Community Survey on Harlem Avenue Uses and Development Types

The Village of Riverside is revising the Zoning Ordinance to encourage the development and redevelopment of commercial properties on Harlem Avenue.

The type of development we see on Harlem Avenue matters to the Riverside community not only because of the additional amenities for our residents but also from additional sales tax generated and growth in the taxable value Equalized Assessed Valuation ("EAV") of those developments. New EAV increases the permitted tax levy and distributes more of the tax burden to others. For example, if residential density increases, then the Village is allocated more resources at the state level through the U.S. Census count. If retail uses are developed, then the Village would receive more non-home rule sales tax which can be invested in streets maintenance. Variety in development and redevelopment of properties can help the Village minimize changes to its tax levy and fees for services based on the distribution of resources available.  

Please take this brief survey on the types of businesses and development that should be on Harlem Avenue.

Thank you!