Located 12 miles from Chicago, the Village of Bellwood offers excellent infrastructure, desirable housing and easy access to the city via highways and regional transit. To plan for its future, Bellwood’s leaders selected RATIO to prepare its first comprehensive plan.
While most of the land in the Village is developed, RATIO noticed a need and opportunity for redevelopment. RATIO engaged community groups using workshop notices in multiple languages, both traditional and social media public outreach, and a self-guided input and activity kit for numerous community stakeholders.
Bellwood’s Comprehensive Plan serves as a guide in making decisions related to land use planning, corridor enhancement, housing diversity, and commercial and industrial opportunities, while maintaining and linking green space. Additionally, the plan specifically addresses mixed land use development opportunities conducive to transit locations and future capital improvement planning.
