Call To Action
Optima 2
Comprehensive Plan Style
Comprehensive Plan Style
Currently there is a new development proposal to replace the Imperial Motors Building and replace it with
ANOTHER OUT OF CHARACTER - GLASS STRUCTURE
View plan with link below.
https://www.wilmette.gov/405/721-739-Green-Bay-Road-Optima-Lumina-Dev
Comprehensive Plan Style
Comprehensive Plan Style
Comprehensive Plan Style
We believe that Wilmette can do better!
The design above is similar to recent developments
on the Northshore.
Other communities have design guidelines!
Lake Forest
Winnetka
Glenview
Kenilworth
Glencoe
Northfield
Contact the Village Board
Send a Letter to the Village Board
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Dear Wilmette Village Board, Appearance Review Commission and Plan Commission:
I recently read about the Optima Verdana 2 project PUD and am writing to express my concern regarding the development path our Village is trending toward.
I urge you to oppose the new Optima development as it does not align with the appearance and character of the historic aesthetics of our Village.
While I recognize that progress and development is vital to Wilmette’s health, so is honoring its historic charm and character, which for more than a century has been comprised of traditional styles, primarily Tudor and brick buildings. The Village needs to carefully review any future development plans and test it against the desires and wishes of current Wilmette residents as well as Master Plans since 1922.
Again, I ask you to oppose the new Optima development, modern development proposals and think about the preservation of the future look and character of our historic Village.
Best Regards,
INSERT NAME AND ADDRESS HERE
Village of Wilmette Board of Trustees
Appearance Review Commission
Plan Commission
We Oppose Another Out of Character Building
This proposal is contrary to every Wilmette Comprehensive Plan and study since 1922.
We support development that
preserves the character of Wilmette.
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