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Balance in Action: Shaping Will County’s Next Chapter

Will County is updating its Land Resource Management Plan (LRMP) to balance future growth, preservation, and infrastructure alongside community priorities. Since 2002, the Land Resource Management Plan has guided County land use and development decisions. With new growth patterns and evolving infrastructure demands, this update will provide clear and practical guidance for the years ahead.

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What will this plan update address?

Will County’s LRMP Update will guide decisions related to:

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Housing & Development

Balanced land use strategies

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Economy & Employment

Creating diverse job opportunities

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Agriculture & Rural Character

Preserving farmland heritage

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Open Space & Environment

Conserving parks and resources

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Enhancing mobility and public services

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Regional Coordination

Collaborating across boundaries

Open Houses

Our first round of open houses is complete. Engagement continues online.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first round of open houses in Monee, Plainfield, Joliet and Wilmington. Please subscribe via email to receive a summary of feedback from these events. If you were unable to make it, please take the Visioning Survey to share your input and priorities for Will County’s future!

Participate in the Plan Update

Your input will help inform policy updates and future land use recommendations. Unable to attend an open house? There are plenty of other ways to share and get involved.

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Map Ideas

Use the interactive Comment Map to:

• Highlight places you value and want preserved
• Share ideas for specific locations
• Identify areas that need improvement
• Flag transportation or infrastructure concerns

Your comments help us understand patterns, priorities, and location-specific issues across the County.

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Share Priorities

The survey explores key questions including:

• Why people choose to live in Will County?
• What priorities should guide the County’s future?
• What concerns must be addressed over the next decade?
• What land uses should be protected?

Your perspective and priorities will help shape guiding principles and policy direction for the updated plan.

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Review Documents and Materials

Explore existing plans and related documents to understand how Will County land use policy has evolved. Project materials and plan drafts will be posted here as the process continues.

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Follow the Plan’s Progress

Stay up to date on:

• Event announcements and engagement milestones
• Draft materials and recommendations
• Steering Committee updates

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Project News

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  • GUIDE WILL Open House Round 2: Join us 5/14 in Joliet and Wilmington!

    GUIDE WILL Open House Round 2: Join us 5/14 in Joliet and Wilmington!

    Your feedback is already shaping the Land Resource Management Plan; keep up the momentum! Thank you to all who attended and participated in the first GUIDE WILL open houses! We enjoyed getting to know more about what makes Will County home for you. Your thoughts and ideas are invaluable as we work to update Will…

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  • Help Shape the Future of Will County, Find an Open House Near You 

    Help Shape the Future of Will County, Find an Open House Near You 

    Will County is writing its next chapter, and we want you to be part of it. GUIDE WILL is Will County’s landmark update to its Land Resource Management Plan; the policy blueprint that has helped shape County land use and development decisions since 2002. A lot has changed since then, and Will County deserves a…

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