5.27.2026 - Village of Orland Park - Special Meeting

The Village of Orland Park held a special meeting on May 27, 2026, focused on initiating detailed sub area planning for key districts within the village, including Old Orland, the Gateway to LaGrange district, Harlem Avenue corridor, and the I-80 employment corridor. The meeting involved a workshop with the village board and planning consultants from House Lavine, Streetscape and Public Realm, and Baxter and Woodman to identify issues, opportunities, and priorities for these sub areas. Discussions centered on challenges such as aging infrastructure, historic preservation versus new development, traffic and parking concerns, commercial property availability, zoning, and economic development strategies. The board members voted on the most critical issues for each sub area and proposed specific projects like cohesive streetscaping, building facade improvements, rezoning for mixed use, and marketing initiatives to attract businesses. The planning process aims to guide future land use, transportation, infrastructure improvements, and economic development, informing budgeting and capital improvement planning. Public engagement opportunities and an online project website were also introduced to gather broader community input throughout the 12-14 month planning effort.