (IL 31) was • Prepared corridor traffic and safety analyses. Roundabout Design opened in the fall of 2014, and Main Street (Old IL 31) was jurisdictionally transferred to the Village • Submitted Environmental Survey Request of Algonquin. The purpose of the Main Street (ESR) Form and support documentation to Utility Improvements improvements is to reconstruct the roadway based obtain environmental clearances. on reduced traffic volumes and to address deficient • Performed a wetland and WOUS delineation pavement condition, address sidewalk and bike and Wetland Impact Evaluation forms path gaps, and to provide an integrated Algonquin • Prepared a Bridge Condition Report downtown center south of IL 62 which is friendly (BCR) and Preliminary Bridge Design and to pedestrians, slows passenger vehicles, and Hydraulic Report (PBDHR) with Type, Size, 2016 - 2017 encourages truck traffic to use the IL 31 Bypass. and Location (TS&L) bridge plans for the PROJECT TEAM CBBEL prepared a State-Approved Categorical Main Street crossing over Crystal Creek. Michael Kerr, PE Exclusion Phase I Project Development Report The bridge opening was increased to the Principal-In-Charge in accordance with Federal Project Development maximum extent practical to reduce flood procedures, which was approved by the Illinois elevations within downtown Algonquin and Martin Worman, PE Department of Transportation in June 2017. avoid adjacent business impacts. Project Manager • Obtained IDNR-OWR permit through IDOT Doug Gotham, LLA PHASE I SERVICES INCLUDED: based on the approved PBDHR. Landscape Architect • Developed horizontal and vertical geometry • Designed downtown streetscape elements to including a roundabout at Main Street and CLIENT provide a wider pedestrian corridor consisting Cary Road/Arrowhead Drive to act as a Village of Algonquin of decorative pavers, planter boxes, and landscaped areas. Grading challenges ARROWHEAD DRIVE CONSTRUCTION COST within the Algonquin downtown streetscape $13.2 million included meeting ADA requirements within

MAIN STREET the public right-of-way and tying into private FEE stairs and landings. $374.7 thousand (Phase I) • Coordinated with IDOT detour committee for approval of proposed one-way detour during FUNDING SOURCE CARY ROAD staged construction. Federal • Coordinated with affected property owners at the proposed roundabout.

38 THE LAKOTA GROUP PINE DUNES WETLAND MITIGATION AREA | LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

PROJECT TYPE CBBEL designed and permitted this 315-acre Environmental Resources natural area restoration project on a parcel consisted of agricultural fields, oak woodlands, Phase II Engineering and farmed wetlands.

Water Resources his project site was identified after an exhaustive search to provide wetland and waters mitigation for the proposed Elgin O’Hare Western Access Tollway. The project will involve wetland creation, Topographic Survey Twetland enhancement, stream restoration and restoration of upland areas to prairie/savanna. Permitting PROJECT OBJECTIVES The objectives of the proposed mitigation are to replace the functional value of the permanently impacted waters and wetland caused by the construction of the Elgin O’Hare Western Access Project (EOWA). Waters of the U.S., including wetlands, which are impacted as a result of the proposed improvements, will be mitigated at determined ratios. Mitigation will consist of the restoration, enhancement, and 2013 - 2016 preservation of wetland, stream and area which are expected to offset and replace, to the extent PROJECT TEAM practicable, the function and value of the wetland and waters habitats that will be affected by the Jedd Anderson, PWS proposed project. Environmental Project Manager The mitigation potential includes about 32 acres of wetland enhancement, 58 acres of wetland and Design restoration, and 20 acres of upland enhancement credit, 100 acres of woodland enhancement, 3,300’ Jason Souden, PE of stream restoration, for a total of about 85 acres of wetland/waters mitigation credit. Additionally Civil Project Manager CBBEL designed a 24 car parking lot, restroom, well, water fountain and nearly 3 miles of bike path, Bryan Luke, PE along with a 300’ long bridge and 3 boardwalks. Civil Engineer (continued on back) Darren Olson, PE Water Resources

CLIENT Illinois Tollway CONSTRUCTION COST $9.2 million FEE $560 thousand FUNDING SOURCE Illinois Tollway

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 39 LOCKPORT STREET STREETSCAPE | PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS

PROJECT TYPE This streetscape project brought new opportunity to Historic Downtown and provided a pedestrian friendly corridor. Phase II Engineering

Phase III Engineering his section of Lockport Street (IL 59 to IL 126) is home to numerous special interest shops, bars and restaurants. Lockport Street was a three lane roadway with parallel parking on both sides Streetscape Design Twith 67 on-street parking spaces. It was critical to maintain the same number of parking spaces and with the reconfiguration of the road to two lanes, CBBEL was able to add 5 additional parking spaces and provide the same mobility. The sidewalks were expanded from 8’ to as much as 15’, Lighting Improvements creating outdoor dining opportunities while maintaining comfortable pedestrian movement from one block to the next. Raised intersections and mid-block pedestrian crossings were constructed to act as Stakeholder Involvement traffic calming measures.

SERVICES INCLUDED: • A streetscape committee was formed to facilitate communication between the business/property 2007 - 2008 owners, the Village and the design team. CBBEL also facilitated a weekly business owner focus group where scheduling and design elements were among the main topics discussed. PROJECT TEAM Construction phasing was also a major concern to the Village and business owners. During the Jason Souden, PE design process CBBEL contacted a variety of area contractors to discuss the construction phasing Project Director of the project. Martin Worman, PE • Phase II and Phase III services included public input and committee meetings; coordination with QC/QA IDOT, Village committees and consultants; design (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and Anthony DeRicco, PE, LEED AP landscape architecture); scheduling; cost estimating; and construction observation. Lighting Design Ryan Hansen, PE Resident Engineer

CLIENT Village of Plainfield

CONSTRUCTION COST $7.25 million

FEE $500 thousand

FUNDING SOURCE Local

40 THE LAKOTA GROUP MADISON STREET CORRIDOR | OAK PARK, ILLINOIS

PROJECT TYPE The revitalization of the Madison Street Corridor includes streetscape design and a road diet with bike lanes and cycle track. Streetscape Design he Madison Street Corridor (Harlem SERVICES INCLUDED: Road Diet Avenue to Ashland Avenue) is one of the • Develop streetscape alternatives (roadway/ Tmajor east-west corridors, spanning the bikeway engineering design geometrics, ADA entire Village. The design balances pedestrians, Bike Lane accessibility, sustainable design, traffic calming, bicyclists, public transportation, school children, construction staging/feasibility), assessment of local vehicular traffic, regional vehicular traffic, existing infrastructure, cost estimates Green Infrastructure on-street parking, retail businesses, restaurants, • Create presentations and participate in multiple single and multiple family dwellings, government public presentations and Village Meetings buildings (including Village Hall), sites of future 2019 – 2020 CONSTRUCTION (Phase I) development, and the adjoining neighborhoods. • Pre-Final documents; plans, special provisions, construction cost estimate, and schedule 2019 – Current DESIGN (Phase II) The design consisted of a road diet of the 2018 – 2019 DESIGN (Phase I) corridor; adding a new bike lane in each direction • Final documents; plans, special provisions, (a bike lane from Harlem to Oak Park Ave, and a construction cost estimate, and schedule 2015 – 2017 CONCEPT “cycle track” - bike lane between the parkway and 2011 – 2012 FEASIBILITY • Utility coordination for adjustments the parking lane - from Oak Park Ave to Ashland). and relocations PROJECT TEAM Phase I included sewer improvements, ADA • Designing, submitting for, and receiving permits Michael Kerr, PE improvements, roadway resurfacing, new for water main and sanitary improvements Project Manager landscaping/irrigation to the remaining medians, • Coordination with IDOT regarding work new pavers near Austin, and road diet/bike lanes. Bryan Luke, PE within Harlem Ave and Ridgeland Ave ROW Phase II will include streetscape improvements Design Engineer (IDOT jurisdiction) to the 4 blocks between Oak Park Ave and East G. Michael Ziegler, PE Ave. The streetscape improvements include new • Coordination with multiple abutting private Traffic pavement, sidewalk and driveway replacement, development projects (under design and Anthony DeRicco, PE, LEED AP cul-de-sac’ing two side streets, relocating under construction) Lighting combined sewer, water main upgrades, new • Lighting Design, Traffic Signal system analysis curb-line drainage structures, new LED decorative and design, Parking capacity analysis, CLIENT lighting, new traffic signal, traffic signal equipment/ Traffic Studies (Synchro, traffic counts, and Village of Oak Park interconnect upgrades, and signage. Significant intersection capacity). aesthetic/sustainable upgrades are included; CONSTRUCTION COST • Pace Bus service stop consolidation analysis creating public and civic plazas, pavers, trees in and coordination $6 million – Phase I grates, trees, planters, benches and other site • Coordinating other consultants under $6 million – Phase II amenities. Green infrastructure included lighting, direct Village contract for services bike lanes, trees, recycling/re-use of materials. FEE related to the Madison St project; $34 thousand – Feasibility The project has undergone several preferred Environmental Investigations, $674 thousand – Concept/Phase I/II designs as the corridor is already benefitting from Topographic Survey, Utility the highly anticipated corridor infrastructure and locations/designs FUNDING SOURCE aesthetic improvements. • Phase III assistance Local

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 41

Sample Projects and Client References

1. Highest and best use study for Rapids Mall in Wisconsin Rapids, WI Brief: Rapids Mall was a 190,000 SF community mall. JCPenney, which anchored the mall, closed in 2017; Younker’s closed in 2013. The City of Wisconsin Rapids hired Hoffman Strategy Group to conduct a highest-and-best- uses feasibility study that addressed the viability, type and timing for retail, restaurant, entertainment, multifamily residential and hotel uses in the form of a redevelopment master plan.

