Facility Replacement & Sustainability Plan
The Village Council identified this project as a priority action item during the 2021-23 Long Range Plan (LRP).
Telecommunications Tower Relocation
As part of the construction of the new combined Police Station and Village Hall, the existing 40 year old, 183 foot tall telecommunications tower used primarily for public safety and emergency dispatch communications will be replaced with a new monopole tower about 270 feet east of its current location. The new 199 foot tall tower, which will have the same communication equipment as the existing tower, must be constructed on the Civic Center property to:
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Continue to provide emergency dispatch services to Downers Grove and nearby municipalities without a redesign of the regional dispatch communication network
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Continue to provide residents and businesses in the neighborhood with wireless communication services
The only location on the property that ensures the tower won't fall on nearby residential buildings, the planned residential building and the police station is just east of the fleet maintenance garage.
Three wireless communications companies have equipment on the existing tower that provide services to residents and businesses in the area. These companies will continue to use the new tower. The Village encourages wireless communication providers to use this tower to avoid the construction of multiple towers in neighborhoods near the Civic Center. If you would like to learn more, please see the additional information below.

The Police Station and Village Hall Are in Need of Replacement
The 42 year-old Police Station & 90+ year-old Village Hall are in need of many expensive maintenance projects, do not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and do not have the spaces required to perform work in the most safe and efficient manner.
Links: Facility Condition Assessment Reports / Photo Galleries
The Village Council Has Looked at Many Different Options
These options have been extensively explored and evaluated, allowing the Council to select the solution that best meets the needs of the community.
Link: Staff Reports Organized by Past Planning Processes
Replacing the Police Station & Village Hall with a New Building Offers the Best Value for the Community
This approach will construct a new combined Police Station/Village Hall on the Civic Center property and consider options for redevelopment of a portion of the site to maximize the value of land no longer needed for municipal facilities.
Link: Staff Reports for Current Facility Replacement & Sustainability Plan
There Are Many Ways to Be Informed and Participate
The project will be discussed by the Village Council and Plan Commission during public meetings that welcome and encourage community participation. Information about the project and opportunities to participate will be updated regularly.

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Upcoming Meetings & Public Participation Opportunities
Date: Monday, March 21
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm OPEN HOUSE
Location: Village Hall
(Council Chambers and Committee Room).
Options for providing input and remain engaged
Email the Village at dgfacilities@downers.us
Watch meetings live on YouTube and Channel 6

Facilities Planning
Current and past facility planning processes and related background information
Current Facilities Replacement and Sustainability Plan Staff Reports and Village Council Discussions
- April 19, 2022 VIDEO
- March 8, 2022 VIDEO
- March 8, 2022
- January 11, 2022
- January 11, 2022 VIDEO
- November 16, 2021
- October 5, 2021
- September 14, 2021
- August 17, 2021
- July 6, 2021
- June 15, 2021
- March 10, 2020
- February 18, 2020
- 2020 Facilities Overview - VIDEO
- December 17, 2019
Staff Reports Organized by Past Planning Process
New Police Station & Village Hall / Partner with Medical Office Developer
- Location Finders International Reneges On Land Purchase Deal
- December 18, 2018
- December 11, 2018
- October 2, 2018
New Police Station & Village Hall / Developer Selection Process and Partner with Townhome Developer
- June 6, 2017
- April 18, 2017
- March 21, 2017
- March 14, 2017
- March 7, 2017
- February 28, 2017
- November 1, 2016
- October 11, 2016
Police Station Addition
- July 19, 2016
- July 5, 2016
- May 10, 2016
- April 19, 2016
- March 1, 2016
- January 19, 2016
- December 15, 2015
- December 1, 2015
- November 17, 2015
- October 20, 2015
- September 15, 2015
New Facility Construction on Ogden Avenue and Redevelopment of Civic Center Site
- December 06, 2014 (YouTube Video)
- October 14, 2014
- September 09, 2014 (YouTube Video)
- August 22, 2014
Facility Condition Assessment Reports / Photo Galleries
- 2012 Facility Condition Assessment Report - Police Station
- 2012 Facility Condition Assessment Report - Village Hall
- Photo Gallery of Police Station Maintenance Needs
- Photo Gallery of Police Station Operational Deficiencies
- Photo Gallery of Village Hall Maintenance Needs
- Photo Gallery of Village Hall Operational Deficiencies