Vision for Deerfield

Real estate sales and home building are important businesses in Deerfield that have employed many residents, and that have been hit hard by current economic conditions. Ryan Johnstone and Barbara stand in front of a lovely new house built by Michael Stone Group. Notice the mature trees on both sides of the photo and behind the house. Tree preservation is very important to our environment, and is a key to keeping new homes in harmony with older homes in our neighborhoods.

A vision--from my back door

Vision for Deerfield

 Recruit and retain good businesses for Deerfield and help them expand

 Public-private partnerships with business

Use Village web site to show or link to sites that have opportunities for entry of new businesses.
Encourage people who work here to live here; develop workforce housing affordable to young professionals

 Have Shop Deerfield and Dine Deerfield marketing campaigns

 Improve roads and streets to keep Deerfield’s neighborhoods and business districts beautiful and traffic issues to a minimum

 Activity center for teens

 Look for new sources of revenue that don't increase property taxes

 Senior housing for residents who want to stay in Deerfield but no longer wish to maintain a house and yard

The village participated in refacing Shopper's Court, which includes The Italian Kitchen. Pictured are Barbara and Jack Frigo, local developer and Deerfield resident.

Harriet Rosenthal and me at the Farmer's market

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