Client: City of Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Contact: Adam Tegen, Director of Community Development (715) 421-8225

2. Retail market feasibility analysis and retail master plan for four areas in the City of Riverside, MO, part of the Kansas City, MO, MSA Brief: The City of Riverside, MO, hired Hoffman Strategy Group to prepare a retail master plan based on a quantitative and qualitative analysis of retail opportunities specific to four areas in the city. This retail master plan addressed the viability of retail; how the viable retail is complementary (as opposed to competitive) to existing retail; and the extent to which the City of Riverside offers regional retail opportunities.

Client: City of Riverside, MO

Contact: Greg Mills, City Administrator (816) 741-3993

3. Highest and Best Use Study for Midway Mall in Elyria, OH, part of the Cleveland, OH MSA Brief: Midway Mall is a 1.1 million SF regional shopping mall that was owned by a special loan servicer (LNR). The City of Elyria hired Hoffman Strategy Group to 1) conduct a market feasibility and highest-and-best-uses study on the viability, type and timing for the retail, restaurant, entertainment, multifamily residential, office and hotel components (a redevelopment master plan); 2) develop a broad- level conceptual site plan for the redevelopment of Midway Mall; and 3) survey other developments for “best practices” of public finance incentive in support of this redevelopment project.

Client: City of Elyria, OH

Contact: Holly Brinda, Mayor (440) 326-1402

Lincoln, NE Newport Beach, CA Phoenix, AZ (402) 560-0722 (949) 877-2855 (415) 847-1770

42 THE LAKOTA GROUP PROJECT FUNDING

From project planning to funding application submittal, Metro Strategies Our team has helped our clients secure... works with communities through every $754,660 step of the process to help develop for the Village of Riverside’s Burlington Street Streetscape Project sound projects and to identify and secure $400,000 funding for new initiatives. for the Village of Algonquin’s Stoneybrook Park Project We help clients define and articulate $269,000 the vision and goals of new projects, for the Village of Elmwood Park’s Conti Circle Streetscape Improvements engage strategic partners and create a $845,890 comprehensive plan with measurable for the Village of Hillside’s Mannheim Bridge Bicycle Path outcomes. Our staff participates in and, if needed, facilitates planning meetings, $1,180,224 researches best practices, assists with for the Village of Rosemont’s Des Plaines River Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge creating implementation timelines and $744,000 budgets, and prepares all supporting for the City of Northlake’s Northwest Avenue Multi-Use Path materials. $1,687,578 for the City of Berwyn’s Green Alleys (Permeable Pavement) Metro Strategies’ success in securing more than $38 million in funding to date from $3,743,723 a variety of highly competitive programs for the Village of Western Springs’ Pedestrian Underpass is because of our attention to detail and $503,000 commitment to helping clients design for the Village of Riverside’s Green Alleys (Permeable Pavement) the strongest possible project and create $750,000 compelling proposals. for the Audubon Elementary School’s Village Schoolyard Project $2,165,200 for the Village of Harwood Heights’ Community Recreation Center

Village of Riverside’s Village of Algonquin’s Village of Elmwood Park’s Burlington Street Streetscape Project Stoneybrook Park Project Conti Circle Streetscape Improvements

Creative Strategic Solutions www.metrostrategiesinc.com

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 43 44 THE LAKOTA GROUP 3. Our Team

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 45 The Lakota Group is a team of professionals who work shoulder-to-shoulder with clients over the long term, going the extra mile, making personal connections, and traveling the long journey together.

46 THE LAKOTA GROUP Heart & Soul The Lakota Group is a team of talented designers, planners, and communicators powered by a passion to offer creative solutions.

Our defining attribute is fostered through a team-based Since the firm’s conception in 1993, Lakota has completed approach to project management centered on positive dialogue. award-winning assignments in more than 500 towns and cities Led by our drive to institute change in a sustainable way, Lakota across the country, gaining recognition for its work in landscape associates abide by a process that combines critical thinking architecture, waterfront planning, site planning, design, and and community engagement. The result? A practice that seeks community engagement. to produce the most effectively efficient solutions, carefully balancing the real with the ideal. Through its mold-breaking and place-making mentality, Our quest is simple: we want to improve communities. Lakota relishes the coalescence between land and By engaging local residents through workshops, discussions community, ultimately demonstrating a practice that and surveys, we strive to pinpoint the opportunities for perfectly reflects its name: “Allies,” the English improvement. We want clients to help us place ourselves in their translation of the Native American word, Lakota. frame of context: what would we want if we were the ones living in their town? Working in their building? Raising a family in their neighborhood? We want to listen, and we want to talk, and then we want to listen some more. Lakota acknowledges the issues, while also recognizing the strengths, shedding light on the qualities that make a place unique, and brainstorming the ways upon which they can be built.

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 47 Key Personnel »

The Lakota Group CHICAGO, ILLINOIS ...... Team Lead Project Management Community Engagement Urban Design & Placemaking Strategies Branding & Marketing Strategies Scott Freres PLA, ASLA Kevin Clark PLA, AICP Michael Kritzman AICP Implementation Strategies PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL SENIOR Corridor Planning ASSOCIATE

Deb Samyn PLA ASLA Renee Blain Emily Caruso GRAPHIC SENIOR ASSOCIATE DESIGNER & ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE

Spaceco CHICAGO, ILLINOIS ...... Engineering Site Development Land Surveying Implementation Strategies William B. Loftus PE F.ASCE James C. Kapustiak PE PLS Brian Kravets PRESIDENT SENIOR UAS PROJECT OPERATIONS MANAGER MANAGER

CBBEL ROSEMONT, ILLINOIS ...... Floodplain and Wetland Analysis

Michael Kerr PE Jedd Anderson PE CWS CPESC PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT

48 THE LAKOTA GROUP Hoffman Strategy Group LINCOLN, NE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA, PHOENIX, AZ ...... Real Estate Market Analysis Retail Market Analysis Best Use Market Analysis Implementation Strategies Jerry Hoffman Dan Sheridan JD Jeff Green FOUNDER PARTNER PARTNER

Metro Strategies CHICAGO, ILLINOIS ...... Funding Strategies Implementation Strategies

