VISION STATEMENT
The City of Northlake is committed to providing efficient and excellent governmental services in order to protect and enhance the quality of life of those who live, work, visit, and conduct business in our community and to provide a safe, livable and sustainable community for our current and future residents.
- Mayor Jeffrey Sherwin
A Vision for Northlake:
Goals and Objectives:
- Land Use- Focus on infill and redevelopment.
- Residential- Implement Homes for a Changing Region.
- Commercial and Industrial- Attract new and improved existing commercial and industrial development.
- Transportation- Expand trails, and work with IDOT to improve traffic flow on North Avenue.
- Natural Environment- Support the park districts and maintain the city open space.
- Governance- Plan for future growth, explore educational alternatives, and work with ComEd for a resilient and robust electrical grid.
Acknowledgements:
The City of Northlake Comprehensive Plan is the result of the collective efforts of many individuals, including residents and elected officials who attend public meetings. These participants generously provide their time and expertise to identify community issues and opportunities, and to develop strategies that help achieve the shared vision outlined in our plan.
The City of Northlake would like to thank everyone who works with the City of Northlake to identify and address the specific challenges and opportunities that shape the future of our city.
— Mayor Jeffrey T. Sherwin
Funding Acknowledgement:
The City of Northlake and Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) would like to thank the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for funding the development and production of our city.
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is the region’s official comprehensive planning organization. Its GPO TO 2040 planning campaign is helping the region’s seven counties and 284 communities to implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality of life issues.