City of Joliet Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee July 1, 2026

The City of Joliet Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee met on July 1, 2026, to discuss the city's growth and land use strategies as part of the ongoing comprehensive plan development. The meeting focused heavily on housing issues, including the need to diversify the land use portfolio and address the "missing middle" housing gap, which refers to medium-density housing types between single-family homes and large apartment complexes. Committee members discussed the financial challenges facing the city, including a significant shortfall in health insurance funding and the importance of increasing revenue through strategic land use and mixed-use developments. They also reviewed zoning code revisions and the potential for infill development and redevelopment of key properties such as the Sears site and the Joliet Mall. The committee emphasized the need for regulatory changes to facilitate denser, mixed-use neighborhoods that can generate more tax revenue and support the city’s budget. The consultant is preparing a draft comprehensive plan expected to be reviewed by the committee in August or September 2026. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were reported during this meeting.