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Commissioners reviewed early strategies for Wilmette’s Historic Preservation Plan and Housing Plan, with both efforts aiming to balance preservation, housing needs, and possible incentives or zoning tools.
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Staff and consultants gave an update on the Village’s historic preservation planning and how it may connect with the housing plan. Commissioners discussed ways to preserve older homes and neighborhood character while also addressing housing costs and the loss of smaller homes. They raised possible tools such as permit fee reductions, financial incentives, tax relief, and more flexibility on floor-area limits, which can make it harder to rebuild or expand homes. The two plans are expected to keep moving in parallel, with final feedback opportunities planned for summer 2026 and a target of fall 2026 for the preservation plan’s adoption.
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