How will this project affect Wood Dale’s downtown character?
Although the goals of the project are to promote safety and improve the efficiency of the intersection, the impacts on the residents and commercial/business area must be addressed. The different parts of Wood Dale’s downtown are not currently connected as the roadways and the railroad are physical barriers that divide the town. The two City-endorsed alternates provide the City with space for a future business, commercial, and pedestrian friendly downtown area with a unique identity. Opportunities for development in this space are being studied in the City’s Station Area Study.
