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Village of Norridge Comprehensive Plan Existing Conditions Report
September 19, 2011 funding acknowledgement
The Village of Norridge and CMAP would like to thank the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for funding the development and production of this document. This project is funded through HUD’s Sustainable Communities Regional Planning grant, which supports CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program. 3
Table of Contents
Introduction 5
1. History and Location 11
2. Review of the Previous Plan 17
3. Community Outreach So Far... 19
4. Demographic and Market Analysis 23
5. Existing Land Use and Development 35
6. Mobility 43
7. Housing 55
8. Open Space 59
9. Community Services, Health, and Infrastructure 65
10. Image and Identity 71 4 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
Acronyms Key Terms AADT – Average annual daily traffic Built-Out Community – The Village of Norridge is considered a built-out community which means its municipal boundary is unable to expand outward. ARC - Advisory Review Committee Infill – Infill development is a term used to describe development of a vacant or ATA - Active Transportation Alliance underutilized property. CMAP - Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Streetscaping - Can include improvements to the road cross section, traffic CTA - Chicago Transit Authority management, sidewalks, landscaping, street furniture, facades, and business signage. GIS – Geographic Information System Teardown – Teardowns can been defined as one-to-one replacements of housing stock — essentially, tearing down an existing house and constructing another larger HIP – Harlem-Irving Plaza house in its place. HUD – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development IDNR – Illinois Department of Natural Resources IDOT – Illinois Department of Transportation LTA – Local Technical Assistance Program NRPA - National Recreation and Parks Association NYA - Norridge Youth Activities SAC - Senior Assistance Center SRA – Strategic Regional Arterial TAZ - Traffic Analysis Zone VMT - Vehicle Miles Travelled INTRODUCTION 5
Introduction Existing Conditions Report
The Village of Norridge has decided to create a new comprehensive plan, which will define the vision of what the community wants to become and the steps needed to meet that vision. Having an accurate understanding of the area’s existing conditions is necessary to in order to develop an appropriate and effective plan that addresses the correct issues and concerns of the community.
Purpose of the Existing Conditions Report This Existing Conditions Report — representing the accumulation of approximately three months of research, analysis, and public outreach activities — provides an overview of the current conditions in the Norridge community and is designed to provide an agreed upon “starting point” by which to move forward with the community to create a shared vision. The Existing Conditions Report is organized in the following sections: • Introduction • Section 1: History and Location • Section 2: Review of Previous Plan • Section 3: Community Outreach Summary • Section 4: Community Demographic and Market Snapshot • Section 5: Existing Land Use and Development • Section 6: Mobility • Section 7: Housing • Section 8: Open Space • Section 9: Community Services, Health and Infrastructure • Section 10: Image and Identity 6 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
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W GRA AVE ENGLAND NEW N N N INTRODUCTION 7
Why Does Norridge Need a Comprehensive Plan? Despite being a “built-out” community surrounded by the City of Chicago and the Village of Harwood Heights, Norridge has a number of opportunities for potential infill redevelopment and other improvements. Potential infill development and redevelopment in the Village will continue to shape the community’s physical, economic, and social character. As a result, Norridge will be faced with numerous near- and long- term decisions. Having an up-to-date comprehensive plan in place will provide a context in which decisions affecting the future of Norridge can be made with some certainty that today’s choices — whether large or small — contribute to achieving the long-term goals and vision of the community. A few preliminary issues that have been identified early in the planning process should be addressed in the comprehensive plan. One is a lack of parking for the businesses located along primary streets bounding the community, including West Irving Park Road, Harlem Avenue, North Cumberland Avenue, and Foster Avenue. The comprehensive plan should also present preliminary design guidelines for Norridge’s commercial areas; these guidelines will assist the Village as it works with current business owners and future developers, ensuring that commercial businesses are well-designed, attractive, and in keeping with the vision of the community. Although the Village is a close-knit residential community, there currently is no real “downtown” or “town center” area. As part of the planning process, the community should determine if a town center is desired by residents, and if so, where in Norridge such a town center would be appropriate and successful. The Village’s most important regional shopping centers, Harlem-Irving Plaza and Norridge Commons, are the community’s key commercial shopping areas, as well as significant generators of jobs and tax revenue. The comprehensive plan should identify strategies to support these centers while also improving other commercial areas, especially those that serve the daily shopping needs of residents. The new comprehensive plan will serve as a guide for elected officials, municipal staff, community residents, business owners, and potential investors, allowing them to make informed administrative and implementation decisions about community development that affects land use, transportation, infrastructure, and capital improvements throughout the entire Village. 8 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
What is a Comprehensive Plan? A Comprehensive Plan outlines the vision of what a community desires to become as Under the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS) 5/11-12-5(1)), a municipal plan commission well as the process that will allow it to realize that vision. In addition to providing a well- is responsible for preparing and recommending a “comprehensive plan for the defined framework for the community’s development and investment goals, the Plan present and future development or redevelopment of the municipality.” seeks to explore and promote new opportunities and changing community trends. The code continues to say “that the plan may include reasonable requirements with reference to streets, alleys, public grounds, and other improvements.” Typically a comprehensive plan is written to provide guidance for a community to work towards its vision over the next 10 to 20 years. Although the plan should be viewed as a long-term document, it should also be thought of as a plan to be used daily by the What are the Purposes of a Comprehensive Plan? community to assist in land use and development decisions. The comprehensive plan 1. Present the big picture and state the vision should also be considered flexible and one that can adapt with change. At any time the municipality can update its comprehensive plan to match local needs, interests, or 2. Involve the citizenry opportunities. It is typically recommended that a municipality update its comprehensive 3. Guide regulation and public investment plan every five years to keep the plan as accurate as possible. 4. Give direction Elements of a Comprehensive Plan 5. Protect the community A comprehensive plan is composed of a series of distinct yet interrelated elements Source: Planning 1-2-3, Campaign for Sensible Growth, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, and Metropolitan Planning Council defined by the Illinois Local Planning Assistance Act (Public Act 92-0768). That statute will be the basis for the Village of Norridge plan, whose primary elements will include: Relationship with the GO TO 2040 Regional Comprehensive Plan • Land Use The Norridge comprehensive plan’s high priorities should be to provide guidance at the • Housing local level and to address community needs and desires. However, the plan should also • Parks and Open Space reflect how Norridge fits into the larger region, to help the Village understand and plan for the impact of regional economic and demographic changes. • Transportation and Circulation A summary of the recently released GO TO 2040 Regional Plan prepared by the Chicago • Economic Development Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is included in Section 1 of the Existing • Urban Design Conditions Report. GO TO 2040 states that “municipalities are critical to the success of GO TO 2040 because of their responsibility for land use decisions, which create the • Implementation built environment of the region and determine the livability of its communities. The In addition, comprehensive plans have also begun to include additional elements, which most important thing that a municipality can do to implement GO TO 2040 is to take either may be unique sections in the plan or may be incorporated as common themes that this responsibility very seriously.” By undertaking a planning process to create a new run throughout the document. Additional elements that will be included in the Norridge comprehensive plan, Norridge has taken responsibility for guiding its future and plan are likely to include the creation of a shared vision with corresponding goals and demonstrated its commitment to helping shape the future of the region as well. objectives; community facilities; image and identity; and sustainability. INTRODUCTION 9
Public Participation Public participation is a cornerstone of the planning process. Through public workshops, Overview of Outreach Activities one-on-one interviews with residents, local business owners, religious institutions, The following outreach activities will be used at key points throughout the planning education providers, appointed and elected officials and other stakeholders, meetings process to obtain public input and to build stewardship for the plan: and on-going communication with the Planning Commission, CMAP and the Village • Develop community presentations are working to ensure that all issues, concerns, and needs are identified. This will aid in establishing priorities that are clearly defined and recognized by all participants and • Conduct public workshops beneficiaries of the new Comprehensive Plan. • Develop and enhance relationships
• Participate in community events Public Outreach Strategy A primary goal of the public outreach strategy is to optimize community • Produce and distribute flyers and posters engagement — focusing particularly on populations that have typically been • Assemble media/press packets underrepresented or harder to reach in previous planning initiatives. This outreach strategy is designed to help identify the wide range of community stakeholders holding • Develop constituent/stakeholder databases various concerns and preferences about the future of Norridge. Not only will an outreach • Evaluate outreach effectiveness strategy ensure the effective inclusion of the broad spectrum of stakeholders in the comprehensive planning process, but it will also provide guidance to the Village for executing similar community engagement efforts in the future. Cultivating relationships with the key groups of community stakeholders is critical to overall public participation in the Norridge comprehensive planning process. Because seniors are the majority of residents in the community, outreach efforts will continue to advertise and include seniors throughout the process. Although seniors are the largest group, the strategy is also designed to reach out to and to engage youth in the process. Understanding the needs and desires of both age groups, in addition to all other key stakeholders (i.e. school officials, religious institution leaders, business owners, and community service providers) is important to the success of the plan. 10 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
Planning Process Next Steps The planning process to create the Village’s Comprehensive Plan includes multiple After the Existing Conditions Report is presented to the Planning Commission, the next steps that will last approximately 8 months. The process has been crafted with step in the process will be to work with the community to create a shared vision. Building assistance from Village Staff, and has been designed to include resident and business upon the work that has been completed to compile the information included in the owner input throughout. The key steps in the planning process are illustrated in the Existing Conditions Report, CMAP will work with residents, business owners, elected and following flow chart. appointed officials, and Village staff to accomplish this. One of the next key steps is to hold a visioning charrette with the community. Based upon the results from the visioning charrette and from the data and information compiled in the Existing Conditions Report, a common vision with associated goals and objectives will be prepared. The Plan’s recommendations will be strongly influenced by the vision, goals and objectives that are created in this step.
Figure 2. Planning Process
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PROJECT INITIATION COMMUNITY OUTREACH EXISTING CONDITIONS VISION, GOALS, DRAFT PLAN REVIEW AND 1 2 3 ANALYSIS 4 AND OBJECTIVES 5 6 FINAL PLAN ADOPTION Project Understanding Public Workshops Draft Plans and Creation of Existing Public Visioning Charrette Recommendations Review of Final Director Meeting Key Person Interviews/ Conditions Report Comprehensive Plan Focus Groups Shared Community Vision Staff Review Village Board Meeting Village Staff Review Plan Commission Review Seniors Workshop Formation of Goals Presentation of Draft Plan and Public Hearing Steering Committee Meeting Presentation to and Objectives to Steering Committee Community Service Steering Committee Village Board Review Providers Workshop Public Open House and Formal Adoption Creation of Final Comprehensive Plan HISTORY AND LOCATION 11
Section 1 History and Location
This section provides a brief history of the Village of Norridge as well as an overview of how the community fits into the larger region. Having a larger perspective of how Norridge is situated in the region will aid in both the understanding of existing conditions and in identifying potential opportunities or issues that may be created with potential capital projects in other communities.
The History of Norridge Norridge has a rich and exciting history. The village first began in the 1830’s as a small farming community. At the time, it was commonly called, “Goat town” because of a local resident who raised goats on the eastern part of town. Many also referred to the area as the “Swamp” due to its muddy conditions and unpaved streets. Although the area remained primarily a farming community throughout the 1800’s, by the early 1900’s, Norridge began to modernize and develop. A plan for an 80-acre subdivision was created in the 1920’s and a commercial strip along Irving Park Road was developed in the 1930’s. As the town grew, pressure mounted for the area to be annexed to Chicago in the 1940’s. In 1948, the Annexation Improvement Club thwarted off Chicago’s efforts to annex the area by incorporating. The name “Norridge,” was suggested by a resident who arrived at the name by combining the names of nearby towns, Norwood Park and Park Ridge. At the time of annexation, Norridge’s population was 1,675 and the town was 80 acres bounded by Irving Park Road on the south, Ozanman Avenue on the west, Montrose Avenue on the north, and Harlem Avenue on the east. After incorporation, Norridge marketed itself as a place of growth, and prosperity. During the 1950’s, the village annexed land and increased in size from one-half square mile in to two square miles. Its population also increased to include many former Chicago residents, mainly of Italian and Polish descent. During this decade, the village also paved sidewalks and streets and installed a sewer and waterworks systems to encourage private development. By 1960, Norridge’s population was 14,087. The population continued to increase during the 1960’s and the count climbed up to 18,043 in 1971. Norridge became a “Home Rule” community via referendum on May 1, 1973, which permitted the community with a broader range of local powers. Since the 1970’s, Norridge has sustained its efforts to remain a community that is an inviting environment to live, work, shop, and dine. Norridge continues to plan towards improvement and reinvestment. 12 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
Figure 2. Norridge’s historical timeline
1850 1860 1870 1880 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010
1851 1941 1948 1954 1955 1958 1981 1990 2001 Property bought for one-room Norwood Park Volunteer Fire Village of Youth Norridge Ridgewood NYA Girls The sculpture Norridge schoolhouse at Plank Road Department established Fire Norridge Activities Park District High School Basketball “Compassion Veterans and Phillips Road. truck house. incorporated. of Norridge established. District 234 Illinois State Care Hope” is Museum established. established. Champions. dedicated. dedicated.
1984 1994 2002 Building Dedication of Established bought from the Norridge the Norridge the Norridge Veterans Historical American Memorial. Society. Legion Post #1263. Originally a 1995 Feed Store Dedication and Bookie. of the Joseph Sieb Estelle Sieb Community Community Center Center. dedicated. 1996 1988 Historical Norwood Park Collection Fire District started. established. Ridgewood High School dedicates Martin Schroeder Prairie Garden.
1998 Historical Museum dedicated to Trustee Steve Nosko. Mayor Joseph Sieb dies. Norridge 50th Anniversary.
1999 Norridge Time Capsule buried.
Source: Norridge Historical Committee
Photos from within the Norridge Historical Society’s Steve Nosko Historical Collection and the Village and Veterans Museum. A special thank you to Mr. Myron Petrakis, the Village’s historian, who gave a personnel interview and tour of the Historical Collection and Museum.
Lower left: Inside the museum the Ancient Oak Tree Stump (1856 to 1980) is on display. The Stump includes a historical timeline depicted upon each corresponding tree ring. HISTORY AND LOCATION 13
Photos from within the Norridge Historical Society’s Steve Nosko Historical Collection showing the Harlem-Irving Plaza (HIP).
In 1954, land was purchased to build Harlem-Irving Plaza one of the first shopping centers in the Chicago metro area. Harlem Irving Plaza, now commonly known as HIP, opened in 1956 with 45 stores including Krocker’s, Fannie May Chocolates, and Woolworth.
The Harlem-Irving Plaza continued to be an important commercial center to the and by the end of the 1970’s, HIP had expanded to include an additional 134,000 square feet. 14 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
Early Politics Regional Location The first Village Board was elected in February 1949 and consisted of: Karl A. Kuchar, Baseline indicators have been included within the report and are highlighted in this President, Harold Dierkes, Village Clerk, and Trustees Joseph Kloth, Robert Stark, Henry section, particularly those indicators that relate to the regional location of Norridge. Hinrichson, John Kruk and Henry Koeber, Jr. The baseline indicators are useful in helping to illustrate how the Village compares to the overall Chicago Region. Joseph Sieb was appointed President of the Village Board on November 14, 1951. He was repeatedly re elected and served continuously for 46 years and 222 days until his death on Table 1.1. Baseline indicators related to location SEVEN COUNTY June 23, 1998. As of that date, he was the longest-serving official in the state of Illinois. NORRIDGE CHICAGO REGION Source: Village of Norridge website, 2011 Vehicle miles traveled per household, 2007 14,332 17,443 Village Location Percent regional jobs accessible by car (< 45 minutes) 49.5% 15.9% Norridge located within Cook County and is completely surrounded by the City of Percent regional jobs accessible by transit (< 75 minutes) 35.5% 20.9%
Chicago and the Village of Harwood Heights. (Figure 2) The Village is located along a Source: CMAP ridge at Overhill Avenue that divides the Chicago River Valley and the Des Plaines River Valley. The Village is located within proximity to O’Hare International Airport and has nearby access to the Kennedy Expressway and I-294. To the west of Norridge’s municipal The Village of Norridge scores extremely high in the percentage of regional jobs within boundary, the Schiller Woods Forest Preserve consists of a large number of public open a 45-minute drive, and also very high in the percentage of jobs accessible by transit. The space acres along the Des Plaines River. scores help to strengthen one of the Village’s greatest strengths its proximity and access to large nearby employment generating areas such as Rosemont, O’Hare International The following are some approximate driving distances from the Village of Norridge Village Airport, Schaumburg, the Oak Brook area, and the City of Chicago. Hall to key local and regional destinations: • Kennedy Expressway (Cumberland Avenue Interchange) – 2.0 miles • Blue Line (Cumberland) – 2.0 miles • Blue Line (Harlem/O’Hare) – 2.0 miles • River Grove Metra Station – 2.9 miles • Elmwood Park Metra Station – 3.7 miles • O’Hare International Airport – 6.5 miles • City of Chicago “The Loop” – 15 miles • Chicago Midway International Airport – 24 miles HISTORY AND LOCATION 15
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Section 2 Review of the Previous Plan
This section provides a brief summary and analysis of the Village’s un-adopted 1999 Comprehensive Plan which represents the Village’s only recent planning study. As discussed in the summary below, the Comprehensive Plan “switched gears” to focus on the residential “tear down” trend that was occurring at that time, and as a result, the Comprehensive Plan was left incomplete and as a result was never adopted.
