[sukwoo]

So much development coming to Oak Park, most of it within a few blocks of my house. Can't wait to see how they turn out over the next few years. I'm especially looking forward to more and better restaurants within walking distance. Its interesting the generational split between long-time Oak Parkers and relative newcomers. The old-timers constantly refer to Oak Park as a village (which it is technically according to Illinois law) and how they don't like all the new density, lack of parking, congestion, etc. And at the same time they decry how the limited shopping options. Most of the newer families that I've talked to moved to Oak Park appreciate the (relatively) dense development in downtown Oak Park.