Seema Wadia Tammy Wierciak CHIEF VICE OPERATING PRESIDENT OFFICER

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 49 SCOTT FRERESPLA ASLA

PRESIDENT | 1993 – PRESENT

Scott is the President and co-founder of The Lakota Group, and has over 30 years of HOMETOWN experience in designing and shaping communities and open spaces around the country. As Northbrook, Illinois an industry leader in sustainable design, Scott has worked with cities, towns, developers, institutions, and non-profit agencies, using his skills placemaking and urban design to EDUCATION create beautiful and engaging places. Scott’s ability to take a fresh, simple, and inclusive approach to problem solving has established The Lakota Group’s reputation as a creative University of Wisconsin-Madison leader in the industry. Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture Madison, WI SIGNATURE PROJECTS (1986) Urban & Regional Planning • Illinois Route 53/120 Land Use Strategy – Lake County, IL ORGANIZATIONS • Riverfront Neighborhoods Comprehensive Plan Update – Moline, IL • American Society of Landscape • MedQuarter Master Plan – Cedar Rapids, IA Architects • Downtown Strategic Development Plan – Kenosha, WI • American Planning Association • Illinois Medical District Master Plan – Chicago, IL • American Institute of Architects • Willow Road Corridor Plan – Northfield/Winnetka, IL • Wisconsin Alumni Association - • State of Oregon Main Street Revitalization Services – OR Alumni Park Design Committee • Village Center Master Plan – Wilmette, IL • Lambda Alpha International • San Antonio Strategic Historic Preservation Plan – San Antonio, TX • Urban Land Institute Streetscape & Urban Design • Illinois Park & Recreation Association • Downtown Open Space and Streetscape – Homewood, IL • Society for Environmental Graphic • Lockport Street Streetscape – Plainfield, IL Design • Pleasant District Streetscape – Oak Park, IL • Winnetka Parks Foundation • Park Ridge Uptown Streetscape – Park Ridge, IL • Teaching Professional Architect - • Marion Street Streetscape – Oak Park, IL State of Illinois • Village of Winnetka Plan Commission Landscape Architecture & Site Design & Design Review Board - Former • Irish Green – Notre Dame, IN Member • Lake Forest Place Landscape Design – Presbyterian Homes - Lake Forest, IL • Skokie/Crow Island/Hubbard Woods • North Shore County Day School Master Plan – Winnetka, IL Schools - Former Member • Fox Meadow Site Plan & Landscaping – Northfield, IL • Heatherfield Site Plan & Landscaping – Glenview, IL EXPERIENCE Park District Planning Years with Lakota: 28 • Hubbard Woods Park Master Plan – Winnetka, IL Years of Practice: 35 • FCEC Feasibility Study – Chicago, IL • Park District of Highland Park Comprehensive Plan – Highland Park, IL • Skokie Playfields Master Plan – Winnetka, IL • Lakefront Master Plan – Winnetka, IL Signage & Branding • St. Cloud Placemaking Plan – St. Cloud, MN • Preserve America Wayfinding & Cultural Tourism – Ferndale, MI • Elmhurst Signage – Elmhurst, IL • Barrington Wayfinding/Signage – Barrington, IL • Downtown Branding – Evanston, IL

50 THE LAKOTA GROUP KEVIN CLARKPLA AICP

PRINCIPAL & DIRECTOR OF DESIGN | 2005 – PRESENT

Kevin brings over 20 years of experience in urban planning and landscape architecture to HOMETOWN The Lakota Group, where he oversees the firm’s urban design projects. His award-winning portfolio spans downtown, transit-oriented and neighborhood revitalization plans, Louisville, Kentucky physical and economic development strategies, and innovative design of open spaces and EDUCATION public places. He is passionate about dynamic and interactive public processes and works to integrate innovative technology throughout all of Lakota’s projects. University of Illinois at Chicago Master of Urban Planning and Policy SIGNATURE PROJECTS Chicago, IL (2006) Streetscape & Urban Design University of Kentucky • Lockport Street Streetscape - Plainfield, IL Bachelor of Science in Landscape • Marion Street Streetscape - Oak Park, IL Architecture • Pleasant District Streetscape - Oak Park, IL Lexington, KY • Uptown Park Ridge Streetscape - Park Ridge, IL (2000) • Algonquin Downtown Streetscape - Algonquin, IL • Lake Street Streetscape - Oak Park, IL ORGANIZATIONS • Homewood Downtown Streetscape - Homewood, IL Open Space and Park Design • American Planning Association • American Society of Landscape • Howard Park - South Bend, IN Architects, Awards Jury (2014) • Hubbard Woods Park - Winnetka, IL • Congress for New Urbanism • Skokie Playfields - Winnetka, IL • American Institute of Architects, • Hesburgh Library Plaza - Notre Dame, IN Associate Member • Swedish Heritage Park - Loves Park, IL • American Planning Association • City Commons - Park Ridge, IL Mentorship Program Landscape Architecture & Site Design • Lambda Alpha, ELY Chapter • Irish Green – Notre Dame, IN • Uptown Development Partners • Delnor Hospital Landscape Master Plan – Geneva, IL • Greentown Advisory Committee • Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Landscape Improvements - Winfield, (2014) IL • UIC Professional Development Panel • Lake Forest Place Landscape Design – Presbyterian Homes - Lake Forest, IL (2010) Urban & Regional Planning EXPERIENCE • East Point Form-Based Code - East Point, GA Years with Lakota: 16 • Downtown Master Plan - Evanston, IL Years of Practice: 21 • Riverfront Neighborhoods Comprehensive Plan Update – Moline, IL • MedQuarter Master Plan – Cedar Rapids, IA • Downtown Strategic Development Plan – Kenosha, WI • Illinois Medical District Master Plan – Chicago, IL • Willow Road Corridor Plan – Northfield/Winnetka, IL • State of Oregon Main Street Revitalization Services – OR • Village Center Master Plan – Wilmette, IL

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 51 MICHAEL KRITZMANAICP

SENIOR ASSOCIATE | 2012 – PRESENT

HOMETOWN Michael is an urban designer and planner whose work encompasses a wide range of scales and project types, from site plans to urban districts to comprehensive plans. On each Buffalo Grove, Illinois project, he brings a passion for the process of making vibrant and livable places, with EDUCATION an added focus on economic development. A key goal is to ensure that final designs are aligned with market realities so that plans can be implemented effectively. Michael also Roosevelt University Walter E. Heller has extensive experience with community engagement and in assisting his clients with College of Business entitlements and packaging projects for municipal approval. Master of Science in Real Estate Chicago, IL SIGNATURE PROJECTS (2018) North Clark Street Strategic Plan - Chicago, IL University of Illinois at Urbana- Lakota developed a strategic plan to promote, attract, and retain businesses in the North Champaign Clark Street Corridor of Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. Michael helped develop and Bachelor of Landscape Architecture organize the community input sessions and assisted in the development of analysis and urban Urbana-Champaign, IL enhancement concepts for the project. This project received a 2014 ASLA–Illinois Merit Award (2005) for Planning & Analysis.

ORGANIZATIONS Lincoln Avenue Corridor Plan - Chicago, IL Lakota assissted the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce to create a corridor plan for Lincoln • CNU Illinois - Board of Directors Avenue from Diversey to Webster. The plan focused on physical improvements, branding/ Executive Committee (2014-2020) signage, transportation enhancements, and business attraction/retention. Michael was part • Congress for New Urbanism of the urban design team and in charge of graphics and community engagement. • American Planning Association • Urban Land Institute Harlem Avenue Corridor Plan - Cook County, IL The Lakota Group joined a diverse consulting team to conduct a transit access and • NAIOP Commercial Real Estate development study of the Harlem Avenue Corridor from 71st Street to North Avenue in Development Association support of Pace’s new Pulse bus rapid arterial transit system. The purpose of the study was to • Illinois Green Business Association prepare for planned improvements to arterial transit along the corridor and improve linkages - Landscape Technical Advisory and connections between land uses. Committee (2014-2016) Downtown Implementation Plan - Mount Prospect, IL EXPERIENCE With the Village of Mount Prospect and the RTA, The Lakota Group analyzed the downtown’s Transit Oriented Development potential and developed plans for enhancing its potential and Years with Lakota: 9 improving the overall downtown character. Michael assisted in developing redevelopment Years of Practice: 15 plans and graphics.

Touhy Triangle Master Plan - Niles, IL The Touhy Triangle Master Plan provides the Village of Niles with the land use framework necessary to achieve the community’s vision for a new mixed-use town center. The Plan explored a range of development concepts that allowed for flexibility of use, diverse ownership conditions, phasing alternatives, and evolving real estate market factors. Michael served as project manager and lead the preparation of the Master Plan.

Peoria Avenue Bus Rapid Transit Plan - Tulsa, Oklahoma Lakota led the development of a corridor wide land use plan and implementation strategy focused on leveraging capital investments in a critical new BRT transit line as an opportunity for economic development and placemaking. As part of this process, the project team employed a form-based approach to future station area zoning and development. Michael helped to lead the project’s public participation efforts and served a central role in developing land use policies.

