Zoning Survey Results Now Available
Key Findings Below; Raw Data Available on Village Website
Posted on: June 11, 2019 - 7:30pm
The results of the Public Survey have been tabulated and are now available on the North Riverside Avenue/Municipal Place Gateway Zoning Study page on the Village website. See below for a brief summary of the results:
Public Survey Summary – Key Results
Municipal Place Gateway Area:
- Keep area as shopping destination, perhaps adding food & beverage, recreation, entertainment opportunities
- Limited support for new residential uses
- 50/50 support for 3-stories (e.g. recent construction in Harmon area)
- Mixed opinions on Village-owned Katz property: mixed use, park, as-is
- Upgrade streetscapes: complete sidewalks, improve lighting, landscape, signage, civic space
- Improve Hudson riverfront connectivity and retain existing views
North Riverside Neighborhood Area:
- Enhance commercial viability, including small businesses, restaurants
- Improve pedestrian environment, including safety and traffic calming, streetscape character, and waterfront connectivity
- Provide for additional parking
- Restore historic character; constrain potential for over-development
As a reminder, there will be a zoning study workshop held on Tuesday, June 18, at 7:30 PM at the Harmon Firehouse to discuss the survey results and future steps.