The Downers Grove Coalition for Managed Redevelopment was initiated by the Pierce Downer Heritage Alliance and the Downers Grove Watch Association to address redevelopment issues and provide information to Village residents and our government officials. Goals and objectives as well as operational guidelines for the Coalition were approved in a Framework Document.
On June 18th, the Coalition had held a Public Forum at which Downers Grove Mayor Brian Krajewski spoke about development of the Village staff proposals for changes in the zoning code. This forum also featured speakers from Hinsdale and Oak Park, two communities that have acted to control negative impacts of redevelopment. On October 26 we held another successful public forum featuring speakers from Downers Grove and Wheaton, to continue the dialog.
There are many ways you can get involved to better management of residential redevelopment in Downers Grove. While financial support is always helpful, your personal involvement with the many issues facing our community is also important. We welcome you to attend our meetings and work on those projects that are of the greatest interest to you.
Click here for a membership application. For a modest fee your voice can be heard, and we can help keep you informed about ways to preserve the character of our community.
Activities of the Coalition are managed by the Coalition Steering Committee. Current members of this Steering Committee are:
Ken Lerner, Chairman, Bill Wrobel, Treasurer,
Andy Clark, Gordon Goodman, Pete Hultman and Charley Smart
Summaries of actions by the Steering Committee are written up after each meeting.
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