WOODRIDGE/LISLE 80 ACRE PROJECT:
About The Land
WOODRIDGE/LISLE 80 ACRE PROJECT:
Ideal Location
This 80-acre site is nestled in the Western Suburbs of Chicago:
As survey shows, the 80.8 acres consists of the following:
30 acres in the front of the property.
24 acres in the back of the property.
8 acres of raw forest which would make scenic views.
The wetlands to the Northwest total 10 acres, and the Runoff represents 10 acres heading to the southwest. (Possible tax abatements with the wetlands.)
West of the wetlands and runoff are approximately 17 acres of land adjacent to the City Golf Course.
Uses
This site also has great potential as a Mixed-Use Development offering an Economic/Social Town Center with various healthcare related options such as independent and/or senior living, health clubs, walking and prairie type paths, a river walk type town atmosphere having play areas, recreation sporting and nature areas. The opportunities are endless . . . all with support from the surrounding city and county officials and residents.
History
The 6200 S. Route 53, Woodridge Site first originated as The Bell System Center for Technical Training. AT&T opened its doors in 1968 to 953 students and by the end of 1974 the Center had a total of 8,044 students’ in one year. Throughout this time additional buildings were added to accommodate the growth in courses and students. By the end of 1977, 10,323 students were housed. The demand for additional space grew as more space was created expanding from buildings A through G.
In 1982 deregulation forced AT&T and Bell Companies to split up. The Front Building became AT&T and the West Building became Bell. The demise of the Training Center took place around 2007 due to the internet and digital technology coupled with the market crash. The Front Building has remained vacant since 2007, while the West Building was leased and subleased until 2012 and has remained vacant since.
The most important factor is that when one walks into the buildings . . . it’s as if "time stood still." They were so well preserved over the years that the infrastructure was all maintained including inspections, maintenance, and equipment that they only need a cosmetic uplift and landscaping maintenance to begin operating as a Training or any other type of Facility again. The site is also equipped with Cell Towers with 2 leases generating income presently.
CALL SUE JOHNSON AT 312 502 0924
This 80-acre site is nestled in the Western Suburbs of Chicago:
- Adjacent to two Golf Courses and the Seven Bridges Development
- Has Oakbrook, Yorktown, and Fox Valley Shopping Centers nearby.
- Also, Northwestern and Rush Medical Sites along with Edwards and Elmhurst Hospitals, Arboretum and Nature Centers, Sports Complexes and Training Centers are nearby.
- But, most importantly, it’s surrounded by major transportation routes: Route 88 East and West; Route 53 North and South, with Highway's 290/294 and I355 nearby.
- The site is also located within walking distance from the Lisle Commuter Train Station.
As survey shows, the 80.8 acres consists of the following:
30 acres in the front of the property.
24 acres in the back of the property.
8 acres of raw forest which would make scenic views.
The wetlands to the Northwest total 10 acres, and the Runoff represents 10 acres heading to the southwest. (Possible tax abatements with the wetlands.)
West of the wetlands and runoff are approximately 17 acres of land adjacent to the City Golf Course.
Uses
This site also has great potential as a Mixed-Use Development offering an Economic/Social Town Center with various healthcare related options such as independent and/or senior living, health clubs, walking and prairie type paths, a river walk type town atmosphere having play areas, recreation sporting and nature areas. The opportunities are endless . . . all with support from the surrounding city and county officials and residents.
History
The 6200 S. Route 53, Woodridge Site first originated as The Bell System Center for Technical Training. AT&T opened its doors in 1968 to 953 students and by the end of 1974 the Center had a total of 8,044 students’ in one year. Throughout this time additional buildings were added to accommodate the growth in courses and students. By the end of 1977, 10,323 students were housed. The demand for additional space grew as more space was created expanding from buildings A through G.
In 1982 deregulation forced AT&T and Bell Companies to split up. The Front Building became AT&T and the West Building became Bell. The demise of the Training Center took place around 2007 due to the internet and digital technology coupled with the market crash. The Front Building has remained vacant since 2007, while the West Building was leased and subleased until 2012 and has remained vacant since.
The most important factor is that when one walks into the buildings . . . it’s as if "time stood still." They were so well preserved over the years that the infrastructure was all maintained including inspections, maintenance, and equipment that they only need a cosmetic uplift and landscaping maintenance to begin operating as a Training or any other type of Facility again. The site is also equipped with Cell Towers with 2 leases generating income presently.
CALL SUE JOHNSON AT 312 502 0924
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