Orland Park begins update of 2013 comprehensive plan, schedules public engagement and May workshop
May 04, 2026 | Orland Park, Cook County, Illinois
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Orland Park staff opened the Committee of the Whole meeting with a formal kickoff of a comprehensive‑plan update to revise the village’s 2013 plan and produce four subarea plans.
Staff lead George said the update will review eight chapters—ranging from vision and community profile to mobility, open space, economic development, and sustainability—while running four subarea plans concurrently. "We are about to kick off an update of our 2013 comp plan," George told trustees, who were shown a project schedule that includes public engagement, preliminary recommendations, a draft plan, and a target adoption in April 2026. Consultants Houseal Lavigne will lead the subarea plan outreach and host a public workshop on May 27 to identify priorities and potential projects for each subarea.
Planners outlined priorities including strengthening home ownership pathways, addressing a roughly 4% decline in owner occupancy since 2017, improving multimodal connectivity, planning for changing retail and work patterns, and protecting open space and environmental resources. Staff said immediate tasks include updating existing conditions, assessing accomplishments since 2013, and aligning the plan with recent trends such as increased remote work and evolving transportation technology.
Trustees emphasized topics they want addressed in the update. Trustee Lawler urged preserving neighborhood character and incorporating recently acquired properties into the plan. Trustee Healy asked that properties such as Riviera and Wolf Road acquisitions be considered for future uses. Trustee Milani welcomed the focus on Harlem Avenue as a subarea that residents see as needing renewed attention. Several trustees underscored the need for robust data collection and broad public engagement to guide recommendations.
Staff said the update will focus on clear principles and keystone projects while retaining successful elements from the 2013 plan; detailed chapter reviews and public outreach are slated to continue over the next 12 months.
The board did not take a vote on the plan kickoff; staff will return with engagement details and draft materials as the process proceeds.
Staff lead George said the update will review eight chapters—ranging from vision and community profile to mobility, open space, economic development, and sustainability—while running four subarea plans concurrently. "We are about to kick off an update of our 2013 comp plan," George told trustees, who were shown a project schedule that includes public engagement, preliminary recommendations, a draft plan, and a target adoption in April 2026. Consultants Houseal Lavigne will lead the subarea plan outreach and host a public workshop on May 27 to identify priorities and potential projects for each subarea.
Planners outlined priorities including strengthening home ownership pathways, addressing a roughly 4% decline in owner occupancy since 2017, improving multimodal connectivity, planning for changing retail and work patterns, and protecting open space and environmental resources. Staff said immediate tasks include updating existing conditions, assessing accomplishments since 2013, and aligning the plan with recent trends such as increased remote work and evolving transportation technology.
Trustees emphasized topics they want addressed in the update. Trustee Lawler urged preserving neighborhood character and incorporating recently acquired properties into the plan. Trustee Healy asked that properties such as Riviera and Wolf Road acquisitions be considered for future uses. Trustee Milani welcomed the focus on Harlem Avenue as a subarea that residents see as needing renewed attention. Several trustees underscored the need for robust data collection and broad public engagement to guide recommendations.
Staff said the update will focus on clear principles and keystone projects while retaining successful elements from the 2013 plan; detailed chapter reviews and public outreach are slated to continue over the next 12 months.
The board did not take a vote on the plan kickoff; staff will return with engagement details and draft materials as the process proceeds.
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