This photo illustrates the residential “teardown” trend that began to become a key village issue in 1999. Because of the issues and interest in the issue, the Village’s comprehensive planning process switched gears to instead focus on this sole issue. REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS PLAN 17
Village of Norridge Comprehensive Plan (1999) Existing Conditions Analysis The Comprehensive Plan analyzed the Village’s existing conditions and the primary In 1999, the Village of Norridge hired a consultant to create a Comprehensive Plan. The issues confronting the Village at the time which were tear-downs and second-story planning firm of Planning Resources began the project; however, after the presentation of additions. As part of addressing the key issues, the plan recommended design guidelines their existing conditions analysis, it became clear to the Village staff and elected officials and bulk standards to accommodate second-story additions. The comprehensive that addressing two very large and controversial issues should be the real focus of the plan process, the Village and public worked though the various design, economic and planning study. The comprehensive planning process then primarily changed to instead community issues relating to both issues. focus on creating solutions to address the two major issues being faced by the Village at that time: In 2001, the consultant wrote that “Norridge was experiencing growing pressures for second-floor home additions and new two-story homes.” The pressure was coming from 1. Residential “tear downs”, and families who lived outside the Village, and who wanted to move to Norridge. Often new 2. The desire of some residential property owners to construct second-story additions. residents were finding that the existing housing stock was not large enough to meet their needs. The pressure was also increasing from existing residents who wanted to remain in The following is an overview of some of the draft information that was created as part the Village but had outgrown their needs. of the comprehensive plan. No draft or final document was produced, therefore, these summaries are taken from memorandums and draft reports submitted by the consultant Village officials recognized that two-story homes can change the character of a primarily to the Village in 1999 and 2000 (provided to CMAP by a Steering Committee member who single-story home neighborhood if they are not designed appropriately. Therefore, a was involved in the 1999 planning study). Design Review Committee was formed by the Village in 2000 to help ensure good design. Design Guidelines were prepared to assist the Design Review Committee.
Zoning and Subdivision Control Ordinance Updates To address these issues the planning consultant recommended changes to the Zoning and Subdivision Control Ordinances. The consultant also prepared graphics and design guidelines to assist in visualizing the recommendations. Recommended changes to the ordinances included: (1) expanding the area that allowed for home modification, to the entire Village of Norridge and (2) allowed any home in Norridge to add, alter, or modify their home via a second-story addition, tear-down, or any other improvement. However, the homeowner would need to appear before the Advisory Review Committee to receive approval.
Draft Goals and Objectives In January 2000, the consultant prepared draft goals and objectives to be included in the comprehensive plan. Goals and objectives were created for priority topic areas including: land use; residential areas; commercial development; industrial parks; parks and recreation; transportation; open space; and identity and administration. 18 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
Section 3 Community Outreach So Far...
Through the LTA program, CMAP is working with municipalities like Norridge to optimize the community’s engagement in the planning process. This ranges from reaching out to populations that have been underrepresented or harder to reach in previous planning initiatives, to exposing the public to new ways of thinking about and planning for their community’s future. For the Norridge Comprehensive Plan, a public outreach strategy was designed by CMAP and Village staff to reach the broad base of residents and other stakeholders in the village, such that the concerns and interests of the community are reflected in the goals of the plan. Since Norridge has not experienced many long-range planning processes like this one in nearly fifteen years, the outreach strategy focuses on giving every community stakeholder — spanning across different ages, races, and interests — a chance to understand and participate in the comprehensive planning process.
A photo of the first public meeting held at the Estelle Sieb Center. Approximately 50 residents and businesses owners attended and participated in the meeting. COMMUNITY OUTREACH SO FAR... 19
The community engagement activities carry on during the entire length of the comprehensive planning process, but important outreach steps have already occurred thus far to help determine the existing conditions in the village: meeting with the Village’s elected and appointed officials, and conducting a community meeting open to the general public. Additionally, individual interviews with key leaders in the community are currently underway. Due to scheduling, the interviews were not able to be completed prior to the completion of this report. A summary of the individual interviews will be provided under separate cover.
Village Board Meeting (with the Plan Commission in attendance) CMAP attended a Village Board meeting on May 25, 2011 in order to speak with the Opportunities board’s six trustees as well as the Mayor and the Village Clerk. Additionally, the meeting The opportunities for positive change that officials noted were directly related to the was attended by members of the Norridge Plan Commission (which serves as this issues they discussed earlier in the meeting. comprehensive planning project’s steering committee.) This meeting of combined elected The group shared ideas for the creation of a village center that would have a cluster of and appointed officials gaveCMAP staff the opportunity to introduce these officials commercial and civic amenities and would be safe and easy to walk around with families. to the comprehensive plan project, and to garner their input about what issues and The officials said that the community craves this type of downtown area, since there opportunities should be addressed in the plan. currently is not a central meeting place and many Norridge residents end up frequenting the town centers of nearby municipalities for socializing and entertainment. Issues Village officials shared a range of issues that they believe the village faces today and Overall, the sentiment of village officials indicated excitement about the possibility that they hope the comprehensive plan will address. Economic development was a of making Norridge into more of a destination in the region, since it already has such main concern, since the desire to augment the village’s two commercial nodes (the HIP great proximity to the City of Chicago, O’Hare International Airport and many other and Norridge Commons) with new development is difficult to achieve in a built-out communities. community like Norridge. A similar issue was the need for a greater variety of stores, with more higher-end retail or sit-down restaurant options. The officials expressed a common sentiment that they would like to attract more people to Norridge — both new residents and visitors — perhaps through the creation of a central downtown or “town square” area that could create a central spot for socializing, gathering, living, working and shopping. Other issues related to the physical environment and built environment of the village included addressing the vacant properties in the planned unit development (PUD) area and the need for redevelopment along Irving Park Road. Officials expressed concerns regarding the overall lack of parking available in the Irving Park Road corridor and the appearance of many of the existing, older, structures. Although Officials agreed that the municipal facilities were a tremendous asset of the community, one particular issue with municipal facilities that was raised by several participants was the need for a new police station. There was also some discussion regarding flooding problems that occur in the residential areas. 20 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
Plan Commission Meeting Public “Kick-off” Meeting CMAP staff met with the Plan Commission on June 8, 2011. The purpose of the meeting The general public in Norridge was invited to a community meeting to initiate the was to introduce the key project team members, the members of the Plan Commission, comprehensive planning process for the village at large. This meeting was held in the proposed planning process, scope of work, and to obtain early feedback from the the evening at the Estelle Sieb Community Center on June 15, 2011. Promoted in local Commission regarding their issues and opportunities for the Village. businesses and municipal facilities all across the village (with flyers and posters), the meeting was well-attended by community leaders and residents, with over 50 Key Issues participants. Attendees were led through a workshop that was designed for them to share Plan Commission members discussed a number of issues within the community. One their main issues and strengths of the village with each other. of the key issues cited was the need for a town center. Members discussed a number of Since the village does not currently have an adopted comprehensive plan, this meeting topics related to this including where to locate a center, what uses should be situated allowed CMAP staff and village officials to briefly describe the comprehensive planning there, and potential traffic concerns for adjacent properties. Members also discussed process to the general public and convey its importance as an instrument of decision- how the Village has appropriate addressed the teardown issue of the 2000’s and felt that making for future growth and development in the community. Next, each participant newer homes, and additions, are attractive and maintain the character of the community. had the chance to share his/her main issue in the village today with the entire group, Members noted that the village was aging, and that there was a need to attract younger which was followed by a small group discussion exercise. Participants were divided families. There were also concerns centered upon economic development and how the into groups of 10 to 15 people, and working with aerial maps of the village, both CMAP, village should be proactive in attracting new businesses. Plan Commission members, and village staff facilitated group discussions about their
perceived opportunities for improvement around the community. Main Opportunities
Opportunities for improvement stated by the Commission included the current Issues underutilized and/or vacant industrial and commercial properties that exist in the Similar to the village officials, the general public’s most common issues also revolved community. Members discussed how the industrial area near the movie theatre (west around the need for a greater focus on economic development. The issue that was raised side of Harlem Avenue), within the PUD area, could be the most ideal location for a most frequently was the lack of a downtown or “town center” area in Norridge. People new town center. The members also talked about how new residential and commercial shared their concerns that the stores throughout the village today are not unique and developments in the Village have been of high-quality construction, materials, do not cater to the particular populations (like young families as well as senior citizens) architecture and site design. The HIP and Norridge Commons were noted as being who live in the community. Other people mentioned concerns about the vacant industrial tremendous assets of the Village that also help bring tax revenue into the Village. properties and the need for attracting new industrial uses into those sites. The centers also add to the image and identity of Norridge. There were also several issues raised regarding the village’s infrastructure, from flooding and sewer problems, to roadway maintenance, to a lack of bicycle lanes and paths. Some participants mentioned the need for more public green space in the village, as well as added youth activities beyond the sports programming that currently exists. Lastly the issue of improving community identity (especially distinguishing it from Chicago) and retaining residents (like second generation families who might be moving away from the village) was raised by many participants. COMMUNITY OUTREACH SO FAR... 21
Strengths of Norridge Top Community Workshop Attendee Issues: In each of the meetings and conversations held throughout the first phase of the • The lack of a downtown area / town center comprehensive planning process, residents and stakeholders shared several key strengths and assets of the community. By identifying those assets which the • Vacant industrial properties community treasures most, the comprehensive plan can preserve and enhance those • The need for improved stormwater management (flooding concerns) strengths as it envisions future development. The “word cloud” below illustrates the most commonly mentioned strengths that Norridge possesses today as mentioned by • Heavy traffic patterns on major thoroughfares residents and stakeholders. • The need for an economic development plan for attracting high-quality unique stores Figure 4. Norridge Strengths
Opportunities Residents Overall, public meeting attendees felt that Norridge is a safe, friendly place to live with Schools good services (see “Strengths” at the end of this section.) The opportunities they Harlem-Irving Plaza Shopping identified for improvement mainly centered on different aspects of the village’s physical form and built environment — from underutilized land to streetscaping Access History Proximity to City of Chicago
possibilities — to the relocation of municipal facilities. Given the “built-out” nature of, Norridge Commons and lack of, available land in Norridge, there were a lot of interesting ideas presented Local businesses Housing Architecture by the public for improving the village despite its physical limitations. Several different Community Center suggestions were offered for the types of businesses to attract to the vacant industrial Harlem Avenue properties and theater building in the PUD: high-tech industries, light industrial companies, big box stores, or even smaller boutique retail as part of a new downtown area. Well-Maintained Homes In general, the public pointed to redevelopment opportunities throughout the village, Seniors Nearby Forest Preserves from Irving Park Road to Montrose Avenue. Regional Location The public also identified areas for new street lamps, decorative pavers, street trees and plantings, and other streetscaping that would improve the walkability and attraction of Estelle Sieb Community Center key corridors and intersections, such as around Lawrence and Cumberland Avenues. A similar idea surfaced to turn Montrose Avenue near the PUD into a boulevard, with Village Services Village Facilities wider streets and streetscaping. Redevelopment Potential Village Leadership Other ideas focused on municipal and civic facilities, such as relocating and rebuilding Norridge Park Police the police station, or improving maintenance of the sidewalks and grounds around Small-town Character certain schools. Pace Fire Religious Institutions Logo Single-family homes Businesses 22 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
Section 4 Demographic and Market Analysis
To gain insight into the market and demographic dynamics that impact the Norridge community, data from the U.S. Census was gathered for analysis. Data discussed in this section comes from the 2000 U.S. Census, the 2005-2009 American Community Survey, and the 2010 U.S. Census, all collected by the U.S. Census Bureau. For comparisons and trend analysis, data was also gathered for the same periods for Cook County and the Chicago, IL-IN Urbanized Area, which includes all contiguous areas with a population density of more than 1,000 persons per square mile.
Demographic Analysis Norridge can be characterized generally as a moderate income community, with significant pockets of middle-class and working-class family households. Norridge’s housing stock is a balanced mix of single-family homes and multifamily structures, with most of those being in the 2-6 unit range. Norridge is surrounded by the City of Chicago along most of its municipal borders, and as a result Norridge is similar to its larger neighbor in terms of demographics and community character. Analysis of U.S. Census and American Community Survey data yields the following findings. Norridge’s population dropped slightly in the last decade. Between 2000 and 2010, Norridge’s population declined by less than two percent (from 14,563 to 14,300 residents.) That figure is consistent with the slow growth of the region during the past decade. Since 2000, Cook County’s population dropped by two percent, while region-wide, population grew by only one percent.
Table 4.1. Population
AREA 2000 2010 PERCENT CHANGE
Norridge 14,582 14,300 -1.9%
Source: ESRI Business Analyst DEMOGRAPHICS AND ANALYSIS 23
Norridge is an aging community compared to Cook County and the Chicago region, and Just under ninety percent of Norridge residents in 2010 are white, down only three may be becoming increasingly so. The median age of Norridge residents in 2010 was 48.2, percent since 2000. The community did see a significant increase in its Hispanic significantly higher than that of Cook County (34.7) or for the region (35.1). Norridge’s population in the last decade, going from four percent to six percent of Norridge’s median age increased by four percent over the last decade, rising at a rate faster than population during that time. Asians and those of other racial and ethnic groups comprise similar figures in Cook County and the region. Median age grew increased by three the remainder of the population. percent in Cook County and just under four percent for the region. Table 4.4. Race/ethnicity
Table 4.2. Median age RACE 2000 PERCENT 2010 PERCENT PERCENT CHANGE AREA 2000 2010 PERCENT CHANGE White 13,164 90.3% 12,372 86.5% -6.0% Norridge 46.3 48.2 4.1% Black 25 0.2% 25 0.2% 0.0% Cook county 33.6 34.7 3.3% Hispanic 578 4.0% 875 6.1% 51.4% Chicago region 33.8 35.1 3.8% Asian 420 2.9% 538 3.8% 28.1% Source: ESRI Business Analyst Other 395 2.7% 490 3.4% 24.1% Source: ESRI Business Analyst Norridge’s status as an older community is further demonstrated below. When compared to the county and region on a percentage basis, Norridge has one-third fewer children under age 14, and one-third fewer young adults age 25-44. Conversely, Norridge has more Norridge is a stable community. Norridge has experienced less turnover in its housing than twice as many seniors age 65 and older. stock than either the county or the region. Throughout the region about fifteen percent of residents move to new households on an annual basis. In Norridge, however, slightly Table 4.3. Age distribution, 2010 more than six percent of its residents moved into the village within the last year. AGE COHORTS NORRIDGE COOK COUNTY CHICAGO REGION Norridge’s stability is further illustrated in the median length of household tenure. 0-14 14.0% 20.6% 21.4% As of 2009, median housing tenure for Norridge residents was more than twice as long as those in the county and region — 17 years, compared to eight years for both the county 15-24 10.8% 13.7% 13.8% and region. 25-44 21.4% 30.3% 29.3% Table 4.5. Mobility and migration measures, 2009
45-64 25.4% 23.7% 24.5% NORRIDGE COOK COUNTY CHICAGO REGION
65+ 28.5% 11.7% 11.1% Same house, one year ago 93.6% 85.4% 86.1% Source: ESRI Business Analyst Median year householder 1992 2001 2001 moved into unit
Source: 2009 American Community Survey 24 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
Demographic Conclusions Economic Development Overview Taken together, the data provides considerable insight into the makeup of Norridge. Beginning with the construction of the Harlem-Irving Plaza (HIP) in 1956 during the first Analysis of the demographic data yields the following conclusions: decade of the Village’s incorporation, Norridge has had a strong base in retail trade. In the present day, retail, restaurants, and related industries comprise a significant portion • Norridge’s large number of aging homeowners could indicate a need for of the commercial square footage and employment within the community, although the more “aging in place” strategies. Norridge may need to consider strategies Norridge also has major employment in healthcare, wholesale trade and manufacturing. and policies that seek to improve livability for its seniors. Such strategies could At this time, the community is largely built out with a stable but aging population and built include a renewed focus on urban design that can improve overall community safety, environment, and the existing economic conditions reflect this. increased health and wellness monitoring, easily accessible transportation options and availability of services. Existing Commercial and Industrial Development • The future growth — or continued stability — of Norridge may be dependent Norridge is a major retail center and is home to the HIP, a major regional shopping on its response to increasing diversity. Over the decades Norridge has center. According to CoStar, a major provider of real estate data, Norridge currently has transitioned from being a traditional family-oriented community to one with fewer approximately 1.2 million square feet of retail, 110,000 square feet of office space, and children and more empty nesters. While the Village continues to address that 550,000 square feet of industrial and flex space. The table below summarizes CoStar data transition, it should consider the appropriate way to address further changes in on the overall square footage and vacancy rate by major real estate type for Norridge, the its makeup, and develop housing strategies and policies that can guide Norridge O’Hare or North Chicago Industrial submarket, and the region. Industrial and Retail real through its next phase. estate in Norridge has lower vacancy rates than both the submarket and the region, while Office real estate in Norridge is experiencing significant vacancy rates.
