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Jul 31, 2026

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Housing and preservation plans align

Published Jul 31, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

Housing Commission community feedback session

The Housing Commission held its third and final Conversations with the Commission event, where draft housing strategies were presented and residents submitted written feedback for further consideration.

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Briefing

Jun 18, 2026

Housing Plan strategies reviewed

Consultants updated the Housing Commission on progress on Wilmette’s Housing Plan and presented draft strategies for initial feedback, while also outlining plans for a third and final Conversations with the Commission meeting on July 13.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Housing Commission reviews housing strategies

The Housing Commission reviewed public engagement feedback and discussed potential housing strategies moving forward, with refined strategies to be provided in writing for June review and a complete draft of the Housing Plan expected in September.

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Briefing

Apr 30, 2026

Housing plan options discussed

Commissioners continued a public discussion on housing plan priorities and options, with speakers from Northbrook, Opticos Design Inc., and BRicK Partners contributing to the conversation and residents invited to comment and complete the housing survey.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Housing plan strategies discussed

Commissioners reviewed updated housing analysis and gave feedback on strategies for the housing plan, including requests for clearer chart labels and more detailed data on rental households, income levels, and home values.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Housing plan discussion advances

Commission members and housing partners discussed why Wilmette should have a housing plan, how it will be built, and what local housing needs should guide it. Public comments emphasized affordable housing, transitional housing for people with disabilities, and the need to plan intentionally for future development.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Housing and preservation plans align

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.

2 min readMunicipal coverage