Hawthorne World Corp. has cleared a major milestone in the entitlement process of Garden Station, a 348-unit mixed-use residential community located in Villa Park, Ill. The project is now positioned to move forward toward construction.
The Village of Villa Park Planning and Zoning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals have reapproved the project. The last step before the project is cleared for groundbreaking will be a yes vote from the Village Board of Trustees in the coming weeks. Villa Park is a western suburb of Chicago.
According to Hawthorne World, Garden Station expected to be the largest net-zero mixed-use residential community in the United States.
The project has had a bumpy history, experiencing delays resulting from a senior loan default and a subsequent foreclosure action initiated by a bridge lender. The foreclosure lawsuit was ultimately dismissed, and a substitute lender has since been obtained.
The development incorporates various Passive House principles and advanced energy-efficient technologies that reduce utility costs for residents while minimizing environmental impact, Hawthorne noted.
More conventional amenities at Garden Station include a resort-style swimming pool, a dog park and dedicated dog walk areas, as well as a pet grooming station. The property will include coworking spaces, a private movie theater, fitness and wellness facilities. There are community gathering spaces and outdoor recreational amenities. The property is also located within Villa Park’s Transit-Oriented Development District.
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