Table 4.6. Commercial real estate square footage and vacancy by type for Norridge, the O’Hare / north Chicago submarket, and the region
NORRIDGE SUBMARKET O’HARE CHICAGO REGION**
VACANCY VACANCY VACANCY TOTAL RBA TOTAL RBA TOTAL RBA RATE RATE RATE
Retail 1,231,692 4.7% 9,431,728 8.8% 490,503,582 8.7%
Industrial* 550,156 5.8% 86,538,375 10.7% 1,147,366,735 11.8%
Office 109,916 84.8% 18,687,953 20.5% 449,469,122 15.3%
* CoStar classifies Norridge as part of the North Chicago Industrial submarket rather than the O’Hare Industrial submarket. ** CoStar’s Chicago Region includes portions of Northwest Indiana and southwest Wisconsin Source: CMAP Analysis of CoStar data. DEMOGRAPHICS AND ANALYSIS 25
The chart below outlines the Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) by major property type This chart indicates that residential property comprises the largest portion of the for the Village of Norridge between 1999 and 2008. EAV is the final property value property value in the Village, or approximately 66%. Commercial property, which is assigned by the Cook County Assessor and approved by the board of review and, for the comprised of (office, retail, hotels, entertainment, recreation and similar facilities, municipality as a whole, should approximate 30% of market value. Property in Norridge is comprising approximately 28% of the EAV, and the remaining 6% is industrial properties. assessed every three years or at the time of a new construction or a major improvement. Therefore, while the primary industry of the Village is contained within retail and Reassessment years are indicated by a dashed line in the chart below. Norridge commercial development, the property value is largely concentrated in the Village’s shows a pattern typical of built-out communities, with EAV increases concentrated in residential housing stock. The value of the residential component of the EAV has risen reassessment years. more quickly over the evaluated time period as well. The chart below tracks growth in EAV by major property type since 1999. Residential property value has more than doubled, TableNorridge 4.7. EAV Norridge by major EAV class, by major 1999 class, to 2008, 1999 in to millions 2008, in millions commercial property value almost doubled, and industrial property value increased by INDUSTRIAL EAV COMMERCIAL EAV RESIDENTIAL EAV approximately 30%. $700 TableProperty 4.8. value Property growth value in Norridge, growth in 1999 Norridge, to 2008 1999 to 2008
$600 PERCENT CHANGE FROM 1999 RESIDENTIAL EAV PERCENT CHANGE FROM 1999 COMMERCIAL EAV $500 PERCENT CHANGE FROM 1999 INDUSTRIAL EAV $400 140%
$300 120%
100% $200 80% $100 60% 0 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 40% Source: CMAP analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data 20%
0%
-20% 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Source: CMAP analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data 26 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
Existing Retail Development Map 4.1. Retail corridors and clusters in Norridge The majority of the commercial real estate within the Village of Norridge is retail space. This retail space is concentrated in two separate areas of the Village. The first retail cluster is located at the intersection of Cumberland and Lawrence Avenues and is comprised on community-serving retails, and the second is located at the intersection of Harlem Avenue and Irving Park Road and is a regional retail center. In both cases, the retail clusters are located at the edge of Norridge and additional retail is located adjacent to the cluster in either Harwood Heights or the City of Chicago. These clusters are indicated in Map 4.1. As noted in the Demographics section of this report, the 2010 Decennial census indicates that Norridge has a 2010 population of 14,572 and the 2009 American Community Survey indicates the Norridge has a median household income of $57,541. ESRI-Business Analyst, a major provider of geographic and retail market data, estimates that Norridge residents spend approximately $123 million annually on retail goods, food and restaurants, and personal services. Given the regional nature of the retail centers in Norridge, the retail establishments will tend to draw a significant portion of their sales from outside the community. However, these demographics are an important consideration for evaluating the neighborhood- and community- serving retail development within the community.
The first of the two retail clusters in Norridge is a gathering of community, neighborhood, and convenience centers located at or near the intersection of Cumberland and Lawrence Avenues. As noted above in the Mobility section , both Cumberland and Lawrence Avenues are high-traffic roads. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Cumberland carries approximately 34,600 vehicles per day and Lawrence Avenue carries approximately 18,700. Retail in this cluster tends to be neighborhood- and convenience-oriented. Tenants include Jewel Osco, Produce World, Walgreens, dollar stores, salons and barber shops, drycleaners and laundromats, and other service-oriented businesses. Vacancy in this retail cluster is approximately 18%, higher than the Village, submarket, and overall regional vacancy rates. Vacancies at this level indicate that retail development in this area is struggling. This may indicate that the buildings need to be up- graded, that the tenant mix should be reconsidered or that other uses may be appropriate. DEMOGRAPHICS AND ANALYSIS 27
NorridgeTable 4.9. estimated Norridge retailestimated sales, retail 2000 sales, to 2010, 2000 in to millions 2010, in millions The most prominent retail area in Norridge is the retail cluster located at the intersection ESTIMATED SALES ESTIMATED SALES, ADJUSTED TO 2010 DOLLARS of Harlem Avenue and Irving Park Road. As is detailed in the employment section below, $390 this cluster serves as the place of employment for approximately 2,000 of the 4,800 jobs in the Village. Retail development in this cluster extends beyond the boundaries of $370 Norridge and along both roads for some distance: approximately three quarters of a mile west on Irving Park Road and approximately two miles north and three miles south on Harlem Avenue. However, this intersection at Harlem and Irving represents the single $350 largest retail agglomeration within the corridors outlined above and provides the only opportunity for modern, large format-retail on those corridors. With few exceptions, $330 retail located on these corridors and more than a half mile from the Harlem-Irving intersection tends to be on shallow lots, is either in standalone structures or in small strip $310 centers, and is convenience or service-oriented.
The Harlem-Irving cluster within Norridge, defined as retail development within the $290 Harlem Irving Plaza, Norridge Commons or the Harlem Ave/Irving Park Rd/ Forest 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Preserve Dr. triangle, contains approximately 855,000 square feet of retail. Retail Source: CMAP analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data developments of this size are generally considered to be regional shopping centers that will attract customers from a large area. The Harlem-Irving retail cluster has a current vacancy rate of 1.1%, lower than the Village overall. The closest retail clusters of similar The declining sales depicted above have also been reflected in the overall vacancy rate size are Bricktown Square at Grand and Narragansett Avenues in Chicago, the Village of retail space in the Village. CoStar tracks retail vacancy rates for communities in the Crossing on both sides of Touhy Ave in Skokie/Niles, and the Market Place and Portage Chicago region from 2006 and later. This time period covers pre-recession years, which Park shopping centers at the intersection of Irving Park Road, Milwaukee Avenue, and helps provide some picture of “normal” retail vacancy in the Village. The chart indicates Cicero Avenue in Chicago. that, prior to the recession, retail vacancy rates within the Village were generally less than 3%, a very low vacancy rate as compared to industry standards. Because retail leases last Overall, retail in Norridge is producing a significant amount of retail sales. The chart several years, vacancy rates often lag economic downturns. In this case, retail vacancy below provides estimated annual retail sales since 2000. These sales were estimated using in the Village peaked in late 2009 and early 2010, and has generally been declining since Illinois Department of Revenue sales tax disbursements by municipality and, therefore, that time. Retail vacancy has also remained consistently lower than both the O’Hare do not track personal and other service-based retail tenants that provide goods and submarket and the Region. services that are not taxed. The chart provides both retail sales estimates in year of sale dollars and 2010 dollars. Recent-year sales estimates have decreased approximately 10% from peaks in 2006 and 2008, likely reflecting larger economic conditions in the region and nation. 28 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
Table 4.10. Retail vacancy rates over time NORRIDGE VACANCY O’HARE SUBMARKET REGIONAL RETAIL YEAR QUARTER Overall, retail development is the largest subset of commercial development in the Village RATE VACANCY RATE VACANCY RATE* and is experiencing healthy vacancy rates as compared to the region. While retail sales 2006 1Q 2.0% 2.7% in the Village as a whole have declined, retail vacancy rates are also decreasing. However, the Cumberland-Lawrence cluster appears to be experiencing higher than average 2006 2Q 2.2% 2.7% 6.8% vacancies, which may need to be addressed through improvement to existing structures 2006 3Q 1.9% 3.0% or redevelopment. 2006 4Q 2.8% 3.1% Existing Industrial Development 2007 1Q 2.7% 3.4% The Village has not historically had a significant concentration of industrial employers. 2007 2Q 2.0% 3.2% Instead, industrial users have concentrated on the old rail corridors to the north and 7.0% south and on the western side of O’Hare airport. However, the Village does have two small 2007 3Q 3.2% 3.7% concentrations of industrial buildings and, as discussed above, industrial jobs comprise 2007 4Q 3.3% 4.1% approximately 6% of the total jobs in the Village. Wholesale trade businesses also often occupy industrial buildings, and jobs in this sector comprise approximately 3% of the 2008 1Q 1.7% 3.4% 7.4% employment in the Village. 2008 2Q 1.9% 3.9% 7.5% The first and larger of the two is located at the intersection of Montrose and Harlem 2008 3Q 1.9% 4.4% 7.6% Avenues on the west side of Harlem. It contains 10 facilities and approximately 428,000 square feet. This area is surrounded by retail on the north, east, and south and abuts 2008 4Q 2.1% 6.1% 7.9% Ridgewood High School on the east. The second cluster is located on Cullom Avenue, 2009 1Q 4.8% 5.8% 8.0% directly north of the Norridge Commons Shopping Center. It contains five structures and 122,000 square feet of industrial space. This industrial area is surrounded by retail to the 2009 2Q 5.0% 6.8% 8.2% south and west and residential neighborhoods on the north and east. 2009 3Q 5.2% 6.2% 8.6% Only a single industrial space is currently available in the Village, leading to a low 2009 4Q 5.4% 7.1% 8.7% vacancy rate of 5.8%. As indicated in the chart below, the industrial space vacancy rate in the Village often has no vacancy. Significant contributing factors include: the small 2010 1Q 7.7% 8.4% 8.9% total industrial square footage and a high owner-occupancy rate (at least 60%) for the 2010 2Q 5.5% 8.4% 9.0% industrial buildings. All of the industrial structures in the village were constructed prior to 1970, and all but two were completed prior to 1960. According to CoStar, all of 2010 3Q 3.4% 8.0% 9.0% the structures are also rated class B or C, meaning they have no or minimal amenities, 2010 4Q 3.8% 8.0% 8.8% are older or in need of significant repair, may have outdated mechanical systems and facilities, and usually rely on lower rents to attract tenants. 2011 1Q 5.5% 8.4% 8.6% 2011 2Q 4.6% 9.2% 8.7% 2011 QTD 4.7% 8.8% No Data
* Annual data only available for 2006 and 2007 Source: CMAP analysis of CoStar data DEMOGRAPHICS AND ANALYSIS 29
TableIndustrial 4.11. vacancy Industrial rates vacancy in Norridge rates in Norridge Employment within the Village of Norridge 12% According to the Illinois Department of Economic Security (IDES), the Village of Norridge went through a period of significant employment growth over the last decade, with a return to 2000 employment levels due to job losses reflecting economic trends in the 10% region and nation from 2008 to 2010. Between 1991 and 2003, the Village maintained an essentially stable employment base. The chart below depicts this trend. These job counts 8% exclude all public sector jobs, including employees of the Village of Norridge and local school and park districts. 6% TableNorridge 4.12. employment, Norridge employment, 1991 to 2010 1991 to 2010
8,000 4%
7,000 2%
6,000 0% ’971996 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 2011
Source: CMAP analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data 5,000
Existing Office Development 4,000 Office development has not historically concentrated in Norridge. Instead, Norridge is 1991 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 2010 directly south of the leading edge of a major cluster of office development that borders Source: IDES Interstates 90, 190 and 294 on the eastern side of O’Hare Airport. However, new office development tends to require expressway access and visibility. As a result, Norridge has experienced minimal office development. While table 4.11 above appears to indicate that the office vacancy rate in Norridge is abnormally high, CoStar tracks only three office spaces within the Village of Norridge. The first is a single-story, standalone structure at the intersection of Montrose and Harlem. This building is only 5,000 square feet and is fully occupied. The second building is single-story medical office building located on Cumberland Avenue between Lawrence Avenue and Montrose Avenue. This building was renovated in 2007 and is also fully occupied The final office building is a 93,155 square foot, four-story, vacant office building that formerly housed operations for LaSalle Bank. This structure has been vacant since early 2009 and is located directly north of the HIP. 30 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
According to IDES, Norridge lost a larger percentage of jobs than Cook County or the Workers in Norridge travel from a broad area, according to the Longitudinal Employer- 6-County region tracked by IDES during the economic downturn. However, Norridge was Household Dynamics (LEHD), a dataset provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. While able to maintain overall private job counts above 2000 levels, while both Cook County and approximately 8% of workers in Norridge are from Norridge, the majority of employees the 6-County Region declined to employment levels lower than year 2000. Total private in the Village reside in other municipalities. The chart below provides the top ten cities of sector employment over the last decade for Norridge, Cook County, and the 6-County residence for all 2009 workers in Norridge. area is provided in the table below. Table 4. 14. City of residence for Norridge workers, 2009
Table 4.13. Private sector employment, 2000 to 2010 AREA COUNT SHARE COOK YEAR NORRIDGE 6-COUNTY REGION* COUNTY Chicago city, IL 1,825 29.9% 2000 4,745 2,340,639 3,487,542 Norridge village, IL 461 7.6% 2001 4,660 2,322,816 3,488,894 Harwood Heights village, IL 146 2.4% 2002 4,440 2,216,958 3,358,360 Des Plaines city, IL 127 2.1% 2003 4,440 2,170,707 3,311,929 Park Ridge city, IL 100 1.6% 2004 6,643 2,149,402 3,307,922 Elmwood Park village, IL 87 1.4% 2005 7,489 2,152,045 3,333,380 Arlington Heights village, IL 84 1.4% 2006 7,336 2,185,786 3,403,502 Mount Prospect village, IL 69 1.1% 2007 7,390 2,194,338 3,434,030 Schaumburg village, IL 68 1.1%
2008 7,249 2,176,935 3,421,997 Franklin Park village, IL 62 1.0% 2009 6,843 2,068,502 3,236,557 All Other Locations 3,074 50.4% 2010** 4,658 2,004,132 3,133,051 Source: CMAP analysis of LEHD data
* IDES provides detailed employment data for Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, McHenry and Will Counties. ** CMAP has manually adjusted the 2010 estimate downward to account for the move of a major employer. Source: CMAP analysis of Illinois Department of Employment Security data Workers in Norridge also travel a significant distance from their place of residence. According to LEHD, nearly half of workers live more than 10 miles from Norridge. The table below indicates distances traveled to work by employees in Norridge. Table 4.15. Workers in Norridge, distance from place of residence
DISTANCE COUNT PERCENTAGE
Less than 10 miles 3,343 54.8% 10 to 24 miles 1,689 27.7% 25 to 50 miles 689 11.3% Greater than 50 miles 382 6.3%
Source: CMAP analysis of LEHD data DEMOGRAPHICS AND ANALYSIS 31
According to IDES, approximately 91% of workers in Norridge are employed in private Finally, education and healthcare are also strongly represented in the Village and are sector jobs. Further, nearly half of those private sector jobs are in two sectors, Retail Trade growing as a proportion of overall jobs. There are several major healthcare, nursing, and the aggregated Arts / Recreation / Food Service category. This concentration reflects and health/social service facilities in Norridge, including the Norridge Healthcare & the significant amount of retail square footage within the Village and the comparatively Rehabilitation Centre and Central Baptist Village, a senior housing community with a small amounts of office, industrial, and institutional square footage. The bar chart below continuum of care. According to ESRI Business Analyst, these facilities are among the top indicates the percentage of jobs by aggregated major employment sector for 2001 and employers in the Village. The list below provides the top 10 employers in the Village and 2010. These numbers include only private employment and exclude jobs at public schools, their estimated 2010 employees. the village of Norridge, and other public entities. Table 4.17. Norridge top ten employers, 2010 TableNorridge 4.16. private Norridge employment, private employment, 2001 and 2010 2001 and 2010 EMPLOYER ESTIMATED EMPLOYEES
6.0% Norridge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Centre 252 14.5% Village Of Norridge * 180 7.0% 5.9% 13.0% Central Baptist Village 170 Kohl’s Department Store 160 17.6% TRANSPORTATION/ 11.3% COMMUNICATION/UTILITIES 4.9% 17.6% Kmart 153 WHOLESALE TRADE Ridgewood High School 108 OTHER SERVICES 4.0% 4.4% INFORMATION Butera Market 101
CONSTRUCTION 1.0% Harlem Irving Plaza 100 3.3% 2.7% MANUFACTURING Makray Manufacturing 100 FINANCE/INSURANCE/REAL ESTATE.3% 3.2% 2.6% Cast Products Inc 100 EDUCATION/HEALTHCARE 1.3% * Estimate for the Village includes approximately 80 full-time, and 100 part-time positions Source: CMAP Analysis of ESRI Business Analyst data ARTS/RECREATION/FOOD SERVICE 2009 RETAIL TRADE While HIP and its tenant Kohl’s Department Store are on the list of top 10 employers, the number above represents only the staff required to manage and maintain the plaza 36.5% and staff a single large tenant. ESRI-BA data estimates that there are approximately 1,300 34.5% 2001 employees total at HIP and all of its tenants. Further, if the entire retail cluster at Harlem Avenue and Irving Park Road (HIP, Norridge Commons, Forest Preserve Drive retail) is 2010 considered, there are approximately 2,000 employees within the cluster. Butera Market, a full-service grocery store in the top 10 employers, is located at the intersection of Cum- Source: IDES berland Avenue and River Road and is outside of the Harlem-Irving cluster. The “Other Services” sector is also strongly represented in Norridge. This sector includes The remaining top employers are in the public sector or are manufacturers. The Village a broad range of personal services, including automotive, furniture/appliance and has a small industrial base, but the manufacturing sector does create approximately electronics repair, salons and personal care services, funeral homes and cemeteries, and 6% of the jobs in the community. While the totals above and referred primarily to membership organizations. As such, this category’s prominence may also be related to the breakdown of private sector jobs, there are also approximately 470 public sector the strong retail presence in the Village. employees in the Village, comprising approximately 9% of total employment. 32 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
Employment and Skills of Village Residents While the Village of Norridge contains a significant proportion of retail jobs, its residents As with many communities, few residents of Norridge work within the village limits. tend to work other industries and in other communities. According to the Longitudinal According to LEHD, only 461 workers, or 4.5% of the total workforce in Norridge, live Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) program of the U.S. Census Bureau, the largest within the Village. Approximately 60% of Norridge workers are employed at a location employment sector of Norridge residents is healthcare. Retail trade is still a significant within 10 miles. The following map provides a depiction of where workers from Norridge sector for Norridge workers; 10% of residents are employed in this sector. Overall, there work. Norridge is outlined on the map in orange and yellow. Darker purple areas and were 6,488 employed residents in Norridge holding 7,073 primary and secondary jobs in larger dots indicate higher concentrations of workers. Please note that this map does not 2009. The table below provides a breakdown of the 2009 employment by North American depict the full extent of where workers from Norridge work, but it does depict all major Industrial Classification System (NAICS) sector for Norridge residents. concentrations and the majority of workers.
