We, the undersigned, oppose the approval of the proposed development behind the Boulevard Arcade Building at 1035 South Boulevard because it creates serious risks to public safety, essential access, and the continued operation of neighboring businesses and community-serving organizations.
The project would require up to two years of construction, including full or prolonged closure of a critical alley used for parking, emergency exits, deliveries, waste removal, building maintenance, and emergency vehicle access. This closure would eliminate vital local parking needed for employees, customers/clients, and residents, block emergency egress, and severely disrupt daily operations for adjacent businesses and emergency service providers.
Once built, the development would permanently worsen congestion in an already overburdened 20-foot-wide alley that currently cannot safely accommodate two-way traffic. This narrow alley cannot safely handle increased traffic, delivery vehicles, or cars queued for the mechanical parking lifts that are integral to the proposed development. Any alley blockage would endanger emergency and regular access and trap staff and clients with no safe or timely means of exit.
Approving this project as designed prioritizes density over safety and development over the needs of existing community institutions and residents. We believe that Oak Park can pursue growth without endangering critical services or compromising public safety. We request that the Plan Commission require a redesign that fully resolves these issues or deny the project to protect access, safety, and essential services.
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As an employee of Thrive, I oppose this project. I am a person with a severe visual impairment and the increased traffic and congestion would pose a significant risk to me in safely getting to and from work.
I attend Thrive Counseling Center and they have saved and changed my life. I don't want to see anyone not receiving the exception treat I and others get. Thank you for your attention, Joe
I support the petition and oppose the proposed development, as it will negatively impact Thrive’s operations, which are critical to Thrive’s mission.
This will cause safety risks during construction as well as untenable congestion issues in an area that is flooded with luxury apartments.
I am opposed to the development at 1035 South Blvd because of the impact it will have on my company's ability to serve the mental health needs of Oak Park. I am also concerned about the significant congestion during and after construction
Keep up the great work! It is appreciated by many.
Anything that creates serious risks to public safety is not a good idea.
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We, the undersigned, oppose the approval of the proposed development behind the Boulevard Arcade Building at 1035 South Boulevard because it creates serious risks to public safety, essential access, and the continued operation of neighboring businesses and community-serving organizations.
The project would require up to two years of construction, including full or prolonged closure of a critical alley used for parking, emergency exits, deliveries, waste removal, building maintenance, and emergency vehicle access. This closure would eliminate vital local parking needed for employees, customers/clients, and residents, block emergency egress, and severely disrupt daily operations for adjacent businesses and emergency service providers.
Once built, the development would permanently worsen congestion in an already overburdened 20-foot-wide alley that currently cannot safely accommodate two-way traffic. This narrow alley cannot safely handle increased traffic, delivery vehicles, or cars queued for the mechanical parking lifts that are integral to the proposed development. Any alley blockage would endanger emergency and regular access and trap staff and clients with no safe or timely means of exit.
Approving this project as designed prioritizes density over safety and development over the needs of existing community institutions and residents. We believe that Oak Park can pursue growth without endangering critical services or compromising public safety. We request that the Plan Commission require a redesign that fully resolves these issues or deny the project to protect access, safety, and essential services.
19 Comments
This development will directly affect Thrive Counseling Center's daily operations and ability to serve Oak Park residents, including individuals experiencing mental health crises, mobility challenges, and other urgent needs. I believe Oak Park can grow responsibly without putting people and essential services at risk.
As an employee of Thrive, I oppose this project. I am a person with a severe visual impairment and the increased traffic and congestion would pose a significant risk to me in safely getting to and from work.
I attend Thrive Counseling Center and they have saved and changed my life. I don't want to see anyone not receiving the exception treat I and others get. Thank you for your attention, Joe
I support the petition and oppose the proposed development, as it will negatively impact Thrive’s operations, which are critical to Thrive’s mission.
This will cause safety risks during construction as well as untenable congestion issues in an area that is flooded with luxury apartments.
I am opposed to the development at 1035 South Blvd because of the impact it will have on my company's ability to serve the mental health needs of Oak Park. I am also concerned about the significant congestion during and after construction
Keep up the great work! It is appreciated by many.
Anything that creates serious risks to public safety is not a good idea.
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This development will directly affect Thrive Counseling Center's daily operations and ability to serve Oak Park residents, including individuals experiencing mental health crises, mobility challenges, and other urgent needs. I believe Oak Park can grow responsibly without putting people and essential services at risk.