Other Plans

Below is a list of the plans the city has completed over the past 15 years. These plans are used in conjunction with the comprehensive plan to determine zoning code changes, special use approvals, and variation approvals. The transportation plans are used to determine future investment in the cities streets and roads. 

  • Oak Forest Housing Plan -  Oak Forest’s Homes for a Changing Region Action Plan outlines strategies to expand multifamily housing, support an aging population, and increase affordable housing options. Developed with community input and expert guidance, the plan recommends investing in and updating existing rentals, adjusting codes to encourage new development, and adding affordable senior housing near transit to strengthen housing choice and quality of life.
  • Oak Forest Non-Motorized Transportation Plan - Oak Forest’s Non-Motorized Plan promotes a healthier, more sustainable community by expanding walking and biking options, improving safety, and supporting transit connections. Developed with public input, the plan outlines policies, facilities, programs, and funding strategies to make active transportation easy, enjoyable, and central to the city’s future growth and quality of life.
  • Oak Forest Design Guidelines - Oak Forest’s Design Guidelines aim to strengthen its small-town character while enhancing accessibility, connections to open space, and multimodal transit. Focusing on architecture, open space, and transit, the guidelines promote a welcoming, attractive environment that supports residents, businesses, and visitors alike.
  • Housing + Transportation:  "Uncovering the Hidden Assets of Established Communities. The city recently took part in a study that investigated the relationship between Housing and Transportation costs and how these two elements combined translate into housing affordability in communities. Four communities including Oak Forest, Midlothian, Riverdale and Hazel Crest were all participants. The reports were prepared by the Center for Neighborhood Technology and the South Suburban Mayors and Managers as part of a grant from the Grand Victoria Foundation.