52 THE LAKOTA GROUP DEB SAMYNPLA ASLA

SENIOR ASSOCIATE | 2019 – PRESENT

HOMETOWN Deb brings over 20 years of landscape architecture experience to The Lakota Group. A versatile designer and manager, she has shaped award-winning educational and Mt. Prospect, Illinois institutional campuses, linear and urban parks, streetscapes, and residential sites EDUCATION throughout the Chicago area. Deb enjoys the full range of the project process and is passionate about creating and fostering resilient environments that support and sustain University of Illinois at Urbana- natural and human systems. She has been a Chicago Botanic Garden faculty member and Champaign has received project recognition from the American Society of Landscape Architects. Master of Landscape Architecture Champaign-Urbana, IL SIGNATURE PROJECTS (1999) Ontarioville Town Center Streetscape - Hanover Park, IL Augustana College A major utility upgrade project in Hanover Park provided the perfect opportunity to rejuvenate Bachelor of Arts, English Literature the historic Ontarioville District. A new streetscape welcomes pedestrians and connects a new Rock Island, IL Central Plaza and upgraded park with new pathways, plantings, and seating. Ontarioville Plaza (1984) features festive overhead lighting, custom seating, special event space, and interactive water feature. Deb oversaw staff, developed construction documents, and managed field oversight. ORGANIZATIONS Clarendale of Portage Park - Chicago, IL • American Society of Landscape Ryan Companies engaged The Lakota Group to design the streetscape, greenroof, and multiple Architects rooftop amenity spaces for a new senior living center. Amenities include lush plantings, pergolas, fire pits, synthetic turf lawn, and flexible dining and lounge spaces. The greenroof EXPERIENCE offers year-round beautification for a portion of the roof visible from residential units, and exceeds stormwater mitigation requirements. Deb advised staff through construction Years with Lakota: 2 documentation. Years of Practice: 22 Harmony Square - Tinley Park, IL Serving as a gateway from the train station to the downtown Tinley park, Harmony Square is planned to be a hub of civic life. Sitting between a splash pad and a bandshell, an artificial turf flex lawn sits center in the square, framed by sinuous planters and seatwalls. Designed with all seasons in mind, Harmony Square provides space for concerts, water play, and concessions in the summer months. In the winter, the square transitions to an ice rink, complete with fire pits, holiday displays, a warming tent, and skate rentals. Deb led ice infrastructure coordination, engaged with clients, and oversaw staff design development and construction documentation.

Jon Hunt Memorial Plaza - South Bend, IN South Bend engaged the Lakota Group to re-envision a 1.5 acre downtown plaza as an urban multi-use plaza while paying tribute to the adjacent and iconic Morris Theater. The site design features scalable spaces for a variety of programming and four season use as well as a large turf lawn anchored by a stage on one end and a sculpture garden with a grand, stepped fountain on the other. A forecourt and terraced lawn accommodates daily activies and circulation as well as special events. Deb aided site design, engaged with clients, and advised staff in developing fundraising/marketing graphics and high level budgets.

North Orleans Street Park - Chicago, IL The Old Town Merchants and Residents Association engaged the Lakota Group to design a new park space located underneath the elevated public transportation tracks in Old Town, Chicago. The project included a visioning phase involving community workshops and virtual engagement, resulting in a preferred plan featuring a dog park, interactive seating pockets, and revolving community art displays. Deb participated in site design, community engagement, and advised on graphic presentation and materials.

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 53 RENEE BLAINPLA ASLA

ASSOCIATE | 2019 – PRESENT

Renee is a landscape architect and designer with a passion for creating spaces with HOMETOWN a strong sense of place and identity. Her experience includes the design of amenity decks, green roofs, urban plazas, streetscapes, and senior living centers. Renee is Naperville, Illinois inspired by the challenge to create ecologically sound landscapes that exemplify a site’s unique characteristics. She works to ensure each project serves as a direct response to EDUCATION community needs and the betterment of the municipality in which it lies. University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign SIGNATURE PROJECTS Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Urbana-Champaign, IL North Orleans Street Park - Chicago, IL (2013) The Old Town Merchants and Residents Association engaged the Lakota Group to design a new located underneath the elevated public transportation tracks in Old Town, Chicago. The project included a visioning phase involving community workshops and ORGANIZATIONS virtual engagement, resulting in a preferred plan featuring a dog park, interactive seating • American Society of Landscape pockets, and revolving community art displays. Renee was responsible for aiding in Architects site design, participation in community engagement sessions, and preparing graphic materials. EXPERIENCE Riverside School District Campus Plan - Riverside, IL Years with Lakota: 2 The Lakota Group prepared a campus report of the shared Central and Hauser school Years of Practice: 8 campus for Riverside School District 96. Onsite observation and focus group discussions engaging district leaders, staff, and students identified issues and opportunities for campus improvements. Several campus plan concepts were then developed focusing on student recreation, including a large artificial turf field, playground, and outdoor learning spaces, existing harmoniously with adjacent parking and circulation zones. Renee was responsible for aiding in research and observation, as well as preparing the report, campus plans and producing graphic materials.

Clarendale of Portage Park - Chicago, IL Ryan Companies engaged The Lakota Group to design the streetscape, greenroof, and multiple rooftop amenity spaces for a new senior living center. Amenity elements include pergolas, fire pits, a walking path, synthetic turf lawn, dining, and flexible lounge spaces. In addition to exceeding requirements for stormwater mitigation, the greenroof offers year-round beautification of a portion of the roof visible from residential units. Renee was responsible for greenroof and amenity deck design, detailing plan elements, and project coordination.

William Powers State Recreation Area - Chicago, IL The Lakota Group worked with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to increase access to recreational opportunities already offered on site. Responding to sensitive and protected natural site conditions and with a focus on ADA accessibility, improvements included an outdoor classroom, nature trail, fishing pier, and kayak launch. Renee was responsible for site observation and research, site design, and material selection.

Tinley Park Downtown Streetscape - Tinley Park, IL The Lakota Group worked with The Village of Tinley Park to develop a conceptual streetscape master plan for downtown Tinley Park. A street hierarchy was developed to link prototypical conditions based on land use and right-of-way widths to apply designs to these corridors. Lakota developed designs for intersections, complete streets, improved pedestrian realm, and sustainable practices. Renee assisted with research and graphics creation for the prototype models.

54 THE LAKOTA GROUP EMILY CARUSO

GRAPHIC DESIGNER & COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE | 2020 – PRESENT

HOMETOWN Emily earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Visual Communications with a minor in marketing from Ohio University in May 2018. Previously, she has worked as a graphic Dayton, Ohio designer collaborating with brands such as General Electric, Walmart, and the Biden- EDUCATION Harris campaign to execute creative campaigns. She has experience designing for both digital and print mediums and is passionate about creating research-driven and user- Maryland Institute College of Arts focused marketing materials that resonates with her clients and audiences. Master or User Experience Design Baltimore, MD KEY EXPERIENCE (2021) Ohio University Junior Designer - August 2020 - November 2020, Washington D.C. (remote) Bachelor of Visual Communications Bully Pulpit Interactive Athens County, OH Coordinated with the client team to develop high-quality, impactful digital display (2018) and social media graphics for clients. Graphic Designer - May 2019 - July 2020, Cincinnati, OH ORGANIZATIONS General Electric • American Institute of Graphic Arts, Created design solutions with high visual impact, while meeting budgets and objectives. Chicago Chapter Designed a wide variety of graphic and promotional materials, including: print and digital advertisements, internal campaigns, executive level pitches, trade show booths, and EXPERIENCE branding.

Years with Lakota: 1 Associate Graphic Designer - May 2018 - May 2019 - Cincinnati, OH Years of Practice: 3 General Electric Strategized and launched omni-channel campaigns as apart of the creative team, while collaborating with company stakeholders to promote the brand and meet objectives. Translated Go-To-market strategies into high-quality designs, including: landing pages, the blog, social media content, in-store signage and marketing materials.

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 55 56 THE LAKOTA GROUP WILLIAM B. LOFTUS, PE, F.ASCE PRESIDENT

ABOUT ME

William B. Loftus is responsible for the overall operations of a mid-sized civil engineering and land surveying consulting firm. He supervises a support staff of Vice Presidents, Senior Project Managers, Project Engineers, Technicians, CAD Operators, Land Surveyors, and Field and Administrative personnel. In addition, Mr. Loftus directs projects in the areas of civil engineering, roadway design, site development/ analysis, feasibility studies, permit acquisition, and site planning and design. He is responsible for directing residential, commercial, industrial site and institutional developments; new parking lots, roads and roadway improvements, utility infrastructure improvements, including the permitting of these projects. SPACECO, Inc. Mr. Loftus is skilled in directing and preparing project reports, design plans, specifications, permit applications and construction cost opinions; as well as directing field engineering operations, including site analysis; surface; land surveying; and construction observation. He also provides expert testimony at city councils, plan commissions and EDUCATION court proceedings. Bachelor of Science | Civil Engineering EXPERIENCE Marquette University, 1986 LaGrangeCountry Club REGISTRATIONS Amenity Improvements LaGrange, IL Professional Engineer The LaGrange County Club development comprised of a new Illinois • 062-046926 (1991) pool, pool house, member amenities, new paddleball courts, reconfigured parking, and improved traffic circulation. Stormwa- Indiana • 119-00725 (2019) ter Management was provided by enhancing already existing on-course ponds. Close coordination was required with the CAREER SUMMARY project architect, golf club personal, owner/members team, golf course maintenance staff, & design team. SPACECO, Inc. | 1994 to Present Seton Engineering Co. | 1986 to 1994

