What makes a community thrive for decades to come? It starts with deep listening and collaboration. After 22 years, Lake Zurich has adopted a new comprehensive plan – Lake Zurich Together – marking a milestone in the Village’s evolution and setting a bold course for the…
Creating a transit-friendly community can feel daunting but it doesn’t have to be. Teska Associates, in association with TYLin and Egret & Ox, worked with the Regional Transportation Authority to develop the Transit-Friendly Communities Guide. This comprehensive resource is packed with practical strategies, real-world examples,…
The Glen Avenue Footbridge symbolizes an investment in sustainability, in plantings and in materials. Originally built in 1915, Lake Bluff’s historic steel and wooden footbridge crossing Ravine Park at Glen Avenue recently underwent a much-needed restoration. To address signs of deterioration and celebrate the connection…
Car-centric design dominated Calumet Avenue and Ridge Road, leaving pedestrians and cyclists feeling unsafe and disconnected. To remedy this, Teska Associates and the Town of Munster and City of Hammond, Indiana joined forces to create a more people-friendly future. The Calumet Avenue Bridge project is…
1975 ~ 2025 · Celebrating 50 Nifty Years & Counting Part 1 · Building a Sustainable Foundation and New Approach to Planning As a kid growing up in Wisconsin’s Racine County, Teska Founder, Robert B. Teska, wasn’t necessarily thinking about planning or being a planner….