Table 4. 18. Employment by sector for Norridge residents, 2009 Map 4.2. Where workers from Norridge work
NAICS SECTOR COUNT SHARE
Health Care and Social Assistance 946 13.4% Manufacturing 941 13.3% Retail Trade 707 10.0% Educational Services 589 8.3% Accommodation and Food Services 526 7.4% Administration & Support, Waste Management and Remediation 504 7.1% Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 443 6.3% Wholesale Trade 391 5.5% Transportation and Warehousing 358 5.1% Finance and Insurance 336 4.8% Construction 321 4.5% Other Services (excluding Public Administration) 254 3.6% Public Administration 177 2.5% Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 166 2.3% Information 158 2.2% Management of Companies and Enterprises 119 1.7% Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 108 1.5% Utilities 20 0.3% Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 5 0.1% Source: LEHD Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 4 0.1%
Source: CMAP analysis of LEHD data. DEMOGRAPHICS AND ANALYSIS 33
The map indicates that many workers form Norridge work in or near downtown Chicago, According to the American Community Survey, residents aged 25 older and from at O’Hare airport and the associated office and industrial clusters, in Schaumburg, and in Norridge tend to have less education than residents in Cook County or the Region as Skokie. However, workers from Norridge are dispersed throughout the region. Analysis of a whole. This may be due to the high median age of the population in Norridge and worker destination by community yields similar results. The chart below indicates the top changing expectations of education and training requirements over time. As noted in the ten communities that are destinations for workers from Norridge. demographics section the median age of Norridge residents is 48.2, significantly higher than the median age of 34.7 for Cook County and 35.1 for the region. The chart below Table 4.19. Norridge workers by destination, 2009 outlines education levels for residents of Norridge, Cook County, and the region that are AREA COUNT SHARE 25 or older.
Chicago city, IL 2,576 36.4% Table 4. 20. Education levels HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA BACHELOR’S DEGREE EDUCATION ADULTS 25+ Norridge village, IL 461 6.5% OR HIGHER OR HIGHER
Harwood Heights village, IL 233 3.3% Norridge, 2000 11,199 8,268 or 73.8% 1,749 or 15.6% Elk Grove Village village, IL 217 3.1% Norridge, 2009 10,244 8,102 or 79.1% 1,858 or 18.1%
Des Plaines city, IL 152 2.1% Percent change -8.5% -2.0% +6.2% Skokie village, IL 148 2.1% Cook county, 2000 3,454,738 2,684,997 or 77.8% 968,642 or 28.0% Rosemont village, IL 144 2.0% Cook county, 2009 3,455,137 2,859,069 or 82.3% 1,130,884 or 32.7%
Park Ridge city, IL 138 2.0% Percent change 0.0% +6.5% +16.7% Schaumburg village, IL 127 1.8% Chicago region, 2000 5,298,861 4,272,678 or 80.6% 1,566,718 or 29.6% Franklin Park village, IL 114 1.6% Chicago region, 2009 5,456,175 4,622,400 or 84.7% 1,823,619 or 33.4%
All Other Locations 2,763 39.1% Percent change +3.0% +8.2% +16.4% Source: CMAP Analysis of LEHD Source: CMAP analysis of 2000 Census and 2009 American Community Survey Data
As the chart indicates, the population of residents aged 25 or older has declined in Norridge, while the overall proportion of residents with a high school diploma/equivalent or a Bachelor’s degree has increased. However, education levels in Norridge are still below that of the region as a whole. This may indicate the need for increased job training and education programs or, as noted, may simply be a factor of the overall older population in the community. 34 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
Section 5 Existing Land Use and Development
The section describes the existing land use and development conditions within the Village of Norridge with a focus on the types of land uses, the current zoning, and the built environment. The information in this section has been obtained from CMAP’s Geographic Information System (GIS) database, the Village’s GIS data (GIS Consortium) and a visual assessment of the community undertaken by the project team in July and August 2011. A detailed inventory of Norridge’s existing land use pattern is shown in Table 5.1 and Figure 5. EXISTING LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT 35
Land Use and Development Analysis Residential Community Facilities Single-Family Residential Schools Single-family residential uses are the primary residential type in the community and also A combination of public and private schools have facilities in the Village. The three public represents the largest total acreage of any land use in the Village (74% of the Village). school systems in the Village are District #79, District #80 and High School District #234. In general, the appearance of all residential neighborhoods are attractive and the homes In addition to the school facilities themselves, outdoor recreational space is provided are well maintained. Traditionally, the majority of the single-family homes are relatively especially at Ridgewood High School (before or after school hours). modest sized on small lots. Within the last decade, the Village experienced single-family Religious Institutions home redevelopments that has added several newer, and larger homes, into existing A number or religious institutions exist in the community. These institutions add to the residential blocks. The majority of the homes are detached, however, some attached character of the community. (i.e. townhomes) are located within the community. A recent townhome development is located near the intersection of Irving Park Road and Oriole Avenue. Village Facilities/Services The Village of Norridge owns and maintains approximately 6.6 acres of property. Multi-Family Residential Examples of facilities include Village Hall, the Police Station, the public works facility, and Located sporadically throughout the community, multiple-family residential units the Estelle Sieb Community Center. Village facilities are well-maintained and attractive account for approximately 3 % of the Village’s total land area. Multi-family residential in which helps to create a quality image for Norridge. the Village includes condominiums, senior housing, and rental apartments.
Open Space Commercial Parks Retail The Village of Norridge is very low in the amount of park acreage located within the Harlem-Irving Park (HIP) Plaza and Norridge Commons are the two biggest retail municipality. Approximately 2.4 acres of public parks exists within the community. shopping centers in the Village. These are considered regional shopping centers and Although there is a small amount of public parks, there is open space provided by the many national retail chains are located within the centers. Outside of this area, corridor School Districts, by the Park District at Norridge Park (immediately adjacent to Norridge) commercial uses, such as restaurants, gas stations, and other retail shopping businesses and the nearby Forest Preserve of Cook County preserves. Because the community is are located along Irving Park Road and Harlem Avenue. In addition, some neighborhood considered “built-out” opportunities for new parks and open space within the Village are shopping areas exist throughout the Village, primarily along portions of Lawrence Avenue very limited. and Cumberland Avenue. The condition, style, and use of each commercial property varies greatly throughout the community. Table 5.1. Land use inventory LAND USE CLASSIFICATION AREA (ACRES) AREA (PERCENTAGE) Industrial The Village has very few properties that are used and/or zoned for industrial uses. Single Family Residential 852.7 74.3% Approximately 2.5% of the Village is used for industrial purposes. The two most Multi-Family Residential 39.7 3.4% significant areas for industrial properties are near Harlem Avenue. Some businesses Retail/Commercial 135.26 11.7% appear to be active (employee cars and equipment was noted), while some industrial properties appear to be vacant. The industrial park on Cullum Avenue is located adjacent Industrial 28.3 2.5% to a single-family residential neighborhood. Medical/Health Care 14.5 1.2% Open Space 2.4 0.2% Institutional 67.0 5.8% Village Administration /Services 6.6 0.5%
Source: CMAP GIS data, 2011 36 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
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Current Zoning
Last amended in 1962, the Zoning Ordinance is almost fifty years old. Because of the vision for the community, a more detailed review and analysis will be completed of the document’s age, the ordinance does not accurately reflect the existing development Village’s ordinance. Based upon the vision and the analysis, recommendations to update pattern of the Village, nor does it reflect many of the contemporary requirements that are the ordinance will be prepared. The existing Village’s zoning classifications include: now common in ordinances. After the Comprehensive Plan is completed, based upon the
Table 5.2. Zoning Classifications For Non-Residential Districts ZONING EXAMPLES OF PERMITTED USES KEY REQUIRED CONDITIONS PARKING HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS AREA REGULATIONS CLASSIFICATION B-1 Restricted Dwelling units are not allowed on Banks, book stores, currency Neighborhood the ground floor. Businesses are not Parking of trucks is an accessory use 26’, or two stories not to exceed 90% exchange, drug store, office Business District allowed above the ground floor Dwelling units are not allowed on Auto accessory store, department B-2 Restricted the ground floor. Businesses are stores, furniture stores, restaurant Parking of trucks is an accessory use 26’, or two stories not to exceed 90% Business District not allowed above the ground floor (no alcohol) except where no dwelling units exist Amusement establishments, B-3 General Dwelling units (not motel rooms) dry cleaning, drive in service Parking of trucks in an accessory use 26’, or two stories not to exceed 90% Business District are not allowed on ground floor establishment B-4 Public Any uses in B-1, B-2, B-3, and Accommodations Trailer coach parks shall meet Motels should provide not less than 1 hotels, motels and trailer 26’, or two stories not to exceed 90% — Business State standards space for each unit coach parks District B-5 Retail Department store, warehouse A buffer strip (along any residents) The number of spaces will depend 26’, or two stories not to exceed 90% Business District store, grocery store of at least 30’ is required upon the type of business Any in the business district and The number of spaces will depend Max of 40’ within 150’ of a Not to exceed 90% of the Dwelling units, except motel rooms, in addition: Office buildings; upon the type of business. Adequate residential property line or street lot. Buildings shall be set C Commercial are not allowed. A buffer strip of hotels and motels; wholesale; any off-street parking for employee shall row serving a residence. No back 1 foot for each 10’ of District at least 25’ shall be provided along special use allowed in the business be provided and all parking and building or structure within 50’ or height of the building over residential property line. district; and accessory uses. loading areas should be well lighted. residence 14.’ No building shall exceed 26’ in Intensity of Usage — not No heavy industry or general All storage within 500’ of residences height or two stories. Rear Yard — more than 90% of lot. Set M Restricted manufacturing is permitted. shall be completed enclosed. not less than 10% of the depth, but back — No building should Light The following uses are permitted: Ancillary retail use shall not exceed Performance standards must be met not more than 10.’ Outer Court — be closer than 30’ to a Manufacturing Auto laundries; printing; mail 2500 square feet, or 5% of the (see Article XI section 9) not less than 5’ wide nor less than residential property. District order housing; public utilities; footprint of the building whichever 2 inches wide for each foot length Buffer Strip — 30’ when and greenhouse. is less. of court. Inner Court — not less adjacent to residence. than 6’ wide May be located as a special use in the Planned Unit Any use permitted in the B-5 retail B-5 and M Districts. The site must be Design standards and criteria must be 26’, or two stories not to exceed 90% Developments district or M district. under single ownership and not less met (see Article XI-A Section 6) than 0.4 acres. 38 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
Table 5.3. Zoning Classifications For Residential Districts RESIDENTIAL ZONING PERMITTED USES MIN. LOT SIZE LOT COVERAGE SETBACKS HEIGHT OTHER REGULATIONS CLASSIFICATION R-1 Single Family Single family Required lot No building with its Front Yard Setback — with a depth Max of 45’ for public buildings, churches Attached garages may Residence District dwelling; libraries size — 7,500 accessory buildings of not less than 25’ (more detail and schools. Provided they are set back not project more than 10’ and museums; square feet with a shall occupy more than based upon existing setbacks see from each property line at least one foot beyond the front façade of churches; minimum width of 35% of an interior lot, Section 3.2). Rear Yard Setback — for each foot of additional building a new home. The percent schools; parks; 60 feet. or more than 45% of a not less than 25% but not less than height. Second Story Additions — the of a front facade that police and fire; corner lot. Lot Coverage 20’ and not more than 31.’ Side Yard maximum height for a two story addition can include one or more home occupations and Green Area — Lot Setback – on each side not less than is based on lot width (see section 2.1) i.e.: overhead doors will be size 3,000 sf to 4,999 sf 10% of the lot width. Minimum side 30 foot lot width is a max height of 26’ and limited to 50%. is a lot coverage of 45%, yard setback shall be 3.’Corner Lot a 60 foot lot width is 32 feet. Green Area 35%. Lot size Setback — Interior minimum of 10%, The maximum height for a new home is 5,00 sf and larger is a lot exterior minimum of 20%. based upon lot width (see section 2.2). coverage of 35%, Green The same height requirements apply as Area 35%. for two-story additions. R-1A Single Family Single family Required lot No building with its Front Yard Setback — with a depth No building shall exceed 34’. Max of 45’ for Attached garages may Residence District dwelling; libraries size — 10,000 accessory buildings of not less than 25’ (more detail public buildings, churches and schools. not project more than 10’ and museums; square feet with a shall occupy more than based upon existing setbacks see Provided they are set back from each beyond the front façade of churches; minimum width of 35%. Green area shall be Section 3.2). Rear Yard Setback — property line at least one foot for each foot a new home. The percent schools; parks; 60 feet. a minimum of 50% of the not less than 25% but not less than of additional building height. Second Story of a front facade that police and fire; lot area. 20’ and not more than 31.’ Side Yard Additions — the max. allowable height for can include one or more home occupations Setback — on each side not less a two-story addition is 34.’ The maximum overhead doors will be than 10% of the lot width. Corner Lot height for a new home is 34.’ limited to 50%. Setback — Interior minimum of 10%, exterior minimum of 20%. R-2 Two Family Any permitted use Minimum of 6,250 No building with its Rear Yard Setback — not less than Not exceed 26’ in height or two stories. N/A Residence District in the R-1 and R-1A sf with a minimum accessory buildings 10% of the depth of a corner lot, districts; duplex width of 50.’ shall occupy more than and not less than 15% of an interior housing for two 40% on an interior lot lot, provided the rear yard is not families or two nor in excess of 50% of more than 10’ and 15’ respectively. family residences a corner lot, the average There shall be a setback of not width of which is 50 feet less than 30’ on streets where a 30’ or less. Green area shall setback or more exists for 30% of the be a minimum of 50%. buildings. Outer Court Setback — not less than 5.’ Inner Court Setback — not less than 6’ R-2A Three Family Any permitted Minimum of 6,250 Up to 50% of the land Side Yard Setback — not less than Not exceed 26’ in height or two stories Owner shall provide Residence District use in the R-1 and sf with a minimum which the apartment 5.’ Set Back — not less than 30’ on with a garden apartment. private scavenger service. R-1A districts; width of 50.’ building is on shall be streets where a setback of more Owner shall be billed R-2 district; and used for the building, than 30’ has been maintained. for water at the three duplex house with parking areas, etc… The Rear Yard Setback — not less than apartment rate. Owner garden apartment remaining land shall be 10% of the depth of the corner lot shall be assessed for real green area. and not less than 15% of the depth estate taxes at the three of the interior lot, provided, apartment rate. however, the rear yard does not exceed 10’ and 15’ respectively. EXISTING LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT 39
RESIDENTIAL ZONING PERMITTED USES MIN. LOT SIZE LOT COVERAGE SETBACKS HEIGHT OTHER REGULATIONS CLASSIFICATION R-3 Multiple Any use in the 5,000 sf for the Up to 50% of the land, Rear Yard Setback — not less than Not exceed 26’ in height or two stories. Owner shall provide Family Residence R-1 and R-2 first family unit, the remaining land shall 5.’ Set Back — not less than 30’ private scavenger service. District Districts; multiple and or 2,000 sf for be green space. where 30% of the buildings have an Owner shall be billed family dwellings; each additional established 30’ setback. Outer Court for water at the multiple boarding or 2 bedroom or — not less than 5’, nor less than 2.5 apartment rate. Owner lodging housing; more unit and/ inches wide for each foot of height. shall be assessed for real institution; and or 1,000 sf for Inner Court — not less than 6’ or estate taxes at the multiple hospital each additional less than 2.5 inches wide for each apartment rate. bedroom unit; foot of height. Rear Yard Setback — and/or 900 sf not less than 10% of the depth of a for each studio corner lot and not less than 15% of or efficiency the depth of an interior lot, provided apartment unit. the rear yard not exceed 10’ and 15’ respectively. R-4 Multiple Condominiums, No parcel shall be Up to 60% of the Front Yard Setback — not less than No building over 45’ from the grade level A minimum of 1 elevator Family District parks, zoned R-4 unless land shall be built, 25.’ Rear Yard Setback — not less (curb level). for buildings 3 floors Special recreational it consists of 2.5 with the remaining as than 15.’ Side Yard Setback — not above grade. A minimum Condominium buildings, acres of land or green space. less than 12.’ Side yards abutting of 2 parking spaces for District schools, and more. Minimum the street shall not be less than 25 an efficiency unit and for churches/ total area of 900 feet wide. a one bedroom unit. A temples. sf for efficiency minimum of 2.5 parking housing, 1,000 sf spaces shall be provided for a one bedroom for each two bedroom unit, 1,500 sf for a unit. Owner shall provide two bedroom unit. private scavenger service. Efficiency condos Owner shall be billed for shall not exceed water at the condo rate. 10% of the total Owner shall be assessed number of condos for real estate taxes at the in the building. condo rate. R-5 Housing for the Multiple Not less than 2.5 Up to 60% of the 1’ from any lot line for each foot of No building over 30’ or three stories. A minimum of 1.25 parking Elderly Residence family housing acres of land. land shall be built, building height. A buffer strip of 30’ spaces for each unit. District for the elderly; with the remaining as along residential lines. No habitable Nursing homes green space. area shall be below grade. Required unit size — 444 sf for efficiency units; one bedroom units 6oo sf; two-bedroom unit 860 sf; sleeping room unit 225 sf.
