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What do you want the Village of Northbrook to be five years from now?

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20 October, 2025
Jacky says:
Encourage redevelopment of, and public transit access to, Northbrook Court for shopping, dining, entertainment, and maybe residential.
20 October, 2025
John says:
Finish the link to the Skokie Valley bike trail south of Lake Cook.
18 October, 2025
Mary says:
Attract businesses for Northbrook residents downtown. No real estate, paint and auto repair stores. Need restaurants, boutiques, etc.
18 October, 2025
Live Music Lover says:
Move Northbrook Days music/entertainment, food and other appropriate features back to Village Green. Carnival items move to East Train lot.
18 October, 2025
NB Mom says:
Return 4th of July (and other) parade route to former route.
18 October, 2025
Long time resident says:
Focus downtown around the river, build a discrete and green parking structure.
18 October, 2025
K says:
Develop a River Walk from Village green to library. Visit Naperville for inspiration.
18 October, 2025
Greg says:
Create a bike path to connect Northbrook to the Skokie Lagoons bike trail which also connects to the Chicago Botanical Gardens.
17 October, 2025
NB mom of five says:
New/updated police station for our officers!!!
17 October, 2025
Bill N says:
Improve bicycle paths to surrounding communities. There really is no safe way to get to downtown Deerfield.
17 October, 2025
P says:
Indoor pool
17 October, 2025
John says:
Continue to redevelop downtown Northbrook with vertical parking, widened sidewalks, and more trees/plantings.
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