The Planning Division has primary responsibility for coordination of long-range planning; administration of appropriate City ordinances to preserve neighborhood character and enhance the City's quality of life within the context of the City's Comprehensive Master Plan; education of the community on the importance of the City's historic and cultural resources; and development of cultural arts programs.

Planning and Economic Development staff serve as a resource to elected and appointed officials, and the community at-large. Additionally, the staff serves to support the Business and Economic Development Commission, Cultural Arts Commission, Design Review Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Housing Commission, Lakefront Commission, Plan Commission, Ravinia Festival Community Relations Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals.

Planning Division
1150 Half Day Road
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
Phone: (847) 432-0867
Fax: (847) 432-0964

Contact Information
If you have any comments or inquiries, please contact the Planning Division.