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Key Land Use and Zoning Conclusions The following are key conclusions regarding the existing land use and development • Large vacant, or underutilized parcels exist north of the HIP. conditions in Norridge. Moving forward in the planning process, these key findings This older commercial and industrial area appears to be underutilized, with should help to shape (and to inform) the community’s vision, goals and objectives, and many parcels vacant. This area may represent a future redevelopment site. ultimate recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. The Village has already zoned the area as a Planned Unit Development (PUD) with the intention of realizing a mixed-use development in the future on this property. Land Use and Development Conclusions Parcel consolidation is key to a PUD development in this area. • The Village is home to a number of excellent community facilities including Village facilities, religious institutions, nearby parks, and schools. • The residential neighborhoods are well established and attractive. The existing community facilities are located throughout the community, both along The residential neighborhoods are an appropriate mix of new and older homes, all primary streets and within residential areas which helps to provide connectivity and properties and well maintained. build a sense of place. • There is very little multi-family residential units in the Village. • There is very little park space within Norridge. Multi-family residential use are located sporadically throughout the community, There is a very low amount of public open space in the area with little opportunities accounting for approximately 3 % of the Village’s total land area. for new park space acquisition. • The community has a strong identity, and a large regional shopping area, • Village-owned properties are highly visible. however, it lacks a traditional “Downtown” area. Several key Village facilities and properties front Irving Park Road which creates a The Village does not have a traditional “walkable”, mixed-use village center. positive image and assists residents and visitors in easily traveling to, and locating As a built-out community, potential areas for such a development are limited. the facilities. • The Regional Shopping Centers are centered upon the intersection of Irving Park Road and Harlem Avenue. The location of the HIP and Norridge Commons at this intersection helps to maintain its role as a regional destination shopping center with excellent access. • Neighborhood Commercial shopping areas and businesses exist primarily along arterial and collector streets in the Village. Smaller shopping centers and businesses exist throughout the community. Shallow parcel depths for many of the commercial properties, especially those fronting Irving Park Road and Harlem Avenue limits potential redevelopment or infill development opportunities. Neighborhood commercial shopping opportunities are important in the community near residential areas to provide daily shopping/convenience shopping especially for seniors that may have mobility limitations. • The Zoning Ordinance is out of date and in need of revisions. A preliminary review of the ordinance shows that many portions of the ordinance verbiage, definitions, and requirements are out of date and in need of update. • Industrial uses within the Village are located adjacent to residential areas. Many industrial areas are located adjacent to residential neighborhoods and properties.
EXISTING LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT 41
Figure 6. Current Zoning
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N N GREENWOODAVE N NEWLANDN AVE N DELPHIA AVE N DELPHIA AVE N CLIFTON LAWRENCE AVE R-5, Housing for the Elderly Residence District
N CHESTER AVE CHESTERN W N N LEONARD DR W LAWRENCE AVE AVE OLCOTT N W LELAND AVE W LAWRENCE AVE
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N OTTAWA AVE OTTAWA N E N OSCEOLA AVE N OSCEOLA V
N OLEANDER AVE OLEANDERN A N Acacia Park AVE OVERHILL N W BELLE PLAINE AVE E Forest Preserve RV Cemetery SE 0 0.25 N PLAINFIELD AVE PLAINFIELDN E PR ST RE FO
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Section 6 Mobility
This section describes the existing transportation system within Norridge with a focus on streets, sidewalks and public transit. The information in this section was obtained from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Pace, and based upon a visual analysis of existing conditions. MOBILITY 43
Transportation and Circulation Overview Due to its well established and connected street system, Norridge is conveniently connected to the greater Chicagoland region. Residents rely primarily on private automobiles; however, public transit opportunities are available via bus routes throughout the Village. One of the Village’s greatest assets is its location within the regional transportation system, within a short distance from O’Hare International Airport, the interstate system, and the CTA transit system.
Roadways
Functional Classification Road Jurisdiction Roadways vary not only in width, design, cross-section, or traffic volume, but also in their As shown on Figure 8 a number of governmental entities control different roads within function. The functional classification of a road describes the character of service the road and adjacent to the Village of Norridge. Road ownership will impact future street is intended to provide. The various road classifications primarily serve two competing recommendations, especially those streets that are not under the full control of the functions; access to property and travel mobility depending upon their purpose. Based Village of Norridge. on IDOT’s analysis, the following is a breakdown of roadways in Norridge by functional classification: Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Arterial Roads: The minor arterial streets in Norridge include Harlem Avenue, West Forest Vehicle Miles Traveled represents the average annual auto travel by households. This Preserve Drive, Irving Park Road, Lawrence Avenue, and Cumberland Avenue. Similar includes commute travel, but also all other daily auto trips. According to data collected to principal arterial roads, minor arterials provide continuity and high traffic volume from CNT (Center for Neighborhood Technology), the VMT per household in the Village movement for travel over long distances within the region and between major activity of Norridge is 14,332. This is lower than the VMT for the region which is 17,443. centers, such as employment centers and commercial centers. Collector Roads: As the name suggests, collector roads “collect” and distribute traffic from local thoroughfares to the arterial and regional thoroughfares. In Norridge, these include Montrose Avenue, Foster Avenue, Ozanam Avenue, East River Road, and Canfield Avenue. Local Roads: All remaining streets in Norridge are classified as local roads. By definition, local roads provide access to private property. Travel speeds, trip lengths, and traffic volumes are generally low and access to adjoining property is generally unrestricted. Sidewalks: The Village has an extensive network of pedestrian sidewalks connecting various neighborhoods. Although resulting in a relatively safe environment for pedestrians, the sidewalks vary in their physical condition from fair to poor. The sidewalks along Harlem Avenue, fronting Norridge Commons have severe gaps that does not support walkability. There are limited pedestrian or bicycle connections outside of the community to adjacent neighborhoods, parks/forest preserves, and community facilities which discourages walking and bicycling as an alternative mode of transportation. 44 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
Figure 7. Transportation and circulation
W BERWYN AVE W FOSTER AVE W BERWYN AVE W FARRAGUT AVE Road Classification W BERWYN AVE W FARRAGUT AVE W FARRAGUT AVE City of Chicago Arterial RRAGUTA W FA V W FOSTER AVE
9000 E N DELPHIA AVE N DELPHIA AVE COURTLAND N N N OAKVIEW ST Collector
W FOSTER AVE N ORIOLEAVE Local W MEMORY LN W WINONA ST W WINONA ST
NEAST RIVER RD W WINONA ST W ST JOSEPH AVE NHARLEM AVE Traffic Counts N N MISSIONDR 1675 W WINONA ST W WINONA ST AVE N OZANAM W CARMEN AVE 2356 Cars W CARMEN AVE W WINONA ST Trucks N NORDICAAVE E 2356 N DELPHIA AVE N DELPHIA
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N OZARK AVE OZARKN AVE OLYMPIA N W WINNEMAC AVE N OTTAWA AVE OTTAWA N
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N N FRANK PKY
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N OPAL AVE N OPAL
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N CRESCENT AVE CRESCENTN W GUNNISON ST N OZANAM AVE N OZANAM N VINE AVE N VINE NCANFIELD AVE
NNISON ST N REDWOODDR GU 32100
W N PROSPECTAVE N N GREENWOODAVE 17800 W LAWRENCE AVE
N KNIGHT AVE N KNIGHT
N N RIDGEWOODAVE 18700 W LAWRENCE AVE
N CLIFTON AVE N CLIFTON
N DELPHIA AVE N DELPHIA NEWLANDN AVE N CHESTER AVE CHESTERN N N LEONARD DR W LAWRENCE AVE N OLCOTT AVE OLCOTT N W LELAND AVE 2025 T S AVE N OVERHILL S ST RONALDN
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AGATI W MONTROSE AVE N NOTTINGHAMAVE T 8700 W TE AVE AVE OVERHILL N
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N OSCEOLA AVE OSCEOLA N N OVERHILL AVE OVERHILL N 30000 W FOREST PRESERVE AVE Acacia Park W BELLE PLAINE AVE Cemetery W BELLE PLAINE AVE
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N OKETO AVE OKETO N N ODELL AVE ODELL N
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N PACIFIC AVE PACIFIC N N PARIS AVE PARIS N N PANAMA AVE PANAMA N City of Chicago W BYRON ST MOBILITY 45
Figure 8. Road Jurisdiction
W BERWYN AVE W BERWYN AVE W FARRAGUT AVE Road Jurisdiction W FARRAGUT AVE Chicago City of Chicago W FOSTER AVE Norridge
N EAST RIVER RD N EAST W FOSTER AVE (within Village Limits) W MEMORY LN W WINONA ST W WINONA ST W WINONA ST Norridge Jurisdiction ST JOSEPH AVE (maintained by Chicago) W WINONA ST W WINONA ST W CARMEN AVE W CARMEN AVE W WINONA ST Norridge/HarwoodN NORDICAAVE Heights N DELPHIAAVE
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W BRODMAN AVE W MONTROSE AVE N SAYREAVE N NORDICA AVE NORDICA N W CULLOM AVE
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Cook County N CUMBERLAND AVE Unincorporated W BERTEAU AVE Forest Preserve Schiller Pond E W BERTEAU AV
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N OCTAVIA AVE N OCTAVIA
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N NORDICA AVE NORDICA N N OCONTO AVE OCONTO N
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N PAGE AVE PAGE N Mile AVE PARIS N
Cemetery W BYRON ST AVE NOTTINGHAM N
N PACIFIC AVE PACIFIC N N PANAMA AVE PANAMA N
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Public Transit Table 6.2. Pace 326 route
Although Norridge does not have a Metra station, it has several public transit routes Todos los autobuses están TransbordeÊenÊlaÊEstaci—nÊdeÊRosemontÊ Effective Date equipados con racks para bicicletas. aÊlasÊRutasÊ221,Ê223,Ê230,Ê325,Ê332, February 8, 2010 600,Ê606,Ê610ÊyÊ616. Route 326 and connections provided by RTA and Pace bus service. The following is a discussion El servicio de Pace es accessible para sillas de ruedas. Transfer at Rosemont Station regarding the transit issues and opportunities within the community. to/from Routes 221, 223, 230, 325, 332 600, 606, 610 and 616.
1 CTA Blue Line to O'Hare to Loop RosemontÊStation Mode Share HotelÊSofitel HyattÊRegency EmbassyÊSuites DonaldÊE.ÊStephens ConventionÊCenter The Regional Transportation Agency provides information that outlines the mode share DoubleÊTree
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Pearl by municipality. The following is a summary of the primary mode of transportation to HolidayÊInn XeroxÊCapital \ work for Norridge residents. Services Balmoral RosemontÊTheatre NorridgeÊCommonsÊ Bldg.Ê5500 (AbordeÊelÊautobœsÊenÊelÊ ladoÊEsteÊdeÊlasÊtiendas.) Table 6.1. Mode share by municipality O'HareÊ Lawrence Aerospace NorridgeÊCommons Center 25th Ave. (BoardÊbusÊeastÊside K-mart 2 ofÊcenter.) PLACE OF TOTAL WORKED WORKERS BY PRIMARY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION Cullom Dominick's
RESIDENCE WORKERS AT HOME TO WORK 325 90 4
331 Harlem- Irving 78 AUTO TRANSIT Cumberland Plaza Harlem Forest Preserve OTHER 325 Irving Park
DRIVE ALONE CARPOOL BUS RAIL Tri-Stae Tollway 326 80 3 B trips only. See schedule. 90
SolamenteÊlosÊviajesÊmarcadosÊconÊlaÊletraÊB.ÊÊ 331 Norridge 6,175 90 4,845 754 115 225 145 294 PorÊfavorÊconsulteÊelÊhorario. Source: RTAMS, 2000 Census Flood Route. See schedule. RutaÊdeÊinundaci—n
www.pacebus.com 072209rp122609REV Pace Suburban Bus Service Pace provides a variety of transit services for communities including fixed bus routes, e a ua sepe cad sa n ua sgr para seguro lugar un sea cuando y hacerlo. siempre ruta, al parara la largo lo autobœs de a lugar el cualquier en cosa, conductor, al otra se–al la indique hacerle se que menos A PERSONAS CON PROBLEMAS AUDITIVOS) (312) 836-4949 TTY#(informaci—n de Pace SOLAMENTE PARA 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. (847) 228-3575 Servicios al Cliente de Pace, Lunes a Viernes PROBLEMAS AUDITIVOS) TTY#(SOLAMENTE PARA PERSONAS CON c—digos de ‡rea en los suburbios. 836-7000 diariamente de 5:00 a.m. a 1:00 Desde todos los llame al: Centro de Informaci—n al viajero RTA , abierto Si necesita informaci—n para usar el servicio de transporte oo eutd d e rtao n rns atbss o el o autobuses, o trenes en fallo al hacer conexiones. retraso el de resultado como da–os o inconveniencias horarios, por los responsabilidad en la cometidos errores asume no Pace cambios. a sujetos est‡n horario este en informaci—n otra y tarifas horarios, Los TARIFA PARA RUTA REGULAR permit/card, please contact the RTA at 836-7000. free of charge with the Circuit Permit. To register for a Circuit Breaker Program) may ride Pace fixed route service Persons with disabilities (who are enrolled in the Illinois under 7, and active duty personnel military in uniform. Reduced Fare Card or Senior Ride Free Smart Card), children Senior older (with a and residents age 65 offered to area Permit is required for persons with disabilities. Free rides are The RTApersons with disabilities. and school, Reduced Fare for children (ages 7-11), students traveling to and from www.pacebus.com for details. Reduced Fares are available easier and more cost effective. Call (847) 364-7223 or visit tickets that can make traveling on Pace, CTA and Metra additional information. Pace has a variety of passes and fares, passes, tickets, reduced fares, restrictions and Please refer to the Pace Fare Guide for details about current (312) 836-4949 (847) 364-PACE (7223) IMPAIRED ONLY) (847) 364-5093 TTY# (Pace information for HEARING Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pace Customer Relations , Monday through TTY# (For HEARING IMPAIRED ONLY) all suburban area codes. 836-7000 daily from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 Use The RTA Travel Information Center , open If you need transit information please call: vanpools, and Dial-a-Ride programs. Within the Village of Norridge, Pace, in combination por favor comuníquese a la RTA al 836-7000. tarjeta de Permiso Circuit. Para inscribirse para el permiso/tarjeta, Breaker) podrán viajar gratis en las rutas fijas de Pace, presentando la discapacidades (que están inscritas en el Programa Illinois Circuit personal militar en y servicio en uniforme. Las personas con mayores Smart Card), a los niños menores de 7 años edad, y al la Tarjeta de Tarifa Reducida de la RTA o la Tarjeta para personas RTA. Se ofrecen viajes gratis a las personas de 65 años o más (con discapacidades deberán presentar la Tarjeta de Tarifa Reducida de la escuela, y personas con discapacidades. Las personas con niños (entre 7 a 11 años de edad), estudiantes viajando y para la www.pacebus.com. Las tarifas Reducidas están disponibles para los más accesible. Para detalles llame al (847) 228-3575 o visite boletos para hacer su viaje en Pace, CTA y Metra más fácil al precio información adicional. Pace cuenta con una variedad de pases y tarifas vigentes, pases, boletos, tarifas reducidas, restricciones e favor consulte la Guía de Tarifas de Pace para detalles acerca de las Por favor consulte la Guía de Tarifas de Pace, para los detalles Por intersection along the route where it is safe to do so. Unless otherwise noted, bus will stop upon signal to driver at any connections. resulting from delayed trains or buses failure to make for errors in timetables, nor inconvenience or damage are subject to change. Pace does not assume responsibility The schedules, fares and other information in this timetable REGULAR FARE ROUTE Para informaci—n sobre objetos perdidos (847) 297-0135 For lost and found call (847) 297-0135
SE REQUIERE TARIFA EXACTA COMPANIA DE TRANSPORTE CENTRO DE INFORMACION with CTA provides service between Norridge, O’Hare International Airport, downtown EL CONDUCTOR NO TIENE CAMBIO Driver Has No Change INFORMACION ADICIONAL Exact Fare Required
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TRAVEL INFORMATION Chicago, and adjacent communities. TablePace route 6.3. Pace 326 ridership326 route trends ridership for trendsJune CARRIER INFORMATION OPERADO POR: OPERATED BY: Pace Northwest Pace Northwest ~
The Village of Norridge also provides a “Norridge Pace bus service” that provides bus NUMBER' OF BOARDINGS WEEKDAY 450
service between Cascade Condominiums (near the intersection of Cumberland Avenue (847) 364-5093 and Foster Avenue) and Norridge Commons. The Village of Norridge operates the free bus service daily, Monday through Saturday, from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., within the Village 400 limits. This transportation is provided at no charge to residents only. The following is a summary of the Pace bus service that currently serves Norridge: 350
300
326 ServicioÊdeÊLunesÊaÊViernes Stephens Conv. Center 8ÊdeÊFebreroÊdeÊ2010 Xerox Capital Services equipped with bike racks. with bike equipped 250 Major Destinations February 8, 2010 Destinos mayores Rosemont Station
All Pace buses are wheelchair accessible. Weekday Service West Irving Park CTA Blue Line All Pace service is
