Politics & Government

How To Green Niles? Give Ideas Tonight

Residents, businesses, etc. are invited to talk about ideas for environmental sustainability in Niles--and think big.

 

If you've always wanted to see solar power, or LEED-certified buildings, or (name your dream environmental goal here) in Niles, the village wants to hear from you.

The recently-approved Niles 2030 Comprehensive Plan called for environmental sustainability, but it didn't really spell out what that means, said Steve Vinezeano, assistant village manager.

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The village is creating an Environmental Action Plan to fulfill that goal, and residents, businesses, developers and others interested are invited to come to a meeting tonight to envision ideas for doing that.

Ideas could include tree canopy, energy-efficient buildings, increased rates of recycling, additional options for transit, biking and walking, etc. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) will facilitate the meeting.

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If you go:

  • What: all are invited to brainstorm on ways to make Niles more environmentally sustainable.
  • Where: Niles Senior Center, 999 Civic Center Plaza, Niles. (located in a mall at the southeast corner of Waukegan Road and Oakton Street; it's in the same building as the Niles Family Fitness Center).
  • When: Sign-up is at 6:30; meeting is from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Contact: chernandez@cmap.illinois.gov or (312) 386-8623.

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