Summer 26 OP Newsletter

GROWING ORLAND PARK

Public parking access remains a central commitment. The existing approximately 547-stall parking garage will remain open to the public on evenings, weekends and holidays. Should UCMC exercise its option to purchase the garage at a future date, the Village will retain those same public access windows and a proportional cost sharing arrangement. The adjacent 207-stall surface lot will likewise be available to the public outside of UCMC’s peak daytime hours. Amended and Restated Edwards Redevelopment Agreement: Key Provisions The Amended and Restated Redevelopment Agreement with Edwards Realty restructures the original March 2025 agreement to reflect UCMC’s role while preserving the developer’s rights throughout the broader project. Key improvements include: Stronger Long-Term Anchor: The UCMC medical facility replaces earlier concepts, bringing high-frequency daytime foot traffic, hundreds of well-paying jobs and national brand draw. Construction Safeguard: A 24-month structural steel commencement trigger is in place. If UCMC does not begin construction within two years of the agreement’s effective date, development rights revert to Edwards Realty and the Village retains full flexibility. Performing Arts Center: Parcel C is prioritized for a performing arts center as a public anchor, giving the Village a defined period to conduct a feasibility study. Care Solace Struggling to find mental health care can add stress to an already difficult situation. That’s why Orland Park is partnering with Care Solace, a free care coordination service that helps you find available mental health and substance use treatment providers, as well as food, housing and affordable health and dental care. With 700K+ licensed providers, they can match you with the right one. Call (888)515-7881 or visit caresolace.com/orlandpark

If the Village does not commence construction within 36 months, Parcel C reverts to Edwards.

TIF District: The Village will establish the Downtown Orland Park East Redevelopment Project Area and TIF District, activating parcels north of 143rd St. from LaGrange Road to John Humphrey Drive. Transparent Funding and Safeguards: Open-book TIF, phased notes and repayment-credit mechanics offer better control and auditability than the 2025 framework. Park and Public Realm Guarantees: Heroes Park is defined as a public amenity with a perpetual park covenant and a Special Service Area (SSA) to backstop long-term maintenance, improving amenity continuity. “It is a privilege to work alongside Mayor Dodge’s administration and the Village of Orland Park on a project of this significance. We are deeply grateful for the Village’s vision and guidance throughout this process. This is a true partnership, and our shared commitment has always been to create a downtown destination that every resident of Orland Park can enjoy and take pride in. We are proud to be part of making that a reality,” said Ramzi Hassan, president of Edwards Realty.

To learn more about the Village’s Downtown Orland Park development, visit orlandpark.org/dtop.

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