AFFILIATIONS Pullman Redevelopment Chicago, IL

ASCE Fellow Grade The redevelopment of a 181 acre site that was the former site of the Historic Pullman train car factory. The site was created NAIOP Legislative Chair (2020, 2021) from ﬁll placed in Lake Calumet over 100 years ago. The site is proposed to be redeveloped with approximately 1,100 residen- Marquette University Center for Real Estate tial units, over 550,000 sf of commercial/retail space, an Elementary School, and Community Center. Design challenges Board Member included environmental capping that required the import of ﬁll and the design of Dynamic Compaction to consolidate the NAIOP Commericial Real Estate Development existing ground surface. Close coordination with the Chicago Association Legislative Committee Member Department of Transportation was required for the 5,000 linear foot reconstruction of Doty/Woodlawn Avenue from 111th to Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House, Inc. 103rd Street. Board Member CARA Cleanslate Advisory Board Member The Marke of Elmhurst AES Board Member Elmhurst, IL Marquette University CEMA Advisory A dense multi-family residential community with 164 luxury units, amenity areas, pool deck, and urban stormwater design. A Board (2008-2019) multi-level parking entrance design was incorporated to maximize available parking and internal sub-surface stalls. A SPACECO RECOGNITION major streetscape improvement was constructed as part of the project with the addition of decorative pavers, plantings, & benches. The streetscape transitioned new enhanced park 2013 NAIOP Consultant of the Year area. Detailed coordination was necessary with the General Contractor, project architect, and the Landscape Architect. 2015 NAIOP Engineering Design Firm of the Year 2019 NAIOP Engineering Design Firm of the Year Night image of streetscape and plaza designed by Lakota in Homewood,Revised 3/4/2021 Illinois. Phone: +1 847 696 4060 www.spacecoinc.com

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 57 JAMES C. KAPUSTIAK, PE, PLS SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

ABOUT ME

As Senior Project Manager, Mr. Kapustiak is responsible for the design and management of infrastructure, industrial, commercial, and residential site development projects for both public and private sector clients. He supervises a support staﬀ including Project Engineers, Design Engineers, and CAD Operators. His duties include managing the preparation of design plans, planning studies, permit applications, speciﬁcations, construction cost estimates, grading and utility layout designs, earthwork calculations, and stormwater management designs. Additional responsibilities include construction observation, project coordination with other professionals, regulatory compliance, and business development activities. Mr. Kapustiak also provides expert witness testimony at municipal SPACECO, Inc. board, council, and plan commission hearings.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Park Ridge Streetscape Bachelor of Science | Civil Engineering Park Ridge, IL Starting as the engineer of record for the Uptown Redevel- Bachelor of Science | Land Surveying opment project, SPACECO designed and permitted the Engineering Touhy Avenue and Northwest Highway Streetscape improvements for the Public –Private Partnership that completed this project. Purdue University, 1996 We secured an expanded scope of work with the City for the Library Commons project and the Summit Avenue Roadway re-alignment and streetscape improvements along the Metra Station. SPACECO, Inc. worked with Staff to secure grant funding. REGISTRATIONS and helped the City navigate through IDOT’s federal process to permit and construct the Prospect and Summit Streets- cape project that was completed in 2014 as well as the City’s Professional Engineer final uptown area streetscape project along Northwest Highway. Completed in 2019. Illinois • 062-054942 (2001) DesPlaines Streetscape Professional Land Surveyor DesPlaines, IL Illinois • 035-003481 (2002) SPACECO acted as Resident Engineer on behalf of the City and was responsible for the daily oversight and documentation of the project. The project at Lee and Elinwood involved capital improvement streetscape beautification within the Des Plaines central business district. Improvements CAREER SUMMARY included roadway and pedestrian light pole installation, concrete base paver installation, revised roadway geometry, roadway resurfacing, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and watermain improvements, as well as extensive landscape improvements. IDOT inspection and documentation SPACECO, Inc. | 1996 to present services were provided to this client. Ontarioville Town Center Hanover Park, IL AFFILIATIONS Spaceco, Inc. provided professional surveying and engineering services for the utility relocations, streetscape & roadway improvements, plaza improvements , and park improvements for the Ontarioville Town Center District project. American Society of Civil Engineers Engineering services included relocation/burial coordination with the dry utility companies, design development with Village and landscape consultant, construction document / Illinois Professional Land Surveyors bid document preparation, and public bidding assistance. Full time Phase III construction services were provided by Association Spaceco, Inc. on behalf of the Village. These services included construction observation, contractor draw reviews, and payout recommendations. Spaceco, Inc. also acted as Friends of the Chicago River the liaison between local businesses, the public, and the Village. .

Revised 3/1/2021 Phone: +1 847 696 4060 www.spacecoinc.com

58 THE LAKOTA GROUP BRIAN KRAVETS UAS OPERATIONS MANAGER

ABOUT ME

As UAS Operations Manager, Brian Kravets is responsible for the coordination of UAV flights and data processing. Mr. Kravets also supervises a support team of pilots. His duties include pre-flight research, checking airspace and legal restrictions, on-site UAV flights, data processing and analysis, setting operational safety standards, orthomosaic aerial production, and video editing and production. Mr. Kravets is an FAA certified Part 107 Remote Pilot and has 5 years of flying experience. Over the last 5 years he has spent over a thousand on-site hours conducting UAV flights for surveying purposes.

SPACECO, Inc.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Arts | Cinema Art and Science Pullman Park Chicago, IL Annexed by the City of Chicago in 1889, and due to the Columbia College Chicago, 2005 efforts of its preservation-minded residents, portions of the Pullman neighborhood were designated local, state, and national landmark districts. The new Pullman Park will be a sustainable, mixed used development. This development will honor its historic location and enhance its physical environment, creating a new REGISTRATIONS community that enriches the lives of current and future residents, neighbors, and visitors. SPACECO used the UAV to produce orthomosaic aerial images showing the FAA Certified Remote Pilot progress of mass grading and pad construction. Stockpile volume calculations were done on two different occasions, using 3D contours collected from USA • 3907958 (2016) the UAV, to determine how much fill was available. Method Home

CAREER SUMMARY Manufacturing Facility Chicago, IL New construction of a 150,000 SF industrial building located on a brownfield site. Construction of a 2,500 LF private road was required to service development. SPACECO, Inc. | 2000 to present Extensive Stormwater and Green technology improvements were incorporated into developing a sustainable site that received LEED Platinum Certification. SPACECO created flyover video with the UAV, for inspection and AFFILIATIONS promotional use. The opportunity was also used as an educational presentation with a city of Chicago charter school focusing on career development. Drone Advisory Council member – CompTIA Riverline Chicago, IL The redevelopment of a 150 acre manufacturing site located in the Lake Calumet area. The existing land surface was covered with unconsolidated fill, building debris, gravel, stock piles, and expansive slag material before the project commenced. The site is now used by ten automotive supplier manufacturing buildings; feeding Ford’s Torrence Avenue Plant, totaling over two million sf and has been recognized by the City of Chicago for its environmentally sensitive design. The award winning design includes the relocation of Indian Creek, a new stormwater quality basin, and ten acres of on-site wetland mitigation.

Revised 3/31/2021 Phone: +1 847 696 4060 www.spacecoinc.com

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 59 COMPANY PROFILE

FIRM HEADQUARTERS Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) 9575 West Higgins Road, Suite 600 Rosemont, Illinois 60018 T: 847.823.0500 | F: 847.823.0520 cbbel.com

Addison Creek Wetland Restoration (Northlake) CBBEL is a full-service consulting engineering and surveying firm that comprehensively LICENSED meets the needs of our clients, whether in PROFESSIONALS the public or private sector. Founded in 1986 92 by CEO Christopher B. Burke, our Illinois- based staff of 207 consists of experienced and responsive professionals who provide TOTAL STAFF engineering, surveying and environmental services on a personal level. Committed to 207 delivering consistently accurate, timely and cost-effective solutions to a wide range of engineering and environmental challenges, our YEARS IN team’s expansive list of specializations provide BUSINESS professionalism and a depth of expertise that 35 promote project success. US 52 and River (Shorewood) RESOURCES Having received his doctoral degree in civil engineering from Purdue University, CBBEL CEO Christopher B. Burke embraces education and encourages continued learning among his employees. Our staff includes five PhDs, 86 licensed professional engineers, a team of licensed professional land surveyors, 2 licensed structural engineers and 1 landscape architect. Additionally, two employees are LEED accredited professionals, four are professional traffic operations engineers (PTOE), and four have received the designation of Diplomate Water Resource Engineer (D.WRE). Twenty five staff members are certified floodplain managers (CFM), 14 are certified Christopher B. Burke, PhD, PE professionals in erosion and sediment control (CPESC) and nine are certified professionals in stormwater quality (CPSWQ).

