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Residents warn First and Addison Ryan development could strain downtown parking, traffic and small businesses
Summary
Several Elmhurst residents urged the City Council to reconsider the proposed Ryan development and ECPA plans at First and Addison, citing concerns about project scale, traffic safety, loss of small businesses and a predominance of rental units.
Several Elmhurst residents raised concerns during public forum at the Elmhurst City Council meeting on Oct. 20 about a proposed Ryan development and an associated ECPA project at First and Addison, saying the project’s scale and location could harm downtown small businesses and increase traffic hazards.
The most immediate concerns centered on scale, parking and pedestrian safety near the proposed entrance across from the train station. Jonathan Keenan told the council he spoke “on behalf of the citizens of Elmhurst” and warned that replacing small shops with large restaurants, medical offices and bars could “have a profound impact on the economic viability of the town.”
The structure’s planned parking garage and increased vehicle and…
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