Village of Sturtevant Redevelopment Plan

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Sturtevant Redevelopment

  1. What is the purpose of the Sturtevant Redevelopment Plan?
    The purpose of the Sturtevant Redevelopment Plan is to guide future growth and reinvestment in the Wisconsin Street and Durand Avenue corridors of the Village. The planning effort aims to ensure that future development is thoughtful, well-coordinated, and aligned with the community’s long-term goals. This includes supporting economic growth, improving infrastructure, enhancing safety, and strengthening the overall character and vitality of Sturtevant.
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  1. Why is the Village visioning the future of the corridors?
    The Village is visioning the future of its corridors to proactively manage growth and change rather than reacting to development on a case-by-case basis. Key reasons include:
    1. Orderly development
      Establishing clear expectations for land use, design, and infrastructure helps ensure development occurs in a logical, coordinated manner.
    2. Improved safety
      Planning allows the Village to address traffic issues, pedestrian and bicycle safety, access management, and infrastructure improvements.
    3. Improved community image
      Well-planned corridors can enhance the appearance of the Village, create welcoming gateways, and support a positive identity for residents and visitors.
    4. Direction for development
      A shared vision provides guidance to developers, property owners, and decision-makers, helping ensure future projects align with community goals.
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  1. What public engagement has occurred to this point?
    Public engagement has included both a series of stakeholder listening sessions and recurring meetings by the Plan Advisory Committee. The stakeholder listening session, held on August 20, 2025 included representatives from the Villages' major employers, local businesses, and housing/real estate sectors.  The Plan Advisory Committee included village officials, the members of the Village’s Community Development Authority, and representation from the planning commission.
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  1. What is the purpose of the Open House?
    The Open House provides an opportunity for residents, business owners, and other stakeholders to:
    1. Learn about the planning effort and proposed concepts
    2. Review ideas and preliminary recommendations
    3. Ask questions and share feedback
    4. Help shape the future direction of the redevelopment areas
    5. Community input gathered at the Open House will help refine plans and ensure they reflect local needs and priorities. 

  1. What are the boundaries for the plan area focus, and what is a TID?
    The planning focus area includes the two targeted corridors of Durand Avenue and Wisconsin Street.  The extent of the Durand Avenue focus area is between the two north-south rail lines that pass through the village. The eastern rail line being effectively the village’s eastern municipal jurisdiction boundary. The western rail line, although short of the village’s western municipal jurisdiction boundary, does coincide with the western extent of the village’s residential neighborhoods. The Wisconsin Street focus area’s limits are Durand Avenue to the south and Rayne Road to the north. There is an intentional overlap between the planning focus area and TID #4.

     

    A TID (Tax Increment District) is a financing tool used by cities to support redevelopment. When a TID is created, future increases in property tax revenue (the “tax increment”) generated within the district are reinvested back into the area. These funds can be used for improvements such as roads, utilities, public spaces, and other infrastructure that support development and revitalization.

  1. How does a TID pay for public improvements, such as those that will be recommended by this plan?
    When a TID is created, the current value of all properties within its boundaries is set as the base value. As redevelopment occurs, property values within the TID increase. The taxes generated from this increased value—the tax increment—are set aside for the TID. A TID utilizes the increase in property tax revenue that results from new development to fund improvements. The Village’s TID funds can be spent on eligible public improvements within the district, which may include:
    1. Roads and intersections
    2. Water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure
    3. Sidewalks, trails, and streetscaping
    4. Public utilities and site preparation
    5. Public parking or other infrastructure supporting development
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