Nelson Meadow

The following continue to be the most important concerns that require our neighborhood’s persistent vigilance and strong voice:

Storm Water

• Frequent and thorough inspections to assure that all culverts, swales, pipes, and pond are constructed and tested according to plan
• Protection measures and maintenance to prevent any flooding and silting across Jefferson during construction
• Ongoing maintenance of culverts, swales, pipes, and pond after construction

Access and Safety

• Unobstructed vehicle access to the six Jefferson homes during road construction, especially emergency vehicle access at all times
• Safe north-south Brookbank pedestrian and bicycle route during road construction
• Safe east-west pedestrian and bicycle route between Carpenter and Jefferson during pond construction

Trees

• Protect the remaining south black walnut trees by providing separation from damaging pond excavation
• Save a majority of the Brookbank trees, including the black walnut omitted from the developer’s survey
• Ensure that a fair share of new trees (6-8 of the 32-36) will be planted on the north Jefferson parkway

The proposed “Nelson Meadow” subdivision is 4.8 acres of land located in southwestern Downers Grove between Blanchard Street on the north, Jefferson Avenue on the south, Brookbank Road on the west, and Carpenter Street on the east. Until the recent death of the property owner, this land had remained undivided since 1920 with one home and numerous mature trees, which the developer cut down on April 13-14, 2005. See Overview of Forestry Issues.