RFI - Downtown Westmont Redevelopment Opportunity

Location:	Illinois
Posted:	May 18, 2026
Due:	Jul 1, 2026
Agency:	Westmont village
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
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Seeking Development Partners

For Downtown Westmont

Redevelopment Opportunity

Prime Downtown Transit-Oriented

Development Site

Issued: May 18, 2026

Submittal Deadline: July 1, 2026

Contact: Spencer Parker, Assistant Village Manager

sparker@westmont.il.gov / 630-981-6234

INTRODUCTION

The Village of Westmont, Illinois (“Village”) is seeking statements of interest from qualified

developers to redevelop a key 2.0-acre site (the “Site”) located in the heart of Westmont’s

downtown. While a portion of the Site is currently privately owned, the Village is under

contract to purchase the remaining parcels and is expected to close in December 2026.

The Village invites development teams to submit their qualifications, development

approach, and preliminary vision for a catalytic, high-quality project that strengthens

downtown Westmont’s character, activity, and economic vitality.

The Site is located at the northeast corner of S. Cass Avenue and E. Quincy Street, directly

east of the Westmont Metra Station. The Village would like to see the Site, which is

currently occupied by smaller commercial buildings, redeveloped into a larger, pedestrian-

friendly mixed-use development. The success of recent mixed-use developments in

Westmont, including Quincy Station, has demonstrated demand for downtown

apartments and ground-floor retail with an active street-level presence.

This Request for Interest (RFI) is intended to identify experienced development partners

capable of delivering a transformative project in a premier, transit-served location.

Information requested from interested parties is outlined on page 8. Based on its review of

submittals, the Village will select a preferred developer and begin negotiations for a

redevelopment agreement for the Site. The Village may elect to request additional

information or interview a shortlist of development teams prior to selecting a preferred

developer.

OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW

The Site represents one of the most prominent redevelopment opportunities in downtown Westmont, a

walkable district with a strong mix of dining and entertainment options. Adjacent to the Westmont Metra

Station and located at the intersection of Quincy Street and Cass Avenue, the Site is centrally positioned

among many restaurants, storefronts, and parks. The Site presents an opportunity for a highly visible,

mixed-use development project that has the potential to build upon the momentum of a proven district.

Key Attributes

Village Goals

• Walkable, transit-served location with direct

access to Chicago via Metra’s BNSF Line

• Immediate proximity to restaurants, retail and

services along Cass Avenue (primary

downtown spine)

• Located within Village Central Business

District TIF District

• High-quality, luxury, mixed-use development

• Catalytic projects that strengthen downtown

as a destination

• Pedestrian-friendly development that

enhances downtown walkability

Central Business

District TIF

Site

Village Hall

WESTMONT CONTEXT

• Approximately 20 miles west of downtown Chicago,

and “in the middle of it all” – within minutes of I-88,

I-294, I-355, I-55 and equidistant to O'Hare and

Midway airports

• Centrally located between major employment hubs:

5-minute drive to Downers Grove and 11-minute

drive to Oak Brook

• The BNSF Metra Line connects Westmont to

Chicago’s Union Station, with 33 weekday inbound

trains from Westmont Station

• Walkable downtown environment with restaurants/

bars, a grocery store and different civic amenities

• Proximity to award-winning schools, parks and

community facilities further enhances quality of life

24,020

Residents

10,670

Households

$91,000

Median Household Income

60%

Share of Residents with

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

Source: Esri Business Analyst, 2025 Estimates

UP-West Line

Westmont

Site

15-Minute

Drive from Site

Metra Stations

Metra Lines

Oak Brook

Downers

Grove

Hinsdale

Willowbrook

SITE CONTEXT

The Site consists of three adjacent parcels, one of which is currently owned by the Village. The Village has

entered a purchase and sale agreement with Bales Lumber & Supply Inc for the two privately-owned

parcels and expects to take full ownership of the Site in December 2026. The Village’s current tenants

have leases expiring by the end of January 2027 but have expressed a desire to remain past that time if

the development timeline for demolition allows. The Village has reached out to the railroad to investigate

the potential to grade railroad right-of-way that is adjacent to the Site. Additionally, the Village is

conducting environmental assessments and an ALTA survey, which will be shared with the preferred

developer. The Village is also open to working with a preferred developer on land assembly to facilitate a

larger redevelopment. The two privately-owned parcels (1.35 acres in total) were appraised at $3 million,

and the Village estimates the full Site to be valued at $4.37 million.

Ownership

Zoning

Acres

09-10-300-017 Village of Westmont

B-1: Downtown

Edge [2]

0.61

09-10-300-014

Bales Lumber &

Supply Inc [1]

M-1: Limited

Manufacturing [2]

1.31

09-10-300-016

Bales Lumber &

Supply Inc [1]

M-1: Limited

Manufacturing [2]

0.04

[1] Village to own properties by December 2026

[2] Parcels to be rezoned to B-1(A) – Downtown Core in summer of 2026

Parcel Conditions

Small office building – current leases expire by

end of Jan 2027

Lumber supply building – tenant to vacate

property before Village takes ownership

Vacant lot

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Title:	RFI - Downtown Westmont Redevelopment Opportunity
Category:	Administration / Finance
Status:	Open