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Purpose of the Downtown Plan
History of Oswego's Downtown
Why Plan for the Downtown?
Creating a Vision for the Future
Mission Statement
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Existing Conditions
Description of Existing Conditions Graphics
Problems, Needs and Opportunities
Figure 1, Planning Sectors Map
Figure 2, Existing Land Use Map
Figure 3, Architectural Resources
Figure 4, Transportation/Infrastructure Map
Figure 5, Planning Factors Map
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Economic and Demographic Trends that Influence Retail Decisions
Identification of Commercial Market Niches
Recommendations
Tables and Analog Models, Market Analysis
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A Vision for the Future and Recommendations
Land Use and Redevelopment
Long Range Land Use Plan
Illustrative Downtown Redevelopment Plan
Figure 6, Long Range Land Use Plan
Figure 7, Illustrative Downtown Redevelopment Plan
Alexander Lumber Site
Jackson Street&
Recreation Area South of Washington
Island Park
Village Complex
Madison Street
Fire Station
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A Vision for the Future and Recommendations, Continued
Marketing and Promotion
Main Street Development Plan
Figure 8, Main Street Development Plan
Waubonsee Creek Promenade
Figure 9, Representative Materials
Figure 10, Waubonsee Creek Promenade Plan
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Facade Improvement Guidelines
Key Elements
Figure 11, Application of Facade Improvement Guidelines
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Implementation Methods
Priority #1 Actions
Priority #2 Actions
Priority #3 Actions
Priority #4 Actions
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Order-of-Magnitude Costs
Assumptions and Qualifications
Order-of-Magnitude Cost Estimates
Detailed Cost Estimates
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Summary of Funding Options
Special Service Area Financing
Fund Raisers
General Fund
Illinois Main Street Program
Transportation Equity Act for the 21 st Century
Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
Motor Fuel Tax Funds
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Grant Programs
Sales Tax Rebate
Illinois Development Finance Authority
Special Assessment Area Financing
Tax Increment Financing
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Appendices:
Names and Addresses, Downtown Technical Committee
Names and Addresses, Citizens Advisory Committee
Summary of Key Person Interviews
