Special Events: Metropolitan Square Dedication

City officials recently dedicated Metropolitan Square, the mixed-use development in downtown Des Plaines, located off Miner Street between River Road and Lee Street. The installation of a bronze plaque, engraved with the names of City officials, marks the completion of the project by the development team Joseph Freed and Associates LLC and Tucker Development Company. Metropolitan Square consists of 114,000 square feet of commercial space, 142 condominium/loft residences, and a 471 car structured parking garage. Current tenants include Cheeseburger in Paradise, Panera Bread, Pot Belly Sandwich Works, Shop and Save Marketplace, Flex Health Club, Lee Nails, Frugal Nut & Candy, CA Clinical Associates, Crystal’s Card Smart, Winestyles and Spa di Da.

(pictured above left to right) 3rd Ward Alderman Laura Murphy, 8th Ward Alderman Rosemary Argus, 6th Ward Alderman Tom Becker, 2nd Ward Alderman Tom Christiansen, Mayor Tony Arredia and 1st Ward Alderman Pat Beauvais pose for a picture at the dedication of Metropolitan Square.
 

(pictured above left to right) Director of Engineering Timothy Oakley; City Manager David Niemeyer; Division Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau Mike Thiry; Deputy Director of Community & Economic Development/Economic Development Tim Angell; City Attorney David Wiltse; Assistant City Attorney Ray Bartel; Deputy Director of Community & Economic Development/Building Official Mike Spiel; Assistant Director of Engineering Jon Duddles and Development Planner Sean Gascoigne pose for a photograph at the Metropolitan Square Dedication.

Living In Des Plaines  |  Your Local Government  |  Your City Services
Economic Development  |  Online City Reference Desk
  Search  |  Site Map  |  Home

Send feedback to the City by clicking here.
Click here to report a website technical issue.

This site is best viewed in Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher or Firefox 2.0 or higher.

Site Use Policy

All information © 2008 Des Plaines, Illinois