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| N Aurora riverfront early drafts of plans to be unveiled to public | |
| Sep 24, 2007 | |
| John Johnston, Daily Herald Correspondent | |
| Daily Herald | |
| Pertains to Fox River Trail, North Aurora | |
| North Aurora has been looking for ways to make its riverfront a little livelier, and thanks to residents a couple of plans are ready for public review. Wednesday night, Design Perspectives Inc. and Strategic Management Alliance will unveil the rough drafts with hopes that residents will show up and give their opinions. The companies have been gathering information for the drafts since July. "The idea was to solicit residents' opinions, find what they want and what can make this (project) unique for North Aurora. That is what we want," village Management Analyst Wes Kornowske said. He would not spoil the surprise, but he said the plans focus on creating access to river areas roughly between Routes 25 and 31 along Route 56. The village is also focusing on how village hall will be incorporated into the plans, Kornowske said. The goal is not to influence what businesses or other attractions could come to the area, but more to facilitate the possibility. Along with access to the river, parking is one of the major issues, he said. One of the features in the drafts will be a riverwalk or boardwalk concept, he said. For more details, the village encourages residents to attend the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at village hall, 25 E. State St. There may also be a second meeting before the drafts go before the village board. Design Perspectives and Strategic Management spent July collecting surveys and soliciting public opinion to generate the drafts. The surveys indicated most people were in favor of a development and were willing to see a slight tax increase to pay for it, according to representatives from both businesses. Kornowske said the village still hopes to have a final draft ready by November. The design plan, public meetings and surveys associated with the project cost $60,000, with half coming from a Forrest Preserve District grant funded by casino money. |
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