Thursday, February 21, 2013
The Niles village board held a public hearing on the plan last week; it envisions a future with more recycling, green buildings, water conservation and more ways of protecting the environment.
After a planning agency spent months interviewing Niles residents, studying residents' transportation patterns, recyling, water use, homes and commercial buildings and more, their efforts may soon result in a greener Niles. The village board is scheduled to vote Tuesday on approving the Niles Environmental Action Plan. It looks at eight different areas: Land Use and Development, Transportation and Mobility, Open Space, Waste, Water. Energy, Greenhouse Gases and Education. Kristin Ihnchak of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, whcih developed the plan, appeared before the village board Feb. 12, though no vote was taken that night. The plan makes priority recommendations in each of the eight areas. Earlier: The complete list of…
Thursday, December 6, 2012
People who came to an Open House Tuesday to give input on a sustainability plan-in-the-making thought the suggestions on water conservation, recycling, open space, transportation, etc., were forward-thinking.
Looking at a poster that described how Niles could step up its recycling efforts, Michael Magdongon approved. "So far I really like everything," said Magdongon, of Niles, who is majoring in sustainability at Roosevelt University. "Niles is trying to raise awareness and bring sustainability to the community." He was looking at posters of Niles' Environmental Action Plan, which is in development. One noted that the Niles community only recycles 19.5 percent of its trash, lower than the national average of 34 percent; it had ideas for increasing the level of recycling. Officials from the village and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning put the posters up Tuesday evening at a public open house, to get input from residents and keep …
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Do you travel around Niles or outside it? Water your lawn? Ride a bike? Recycle? Want to lower your electric bill? A planning agency is working with Niles on a huge environmental plan. Take a look Tuesday, 4:30 to 7 p.m.; give feedback.
If you want to prevent your home from flooding, improve transportation in the Niles area, conserve water, recycle or otherwise are concerned about the environment, help is on the way. The village of Niles is working with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) on an Environmental Action Plan. It will address such topics and others with the goal of creating a community which meets residents' needs while also being environmentally friendly. It will guide the village's growth and decision-making for future years. All are welcome to attend an Open House to take a look at the Environmental Action Plan. It will take place Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St., Niles, and is sponsored …
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
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. 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…
Bettin1
1:10 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012
I'm sorry but this program sounds like a total bureaucratic ploy. If I lived in Niles I would be upset that my tax money was going to this. Good Luck. more ›