Algonquin Downtown Plan
Algonquin, Illinois

Over the last three decades, the Village of Algonquin has successfully managed a significant transformation, by evolving from a picturesque riverfront community to a recognized regional destination in the Fox River Valley and larger Northeastern Illinois.  Although substantial residential and commercial growth has at times been challenging in regards to character preservation, municipal staffing, and financial resource allocation, the Village has addressed these challenges head-on and never lost sight of the small-town quality, particularly within the Downtown, that made it such a desired location to live, work, and raise a family. 

The pending construction of the IL Route 31 Bypass provides new improvement and enhancement opportunities, via the reduction of pass-through traffic, particularly trucks, and assumption of jurisdictional control of IL Route 31 (Main Street) right-of-way, within the Downtown.  The bypass will allow Downtown the ability to reacquaint itself as a pedestrian-oriented environment while enticing new business and private sector investment to the area.  This confluence of physical, traffic, and economic changes provides the Village a strong platform on which to strategically strengthen Downtown’s historic development patterns.

Given these opportunities, the Village of Algonquin seeks to develop a market-supportable improvement plan that protects the existing asset characteristics within the Downtown and sets the stage for sustained but managed growth for future generations.