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Planning Commission approves larger directional signs for Advocate outpatient center to aid patient wayfinding
Summary
The commission unanimously recommended variances to increase directional sign height and area for Advocate Health’s new outpatient facility at 639 Blackhawk, citing patient visibility and safety (particularly for older patients); one entry‑facing directional sign and two internal wayfinding signs were described.
Advocate Health requested variances to the B‑2 District directional‑sign size limits for its new outpatient center at 639 Blackhawk Drive. The commission voted 5–0 to recommend approval of larger directional signs intended to aid visibility and circulation for patients and service vehicles.
Advocate representatives described a 42,000‑square‑foot outpatient…
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