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Developer panel urges port and city to align lakefront vision; staff moves to advance downtown sites
Summary
A Regional Transportation Authority–sponsored Urban Land Institute developer panel recommended aligning the Waukegan Port District and city plans, prioritizing downtown proof‑of‑concept projects and funding cleanup and utilities—city staff said it has begun coordinating next steps with the port district and pursuing grants and environmental work.
Sam Green, a city planner, told the Community Development Committee on April 7 that the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI) convened a volunteer developer panel to give candid market feedback on Waukegan’s lakefront and downtown sites. Green said the panel focused on two parcels: the Bay Marine site on the lakefront and a city‑owned parking lot across the street.
“The panel’s primary advice was threefold: align visions, approvals and funding; prioritize downtown sites for a proof of concept while preparing the lakefront; and connect downtown and the lakefront so they work as one place,” Green said.
Aldermen and planning staff described work already under way. City staff said they have started regular coordination meetings with the Port District and a development consultant, are…
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