We need more protected (i.e.: more than just paint) bike lanes, built and maintained throughout the village. This will allow the village to be more accessible for younger and lower income individuals, create a greener transport option for local errands, increase the health of our neighborhood by providing an opportunity for exercise, and increase the safety of our neighborhood by forcing cars to slow and drive more carefully. The village should not just be built for cars.

We need pickle courts in Wilmette- every club and suburb have been adding them . I understand there is one trustee against them - so we all loose because of one person.

I miss being able to walk into downtown and go shopping to a clothing store for children, women and/or men, a drug store or gift store even a book store or a bakery. I think the village atmosphere has been replaced by an urban neightborhood. Granted many people like that urban living, but many moved here for the village neighborhood. Fortunately we were able to live here when the village was here.

Let’s bring Low-Speed Electric Vehicles (LSeV) to the streets of Wilmette. IL state law already legalizes LSVs for streets 30mph and below. I’d like to propose that we overturn Wilmette ordnance Sec. 14-138 to adopt IL state law. Envision garages where we have a primary traditional vehicle for long commutes and a LSeV for local trips to the grocery, school, restaurants, sports, beach and some much more.

Poll #3 Results There were 581 responses out of a population of 27,000. It's not clear how many responses were from residents. This is 2% of the population even if all the respondents are residents. The "Key Findings" include terms like "most respondents" and "nearly half of respondents. That means your Key Findings are based on less than 300 people's opinion. This is not a mandate for the direction of housing in Wilmette. Stop creating your own desired narrative for Wilmette.

To save our beautiful, historic trees, transition for the old above-ground utility lines to below ground in our west Wilmette neighborhoods. We moved to the west side of Wilmette (Lavergne Ave) in the summer of 2020 and in only two years, have already watched many beloved trees get hacked by the utility companies.

I second the comment below about gas-powered leaf blowers, and would love to get a feel for the level of community support for phasing these out. They emit staggering amounts of hydrocarbons (https://www.cleanaircollective.net/post/why-are-gas-powered-leaf-blowers-so-bad), high levels of noise during the work and school day, and electric-powered blowers exist as an easy alternative.

Look for places around downtown, 4th and Linden, Green Bay corridor and other commercial areas to increase the density of "for sale" home, townhome, and condominium development to have more housing choices and drive tax revenue growth in the community.

Restrict teardowns intended to keep the property vacant with no home and no new family. We need population to keep our schools vibrant and the taxes on improved lots to pay for everything. Allowing vacant lots goes against these positive community goals.

Add "for sale" housing density at 4th & Linden to reenergize that commercial area.

I loved the comment regarding "taste of wilmette" or similar events held in our increasingly vibrant downtown. With all of the turnover in the neighborhood, and the momentum downtown, it's great to capitalize on the energy. However, I worry that our tired village hall, set in the heart of our downtown, detracts from what otherwise could be a terrific meeting place for all of wilmette, and beyond. Can it be repurposed? Heck, can it be razed? (Only half joking on the last item!)

The village has 0 public EV charging stations that I am aware of. Certainly there is a lot of potential for stations at destinations such as Gilson Beach. Edens Plaza would be an excellent location for level 3 chargers as it is off the highway and offers food and shopping for anyone on a road trip.

I realize this may fall out of the village’s control, but the village should be pushing for extending the Yellow Line to Old Orchard or even to Lake. Imagine how great Edens Plaza could be if it had both Wayfair and a Yellow Line stop.

Create pocket parks on vacant land with a small playground. An excellent opportunity lies at the southeast corner of Glenview and Frontage. Currently kids south of Glenview need to cross the busy street in order to get to the nearest playground at Hibbard Park.

It would be great to have a "Taste of Wilmette" event where different food and cultures are celebrated annually. Events in general that celebrate and encourage intermixing amongst all the various cultures and backgrounds of people that we have and that we'd like to invite into our community would be great to see.

West of the Edens Wilmette must stop being marginalized by the Village of Wilmette and the Wilmette Park District. West Park is the only park with a playground west of the Edens and has experienced the most severe loss of grass and trees to recreational offerings (paddle tennis courts and hut, astroturf field). In ten years, West Park went from 75% grass and trees to 30% and plans now under consideration would take it to 20%. Help us Save West Park. www.friendsofwestpark.org

Cleland Place is a wonderful addition to our community but we should not stop there. We still have too little affordable housing in the Village. There are a few lots in Wilmette that remain undeveloped and might be appropriate for affordable housing units for families and younger people - like townhouses or a multi-unit building like Cleland Place. One small lot is at the corner of Harvard and Schiller. It has been vacant for many years. Another is on Wilmette Avenue near the library.

The neon "open", "pizza", "tae kwon do", "massage" signs in downtown Wilmette storefronts (and GBR and other areas) distract from the small-town charm of our Village. Regulations around window signs should be reviewed.

