Community Identity and Quality of Life

This project was initiated in 2022 with a goal to remove nearly 200 down or diseased trees throughout the residential areas of the Village. Regularly scheduled maintenance will continue once the initial backlog of trees has been addressed. Timeline To be complete by November 2022. Funding Source Self-Funded - University Park Public Works Funding Amount: [...]

This project was initiated with the replacement of the parking lot in 2020 followed by sidewalk repairs, roof repairs, and the soon-to-be complete façade replacement. Timeline Phase I to be complete by October 2022. Funding Source Project Cost: $500,000

This project was completed in 2020 with the construction of a community garden at Towncenter. The community garden program remains active each year; please email kchildress@university-park-il.com for more information. Timeline Completed 2020 Funding Source Funding Type: Labor and Materials

This project was initiated in June 2020. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) allocated one staff person to provide additional planning and technical assistance support throughout the year. This coincided with the development of the Village's Strategic and Capital Improvement Plans.TimelineComplete 2021Funding SourceProject PartnersCMAP

This project was initiated in June of 2022, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) has allocated one staff person to provide additional planning and technical assistance support throughout the remainder of the year. Timeline To be complete in June of 2023. Funding Source

This project was initiated in 2021 and includes the creation of a guide for new residents and businesses with key contact information, a description of community programs, and maps of various community assets among other information. Timeline To be finalized by October 2022. Funding Source Funding Amount: $15,000

This project was initiated with the replacement of the garage doors followed by the roof replacement, window replacement, and soon to be complete interior renovations. Timeline To be complete by November 2022. Funding Source Self-Funded Amount: $300,000