200 Harlem-Irving 1997 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 2011 Aerospace Commons Donald E.
Source: RTAMS, 2011Norridge O'Hare Center Plaza MOBILITY 47
CTA Bike & Ride Bicycle racks are available on the front Chicago Transit Authority exteriors of CTA buses. Bicycles can be Effective Date REGULAR FARE ROUTE Cumberland/ Augustplaced 23, 2010on bicycle racks during normal Route 331 Exact Fare Required 5th Avenue hours of operation for each route. Racks 331 Driver Has No Change All Pace service is accommodate two (2) bicycles atPlease a refertime. to the Pace Fare Guide for details about current fares, wheelchair accessible. Table 6.4. Pace 331 route passes, tickets, reduced fares, restrictions and additionalChicago Transit Authority (CTA) information. Pace has a variety of passes and tickets that can make Bicycles are also permitted on CTAtraveling ontrains Pace, CTA and Metra easier and more cost effective. during certain240, 241, 290 hours. Call (847) 364-7223 or visit www.pacebus.com for details.The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operates the nation’s second largest public to O'Hare CTA Blue Line Reduced Fares are available for children (ages 7-11), students 64 traveling to and from school, and persons with disabilities. A CTAÊCumberlandÊ transportation system. The regional transit system serves the City of Chicago and forty Station Medicare card along with another source of identification with a photograph and date of birth is acceptable to obtain the RTA Foster/Canfield 8 Please Standto Chicago Up Reduced Fare Card/Permit. The RTA Reduced Fare Permit neighboringis communities. CTA service is provided by two modes of transit: bus and rail. 69 81W Lawrence required for persons with disabilities. Free rides are offered to area for Seniors and People with Disabilitiesresidents age 65 and older (with a Senior Reduced Fare Card Inor the Village of Norridge, the CTA currently operates six bus routes. The following is a Senior Ride Free Smart Card), children under 7, and active duty 326 80, 326 Irving Park Rd. Effective February 8, 2010 to Elgin/Big Timber Federal law requires priority seatingmilitary personnel be in uniform. Persons with disabilities (who aresummary of the CTA bus routes serving Norridge: 7 enrolled in the Illinois Circuit Breaker Program) may ride Pace fixed Metra MD-West Line 152 Addison
RiverÊGroveÊ Cumberland route service free of charge with the Circuit Permit. To register for a designatedMetraÊStation for seniors and peoplepermit/card, with please contact the RTA at 836-7000. 77 Belmont disabilities. TRAVEL INFORMATION Table 6.6. CTA 64 route 319 Grand 319 5 6 If you need transit information please call: TritonÊCollege The RTA Travel Information Center, open The schedulesThatcher and other toinformation Chicago daily infrom this 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Use from GottliebÊMem.ÊHospital H timetable are subject318North to change. CTAall suburban does area not codes. 836-7000 318 MaywoodÊRaceÊTrack TTY# (For HEARING IMPAIRED ONLY) WestÊLake N (312) 836-4949 Oriole 7600WAll Pace buses are to assumeComm.ÊHospital responsibility for errors in timetables,Pace Customer Relations , Monday through Elburn H 5th equipped with bike racks. Fifth 309, 313 Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Roosevelt 308 301 nor for inconvenience309, 313 Lake Metra UP-West or Line damage resulting from (847) 364-PACE (7223) C St MaywoodÊ to Chicago TTY# (Pace information for HEARING 3 LoyolaÊMed MetraÊStation 4 HinesÊHosp. H Ctr.Ê&ÊHospital delayed trains or buses due to weather,IMPAIRED traffic ONLY) (847) 364-5093 H LoyolaÊDental Major Destinations Bldg.Ê200 Crossman H Madison HinesÊHosp. Loyola 17, 303, 310, 317 17, 303, 310, 317 CARRIER INFORMATION Higgins Harlem station
H 17th conditions, etc. OutÊPt. OutÊPt. H ProvisoÊMathÊ
Clinic Metra BNSF Line O’Hare Blue Line andÊScienceÊAcademy OPERATED BY: Pace West HinesÊHosp. DataÊProc. Riveredge For lost and found call (708) 344-7400 Brookfield Station
1st H Hospital 308 HinesÊHosp. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Laundry CTA operating costs are funded in part through 301 301, 308 Roosevelt The schedules, fares and other information in this timetable Higgins Bus Bridge 3 are subject to change. Pace does not assume responsibility Brookfield Zoo
the Regional Transportation Authority,for errors byin timetables, the nor for inconvenience or damage Loyola resulting from delayed trains or buses or failure to make Medical connections. federalCenter and state governments, and the City of Loyola Hospital Harlem 7200W 322 Cermak Unless otherwise noted, bus will stop upon signal to driver at any 322
1st intersection along the route where it is safe to do so. Note: If the Brookfield Zoo northChicago gate is and County of Cook. closed, please use the special phone for entry. Hines Hospital A security guard will quickly respond. 2 31st 304 Gottlieb Memorial ForBrookfieldÊZoo more Information call the RTA Travel 304 to Chicago Canfield 7900N Hospital InformationWashington 304 Center in Chicago: 312-836-7000. 304 Brookfield Metra BNSF Line OpenMaple 5 a.m. untilRiverside- 1 a.m. every day. Triton College BrookfieldÊH.S. 302 BrookfieldÊ 1 VillageÊHall Ogden to Aurora 302 CTA Blue Line ParaBrookfieldÊ obtener mayor información, en
Prairie Cumberland Station Español,MetraÊStation llame al Centro de Información: Foster 5200N 312-836-7000. Monday - Saturday Service PaceTable route 6.5. Pace331 ridership 331 route trends ridership for trendsJune for June TableCTA 64 6.7. route CTA ridership 64 route trends ridership for trendsJune for June 020210rp072010rev www.pacebus.com August 23, 2010 NUMBER OF BOARDINGS WEEKDAY SATURDAY NUMBER OF BOARDINGS WEEKDAY 1,500 300
1,250 275 250 1,000 225 750 200 500 175 www.transitchicago.com www.transitchicago.com 250 150
0 125 1997 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 2011 1998 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 2011
Source: RTAMS, 2011 Source: RTAMS, 2011 CTA Bike & Ride Monday thru Friday 78 Montrose CTA Bike & Ride Bicycle racks are available on the front Chicago Transit Authority Bicycle racks are available on the front Chicago Transit Authority exteriors of CTA buses. Bicycles can be Eastbound Westbound exteriors of CTA buses. Bicycles can be placed on bicycle racks during normal placed on bicycle racks during normal 48 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORTLeave Chicago Arrive Leave Chicago Arrive hours of operation for each route. Racks Harlem/ Read Central/ Pulaski/ Western/ Marine/ Marine/ Western/ Pulaski/ Central/ Read Harlem/ hours of operation for each route. Racks accommodate two (2) bicycles at a time. Irving Park Hospital Montrose Montrose Montrose Montrose Montrose Montrose Montrose Montrose Hospital Irving Park accommodate two (2) bicycles at a time. Bicycles are also permitted on CTA trains ------4:38 a 4:47 a 4:59 a ------4:48 a 4:55 a 4:59 a Bicycles are also permitted on CTA trains 78 ------4:53 5:02 5:14 ------5:14 5:21 5:25 69 during certain hours. ------5:08 5:17 5:29 5:05 a 5:17 a 5:26 a 5:36 5:43 5:47 during certain hours. Montrose 5:04 a 5:06 a 5:14 a 5:23 5:32 5:44 5:20 5:32 5:41 5:51 5:58 6:02 Cumberland/East River 5:16 5:18 5:26 5:35 5:44 5:56 5:35 5:47 5:56 6:06 6:13 6:17 Please Stand Up Effective June 19, 2011 5:27 5:29 5:37 5:46 5:55 6:07 5:50 6:02 6:11 6:21 6:28 6:32 Please Stand Up Effective December 20, 2010for Seniors and People with Disabilities. 5:37 5:39 5:46 5:55 6:04 6:18 6:05 6:17 6:27 6:39 6:46 6:50 for Seniors and People with Disabilities 5:47 5:49 5:56 6:05 6:14 6:28 6:20 6:32 6:42 6:54 7:01 7:05 Federal law requires priority seating be Summer service to Montrose Beach 5:57 5:59 6:06 6:15 6:24 6:38 6:33 6:46 6:57 7:09 7:17 7:22 Federal law requires priority seating be Table 6.8. CTA 69 route Table 6.10. CTA 78 route designated for seniors and people with 6:07 6:09 6:16 6:28 6:39 6:53 6:45 6:58 7:09 7:21 7:29 7:34
Northbound (Clockwise) until 1:00pm Montrose Beach 6:17 6:19 6:26 6:38 6:49 7:03 6:55 7:08 7:19 7:31 7:39 7:44 designated for seniors and people with disabilities. Simonds 300W 6:27 6:29 6:36 6:48 6:59 7:13 7:05 7:20 7:32 7:44 7:52 7:57
disabilities. P Cumberland Blue Line Station Montrose 6:37 6:39 6:47 7:00 7:13 7:29 7:15 7:30 7:42 7:54 8:02 8:07
4400N 6:47 6:49 6:57 7:10 7:23 7:39 7:25 7:40 7:52 8:04 8:12 8:17
Bryn Mawr 5600N Marine Drive 610W
The schedules and other information in this Wilson 4600N 6:58 7:00 7:08 7:21 7:34 7:50 7:35 7:50 8:02 8:14 8:22 8:27 The schedules and other information in this Catalpa 5500N 7:09 7:11 7:20 7:34 7:49 8:07 7:47 8:02 8:14 8:26 8:34 8:39 timetable are subject to change. CTA does not 7:20 7:22 7:31 7:45 8:00 8:18 8:00 8:15 8:27 8:39 8:47 8:52 timetable are subject to change. CTA does not Pavilion Driveway assume responsibility for errors in timetables, Broadway 1232W 7:31 7:33 7:42 7:56 8:11 8:30 8:13 8:28 8:40 8:52 9:00 9:05 assume responsibility for errors in timetables, 7:43 7:45 7:54 8:08 8:23 8:42 8:26 8:41 8:53 9:05 9:13 9:18 nor for inconvenience or damage resulting from Wilson station nor for inconvenience or damage resulting from Red Line Truman College 7:56 7:58 8:07 8:21 8:36 8:55 8:39 8:54 9:06 9:18 9:26 9:31 8:09 8:12 8:20 8:33 8:47 9:06 8:52 9:07 9:19 9:31 9:39 9:44 Fosterdelayed 5200N trains or buses due to weather, traffic delayed trains or buses due to weather, traffic Delphia 8562W 8:24 8:27 8:35 8:48 9:02 9:21 9:05 9:21 9:33 9:45 9:53 9:58 conditions, etc. Clark 1500W 8:39 8:42 8:50 9:03 9:15 9:34 9:18 9:34 9:46 9:58 10:06 10:11 conditions, etc. 8:55 8:58 9:06 9:19 9:31 9:50 9:32 9:48 10:00 10:12 10:20 10:25 N Montrose station 9:11 9:14 9:22 9:34 9:46 10:04 9:47 10:03 10:15 10:27 10:35 10:40 Cumberland 8400W East River 8800W Supplementary service may be provided over Brown Line (1800W) 9:27 9:30 9:38 9:50 10:02 10:20 10:02 10:18 10:30 10:42 10:50 10:55 CTA operating costs are funded in part through 9:43 9:46 9:54 10:06 10:18 10:36 10:17 10:33 10:45 10:57 11:05 11:10 portions of this route in addition to the trips the Regional Transportation Authority, by the shown. Please check destination signs and 10:00 10:03 10:11 10:23 10:35 10:53 10:32 10:49 11:01 11:13 11:23 11:27 Lawrence 4800N 10:17 10:20 10:28 10:40 10:52 11:10 10:48 11:05 11:17 11:29 11:39 11:43
federal and state governments, and the City of . Montrose announcements when boarding buses Western 2400W 10:34 10:37 10:45 10:57 11:09 11:27 11:04 11:21 11:34 11:47 11:56 12:01 p Chicago and County of Cook. 10:50 10:53 11:01 11:13 11:25 11:43 11:20 11:37 11:50 12:03 p 12:12 p 12:17 11:06 11:09 11:17 11:29 11:41 11:59 11:36 11:54 12:09 p 12:23 12:32 12:37 Southbound (Counter-Clockwise) after 1:00pm 11:22 11:25 11:33 11:45 11:57 11:52 12:10 p 12:25 12:39 12:48 12:53 CTA operating costs are funded in part through 12:15 p For more Information call the RTA Travel P Cumberland Blue Line Station then every 15 minutes until 12:08 p 12:26 12:41 12:55 1:06 1:11 the Regional Transportation Authority, by the 12:24 12:42 12:57 1:11 1:22 1:27 Information Center in Chicago: 312-836-7000. Montrose station 1:22 p 1:26 p 1:35 p 1:47 p 1:59 p 2:17 12:40 12:58 1:13 1:27 1:38 1:43 Bryn Mawr 5600N Blue Line O’Hare Open 5 a.m. until 1 a.m. every day. Catalpa 5500N federal and state governments, and the City of Cicero 4800W 1:34 1:38 1:47 2:01 2:13 2:31 then every 15 minutes until Chicago and County of Cook. 1:45 1:49 1:58 2:12 2:24 2:42 Pavilion Driveway Mayfair Metra station then every 11 minutes until 2:40 2:59 3:15 3:29 3:40 3:45 2:53 3:12 3:28 3:42 3:53 3:58
Para obtener mayor información, en 4400N 3:57 4:01 4:11 4:28 4:41 5:01 3:05 3:25 3:41 3:54 4:04 4:09 Español, llame al Centro de Información: For more Information call the RTA Travel 4:08 4:12 4:22 4:39 4:52 5:12 Preserve Drive then every 11 to 12 minutes until 4:19 4:23 4:33 4:50 5:03 5:23 312-836-7000. FosterInformation 5200N Center in Chicago: 312-836- Forest Delphia 8562W 4:31 4:36 4:45 5:02 5:16 5:36 5:34 5:55 6:09 6:21 6:30 6:35 7000. Open 5 a.m. until 1 a.m. every day. 4:43 4:48 4:57 5:14 5:28 5:48 5:47 6:08 6:22 6:34 6:43 6:48 Narragansett 6400W 4:55 5:00 5:09 5:26 5:40 6:00 6:00 6:19 6:31 6:43 6:52 6:56 N 5:07 5:12 5:21 5:38 5:52 6:12 6:15 6:34 6:46 6:58 7:07 7:11
Cumberland 8400W Wright College East River 8800W Para obatener mayor information, en Pace 394 5:19 5:24 5:33 5:50 6:04 6:24 6:22 6:41 6:53 ------ Espanol, llame al Centro de Information: 5:36 5:40 5:50 6:07 6:20 6:39 6:30 6:46 6:58 7:10 7:18 7:22
Oak Park 6800W Chicago Read Hospital 6:45 7:01 7:13 7:25 7:33 7:37 Irving Park 5:56 6:00 6:10 6:27 6:40 6:59 Lawrence 4800N 7:05 7:21 7:33 7:45 7:53 7:57 312-836-7000. 4000N 6:18 6:22 6:32 6:48 7:01 7:19 Harlem 7200W 6:40 6:44 6:53 7:09 7:22 7:39 7:25 7:41 7:53 8:05 8:13 8:17
P 7:01 7:04 7:13 7:27 7:38 7:54 7:45 8:01 8:13 8:25 8:33 8:37 Parking available 7:21 7:24 7:33 7:47 7:58 8:14 8:00 8:15 8:27 8:37 8:45 8:49 at this station 7:44 7:47 7:56 8:08 8:19 8:34 8:20 8:35 8:47 8:57 9:05 9:09 8:04 8:07 8:16 8:28 8:38 8:53 8:40 8:55 9:07 9:17 9:25 9:29 8:24 8:27 8:36 8:48 8:58 9:13 9:00 9:14 9:25 9:35 9:43 9:47 CTA 69 route ridership trends for June CTA 78 route ridership trends for June 8:44 8:47 8:55 9:07 9:17 9:32 9:20 9:34 9:45 9:55 10:03 10:07 Table 6.9. CTA 69 route ridership trends for June Table 6.11. CTA 78 route ridership trends for June 9:04 9:07 9:15 9:26 9:35 9:49 9:40 9:53 10:03 10:13 10:19 10:23 9:24 9:27 9:35 9:46 9:55 10:09 10:00 10:13 10:23 10:33 10:39 10:43 NUMBER OF BOARDINGS WEEKDAY NUMBER OF BOARDINGS WEEKDAY SATURDAY 9:44 SUNDAY/HOLIDAY9:46 9:54 10:03 10:12 10:26 10:15 10:28 10:38 ------transitchicago.com transitchicago.com transitchicago.com transitchicago.com 10:05 10:07 10:14 10:23 10:31 10:45 10:35 10:48 10:58 ------600 10,000 10:55 11:08 11:18 ------am light face pm bold face 550 9,000
500 8,000
450 7,000
400 6,000
350 5,000
300 4,000
250 3,000 1998 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 2011 1998 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 2011
Source: RTAMS, 2011 Source: RTAMS, 2011 Monday thru Friday 81W West Lawrence Chicago Transit Authority Eastbound Westbound
CTALeave Bike & Ride Arrive Leave Arrive Bicycle racks Cumberland are availableLawrence/ on the Lawrence/front Lawrence/ Jefferson Chicago Pk TransitJefferson Authority Pk Lawrence/ Lawrence/ Lawrence/Monday Cumberland thru Friday 80 Irving Park Blue Line Canfield Harlem Austin Blue Line Blue Line Austin Harlem Canfield Blue Line exteriors of CTA buses. Bicycles can be 4:55 a 4:59 a 5:05 a Eastbound 5:09 a 5:15a Westbound placed on bicycle 5:20 racks a during 5:27 a normal 5:30 a 5:37 a 5:43 a 5:40 5:47 5:50 5:57 6:03 5:15 5:19 5:25 5:29 5:35 MOBILITY 49 hours of operation for each route. Racks Leave Arrive Leave Arrive 6:00 6:07 6:10 6:18 6:24 5:34 5:38 5:44 Irving5:49 Park/ Irving Park/5:56Irving Park/ Irving Park/ Irving Park/81WIrving Park/ Irving Park/ Irving Park/ Irving Park/ Irving Park/ Irving Park/ Irving Park/ accommodate two6:20 (2) bicycles6:27 at a time.6:31 6:39 6:46 5:53 5:57 6:03 Cumberland6:08 Harlem6:15 Central Blue Line Western Broadway Broadway Western Blue Line Central Harlem Cumberland Bicycles are also permitted on CTA trains 4:00 F 4:01 a 4:09 a 4:19 a 4:30 a 4:42West a Lawrence 4:50 a 4:58 a 5:09 a 5:18 a 5:26 a 5:30 a 6:40 6:47 6:51 6:59 7:06 6:12 6:16 6:23 4:156:27 F 4:166:36 4:24 4:34 4:45 4:57 5:10 5:18 5:30 5:39 5:48 5:52 during certain hours.7:00 7:07 7:11 7:19 7:26 80 6:31 6:35 6:42 4:276:47 4:326:56 4:40 4:50 5:01 5:13 5:28 5:37 5:50 5:59 6:08 6:13 4:45 F 4:46 4:54 5:04 5:15 5:27Effective March 5:42 5:5120, 20116:04 6:13 6:22 6:27 7:20 7:28 7:32 7:40 7:47 Irving Park 6:52 6:56 7:03 4:577:07 5:027:16 5:10 5:20 5:31 5:43 5:54 6:03 6:16 6:25 6:34 6:39 Please Stand Up 5:12 F 5:13 5:22 5:32 5:45 5:59 6:06 6:15 6:28 6:37 6:46 6:51 7:41 7:48 7:52 8:00 8:07 Effective June 19,7:12 2011 7:16 7:23 5:207:28 5:257:37 5:34 5:44 5:57 6:11 6:17 6:26 6:40 6:50 6:59 7:04 for Seniors and 8:01 People 8:09 with Disabilities8:13 8:20 8:26 7:33 7:37 7:44 5:347:48 F 5:357:57 5:44 5:54 6:08 6:22 6:28 6:38 6:52 7:03 7:13 7:18 ------6:01 6:17 6:34 6:38 6:48 7:02 7:13 7:23 7:28 Federal law requires 8:21 priority8:29 seating 8:33 be 8:40 Table8:46 6.12. CTA 80 route 7:53 7:57 8:04 5:418:08 5:478:17 5:56 6:07 6:21 Table 6:37 6.14. CTA 81W 6:48 route 6:58 7:12 7:23 7:33 7:38
Sheridan 5:52 5:58 6:07 6:19 6:34 6:50 6:58 7:08 7:22 7:33 7:43 7:48
8:133900N 8:17 8:24 8:28 8:37 8:41 8:49 8:53 9:00 9:06 ------6:27 6:43 7:00 designated for seniors and people with Lake Shore (local) 400W 7:09 7:21 7:35 7:46 7:56 8:01 6:03 6:09 6:19 6:32 6:48 7:05 then every 9 to 10 minutes until disabilities. 9:01 9:09 9:13 9:20 9:26 8:33 8:37 8:44 6:148:48 6:208:57 6:30 6:43 6:59 Jefferson7:16 Park terminal
6:23 6:29 6:39 6:52 7:08 7:25 Blue Line 8:17 and 8:29 Milwaukee@5300W8:43 8:54 9:04 9:09
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Figure 9a. Public transit routes within the village
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RIVERSHIRE PARK Figure 10. Des Plaines River Trail Lake County Village of Lincolnshire (8 miles upstream of Allison Woods) Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation LAKE COOK ROAD Cook County