1- Green Bay road is not pedestrian friendly. Crossing it on foot is difficult. Look at the Walk lights. 5 seconds. I know dealing with the Union Pacific is tough but somehow crossing the street should be easier 2- can we make Green Bay road 25 mph. Force cars to slow down to coincide with making it more pedestrian friendly. This could help Green Bay rd 3- can we be more of a leader in sustainability? Incentives/inducements with home permit costs/ and all construction projects

Solar-powered display kiosks! Place one or two in each business district to display art, photos, community updates, events, etc.

I was driving through downtown Wilmette the other day and looking at the buildings. A few have second stories but most do not. If it was possible to add a second story for apartments to most of downtown, that would add to the housing stock with very little change in the look of the town. We need more affordable housing and that might be a way to get it. I don't know what the zoning is for that area but it is probably not currently allowed. I'm sure there would be plenty of demand!

The months of endless gas powered leaf blowing really diminishes outdoor pleasures, the sound and fumes are horrible, and often intrudes into the interior of my house. they should be phased out in favor of battery power or rakes. Also, the indescrimate use of pesticides is destroying the biodiversity of the village. No insects-no birds. Surrounding our kids with chemicals.

The crossing guard at Ridge and Highland is not in the best spot for crossing. It should be at Washington and Ridge. Since the crossing guard is at Highland (or south of Highland), kids coming from the north have to walk past Washington and go out of their way to cross the street. If the crossing guard was moved north to Washington, where kids cross, then it would not be out of the way for the kids coming from the north or south. Where it is now encourages kids to cross Ridge without the guard.

As a new resident, I enjoy the proximity to public transportation to Chicago. I miss the city and this eases those feelings a bit. Additionally, I love the walkability, restaurants, historic nature and the parks here. The one thing I am disappointed by is the lack of welcome by our neighbors. I thought there would be opportunities to meet our neighbors and make new friends but apparently, there are no block parties or any type of new resident events to help facilitate that.

I work at 4th and Linden and wish that we had more restaurants there. Mrs. D's closed and JP's isn't open until 4pm or later. Alchemy is only open Friday through Sunday due to Covid. It would be wonderful to have a few more options there. It's a lovely neighborhood and maybe restaurants would draw people to that area.

The latest thinking in traffic is roundabouts. I think that there are a number of problem intersections in Wilmette that could benefit from being redeveloped into roundabouts. Specifically, the five way intersection at Lake and Wilmette Ave/10th St. Roundabouts save gas, reduce serious accidents and smooth traffic flow.

I agree we need more family friendly, healthy, casual options for restaurants. We love eating at True Food Kitchen and have always felt that there could be a huge market for this type of restaurant in Wilmette. They’ve opened one in Oakbrook, maybe we need one on the North Shore? https://www.truefoodkitchen.com/

It would be great to have some additional ‘fast causal’ restaurant options beyond Panera/corner bakery. Hometown Juice, freshii, roti, Naf naf grille, benyahuda, etc would be welcomed additions in the downtown area.

I love Wilmette but I think the village needs to create more consistent, upscale requirements on building aesthetics. We need to have high standards for visual appeal and hold developers to it. Wilmette homes are very classic and the two most recent approvals on GBR do not match the residential look and feel. Also, we have some "ghost" storefronts (example: next to Lefties) that need to be addressed.

In downtown Wilmette, would be nice to have designated 10 minute parking spaces - would help the restaurants do more carry out business (sometimes my family avoids ordering from Wilmette restaurants because pickup can be stressful).

Love the recent changes to downtown Wilmette (eg expanded sidewalks to allow more al fresco dining, better lighting, area for musicians to perform in the evenings). Makes downtown feel more vibrant and creates a sense of community - and makes downtown Wilmette an attractive destination for dining on the North Shore.

I would like to see a "splash-pad" as is located in Hubbard Woods. This toddler friendly "splash-pad" draws moms, dads, grandparents and excited kids; one year to five years. This summer I have watched toddlers run through the water as its spouts around them and on them, they love It, it's a gathering spot for adults and it brings daytime visitors. I envision a "splash pad" in front of the village hall. visit the Hubbard woods splash-pad park on Green Bay Rd.

Improve the aesthetics of the commercial areas (privately owned buildings) to match the high quality design seen in the residential areas.

There is a sense of community and a desire to improve the Village.

It feels like a safe place to raise my children, with lots of family-oriented activities and amenities. I like that we do not have to get into a car to go places - we have options that are close enough to bike and walk to.

Sidewalk culture with beautiful diverse housing stock, Gillson Park and access to the lakefront, proximity to the city, down-to-earth residents, revitalized downtown

Redevelop closed stores: Carsons and Treasure Island

Create mixed-use, intergenerational neighborhoods that each have a small grocery store, restaurant, wellness center, park/playground and community garden where people in the neighborhood can gather, work together and support each other, in an easy way.

I would make Wilmette more racially diverse to improve the representation of different people and their rich cultures/thinking...