Downtown Streetscape Improvements
Ongoing improvements in Downtown Naperville are part of the multi-year Downtown: Progress in Progress initiative that focuses on continued growth and improvements to enhance the pedestrian experience, improve compliance with accessibility requirements, reconstruct the roadways and repair and replace utilities in the downtown area.
- Current Updates
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October 2024 Update: Phase 2 work is complete. There are currently no streetscape improvement projects planned for 2025.
- Project Phases
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Phase One - COMPLETE (March - November 2022): The first phase of the project included improvements on Jefferson Avenue between Main and Webster streets and Main Street between Jackson and Jefferson avenues. Improvements included new utility lines, updates to roadway and parking spaces, a completely new streetscape built to current City standards, as well as wider sidewalks and more pedestrian space, more trees and plantings, updated street furniture and light fixtures and additional outdoor amenity areas for businesses.
Phase Two - COMPLETE (February - October 2024): The second phase of the project rebuilt Washington Street between Chicago Avenue and Benton Avenue. Work included utility repairs and upgrades, streetscape modernization, and complete road reconstruction to improve pedestrian mobility, accessibility, and safety in this area. No changes were made to parking along Washington Street.
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Downtown Streetscape Standards
The current Downtown Streetscape Standards were approved by the Naperville City Council in June 2019.
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