45 68 DUNDEE ROAD 21 Non-motorized transportation is a unique component of a municipality’s transportation 294 infrastructure. Unlike motorized transportation modes that focus on efficient and fast Dam #1 movement of individuals, bicycle and pedestrian circulation plays an important role in WILLOW ROAD MM ccDD ALLISON WOODS oon ALLISON WOODS naal ldd CC rree 21 improving the community’s urban character, physical & mental health, and perception eekk EUCLID AVE. DAM No.2 MILWAUKEE AVE. of safety. In addition to having sidewalks, the Village is close to the Des Plaines River DAM No. 2 Dam #2
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OGDEN AVE. Pedestrian Steering Committee expect to complete the Regional Bike Plan in the Fall/ BROOKFIELD Hofmann 43 Dam PLANK ROAD MEADOW JOLIET ROAD Winter 2011. As plans and recommendations are produced they will be incorporated in the STONY FORD Village’s final Comprehensive Plan. 47th STREET
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Key Transportation and Circulation Conclusions Public Transit Conclusions The following are key conclusions regarding the existing conditions of Norridge’s The Village is well-served by RTA and Pace bus (including Norridge Pace bus) transit transportation and circulation system. Moving forward in the planning process, these service. The number of bus transit options and schedules in the community provide key findings should help to shape (and to inform) the community’s vision, goals and a highly suitable location for residents to commute to other rail stations (CTA and/or objectives, and ultimate recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. Metra), O’Hare International Airport and other regional employment centers. Vehicular Conclusions • In general, the condition of the Village’s streets and right-of-ways are in good Bicycle/Pedestrian Conclusions condition. The overall excellent condition and appearance of the village’s streets • There is a need for more interconnected sidewalks in the commercial areas. and rights-of-way is the result of Norridge investing adequately in maintenance and Although the residential areas are well served by public sidewalks, the commercial replacement programs. areas have areas with sidewalk “gaps” and in some areas there is not a clear separation between the pedestrian and vehicular environment. • Because of the interconnected street grid, and the collectors/arterials serving the community, there appears to be very little “cut-through” traffic. • The Village of Norridge is an active participant in a new Regional Bike Residents did not raise significant concerns regarding vehicles cutting through Plan. The Active Transportation Alliance (ATA), in conjunction with the West residential areas. The number of controlled intersections, including local street stop Central Municipal Conference (WCMC), is undertaking an effort as part of the signs within neighborhoods, also discourages cut-through traffic. larger Communities Putting Prevention to Work obesity prevention grant. The new Regional Bike Plan is expected to recommend improvements within Norridge that • Parking for the HIP and Norridge Commons is adequate. No concerns were will improve bicycle opportunities. expressed by residents or businesses owners regarding a lack of adequate parking in the commercial area. Although parking is appropriate for the shopping centers, some • The Village is near the Des Plaines River Trail. The Des Plaines River Trail businesses along Irving Park Road and Harlem Avenue do have concerns regarding is a significant regional off-street trail. Currently however there are little visible a lack of parking spaces. This is often a result of the shallow commercial parcel connections between the Village and the trail. For example no bike path/trail depths within these corridors. Angled on-street parking spaces are located near the connects the Village with the Des Plaines River Trail. intersections of many of the local streets and Harlem Avenue to provide parking for adjacent businesses. • Montrose Avenue is disconnected at its connection with Harlem Avenue. The configuration of Montrose Avenue discourage vehicle flow and causes additional traffic congestion in the area. If the PUD area is redeveloped, there may be an opportunity to realign Montrose Avenue through the PUD area. • Wilson Avenue has become an informal street. At the northeastern boundary of the Village and Harwood Heights, Wilson Avenue has the character of an informal parking aisle rather than a through street. 54 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
Section 7 Housing
Norridge’s housing stock is primarily single-family detached homes with some single- family attached (townhomes) and multi-family units. The majority of the residential neighborhoods are well maintained, attractive, single family homes that include a mix of older and new homes. The older homes are generally considered modest size homes, and due primarily to the size of the homes/lots and the desire for home buyers (and existing growing families) to live in Norridge, many neighborhoods experienced teardown construction. During the 2000’s at the height of this trend, Norridge updated its zoning ordinances and development requirements to better accommodate additions and two-story homes. The result is a mix of old and new that still maintains the character and general scale of the residential areas. HOUSING 55
Types of Residential Structures Energy Consumption Profile
Historic Residential Area CNT Energy has completed an energy consumption analysis for the Village of Norridge. The older residential areas of the community primarily consist of single-family detached The profile is part of a larger project called the Municipal Energy Profile Project (MEPP). homes. Areas of smaller and distinctive housing are characterized by small homes on The goal of the MEPP is to provide all communities in the seven-county Chicago Region small lots. The fact that the homes are close together with generally the same front yard with an energy and emissions profile and corresponding tools to assist each community setback creates an aesthetic appearance. This type of housing style is found throughout best utilize its information. the Village; however, it is the predominant type of structure in the “Historic District”. While some homes have driveways with detached garages in the rear yard, most homes Residential Consumption and Costs have detached garages accessed by alleyways. Most homes in the historic district are 1.5 Electricity Consumption stories. The residential properties in the Village of Norridge averaged an annual consumption per household of 8,209 kWh. Factors that affect electricity usage include home Outside of the Historic Residential Area square footage, efficiency of air conditioning, appliances and resident patterns. Outside of the older parts of the community, larger residential lots consisting of ranch Table 7.1 compares the Village’s average annual consumption and cost per household to style homes exist, especially in the western portions of Norridge. Many new residential Cook County. homes were constructed on these larger parcels in the 2000’s. These areas also break Table 7.1. Residential electricity consumption and costs (2007) away from the grid pattern that creates the local street system in the older and historic district of the Village. Curvilinear streets and cul-de-sacs can be found in these areas. NORRIDGE COOK COUNTY
Multi-Family Housing Number of Households 5,484 1,939,190 Multi-family housing opportunities are limited in the community, and are generally Average kWh per Household 8,209 7,692 located on the periphery of the community or along collector or arterial streets. Some older multi-family residential developments are well maintained, however, some are Average Annual $ per Household* $883 $828 in need of improved maintenance and appear to not have adequate parking spaces. *Calculated using average residential sales per kWh (ICC Utility Sales Statistics 2007) Newer multi-family residential projects are generally attractive and include multi-story Source: CNT Energy, www.cntenergy.org apartment buildings and townhomes. Natural Gas Consumption In 2007, the residential sector in Norridge had an average annual consumption per Housing and Transportation (H+T) Affordability Index household of 1,016 therms. Factors that affect natural gas usage include home size, age, envelope efficiency, efficiency of the furnace, boiler, water heater, maintenance, and Housing and Transportation (H+T) Affordability Index has been developed as a more resident patterns. Table 7.2 compares the village’s average annual consumption and cost complete measure of affordability beyond the standard method of assessing only housing per household to Cook County. costs. By taking into account both the cost of housing as well as the cost of transportation associated with the location of the home, H+T provides a more complete understanding Table 7.2. Residential natural gas consumption and costs (2007) of affordability. Dividing these costs by Representative Regional Incomes illustrates the NORRIDGE COOK COUNTY Cost Burden placed on a Typical Household by H+T expenses. Number of Households 5,484 1,939,190 While housing alone is traditionally deemed affordable when consuming no more than 30% of income, the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) has defined an affordable Average Therms per Household 1,016 1,130 range for H+T as the combined costs consuming no more than 45% of income. Average Annual $ per Household* $902 $1,274
CNT has calculated the housing costs as a percent of income to be 46.5% in *Calculated using average residential sales per therm (ICC Utility Sales Statistics 2007) Norridge (compared to 47.5% in the region). Source: CNT Energy, www.cntenergy.org Source: http://htaindex.cnt.org/mapping_tool.php#region=Chicago%2C%20IL&theme_menu=0&layer1=23&layer2=24 56 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
Housing Analysis The following tables illustrate both the change in housing characteristics within the Village of Norridge compared to also the County and the larger Chicago Region. Table 7.1 illustrates the housing change within the Village itself in more detail, between 2000 and 2010, while Table 7.2 shows County and Regional comparisons.
Table 7.1 . Norridge Housing Change 2000-2010 Table: 7.2 Housing Information Comparisons PERCENT COOK CHICAGO 2000 PERCENT 2010 PERCENT NORRIDGE CHANGE COUNTY REGION
Total Housing Units 5,842 — 5,979 — +2.3% Change in Housing Units, 2000-2009 2.3% +3.6% +5.7% Households 5,727 98.0% 5,658 94.6% -1.2% Change in Households, 2000-2009 -1.2% -1.7% +1.2% Family Households 3,939 68.8% 3,822 67.6% -3.0% Change in Family Households, 2000-2009 -3.0% -4.7% -1.2% Non-Family Households 1,788 31.2% 2,254 39.8% 26.1% Change in Non-Family Households, 2000-2009 +26.1% +3.8% +6.2% Average Household Size 2.47 — 2.44 — -1.2% Change in Average Household Size, 2000-2009 -1.2% -0.7% 0.0% Vacant Units 115 2.0% 321 5.4% +179.1% Change in Vacant Units, 2000-2009 +179.1% +88.1% +86.2% Owner Occ. 4,746 82.9% 4,485 79.3% -5.5% Change in Owner Occ. Housing Units, 2000-2009 -5.5% +3.2% +5.2% Renter Occ. 981 17.1% 1,172 20.7% +19.5% Change in Renter Occ. Housing Units, 2000-2009 +19.5% -8.4% -5.8%
Median Value, Owner Occ. Units $197,500 — $263,597 — +33.5% Change in Median Value of Owner Occ. Units, +33.5% +69.4% +58.9% Median Number of Rooms 5.3 — 5.3 — 0.0% 2000-2009 Median Year Structure Built 1959 — 1959 — 0.0% Change in Median Number of Rooms, 2000-2009 0.0% +2.0% +1.9%
Source: ESRI Business Analyst; 2010 U.S. Census Change in Median Year Structure Built, 2000-2009 0.0% 0.0% +0.1%
Source: ESRI Business Analyst, 2000 US Census HOUSING 57
Key Housing Conclusions
The following are key conclusions regarding Norridge’s existing housing conditions. Moving forward in the planning process, these key findings should help to shape (and to inform) the community’s vision, goals and objectives, and ultimate recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. • CNT has calculated the housing and transportation (H +T) costs as a percent of income to be 46.5% in Norridge (compared to 47.5% in the region). The Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) has defined an affordable range for H+T as the combined costs consuming no more than 45% of income. • The residential teardown phase of the 2000’s has slowed; however, the homes that were constructed during this time are attractive and fit into the character of the neighborhoods. The Village established zoning ordinance regulations that controlled the size, scale and setbacks of new homes in the neighborhoods. • The zoning ordinance limits the amount of building that can occur in residential districts. In the residential districts, the Village’s ordinance limits the amount of the lot that can be built (structure, plus driveway, accessory buildings) and requires a percentage of the lot to remain green space (open space). • Some industrial uses are adjacent to residential areas. Although some form of screening is in place, through a combination of either landscaping or fencing, residential properties are adjacent to industrial uses.
These photos illustrate the types of residential housing types that exist in the Village of Norridge. 58 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
Section 8 Open Space
This section provides information on the existing open space infrastructure in Norridge with a focus on parks and open space including parks within proximity to the municipality. The information in this section was obtained from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), GIS databases, and based upon a visual assessment of existing conditions.
Although the primary land use in the Village is residential properties, there is a lack of public parks and open space in Norridge serving the community. Fortunately a large amount of passive and active open space is provided within close proximity of the Village. OPEN SPACE 59
Public Parks Park Access The School Districts and Norridge Park District provide approximately 42.9 acres (41 Based upon a population of 14,582 residents, 42.9 acres open space within the municipality acres of school property, and 1.9 acres of Park District property) of open space within the equates to a ratio of only 2.9 acres per 1,000 residents. This number is well below the community. This is an extremely low acreage. As discussed below, the Village is fortunate National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) standard which is 10 acres of open to have parks within proximity to its boundaries including Norridge Park and large Forest space for every 1,000 residents. Preserve District of Cook County properties to provide additional parks and open space In addition to the school and park district properties in the Village, residents also have outside of the Village’s boundaries. access to several major open spaces nearby, including the Norridge Park District’s Norridge Park (located in Harwood Heights), and several Forest Preserve District of Cook County preserves. Norridge Park District
The Norridge Park District was established in 1955 to serve the recreational needs of Norridge as well as portions of Harwood Heights. The District currently manages 20.3 Norridge Youth Activities (NYA) acres of park and open space, as well as the Norridge Recreation Center, the Pool & The NYA was founded in the 1950’s to provide organized sports programs for the youth Fitness Center and the Early Care & Preschool Academy. of the community. The mission of the NYA is to offer a wide range of sports activities and Norridge Recreation Center to promote physical fitness and overall well-being. The NYA is the parent organization to The Norridge Recreation Center features a gymnasium for basketball and volleyball use, Little League Baseball & Softball, Football, Cheerleading, Bowling, and the Parent’s Club. multi-purpose rooms, music studios, the administrative offices and a Board Room.
Pool and Fitness Center The center is home to an outdoor swimming pool, a baby pool, a Splash Pad with water features, water slides, a concession stand and an adult tanning deck. The Fitness Center features cardio and strength equipment and an aerobics room.
Norridge Park The District’s main park features two playgrounds, six ball fields, six outdoor basketball courts, five tennis courts, an in-line hockey court, two bocce ball courts and horseshoe courts. The Earl J. Field Playground is located directly behind the Norridge Recreation Center. The Park’s Playground was renovated in 2006 and dedicated to the late President of Norridge, Earl J. Field, in July of 2009
Iron Ball Playground In addition to the main park, the District has another park site located at Montrose Avenue and Octavia Avenue known as the Iron Ball Playground. The park includes a playground and picnic tables. A Village of Norridge Water Tower is also located on the property (northern section).
