Northbrook Resident Initiative

What Should the
Future of Downtown
Northbrook Look Like?

Key parcels in downtown are for sale. Before decisions are made, residents have a chance to say what they want. We are collecting opinions and sending the results directly to Village Trustees.

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Why It Matters

Downtown is at a turning point.

Key properties are on the market right now. What gets built on those parcels will shape downtown for years to come. Organized resident input, presented clearly, can genuinely influence what happens next.

Downtown Northbrook street view
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Key parcels are for sale

Important downtown properties are on the market right now.

02

Residents can weigh in first

This is a chance to speak up before plans are finalized.

03

Trustees need organized input

Real data from residents carries weight with decision makers.

04

You'll receive the results

Every participant gets the same report sent to Village Trustees.

How It Works

Four straightforward steps.

1

Fill out this page

Name, email, and Northbrook address.

2

Receive the survey

We email you the full questionnaire.

3

Tell us what you think

Complete it at your own pace.

4

We share the findings

Report goes to Trustees and all participants.

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Survey Topics

What residents can weigh in on.

Restaurants and Cafes

Local Retail and Boutiques

Parking and Traffic

Green Space and Gathering Areas

Community Events

Walkability and Safety

Residential and Mixed-Use

Downtown Identity

Concept illustration showing possible ideas for Downtown Northbrook
Downtown Vision

Ideas residents may want to consider.

This concept has been circulating in community discussions. It is shown here as a conversation starter. The survey will ask residents what they find appealing, what concerns them, and what they would change.

This is one concept, not a finalized plan. This initiative does not advocate for any specific development outcome. Residents are encouraged to support, question, or push back on any of these ideas.
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About This Initiative

A resident input initiative for Downtown Northbrook.

This effort is designed to collect feedback from Northbrook residents and present the findings to Village Trustees. It is not connected to a developer, political campaign, or fixed development agenda.

About the Initiative
Affiliated with the Village of Northbrook? No
Connected to a specific developer? No
Responses anonymized? Yes
Findings shared with Village Trustees? Yes
Common Questions

A few things people ask.

This survey is open to Northbrook residents. We ask for a Northbrook address to confirm local participation. The goal is to gather input from people who have a genuine stake in what downtown becomes.
No. All responses are anonymized before we analyze results. The published report shows community trends and priorities, not individual names or answers. You will not be identifiable in the results.
No. This is an independent resident initiative. It is not run by, affiliated with, or endorsed by the Village of Northbrook or any Village department.
No. This initiative is not backed by any developer, real estate company, or commercial interest. We are not advocating for any specific development plan or outcome.
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Get Involved

Downtown is changing.
Say something about it.

Share Your Views

Questions? revivenorthbrook@gmail.com