Briar Ridge Mixed-Use Development Plan

Opportunity: The developer seeks to create a new neighborhood in a northern suburb of Chicago that responds to the needs of the community, while also maximizing development potential.

Solution: This mixed-use development creates a neighborhood with three distinct elements — retail, mid-rise condominiums, and town homes — connected by a unifying, pedestrian link. Residential parking is concealed to create a generously landscaped, green plaza for residents and visitors.

Value: A pilot project in the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED for Neighborhood Development Program, this master plan envisions the potential for sustainable, attractive, and financially viable suburban development.