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The mission of the City of Des Plaines is to continually enhance the quality of life enjoyed by the citizens and businesses of the community through the development and delivery of reliable and efficient services.

 

 

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Comprehensive Plan

Updated May 25, 2007

The City of Des Plaines has completed the important process of developing a new Comprehensive Plan, with a special emphasis on examining the City's business districts, the gateway entrances, and surrounding unincorporated areas. The Comprehensive Plan is the City's official policy guide for future land use and development, transportation, community facilities, and urban design. A Steering Committee was created to provide ongoing feedback and direction to the City and its consulting team, HNTB Corporation and Goodman Williams Group. The final version of the plan was recently approved by the City Council on March 5, 2007

These documents are available to view in PDF format. Please click on the links below for the City of Des Plaines Comprehensive Plan and supporting marketing analysis report.

Comprehensive Plan (34 MB)

Inventory & Analysis Report
Marketing Assessment Report

 

 


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Events Calendar
9/7/10 City Council Meeting
9/8/10 Economic Development Commission -CANCELLED-
9/13/10 Plan Commission
9/14/10 Historical Society Board
News Headlines
Current Summer Safety Tips
Current Des Plaines River Road Reconstruction Started June 21, 2010
9/3/10 Save Green While Going Green Presentation
9/3/10 9-11 Patriot Day Ceremony Planned
8/25/10 Community Foundation Supports "Central Cares" Backpack Drive

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Labor Day
Residential garbage and recycling collection will be delayed by one day next week. Monday pick-ups will be completed on Tuesday, and so on. Related concerns can be directed to Arc Disposal at 847- 981-0091. 
Independence Day Celebration
The Independence Day weekend was an event to remember in Des Plaines.
Click here to read more about the July 4th celebration.
Casino Groundbreaking
For the $445 million casino and entertainment complex at Des Plaines River Road and Devon Avenue in Des Plaines.
Click here to read more about the groundbreaking.