Main Street Streetscape (Algonquin) Our resources are geographically distributed to create a network of effective and convenient service. Rosemont is home to our main office while our other Illinois locations include Evanston and Lockport. Through leadership positions and active membership in a variety of professional and educational associations, CBBEL is able to deliver cutting-edge technology and techniques as they emerge. The outcome is a context-sensitive approach that rejects outdated cookie- cutter remedies and provides the best solution. We are proud to be involved with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), American Public Works Association (APWA), and more. Our commitments to hiring exceptional personnel, prioritizing client relationships and valuing education have earned CBBEL numerous prestigious awards from the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois Tollway and the Illinois Chapters of ACEC, APWA, ASCE and the American Planning Association. Recently, CBBEL was recognized with the Fountain Square (Evanston) IL ESGR State Award for our “strong support to the National Guard and

60 THE LAKOTA GROUP Jedd Anderson, PWS, CWS, CPESC Vice President

YEARS EXPERIENCE: 32 Jedd has extensive Environmental Resources experience managing more than 8,000 environmental projects YEARS WITH CBBEL: 32 and obtaining more than 2,000 USACE Section 404 permits. He has over 30 years of practice in assisting in review of design, permitting and monitoring projects and their impact on wetland and natural areas. EDUCATION Responsibilities include coordination and completion of wetland and natural area assessments, delineations, Bachelor of Arts, 1985 design, permitting, maintenance and monitoring, as well as resolution of USACE/USEPA enforcement actions. Geology In addition, performs mitigation design and development and technical tasks associated with civil and Augustana College water resources engineering and geological analysis in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. Also responsible for coordination with clients on implementation of and compliance with NPDES Regulations. CERTIFICATIONS Jedd is a veteran in the design and installation of sediment and erosion control. Completes hydro-geomorphologic Professional Wetland Scientist studies to assist in stream restoration and remeandering. Well versed in soil bioengineering techniques for Society of Wetland Scientists streambank stabilization and provides environmental, wetland, sediment, and erosion control. Has expertise Certified Professional in in NEPA, Endangered Species Act, and biological assessments for threatened and endangered species. Clients Erosion and Sediment Control include governmental agencies, municipalities, forest preserve districts, park districts & school districts, as well as private enterprises. Responsible for review of projects for compliance with Villages of Kildeer and Riverwoods Certified Wetland Specialist, Ordinances. Also, currently provides wetland consultation services for Addison, Algonquin, Bannockburn, Lake County Bensenville, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Crystal Lake, Downers Grove, Hawthorn Woods, Huntley, Kildeer, Certified Wetland Specialist, Lake Barrington, Long Grove, Riverwoods, Willowbrook, Wood Dale, Woodridge, and DuPage County. McHenry County O’Hare International Airport Modernization Program: Lead Wetland Consultant for preparation and submittal Designated Erosion Control of Section 404 Permit Application encompassing more than 154 acres of wetland impact within the 8,000 acre Inspector (DECI), Lake County O’Hare International Airport, as well prepared the DuPage County Wetland Submittal. Coordinated more than 440 acres of wetland mitigation for the replacement of the lost wetland areas. Lead consultant on the design Qualified Wetland Specialist, of wetland mitigation required for the wetland impacts occurring in the DuPage County portion of the airport. Kane County Zion Nuclear Generating Station Decommissioning, Zion Solutions, Zion, IL: The Zion Nuclear power plant PUBLICATIONS was decommissioned, demolished, and removed. Over a 10-year period CBBEL provided Civil, Water Resources, and Environmental Resource Services for the project. CBBEL obtained the civil engineering, water resources Pine Dunes Wetland Mitigation and wetland/buffer environmental resources permits for the project. Area, Land and Water Magazine, May/June 2016 For final six years Jedd was the CBBEL Project Manager, and the Lead National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) consultant for the project. Jedd was responsible for preparing the final site grading plans The Unique Components following removal of the plant, final site stabilization, all SESC-NPDES inspections and design, and Corps of of the West Branch Engineers and Lake County Stormwater Permitting for the $1 Billion project. This project included complex Wetland Restoration Area, permitting of transfer of a 1.2-million-pound stator-rotor (generator) across a temporary bridge constructed DuPage County, Watershed on the shore of Lake Michigan to a barge for shipping to a power plant in Rhode Island. Jedd also designed Management, ASCE 2011 the successful decommissioning of the plant forebay which previously brought freshwater into the generating St. Charles Wetland station from Lake Michigan; a significant backfilling operation that risked sediment release into the Lake. Mitigation Bank, Land and This project also required strict adherence to Nuclear Regulatory Commission safety requirements. Water Magazine, Jan/Feb 1995 Pine Dunes Wetland Mitigation Area, Illinois Tollway, Lake County: Project Manager responsible for coordination of project design and permitting as well as Principal Designer of the restoration program which included: design AWARDS of all on-site grading; location of amenities, including bike paths, bridges and boardwalks; field tile abandonment; 2016 Engineering Excellence restoration and planting plans; and stream restoration plans which included design of pool riffle structures. Awards-ACEC Illinois, Honor Responsible for completion of wetland delineation, floristic inventory, and threatened and endangered species Award Winner, Pine Dunes survey. Coordinated completion of soil survey, field tile survey, topographic survey, hydrology and hydraulic Wetland Mitigation Area study, and all CAD work. Assisted with preparation of construction, long-term management and monitoring cost estimates. Pine Dunes includes approx. 220 acres of upland within the 315 acre parcel that are currently under Certificate of Appreciation, agricultural production or are woodlands comprised of white oak, red oak and other hardwoods. Project involves St. Charles Wetland wetland creation, wetland enhancement, stream restoration, forest enhancement and restoration, and restoration Mitigation Bank, June 1994 of upland areas to prairie/savanna. The mitigation potential includes 32 acres of wetland enhancement, 58 acres Hendren Geology Scholarship, of wetland restoration, and 20 acres of upland enhancement credit, 100 acres of woodland enhancement, 3,300’ Augustana College of stream restoration, for a total of about 85 acres of wetland/waters mitigation credit. In addition to wetland mitigation design and permitting services, CBBEL designed a 24 car parking lot, restroom, well, water fountain and nearly 3 miles of bike path, along with a 300’ long bridge and 3 boardwalks. Illiana Corridor, I-55 to I-65, IDOT & INDOT: Lead for preparation of Groundwater Resources Section and assisted with Water Resources Section of Tier 1 and Tier 2 EIS, environmental fieldwork, data collection, and impact assessment (as subconsultant) for approx. 950 square mile study area located in portions of Will and Kankakee Counties (IL) and Lake County (IN). Specific responsibilities included technical writing for Tier 1 and

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 61 Michael Kerr, PE President

