Downtown Glenview’s Future: Mapping the Upcoming Improvements & What They Mean for Property Value

Downtown Glenview is not just getting a facelift — it’s being reimagined. With carefully planned developments, upgraded infrastructure, and new amenities, the Village is steadily turning its Downtown into a more vibrant, walkable, and modern place to live. The Jerfita Pierson Team is excited to show you what’s coming — using maps to illustrate where the changes are happening and how these shifts are likely to affect home values.

Major Projects & Their Location on the Map

Here are some of the biggest upcoming & ongoing Downtown Glenview improvements, along with approximate locations you can spot on the map:

Infrastructure, Streetscape & Public Space on the Map

• Parking & Commuter Lot Upgrades: Depot Street & Grove Street commuter lot getting upgrades (lighting, sidewalks, stormwater, ~20 new spaces). Temporary 60‑stall lot at Patio Shops (Glenview Rd & River Drive) while redevelopment happens. Glenview, Illinois+1

• Downtown Streetscape Enhancements: Decorative lighting, landscaping, more outdoor dining areas, sidewalks being improved. Glenview, Illinois+1

• Intersection & Road Projects: Key intersection improvements (East Lake & Waukegan) plus sidewalk, lighting, pavement and curb/gutter enhancements in Downtown zones. Glenview, Illinois+1

What This Means for Home Values

With these changes, here’s how home values in Downtown Glenview might be affected. These are projections based on similar revitalization effects in comparable suburban downtowns.

• Increased Demand in Walkable Zones: Properties closer to new restaurants, cafes, improved streets, and transit will typically see higher demand. Buyers often pay more for walkability, convenience, and amenities.

• Value Uplift for Mixed‑Use & Retail‑Adjacent Homes: Homes near retail or mixed‑use developments often get a boost — especially if the ground floor activation is strong and aesthetic quality is high.

• Better Infrastructure Prevents Depreciation: Upgrades like improved lighting, sidewalks, streetscape, and parking help reduce nuisance factors and improve perceived safety and appeal, which supports or increases value.

• Market Perception & Branding: As Downtown gets more vibrant and modern, perception improves. Glenview becomes more attractive not just locally, but to people looking to relocate from Chicago or other suburbs. Branding helps.

• Risks / What to Monitor: Noise, traffic, parking strain — these could offset gains if not managed. Properties right next to or above commercial spaces sometimes require sound proofing or HVAC upgrades. Historic homes may need preservation compliance.

Expect homes within a block or two of the new development zones, especially where the walk score improves, to show stronger relative appreciation compared to properties farther away.

Suggested Neighborhoods / Zones that Likely See Big Changes

• Properties along Glenview Road and Waukegan Road near new restaurants.

• Residences close to the Depot Street commuter lot / Metra station (Grove & Depot area).

• Mixed-use adjacent units (above retail) in new buildings like 1850 Glenview. Those typically command premium rents or sales.

• Historic or older homes in “spark sites” that are being targeted for façade grants or business‑owner improvement programs.

What to Watch Over the Coming 12‑24 Months

• Official opening dates of Jackman & Co., The Foxtail, Zenzi Den, Hometown Coffee & Juice. Glenview, Illinois+1

• Completion of the mixed‑use building at 1850 Glenview Road. Daily Herald+1

• Finalization & rollout of parking study & any shifts in zoning or code that affect neighboring homes. Glenview, Illinois+1

• How the Village’s strategic plan for Downtown evolves in terms of incentives (grants, façade improvements, business support). Daily Herald+1