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Park Forest pledges resident support at Autumn Ridge and outlines Forest Boulevard reconstruction start
Summary
Mayor Joseph Woods told the Board the Village will continue assisting displaced Autumn Ridge residents, work with potential new owners on property-code standards, and prepare for Forest Boulevard reconstruction to begin in May with tree removals and utility relocations.
Mayor Joseph Woods updated the Board on Autumn Ridge Apartments, saying the Village will continue to support displaced residents by coordinating social-service agencies, distributing supplies, and working with potential new owners to ensure property-code compliance and encourage investment. Woods added the Village may offer assistance to facilitate improvements.
Woods also reported that landscaping contractors have removed some trees and utilities are being relocated ahead of Forest Boulevard reconstruction; contractors expect to begin work in May and residents should expect traffic changes once construction begins.
The Board received these updates as informational items; there were no formal actions tied to the Autumn Ridge update or the Forest Boulevard timeline during the meeting.
