Village Seeks to Acquire Property for Downtown Project

In order for plans to proceed in developing property at Oakton and Lincoln in downtown Skokie, Avalon Bay Communities, Inc. needs to acquire the property at 5210 Oakton St. Corporation Counsel Pat Hanley said the property occupied by Lasting Memories "...is absolutely necessary for the project." Earlier this summer Avalon Bay Communities, Inc. was selected by the village to develop a good chunk of the downtown area. Hanley hopes to reach a fair settlement through negotiation. Courtesy of the Skokie Review, August 16, 2007.