Purposeful and constantly evolving, Deer Park confirms focus on sustainable, experiential future
Village of Deer Park, IL
Project Highlights
“How can the Village prioritize economic development? Are there tools to address undeveloped properties? What can the Village do to stay competitive and solution-oriented?”
These are some of the questions that served as the foundation on which Deer Park’s Strategic Plan was built. Interactive, educational discussion and facilitated mind mapping focused stakeholder input on key organizational objectives, fundamental issues and opportunities, and a priority list of actions. Thanks to a process rooted in consensus building and a shared understanding of past, present, and future forces, implementation of the Plan is well underway. A new Sustainability Plan has been adopted, TIF eligibility is underway, and site specific improvements realized.
“The strategic planning process from beginning to end was a pleasure and we are thrilled with the final product! Thanks for everything!”
- Beth McAndews, Village Administrator
Deer Park Town Center
Interactive + Educational Stakeholder Retreat
Mind mapping was done in real time to document input shared on future priorities