Highland Park businesses enjoy the benefit of an active Office of Economic Development, Business and Economic Development Commission, Chamber of Commerce, and the newly formed Highland Park Central Business District Public/Private Economic Alliance, which together help to promote a favorable business climate and community by providing leadership for the improvement of economic, civil, cultural and social interests.
The City of Highland Park is committed to assisting entrepreneurs interested in opening a business in Highland Park. To help them through the regulatory and permit process, the Office of Economic Development staff serves as the primary local government contact and resource for businesses, providing knowledge of local market trends, the City's zoning restrictions, Highland Park's existing business mix, and up-to-date information on available commercial space.
Available Commercial Space for Rent
Braeside Business District
Located north of the intersection at Lake Cook Road and St. Johns Avenue, and just across from the Braeside Metra train station, the businesses in the Braeside Business District serve the needs of their highly populated residential neighborhood.
Briergate Business District
Briergate Business District is located just west of Highway 41, along Deerfield Road, Old Deerfield Road, and Old Skokie Road, between Highland Park's Central Business District and the Village of Deerfield, and is in close proximity to Garrity Square Shopping Center. It is primarily home to the service core, and storage facilities but also includes home-improvement, furniture, pet supply and communications retailers, as well as a nationally-known grocer, and a well-liked local restaurant.
The vibrant downtown shopping district is an upscale urban outdoor shopping center filled with one-of-kind boutiques, jewelry stores, national retailers, home furnishings specialty shops, unique restaurants, businesses catering to beauty and personal care, and home to the office core. The Central Business District is also host to the Highland Park Hospital complex, the seat of local government, and the City's growing multifamily residential areas. It has always been and continues to be a very special place in Highland Park. For many, it defines the City in a physical sense, and confers a shared sense of community for all Highland Park residents. The Central Business District is approximately 106 acres, home to about 450 businesses, and has a daytime population of close to 9,000. Within a 1.5 mile radius of the downtown the consumer population is 22,155, within a 4 mile radius it increases to 71,084, within a 7.5 mile radius it increases to 216,737, and within a 10 mile radius the consumer population increases to 519,900.
The Crossroads Business District, which is located along Highway 41, on Skokie Valley Road between Lake Cook Road on the south, and just past Clavey Road on the north, is home to a mixture of land uses including
automobile dealerships and related services, home improvement and other retailers, food establishments, financial advisors, a hotel, and office users.
The district is also home to the Crossroads Shopping Center.
Garrity Square Shopping Center
Located at 1855 Deerfield Road in a high traffic area that is just west of Route 41 between Highland Park's Central Business District and the Village of Deerfield, the 16,000 square-foot Garrity Square Shopping Center is anchored by a nationally-known convienence store, a nationally-known coffee shop, and includes a flooring retailer, a popular local restaurant, and a jewelry store.
Moraine North Business District
Just north of the Central Business District, at a few points on Western and Temple Avenues, lies the Moraine North Business District, which is home to antique shops, restaurants, and service businesses. The district is served by the nearby Highwood Metra train station.
North Skokie Corridor Business District
The North Skokie Corridor borders Highway 41, and is lined with car dealerships, national and local retailers, service businesses, and fast food restaurants. The businesses located along Highway 41 enjoy high visibility and a daily traffic count of approximately 74,000.
The Old Elm Business District is located at the intersection of Old Elm Avenue and Western Avenue, and in close proximity to Fort Sheridan. It is home to retail, restaurants, offices, and service oriented establishments that provide for the needs of the dense residential neighborhood. The Old Elm Business District has good accessibility via Route 41, Sheridan Road, and the Fort Sheridan Metra train station.
Located on Roger Williams Avenue between Green Bay Road and St. Johns Avenue, the charming and quaint Ravinia Business District is home to diverse restaurants, unique retailers, arts & crafts shops, service businesses, medical providers, and other office users. The proximity of the beautifully restored Ravinia Metra train station and the renowned Ravinia Festival - a world-class summer venue for the performing arts that draws more than 500,000 attendees over an 87-night season from May until late September - creates wonderful opportunities for unique businesses.
To obtain information about available office space:
Office of Economic Development
Phone: (847) 926-1027 |
