Residential Projects - Harrison West

Services Provided:
Overall Master Plan
Neighborhood Development Plan
Landscape Architecture
Signage Development
Logo Design

Awards:
1995 Honor Award
2003 Best in American Living
"This is an ambitious project...comprehensive with good background and analysis," ASLA jury

Mill Creek is a 1,375 acre new urban village located in Kane County, Illinois. The development of this project incorporated a pedestrian-oriented village center into an environmentally sensitive site plan, protecting and 1.5 miles of the Mill Creek corridor, one of the most pristine waterways in this region.

Mill Creek consists of 1,900 housing units and a village center with shops, offices, services and civic spaces. Open space features include a golf course, regional and neighborhood parks, natural area preservation, and a bicycle and pedestrian trail network that will link to a county-wide system and a school site. Nearly 50% of the site will remain permanent open space for public use.

Benefits of the Mill Creek concept:
Water Resources
Protection and preservation of water resources is facilitated through groundwater recharge, reuse of wastewater and stormwater runoff management.
Natural Environment
Preservation and enhancement of the natural environment is achieved through wetland protection and expansion, prairie restoration, wildlife corridors and water resource management.
Agriculture
The transition from agricultural land uses was carefully planned to minimize any conflict between land uses. Development was focus on non-prime agricultural land to conserve farmland in the region.
Built Environment
Mill Creek is a pedestrian friendly development. Residents are only a 5 minute walk away from the nearest neighborhood park. Preserving the natural features, minimizing development along major roadways, and maintaining significant views enhance the general quality of life throughout the village.