Fall 2021 Senior Newsletter

DOWNTOWN ORLAND PARK

The Village of Orland Park and the Board of Trustees approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Consulting Agreement with Edwards Realty Company. The Village of Orland Park took the next step in making the vision of a transformative, mixed use development for the Downtown Main Street Triangle District, a

is situated west and northwest of 143rd Street and LaGrange Road intersection. The District is anchored by the 143rd Street Metra Station and is unique in the Chicagoland region as it is wholly Village‐owned, master planned, zoned, and primed for development.

reality. The Village and Edwards Realty Company will now focus on finalizing a development agreement. “I am thrilled we have agreed to this partnership with Edwards Realty Company to develop the Triangle, a project that began at the turn of the century. Being a local developer and Orland Park residents, Edwards Realty Company understands what will make this project successful in the

“We have been excited about this project from Day 1 and look forward to working closely with the Village to develop the Downtown Main Street Triangle site,” said Ramzi Hassan, President of Edwards Realty. “Our collaborative approach will take into consideration input from the community and

We look forward to the future of this area where residents and visitors will have greater access to retail, entertainment and dining opportunities. I am confident that our partnership with Edwards Realty Company will result in outstanding results for the Main

Street Triangle area.” - Mayor Keith Pekau

other key stakeholders and set a new standard for offerings available to visitors, residents and businesses in the Orland Park community.” Edwards Realty Company’s vision for this development is to create a pedestrian‐friendly and economically-vibrant place that embraces mixed‐use retail, commercial, office, entertainment and residential development. This development

eyes of our residents,” said Mayor Keith Pekau. He added, “This important step kicks off the process of engaging the community to create a mixed-use development that will be a go-to destination in Orland Park.”

The Downtown Main Street Triangle District

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