Villa Park Illinois

officials, it is clear that the vision ahead includes a walkable and bikeable community, and the addition of high-value homes and commercial development while standing firm to a commitment to maintain the close-knit atmosphere of the town. “We have people that have lived here for years… so it’s a hometown type of atmosphere, and with all of our development, we still want to maintain that,” says Executive Director of the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Beth Marchetti. Another unique feature in Villa Park is Windy City Curling. This three-rink curling center is the only one in DuPage County. Thanks to Marchetti’s group and their sister organization the DuPage Sports Commission. Windy City Curling will host the US National Wheelchair Mixed Doubles Curling Championship in January of 2025. Windy City Curling also does corporate curling events that are fun for newbies and experts if you think you can hack it. One of the key areas of development that relate to this vision is the plan to enhance and connect Villa Park’s surrounding bike and walking paths. The town 8 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 01