YEARS EXPERIENCE: 36 After more than 25 years at CBBEL, including nearly two decades as Executive Vice President, Mike Kerr was YEARS WITH CBBEL: 28 named president of the firm in 2020. A Professional Engineer, Mike is responsible for all operations of CBBEL. This includes the Civil Design, Construction, Drainage, Environmental Resources, Mechanical/Electrical, Municipal, EDUCATION Phase I, Structural, Survey, Traffic and Water Resource Departments. Mike is responsible for CBBEL’s growth and Bachelor of Science, 1985 identifying unique solutions to complex public works and infrastructure problems. Mining Engineering Southern Illinois University Mike’s three decades of experience includes management of Phase I, Phase II and municipal projects across Illinois. He leads clients through complex federal funding procedures and coordinates projects with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Forest Preserve District of Cook County and other permitting agencies. Mike serves PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION as the Village Engineer for Algonquin, IL and assists many other municipalities with their infrastructure programs. Professional Engineer, IL, 062.046642, 1991 An avid bicyclist, Mike’s personal cycling habits coupled with his professional experience have made him an authority in bikeway design. He has brought this knowledge to dozens of CBBEL client communities, improving CERTIFICATIONS the roadway experience for bicyclists as well as the motoring public and pedestrians. In 2006, Mike founded Kane County CBBEL’s award-winning Bike to Work Program, which has made it easier and safer for CBBEL employees to Engineer Review Specialist commute to work without driving. BIKE, PEDESTRIAN, AND TRANSIT Main Street Bike Lanes, Skokie: Principal-in-Charge responsible for Phase I Engineering and Phase II design plans, specifications, cost estimates, permits, documents and other contract documents for the construction of 2.5 miles of 5’ wide one-way bike lanes on Main St between Lincoln Ave and McCormick Blvd. Improvements included milling & resurfacing of segments of the roadway, signage and bike rack installation. Coordination of this federally funded project included CCDTH and IDOT. Bike lanes included green pavement markings within conflict zones. Howard Street Improvements, Niles: Principal-in-Charge for a Phase I addendum and preparation of design plans for the rehabilitation of Howard St. This federally funded project included an addendum to the Phase I report. The purpose of the addendum was to better separate pedestrians and bicyclists and reduce the number of parcels that would be affected by land acquisition. The project included both side paths and separated bike lanes. The addendum also included the addition of a road diet. Other improvements included pavement patching and resurfacing, modernization of traffic signals, roadway lighting and construction of on-street and off-street bicycle facilities. Sand Ridge Bike Path, FPDCC: Principal-in-Charge for the construction of a shared-use path between the Burnham Greenway Trail and the Sand Ridge Nature Center. The path extends the Burnham Greenway Trail and provides pedestrian and bicycle access to the Green Lake Family Aquatic Center and the Sand Ridge Nature Center. The segment of the path along Paxton Ave is an 8’ wide aggregate path with 2’ wide earth shoulders on both sides. The path along River Oaks Dr is a 10’ wide asphalt path with 2’ wide earth shoulders on both sides. The alignment of the path was set during several site visits to minimize impacts to wetlands and important trees located within the Forest Preserve. The plan was coordinated and approved by the IDNR to minimize impacts to the endangered Blandings Turtle. The design was also coordinated with Calumet City to connect to a proposed bike path planned for the east side of Torrence Ave. The path required signal modifications at the intersections of River Oaks Dr with Paxton Ave and Torrence Ave. Pedestrian push buttons, crosswalks and ADA compliant sidewalk ramps were included in the modifications to the signals. Lake Cook Road Multi-Use Path, FPDCC: Principal-in-Charge. The project consisted of the construction of a multi-use path along Lake Cook Rd from the East Service Dr of the Chicago Botanic Garden to the Green Bay Trail, a distance of approximately 0.80 miles. The multi-use path is 10’ wide and includes retaining walls, boardwalks, signal modifications at the intersection of Lake Cook Rd and Green Bay Rd, and at-grade crossing of the UPRR. Minimizing impacts to natural resources located in Botanic Garden’s McDonald Woods and FPDCC’s Turnbull Woods was critical. Services included Phase I, Phase II & Phase III, wetland permitting, and coordination with UPRR. Des Plaines River Trail, Rosemont: Project Manager. The project consists of Phase I Engineering and Environmental Studies for the reconstruction of the Trail from Touhy Ave to North Ave, a distance of approximately 7.5 miles, to address safety and geometric deficiencies, and address flooding issues. The project will also include improvements at major roadway crossings and new trail connections. Duties include development and evaluation of multiple alternatives, geometric design, coordination of environmental studies and impacts, plan and exhibit preparation, public involvement, and compilation of PDR.

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Hoffman Strategy Group is a boutique, national real estate advisory firm. Clients hire us because we have the distinct ability to dive deeply into the nuances of retail and non-retail real estate in any given market in the United States. We provide a purview of in-depth analysis, from conception to the end product. Representative services generally include: • Master planning and site-specific development and redevelopment • Retail, residential, hotel and mixed-use feasibility • Highest-and-best use analysis • Location analytics for property acquisition, disposition, development, redevelopment and repositioning • Revenue forecasting for leasing and asset management to maximize long-term value, opportunities and ROI • Execution and partnering with property owner/developer for merchandising and leasing

Hoffman Strategy Group brings clarity to the complexities of a project relative to its competitive position in the marketplace. Sound market insights are used as a predictive measure of retail, residential, food and beverage, entertainment and hotel market potential. In simple terms, we provide the Economics of Location. Our sound market insights are critical in risk mitigation and return on property value for: • Property owners of shopping malls and centers • Developers of retail, multifamily, hospitality and mixed-uses • Real estate investment trusts • Investment advisory firms • Private equity, lenders and strategic buyers • Key local government stakeholders

Hoffman Strategy Group quantifies complexities in terms of viable market opportunities: square footage; number of units or keys; merchandising mix, product types and brands; sales and revenue forecasts; market timing and life cycle; net operating income and return on investments for: • Grocery-Anchored Centers • Regional Malls, Power Centers, Lifestyle Centers • Downtown and Urban Infill Retail and Mixed-Uses • High Street and Trade Corridors • Distressed Malls and Centers • Adaptive Reuse • Master Planned Town Centers

Sample list of Hoffman Strategy Group client relationships who found value in receiving focused, coherent and comprehensive advice that supported their bottom line decisions; unique knowledge that translated into consistent, credible recommendations and compelling strategic guidance: • Equity One (NYSE: EQY) • McCaffery Interests • The NHP Foundation • Normandy Real Estate Partners/Princeton University • RED Development • Rouse Properties (NYSE: RSE) • Seritage Growth Properties (NYSE: SRG) • StreetLights Residential • The University of Chicago • Municipalities in Kansas City, MO MSA • Municipalities in Cleveland, MO MSA

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Jerry Hoffman is the Founder of Hoffman Strategy Group. Mr. Hoffman is an Economist with extensive national experience in implementing supply-and-demand analytics to produce market and feasibility studies for the development or redevelopment of retail, residential and hospitality and their integration in mixed-use environments.

Mr. Hoffman is a highly sought-after expert resource and trusted advisor because of his unique economic perspective offering a comprehensive range of insight reaching across all areas of real estate markets. Jerry provides sales projections, site location analytics for acquisition, development, leasing and asset management and incorporates quantitative and behavioral economics of location for the optimal mix of uses and tenants. Clients include publicly-traded REIT’s and privately-held real estate companies.

[email protected] (402) 560-0722

Dan Sheridan, J.D., is a Partner of Hoffman Strategy Group. Mr. Sheridan is nationally recognized for his extensive background in the shopping center industry, mixed-use master planning and programing, and his experience in general redevelopment and repositioning of retail assets.

Mr. Sheridan worked to develop value creation strategies that included asset redevelopment and repositioning as Chief Operating Officer of Centennial Real Estate. As President of the Retail Properties Division at the Irvine Company, Dan was responsible for their Retail Properties portfolio, including Fashion Island in Newport Beach, the Irvine Spectrum Center in Irvine and the Market Place in Irvine and Tustin, California. At General Growth Properties (GGP), Mr. Sheridan was their Executive Vice President of Asset Management responsible for overall financial and operational performance, including new development, redevelopment, leasing, marketing and operations of a 50M SF portfolio spread across multiple states.

[email protected] (949) 877-2855

Jeff Green is a Partner of Hoffman Strategy Group. Mr. Green is also the President and CEO of Jeff Green Partners. He has 30 years of extensive national consulting experience in the retail industry providing a full spectrum of analytical and data interpretive services. Jeff provides the kind of in-depth analysis that generates critical context, penetrating insight, sales projections, demographic profiles, feasibility studies and valuable strategic direction across the country and Internationally to leading retailers, property owners, and developers for development and repurposing ventures. When national media needs industry analysis, they turn to Mr. Green for his expertise, experience and insights on retail and redevelopment trends.

Mr. Green was President of the Market Insite Group which specialized in developing web-based tools to assist retailers and property owners in site and tenant selection. He was also President and Owner of The Green Group which merged with the Market Insite Group in 2001. In total Mr. Green has had 35- years of experience of providing consulting services to retail, restaurant and entertainment tenants.

[email protected] (415) 847-1770

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Metro Strategies, Inc. provides policy, issue advocacy, public engagement and planning services.

Our team has worked with public, private and nonprofit clients for more than 16 years to successfully move projects from conception to completion, whether they involve developing new policy, coordinating with multiple agencies, educating the public and decision-makers or researching funding solutions. With a solid reputation among industry leaders, public officials and clients, we bring our expertise and a hands-on approach to every project. We take pride in developing innovative strategies and approaches that are tailor-made for each client and project. Clients value our ability to keep their complex projects moving forward and consider our planning experience, policy knowledge and stakeholder relationships an invaluable resource.

Our passion is strategic advancement of sound policy and projects that benefit the public. To achieve this, we are continually learning and growing to stay on top of emerging ideas, issues and trends to provide new ideas and solutions for our clients.

Our team specializes in community outreach, public involvement, communications, government relations, project funding alternatives and applications, research and policy development, legislative and advocacy strategies, and coalition building.

Metro Strategies was founded in 2004 and is registered as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) by the State of Illinois.

VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 65 SEEMA WADIA Chief Operating Officer (630) 534-6400 [email protected]

Seema is a dedicated and skilled project manager experienced in program planning, development, evaluations and funding. Her expertise includes program and policy work in environmental, transportation and human services work with grass roots organizations to large agencies in both public and private sectors across three countries. Seema has a strong passion for solving issues. Her analytical mindset coupled with her interest in researching, optimizing processes and developing effective strategies have helped achieve impressive YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 22 (11 with Metro Strategies) results. EDUCATION Various Municipal Projects / Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. • York University, 2004 Seema provides grant writing and technical assistance for grants administration, Master of Environmental management and reporting requirements for Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. Studies in its work with municipal clients. She works directly with staff and municipal clients • McGill University, 1994 to identify funding options for a variety of planning and infrastructure projects. Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Over $25 million in funding secured for streetscape projects, transportation enhancements, bicycle/pedestrian facilities, parks and recreation projects, PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE green infrastructure, flood mitigation and energy efficiency. • Metro Strategies, Inc. 2010–Present Grant Research & Grant Writing / Hillside, Illinois • NAMI DuPage 2004–2010 Seema provides grant research and technical services for grants administration, management and reporting requirements, as needed for the Village of Hillside for MEMBERSHIP transportation, stormwater and environmental projects. • ACEC Illinois, IEPA/IDNR Committee To date, more than $3.3 million in funding received for infrastructure • Illinois Water Environment improvements, including transportation enhancement projects. Association (IWEA) • DuPage River Salt Creek Grant Writing and Project Development: DuPage County Workgroup Seema worked with DuPage County and the DuPage County Health Department for more than four years to provide grant writing services, as well as technical assistance SKILLS for grants administration, management and reporting requirements. She worked closely • Strategic Planning with County staff to plan competitive projects, design implementation plans and • Facilitation establish evaluation metrics. Seema also presented a workshop on federal grants and • Technical Writing funding for County staff. • Project Funding • Policy Research More than $3.5 million in federal funds secured for new initiatives. • Program Development • Project Management Stormwater Planning Program Management Services / Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) Metro Strategies is part of the program management consultant team for the combined sewer area for the MWRD Stormwater Master Planning program to implement locally based plans across Cook County. Seema provides strategy to the program team and MWRD on how to actively engage municipalities and underserved community areas for implementing solutions that reduce flooding and improve community quality of life. Her responsibilities include developing strategies for key stakeholder outreach, messaging and communications.

66 THE LAKOTA GROUP TAMMY WIERCIAK Vice President (630) 534-6400 [email protected]

Tammy is an accomplished public affairs and communications professional and skilled project manager. She has extensive experience working with municipalities and regional agencies on effective communications, funding strategies and advocacy campaigns. She is responsible for researching and developing policy recommendations and implementation tactics, as well as creating and managing project advocacy campaigns and coalitions. She engages diverse audiences, builds coalitions, anticipates issues, develops YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 20 (5 with Metro Strategies) solutions and oversees projects to ensure quality products and services achieve clients’ goals. EDUCATION • DePaul University, 2004 Public Affairs, Project Management & Funding Services / City of Master of Public Service Berwyn, Illinois Management Tammy provides project management, strategy and grant development for the City’s • North Central College, 2001 priority projects. Metro Strategies also works to connect the City with regional projects Bachelor of Arts in Political and partners to ensure the City’s concerns and plans are considered in the Science development of regional projects. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE More than $1.6M in funding secured for projects in the City’s Green • Metro Strategies, Inc. Infrastructure Plan and over $9M for critical road projects. 2016–Present • West Central Municipal Conference Public Affairs, Project Management & Grant Writing / Village of 2006–2016 Western Springs, Illinois • District Office for House Tammy provided project management, strategy and grant development for Minority Leader Lee Daniels transportation and infrastructure projects for the Village. She helped the Village 2001–2006 advance a stalled pedestrian rail-underpass project at risk with the Federal Highway Administration and secure full funding. MEMBERSHIP • Legacy Project Over $4.3M from four different funding sources secured for a pedestrian rail- • APWA underpass project. AWARDS Various Municipal Projects / Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. • 2018 Golden Trumpet, Community Relations, Tammy provides grant writing and technical assistance for grants administration, Publicity Club of Chicago management and reporting requirements for Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. in • 2020 Silver Trumpet, its work with municipal clients. In this capacity Tammy works directly with staff and Community Relations, municipal clients to identify funding options for a variety of planning and Publicity Club of Chicago infrastructure projects. SKILLS $469,000 in grant funds secured for streetscape and green infrastructure • Strategic Planning improvements. • Public Policy • Public Administration Grand Gateway Underpass Study / Village of Elmwood Park • Communication Metro Strategies developed the public outreach and stakeholder engagement strategy • Funding and Grants for the Village’s underpass study to address a critical safety concern for the • Project Management community. Tammy advised the project team on navigating the PEL and IDOT • Public Outreach approval process. The outreach and engagement strategy includes creating a Community Advisory Group (CAG), project website, homeowner outreach and public meetings to guide the development of a preferred alternative to address a dangerous roadway and rail intersection.

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VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 69 70 THE LAKOTA GROUP Our Allies »

Aaron Perri, Executive Director City of South Bend Venues Parks & Arts phone: 574-299-4765 email: [email protected]

Julianna Maller, Village Manager Village of Hanover Park Former Deputy City Manager, Park Ridge 630-823-5600 [email protected] Project: Uptown Park Ridge Streetscape and Ontarioville Plaza and Streetscape

Bill McKenna, Village Engineer Village of Oak Park phone: 708-358-5722 email: [email protected] Project: Pleasant District Oak Park, Marion Street Streetscape

John Peterson, Executive Director Winnetka Park District phone: 847-501-2074 email: [email protected] Project: Winnetka Lakefront Master Plan and Bluff Restoration

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VILLAGE OF WHEELING | RESTAURANT ROW CORRIDOR PLAN 73 Project Budget »

Village of Wheeling Restaurant Row Corridor Plan Hoffman The Lakota Group Spaceco Inc. CBBEL Metro Strategies Strategy Group Saturday, July 31, 2021

Work Scope/Phases/Tasks/Fees

TASK 1.1: Project Start Meeting and Corridor Tour (Meeting 1) 940 800 500 1000 500 TASK 1.2: Existing Plans and Data Analysis 560 TASK 1.3: Field Inventory/Base Mapping 1200 2000 TASK 1.4: Community Engagement Plan 280 TASK 1.5: Project Brand, Website & Social Media 1000 TASK 1.6: Steering Committee Meeting #1 (Meeting 2) 960 250 TASK 1.7: Key Stakeholder/Focus Group Interviews (Meetings 3 and 4) 1300 TASK 1.8: Corridor/Riverfront Land Use and Physical Analysis 2840 2600

Phase 1: 1: Phase TASK 1.9: Consumer Data/Restaurant Trends 8,800 TASK 1.10: Wetland and Waters of the United States Evaluation 5200 TASK 1.11: Floodplain and Floodway Evaluation 4600 Engage and Discover and Engage TASK 1.12: Community Open House #1 (Meeting 5) 2030 TASK 1.13: State of the Corridor Summary Presentation (Meeting 6) 2590 1000 1000 800 Subtotal Phase 1 Fees $13,700 $6,650 $11,300 $10,600 $500 Total Phase 1 Fee: $42,750

TASK 2.1: Public Realm + Branding Strategy 8010 3800 TASK 2.2: Conceptual Riverwalk Design Scenarios 6040 4000 1255 TASK 2.3: Market Recommendations/Strategies 6,200 TASK 2.4: Steering Committee Meeting #2 (Meetings 7) 960 800 500 TASK 2.5: Community Open House #2 (Meeting 8) 2400 Phase 2: 2: Phase Subtotal Phase 2 Fees $17,410 $8,600 $1,255 $6,200 $500

Envision + Expore + Envision Total Phase 2 Fee: $33,965

TASK 3.1: Plan Strategy Refinement 3360 1800 TASK 3.2: Implementation Strategies 960 900 TASK 3.3: Funding Source Matrix 9000 TASK 3.4: Steering Committee Meeting #3 (Meeting 9) 960 TASK 3.5: Final Plan/Implementation Strategy 4480 2400 1100 1000 TASK 3.6: Village Board Presentation (Meeting 10) 960 800 Phase 3: 3: Phase Implement TASK 3.7: Plan/Strategy Wrap Up 590 300 Subtotal Phase 3 Fees $11,310 $6,200 $1,100 $0 $10,000 Total Phase 3 Fee: $28,610

Total Fee by Firm $42,420 $21,450 $13,655 $16,800 $11,000

Project Fee Total = $105,325 3% Expense Estimate = $3,160 Total Project Budget = $108,485

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Work Scope/Phases/Tasks/Fees

Envision + Expore + Envision Total Phase 2 Fee: $33,965

Total Fee by Firm $42,420 $21,450 $13,655 $16,800 $11,000

Project Fee Total = $105,325 3% Expense Estimate = $3,160 Total Project Budget = $108,485

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