Building practices that attempt to lessen negative impacts on the environment have been around since the 1970s, but recently consumers have seen the value of keeping their carbon footprint light while at the same time saving money.
February 27th, 2009 | Lynn Meredith | 0 comments | Continued2009 Progress
Villages seeking industry
Local village officials agree that industry is just as important as retail and residential growth to the area’s economy.
February 27th, 2009 | Martha Quetsch | 0 comments | Continued
Behind the scenes of progress
Storefronts, factories and offices demonstrate the visible presence of a business to the public. Organizations such as a chamber of commerce, economic development corporation or small business development center, while not as much in the public eye, can nonetheless have a tremendous impact on the local business community.
February 19th, 2009 | Susan ONeill | 0 comments | Continued
How would you define progress?
Ask someone what progress means to them, and most will include the concept of “moving forward” and/or making things better in some way.
February 12th, 2009 | Susan ONeill | 0 comments | Continued
Making downtown a destination
Look at the downtown of any of the four villages in the Kaneland area and what do you see? Empty stores fronts, underutilized spaces and vital businesses absenting to the periphery.
February 12th, 2009 | Lynn Meredith | 0 comments | Continued
Making ‘A to B’ easier
Next to a land-use plan, a transportation plan for a community or a region may be the most important to establish for a growing area. By developing a transportation plan in conjunction with one for future residential and commercial development, government officials can ensure there are adequate roads to accommodate the increased traffic.
February 12th, 2009 | Susan ONeill | 0 comments | Continued
Perspectives on growth
One thing people can agree on is that growth, for the time being, has slowed significantly. The economy, housing market and credit crunch have all contributed to reducing the number of homes and businesses that are coming into the Kaneland area. However, each of the four Kaneland towns has a different perspective on growth for their village.
February 12th, 2009 | Lynn Meredith | 0 comments | Continued
Public services adapt to meet community needs
As the area’s population has grown, local public officials have responded by expanding fire protection, police and public works services, and they are planning future enhancements, as needed.
February 12th, 2009 | Martha Quetsch | 0 comments | Continued
What people want
“What do you want to see in your town in the future?”
That was the question posed to random and not-so-random people on the street and in the businesses of Kaneville, Maple Park, Sugar Grove and Elburn.
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