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Author Archives: Ed Fuhrmann
We’re Looking for a Sign
Literally, we’re looking for a sign. In particular, the “Welcome to the Village of Round Lake Beach” sign at the east “Gateway” into town. We believe it was removed when Lake County DOT did the Rollins Road / Hook Drive … Continue reading
Posted in Construction / Maintenance, Planning
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Bars and Beer: Essential to Community
Do YOU have a place near home where “everybody knows your name“? “Making your way in the world today Takes everything you’ve got Taking a break from all your worries Sure would help a lot Wouldn’t you like to get away? … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Walkability
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Roundabout Fallout
Wow, saw the first effects of the Monaville Rd / Cedar Lake Rd Roundabout Construction Project detours yesterday. Insane amounts of traffic on Orchard Lane right through the middle of the Country Walk Subdivision. You know what? Orchard LANE can handle it, … Continue reading
Posted in Bicycling, Children, Planning, Walkability
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A Perfect Fit for Panera!
We need one of THESE… … in THIS space (a rather rare-in-strip-malls, wide-format parking space)… at THIS local business… With so many meetings and “Let’s meet for coffee” going on at our local Panera bread, most of the cars we see bring … Continue reading
Posted in Bicycling, Business
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Round Lake Area Bike Racks
So maybe we talked you into dusting-off your bicycle and tooling around our village to see what it’s like on two wheels. Wouldn’t it be nice if you DID find someplace you wanted to go to, that once you were there you … Continue reading
Posted in Bicycling, Children, Economics
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To help you imagine…
Without even the wreckage of an old “downtown district” or village center from which to “re-build”, several residents have told us that they can’t even picture what a downtown here would look like, were there to be one in the wastelands between … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Downtown, Economics, Planning
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A Look at the “Replacement Generation” – I
As we examine policies and practices which guide planning and construction, it is critical that we consider “Why do we think the things we do?”, as embodied into Zoning, Codes, and Ordinances. Some of our actions are also the result of cultural … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Economics, Planning
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Localism 101: Investing
What should we do to help build our local economy? What CAN we do? Have other communities made helpful changes that we can do here as well? Before we run out and maybe make a mistake because we just “Have to do … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Downtown, Economics, Planning
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A Local Farmers’ Market as a Business Incubator
Business Incubator (Wikipedia): “Programs designed to support the successful development of entrepreneurial companies through an array of business-support resources and services.” “Business Incubation” programs are popping-up all over the country as local Chambers of Commerce, Business Associations, municipal governments and … Continue reading
Webinar: Maximizing District-wide Impact of Safe Routes to School
Webinar: “Maximizing District-wide Impact of Safe Routes to School: Educating Student Transportation Departments” When: Thurs April 18, 2013 / 1:00pm – 2:00pm CST Cost: FREE, but online advance registration is required. Login instructions will be sent upon registration! Helping your school … Continue reading
Posted in Bicycling, Children, Meeting / Webinar, Walkability
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