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Hinsdale board advances parks master plan process after selecting Upland Design
Summary
Trustees and staff discussed a proposed 10-year parks master plan and the selection of Upland Design as the consultant; board moved the item to second read for further consideration. The plan's price exceeds the draft budget and committee members said Upland offered the most comprehensive, data-driven proposal.
The Hinsdale Village Board on Oct. 7 discussed a proposed comprehensive and strategic parks master plan and the selection of Upland Design as the village's consultant, with trustees and staff advancing the item to a second read.
Chair Possema introduced the item as the village's effort to create a 10-year guide for park improvements, programming and budgeting. The board heard that the village maintains 19 park sites over about 130 acres and that the plan will include public outreach, a resident survey, an assessment of community needs, and grant and capital-planning guidance.
Michelle Kelly, identified in the meeting as a partner…
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