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Lake Zurich Together: A Case Study in Collaborative Comprehensive Planning

April 17, 2025

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 future. The Future is Local…

RTA Transit-Friendly Communities Guide · A Roadmap to Creating More Vibrant Neighborhoods

March 6, 2025

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, and actionable steps to create…

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Connecting Residents and Nature: Reconstructed Glen Avenue Footbridge Celebrates Lake Bluff’s Native Foliage

February 12, 2025

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 between people and nature, Teska…

Teska’s Lee Brown Honored with PAB Outstanding Site Visitor Award

January 30, 2025

Congrats Lee Brown! To exemplifying leadership, humility and fostering future generations. Planning Accreditation Board Outstanding Visitor Award The Teska Studio is more than just an office; it's an ecosystem of perspectives and abilities. It's a place where we come together to do business, collaborate, learn from each other, and grow.…

Decatur Awarded $9.9 Million RAISE Grant, Sets Stage for Jasper Street Transformation

January 24, 2025

RAISE Grant to Fund Full 3.5-mile Jasper Street Project Jasper Street Corridor Implementation The City of Decatur recently received a $9.9 million RAISE grant for the Jasper Street Corridor, marking a major win and significant milestone. In the 1 ½ years since the Jasper Street Roadmap was approved by City Council,…

Growing Together & Strengthening the Power of Teamwork

January 10, 2025

Meet the Fresh Faces of Collaboration at Teska As we kick off a new year, Teska is thrilled to celebrate our growing team and four talented individuals who joined us in 2024. Aaron, Kameria, Maly, and Maggie bring diverse skills, fresh perspective, and creative talent to the table - and…

From Vision to Reality: The Calumet Avenue Bridge provides a Safer, Brighter, More Connected Region

December 12, 2024

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 the culmination of years of…

50 Nifty Years · Part 1: A Sustainable Foundation

June 17, 2024

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. In fact, Bob's professional sights were set on being…

50 Nifty Years · Part 2: Team Culture & Leadership