Elgin council backs community-driven push to shape development look and feel
Dec 17, 2025
Council member Saint Pierre introduced a proposal to use the city's "Perfectly situated" slogan as a foundation for design guidance; staff will present code-based options and work with the public to develop a guiding document ahead of the strategic planning session.
The full story
Elgin City Council discussed reviving and promoting a city model dubbed "Perfectly situated" as a way to guide new development so it better reflects Elgin's historic downtown character. Council member Saint Pierre said many recent HOA subdivisions lack the local "quaintness" that drew residents to the city and urged a community-driven approach to shape future development.
Sign up to keep reading.
Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.
Keep reading for free
Create a free account to finish this story and see the video, transcript and key details.
Continue with GoogleContinue with emailAlready have an account? Log in →