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A Resolution Amending the Professional Services Agreement between the Village of Oak Park and Opticos Design, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $128,000 for Additional Services
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Introduction
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This resolution is seeking authorization for additional professional services with Opticos Design, Inc., related to Economic Feasibility Testing, Community Outreach, and the development of a Zoning Comparison Tool.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
On August 5, 2026, the Village Board approved a Professional Services Agreement with Opticos Design, Inc.
Background
This project directly relates to the adopted Board Goals. This initiative also supports key recommended strategies from the Strategic Vision for Housing plan relative to housing in business districts, missing middle housing, and the relationship between housing and parking.
Prior to the Village Board goals adoption, the Village engaged the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus in February 2023 to begin an update to the 2012 Homes for a Changing Region Report. This resulted in the adoption of the Strategic Vision for Housing Plan in March 2024. After the completion of this Plan, the Village was accepted into the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus' Missing Middle Housing Peer Network, supported by Opticos Design, Inc. This network consisted of a consortium of 19 Chicagoland communities that met regularly regarding missing middle housing, zoning regulations, development tools, communication, advocacy, and implementation techniques.
Prior to the aforementioned Metropolitan Mayors Caucus engagements, the Village began updating the Zoning Ordinance with recognized zoning reform initiatives that increased opportunities for more affordable housing options, such as Accessory Dwelling Units and adaptive reuse opportunities within abandoned churches. Most recently, the Village Board approved a dual-use for Places of Worship, which will allow the incorporation of...
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