Park District Programs The Park District provides numerous programs and events throughout the year for all age groups. Participants partake in early childhood, youth, teen, adult and senior programming, special events, trips and fitness activities. 60 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
Forest Preserve District of Cook County In addition to the parks and open space within and adjacent to the Village, the Forest Region 3 North Cook County Preserves Near Norridge Preserve District has several hundred acres of large land holdings within close proximity • Catherine Chevalier Woods to Norridge. The Village is located within the Forest Preserve District’s Region 3 North Cook County area (as shown in Figure 11). The following preserves are located west of • Che-Che-Pin-Qua Woods Norridge within close proximity. • Irving Park Road Canoe Landing • River Bend Family Picnic Area Figure 11. Region 3 north Cook county • Robinson Woods-South • Schiller Model Airplane Flying Field • Schiller Playfield • Schiller Pond • Schiller Woods East • Schiller Woods West
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Environmental Features This section presents the existing environmental features within the Village of Norridge. Figure 13. Watersheds
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A d d i s o n C N r ee Chicago-Calumet Watershed 0 1 k CHICAGO SANITARY River icago The Chicago-Calumet watershed covers the eastern portion of Norridge. The watershed Mile AND SHIP CANAL Ch - DES PLAINES RIVER covers much of northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana and is part of the larger Illinois River basin. With drainage from three Illinois counties, the Illinois portion of the watershed has a total area of approximately 580 square miles. According to the IDNR, the Chicago-Calumet watershed is the most populous major watershed in Illinois, containing an estimated 3.3 million people. Within this watershed, residential and urban areas are the primary use of land but there still remains some agricultural areas to the far south and some forested lands scattered throughout the watershed. Des Plaines River Valley Watershed The Des Plaines River Valley watershed covers the western portion of Norridge. The watershed has a total area of approximately 630 square miles. The Des Plaines River is a river that flows southward for 133 miles through southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, eventually meeting the Kankakee River west of Channahon to form the Illinois River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. Parts of the Des Plaines River preserved in a mostly natural state are used for conservation and recreation, while substantially altered sections, especially in Will County, serve as an important industrial waterway and drainage channel. 62 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
Key Open Space Conclusions The following are key conclusions regarding the existing conditions of Norridge’s parks, • As a “built-out” community the Village does not have any major significant open space and environmental features. Moving forward in the planning process, these environmental features such as rivers, creeks, or large wooded areas). key findings should help to shape (and to inform) the community’s vision, goals and Although no major environmental features exist within the municipality, there objectives, and ultimate recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. are large forest preserves and the Des Plaines River within proximity to Norridge. Access to Catherine Chevalier Woods from Village Hall is approximately 1.5 miles • There is very little parks and open space acreage within the Village. west on Irving Park Road. An off-street bike trail follows the south side of Irving Park Only a small Park District park exists in the northeastern section of the Village, Road (in Chicago) to the intersection with Cumberland Avenue, however, no formal while it’s main park, Norridge Park, exists in Harwood Heights. The schools in the bicycle or pedestrian access is provided on forest preserve property at this property. Village do provide parks and open space in the community; however, use by general residents (i.e. non-students) is limited to before or after school hours. Because the Village is primarily built-out, acquiring property for additional open space will likely be difficult. • Large parks and open space areas are offered nearby by the Forest Preserve District. Although the Village of Norridge is very limited in terms of its provision of parks and open space, the Forest Preserves west of the Village provide hundreds of active and passive acres of open space. • Existing parks and open space are in good physical condition and are well utilized. According to residents, the Norridge Park District has done an excellent job of maintaining existing parks, providing amenities for kids, teens and seniors, while also offering a wide range of programs. • There is no formal community-wide gathering place. There is a lack of a community-wide open space area in the Village of community events. In the past, surface parking areas have been used for community events, however, no permanent park or plaza exists. • No formal “Teen Center” exists in the community. According to residents, and specifically teens, who attended the public outreach workshop, there is a desire for a Teen Center that will provide activities for teens. • The Village currently owns vacant property east of the Community Center along Irving Park Road. Residents and Village staff/officials should discuss the long term future use of this property. One of the preliminary options for the property could be to improve the parks and recreation services in the Village by adding a new park or constructing a new community center. OPEN SPACE 63
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Section 9 Community Services, Health and Infrastructure
The purpose of this section is to provide an inventory of community facilities and to ensure that public facilities are provided as needed. The Village’s current system of services includes a variety of facilities and governmental agencies. Although a variety of facilities and services are provided, there are updated or new services to the existing facilities that are necessary to provide high quality service to both residents and visitors. COMMUNITY SERVICES, HEALTH, AND INFRASTRUCTURE 65
Community Services and Facilities A number of community facilities provide service to the residents of Norridge. Seniors Assistance Center (SAC) Community services are provided by governmental agencies such as Cook County, The mission of the SAC is “to provide for the needs of senior citizens, 60 and over, and Norridge Park District, and others. The following community service facilities are located of the disabled, to assist them in maintaining a meaningful, dignified compassionate in Norridge: and quality lifestyle within the communities of Norridge, Harwood Heights and Unincorporated Norwood Park Township.” The following are the services offered: Village Hall • Home Delivered Meals Program Norridge Village Hall was originally constructed in 1954. The original hall had three rooms and a two truck garage. Additions to the building were added in 1958. A new Village Hall • Case Advocacy and Support built next door at 4000 N. Olcott Avenue in 1990 and was dedicated on October 20, 1990. • Information and Assistance Police Department • LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) Originally the Police Department shared facilities in the first Village Hall. In 1990, the Police Department refurbished the building at 4020 N. Olcott Avenue as a new facility. • Pharmaceutical Programs Participants at public meetings, and Village staff, have expressed a desire for a new • Escort Service police station to be built. Those who would like to see a new police station constructed • Friendly Visitor have stated that the current police station is undersized and that the building itself is out-of-date. The current Police Department has adapted to fit into the numerous small • Lending Closet rooms and minimal storage areas, however, the building is in need of modernization or • Senior Companion complete replacement. Currently the Police Department has three buildings (including 4020 N. Olcott) in different parts of the Village where it stores items such as evidence, • Veterans Affairs files, and vehicles. Eisenhower Public Library District Joe Sieb Center The Eisenhower Public Library District serves the residents of Norridge and Harwood The Joe Sieb Center was originally a Feed & Grain supply building. According to the Heights. The District began in 1972 with money from the federal government and in 1973 Village, the building was actually used as a front for a gambling operation. Later the residents voted to support a library using property tax revenue. Norridge Post #1263 of the American Legion bought the building 1959. The Village of In January 2008 the District moved into a new state of the art “green” building at 4613 N. Norridge bought the structure from the American Legion in 1966. The Joe Sieb Oketo. With over 43,000 square feet of space, the District now has a dedicated children’s Center is now used by the American Legion, the Norridge Youth Activities and the department called Kids World, a quiet room, study rooms, and a computer lab. Scouting Organizations.
Estelle Sieb Community Center Salvation Army The Estelle Sieb Community Center was established in May 1994 and was dedicated to The Salvation Army Norridge Citadel Corps is located at 8354 W. Foster. The Salvation Estelle Sieb who was known in the early period of Norridge’s growth as “The Day Time Army provides opportunities for fellowship, worship, and service. Mayor.” The original building was used by a bank and cleaning service. Norridge Veterans Memorial Committee The committee was founded to recognize and honor the men and women who have served and are currently serving our country through military service. An annual event is usually held on the Sunday before Memorial Day. Committee members have served in various branches of the military. 66 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
Educational Institutions Religious Institutions The Village of Norridge is served by five public school districts (#79, #80, #86, #207, Many religious institutions are located within Norridge which fulfills important spiritual #234) and various private schools. One school, Divine Savior Catholic School, located at and social needs of the community. As shown in Figure 15, religious institutions are the northeast corner of Montrose Avenue and Ozanam Avenue on 10 acres was closed in located throughout the community. 2005. According to the Village, the school was closed due primarily to high costs and low enrollment. The following educational institutions currently serve students in Norridge. Elementary Schools Parks and Recreation Facilities • Academy of St. Priscilla at Divine Savior Norridge Park District • Giles School-District 80 The Norridge Park District was established in 1955 to serve the recreational needs of Norridge as well as portions of Harwood Heights. The District currently manages 20.3 • Jfh Educational Academy, Inc. acres of park and open space, as well as the Norridge Recreation Center, the Pool & • John V. Leigh School-District 80 Fitness Center and the Early Care & Preschool Academy. • Pennoyer School-District 79 Norridge Recreation Center • Union Ridge School-District 86 (located in Harwood Heights) The Norridge Recreation Center features a gymnasium for basketball and volleyball use, multi-purpose rooms, music studios, the administrative offices and a Board Room. Pre-School and Kindergarten • Dobbs Preschool Pool and Fitness Center The center is home to an outdoor swimming pool, a baby pool, a Splash Pad with water • Preschool/Day Care Center features, water slides, a concession stand and an adult tanning deck. The Fitness Center features cardio and strength equipment and an aerobics room. High Schools • Ridgewood High School-District 234. Norridge Youth Activities (NYA) According to the District’s website, the enrollment of Ridgewood reached its peak The NYA was founded in the 1950’s to provide organized sports programs for the youth of in the early 1970’s when almost 1800 students attended the school. In the early the community. The mission of the NYA is to offer a wide range of sports activities and to 1990’s the enrollment dipped to its lowest point of approximately 500 students. promote physical fitness and overall well-being. In recent years, the school has experienced an increase in enrollment caused primarily by an influx of families of Polish heritage coming into the community. Currently Ridgewood High School serves approximately 920 students. The increased enrollment has been a result of an influx of students for whom English is a second language. These students represent almost 22% of the student body. Source: www.ridgenet.org On October 27, 2010, Ridgewood High School received notice that the school qualified for funding for soundproofing work to insulate the school from the effects of air traffic from O’Hare International Airport as part of the School Sound Insulation program monitored by the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission. The High School completed the insulation project this summer. The High School is also used by Triton College as an off-campus site for Continuing Education classes. • Maine South High School-District 207 (located in Park Ridge) COMMUNITY SERVICES, HEALTH, AND INFRASTRUCTURE 67
Community Health The following is an analysis of the community-wide health initiatives in place within Table 9.1 Premature heart disease CHICAGO Norridge. The Village of Norridge is also compared to the overall Chicago Region through NORRIDGE baseline indicators. REGION Premature Heart Disease Death Rate (per 1000 People) 0.34 0.34 Relationship between Healthy Communities and Planning Source: Illinois Department of Public Health’s Illinois Project for Local Assessment of Needs There is a strong relationship between health and planning issues such as transportation, residential neighborhoods, open space, and healthy food. The dramatic rise in chronic disease rates has reinforced the relationship between public health and urban planning. Existing Health Care Facilities To help improve community health, urban planners, engineers, architects and Although no major health care facilities, such as hospitals, are located within the public health officials have begun to promote design and development patterns that municipality, Norridge is within close proximity to a number or health care facilities accommodate and promote physical activity. in adjacent communities. The following are examples of the major health care facilities near Norridge: Recently, comprehensive plans have also begun to add health initiatives and recommendations. Comprehensive plans are an excellent tool to help municipalities, • Children’s Memorial Hospital such as Norridge, improve community health through better land use planning. For these 2300 Children’s Plaza at Fullerton, Halsted & Lincoln , Chicago reasons, the existing conditions report includes an analysis of current health related • Family Physicians Of Harwood Heights services, facilities, and programs in the Village of Norridge. 4705 N. Harlem Avenue, Harwood Heights Major Health Problems • Gottlieb Memorial Hospital The following are some of the key health issues that are linked to environmental factors 701 W. North Avenue, Melrose Park and land use planning: • Lutheran General Hospital Obesity 1775 W. Dempster, Park Ridge According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 30 percent of adults age 20 and older are obese, and approximately 65 percent of Americans weigh more than • Our Lady Of The Resurrection Medical Center 5645 W. Addison, Chicago is healthy. Today, one in five children and one in three teens is overweight or at risk of becoming overweight. Source CDC, 2011 • Resurrection Medical Center Diabetes 7435 W. Talcott, Chicago One of every ten health care dollars spent goes toward diabetes and its complications. • Shriners Hospital For Children Between 1994 and 2004, the prevalence of diabetes increased more than 50 percent. 2211 N. Oak Park Avenue, Chicago Source CDC, 2011 • Westlake Community Hospital Heart Disease 1225 Lake Street, Melrose Park According to the American Heart Association, the leading cause of death for women and men in the United States is heart disease. In 2003, a total of 685,089 people died of heart disease, accounting for 28 percent of all U.S. deaths. Source: American Heart Association, 2011 Heart disease is one (out of many possible) indicators of community health, and is being used here as a proxy for overall health status. As shown in the following table, Norridge’s premature heart disease death rate of 0.34 per 1,000 people is the same as the larger Chicago Region (also 0.34). 68 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
Infrastructure Key Community Facilities Conclusions According to the Village, the following is an inventory of current municipal infrastructure: The following are key conclusions regarding the existing conditions of Norridge’s • The village has 31.65 miles of streets, 55 miles of sidewalks and over 4900 homes. community facilities, services, health, and infrastructure. Moving forward in the planning process, these key findings should help to shape (and to inform) the community’s vision, • There are 30.5 miles each sanitary and storm sewers. goals and objectives, and ultimate recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. • Water is from Lake Michigan and is purchased from the City of Chicago. Norridge Community Services and Facilities Conclusions has 3 water storage reservoirs, one above ground and two underground with a total • A number of high-quality community services and facilities exist in the storage capacity of 2,250,000 gallons. community. A variety of services and facilities are located throughout the Village, • The Montrose / Thatcher Retention Basin is a large basin that holds excess run primarily along Irving Park Road. off water during heavy rains until the drainage system can handle it and then it is • There is a desire by some in the Village for a new Police Station to be pumped to the storm sewer. It has the capacity of 3,000,000 gallons of water. constructed. Residents and Village Staff have stated that there is a need for a new, • The Village of Norridge provides an average of 1.5 million gallons of purified water larger police station. each day. • Many types of religious institutions exist in the community that adds to the overall character and sense of community in Norridge. Many of these Law Enforcement and Protection institutions are located within, or adjacent to, residential neighborhoods. The Norridge Police Department includes a department of 39 officers, 16 marshals and part time officers and 8 crossing guards. • Although there is a significant lack of park space in Norridge, educational facilities in the community provide open space and recreational amenities Fire Protection after school hours for students. The location of the schools within the The Norwood Park Fire Department is located at 7447 W. Lawrence in Harwood Heights. neighborhoods adds to their ability to provide open space within walking distance The Department provides fire protection and emergency medical service to the Villages of residents. of Norridge, Harwood Heights, and Norwood Park Township. The department protects approximately 25,000 people within 7 square miles. The amount of fire calls and EMS calls Health Services per year range between 3000-3500. Source: Norridge Park Fire Department website, 2011 • Although no major health care facilities exist in Norridge, several are within close proximity. Adjacent communities have several major health care facilities, including major hospitals.
Infrastructure • The Village’s infrastructure, including roads, water and sewer are well-maintained and are high-quality. Very little negative comments were provided by residents regarding the Village’s infrastructure. Flooding was the only infrastructure concern expressed. According to some attendees, after major rain events flooding within residential areas occurs. COMMUNITY SERVICES, HEALTH, AND INFRASTRUCTURE 69
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Section 10 Image and Identity
This section details the physical characteristics and distinguishing elements of the Village of Norridge. A review is provided for the main categories of land use in Norridge which are the residential areas, the commercial areas, as well as some discussion regarding the streetscaping along the commercial corridors. IMAGE AND IDENTITY 71
Advisory Review Committee (ARC) Residential Areas The purpose of the Advisory Review Committee (ARC) is to enhance redevelopment as The residential areas of the community are attractive and well maintained. The older it occurs throughout the Village. The ARC represents the Village in reviewing building homes are typically 1.5 story detached homes on small lots. Most of the older homes have alterations, additions or new construction. The Committee reviews these projects detached garages in the rear yards that are either accessed via alleyways or driveways. because they have the potential to impact aesthetics and streetscape. The ARC evaluates Within the last decade, many homes constructed additions primarily resulting in two- projects for compatibility, scale, proportions, massing and relationship with adjacent story homes. Several “teardown” residential developments occurred throughout the buildings and the surrounding area through a review of the exterior design. The Advisory community which created larger homes that still blend into the existing character of the Review Committee reports to the Village Board. community through design, architectural design and setbacks.
Their powers and duties are as follows. 1. To make recommendations to the village, including the building department, planning board and zoning board of appeals and the board of trustees in matters referred to the committee by the president or board of trustees from time to time. 2. To hear applications for variations and make recommendations to the board of trustees that it vary the application of rules and regulations of village ordinances, upon request by the village president or board of trustees. 3. To perform such other duties and exercise such other powers germane to the powers granted by the board of trustees.
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Commercial Areas The condition and appearance of the commercial areas is wide-ranging. Primarily the newer developments are attractive consisting of high quality architecture and design, while the older commercial properties, especially many of the strip centers, are in need of improved maintenance. It is important to note, that the regional shopping centers; HIP and Norridge Commons, are attractive and create a quality appearance for the Village. Adding to the image of the commercial areas is the variety of business signage. Signs vary greatly in terms of size, type, and height. IMAGE AND IDENTITY 73
Streetscaping Through a combination of architecture, and streetscaping elements, the Village has an attractive and desirable image and identity. One of the means by which the Village creates its identity is through its highly visible use of its logo. For example every village street sign in the community includes the logo. This logo is found throughout village buildings and facilities and also is further strengthened in the Village’s existing gateway signs. The Village has also implemented a number of streetscaping improvements, mainly along Harlem Avenue. This is reflected in the landscaped parking areas and architectural style of Norridge Commons. Although streetscaping does exist within other residential areas and the HIP, there are many “gaps” in the streetscaping elements along the commercial corridors. 74 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
Key Image and Identity Conclusions
The following are key conclusions regarding the existing conditions of Norridge’s image Streetscape Conclusions and identity. Moving forward in the planning process, these key findings should help • Overall, the Village lacks streetscaping along its primary commercial to shape (and to inform) the community’s vision, goals and objectives, and ultimate corridors. This lack of consistent streetscaping is likely due to the State’s ownership recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. of Harlem Avenue, and the jurisdiction of half of many of the boundary arterial streets (i.e. Irving Park Road) falling under adjacent municipality jurisdiction (i.e.: Residential Conclusions the south side of Irving Park Road is within the City of Chicago). • The residential neighborhoods are well-maintained and attractive. • Gateway signs and the Village’s logo on each Street Sign strengthens the The character of the single-family homes, as well as the majority of the multi-family identity of Norridge. The Village has gateway signs positioned at the primary developments add significantly to the overall character of the community. entrances into the community which helps to separate the community from • It appears that the Village’s efforts in the early 2000’s to control the design adjacent municipalities. and scale of new residential “tear down” developments was successful in • The outdoor plaza area outside the HIP at the intersection of Irving Park maintaining the character of the neighborhoods. No public meeting attendees Road and Harlem Avenue adds a unique streetscaping element in a highly expressed concern regarding the newer homes. The scale and design of the newer visible location. The plaza adds interest and is one of the few pedestrian amenities homes continues the rhythm and character of the streets. within the area. Commercial Conclusions • The image and the commercial properties in the Village varies. The majority of the commercial businesses are attractive, while some of the older commercial properties are in need of façade or parking area improvements. The industrial areas of the Village are similar to the commercial areas. Most industrial properties are well-maintained, while some are in need of improvement. Generally, vacant or underutilized industrial properties lack proper screening and have outdated facades. • Off-street park areas in the commercial areas varies aesthetically. Newer commercial developments generally have parking areas that include landscaping and pedestrian sidewalks/crosswalks. Older commercial areas, especially strip centers, lack streetscaping, pedestrian amenities and pedestrian scaled lighting. IMAGE AND IDENTITY 75 76 VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
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