Robert B. Teska Collection–Evaluation and Feasibility Studies

These include the various evaluation and feasibility studies undertaken by Mr. Teska himself or under his supervision at some point of his career. This section includes about 72 documents.

The documents compiled under this category include the following topics:
1. Development Potential

2. Analysis of a Proposal

3. Analysis of Residential Patterns

4. Revitalization of Goals and needs


Evaluation and Feasibility Studies

For ease of viewing the section has been broken down into the following time periods:

The reports in the time period 1962 – 1970 are listed below in chronological order:

S. No. Title Date 
1 Proposed Sears Site on Route 107 (Broadway) at Hicksville, Nassau County, New York January 1962
2 Checklist for the Review of Comprehensive Plans August 1962
3 Memorandum Report – Basic Studies: Population, Economics, Land Use, Transportation, Community Facilities March 1963
4 Business Development in Wausau, Wisconsin – A Pilot Study of Problems and Opportunities November 1963
5 Financial Feasibility Study for Expanding the Parking System in Downtown Decatur August 1965
6 Background Studies – The Regional Comprehensive Planning Program, Belvidere and Boone County, Illinois October 1965
7 A Prospectus for a Study of Development Potentials in the Barrington Area January 1966
8 Evaluation of Arlington Park Development Potentials December 1967
9 Evaluation of Arlington Park Development Potentials December 1967
10 Evaluation of Arlington Park Development Potentials December 1967
11 Neighborhood Analysis – City of Wausau, Wisconsin January 1968
12 Feasibility Study of a Regional Science Center at Dunbar Institute, West Virginia February 1968
13 Review of Existing Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances August 1968
14 The Barrington, Illinois Area – Phase 1: Background Analyses August 1968
15 Environmental Control Study for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation Burns Harbor, Indiana December 1968
16 Study for Apartment Development in Lake Forest October 1969
17 Anne Arundel County Development Program – Vol. 1 Need for Revitalization February 1970
18 Anne Arundel County Development Program – Vol. 3 Goals for County Revitalization February 1970
19 The Barrington, Illinois Area – Phase 2: Evaluation of Growth and Government Alternatives February 1970
20 Housing Study for the City of Batavia, Illinois April 1970
21 Development Potentials of a New Community Near Chesterton, Indiana May 1970

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The reports in the time period 1971 – 1974 are listed below in chronological order:

S. No. Title Date 
22 Anne Arundel County Development Program – Vol. 5 Analysis of Residential Patterns July 1971
23 Anne Arundel County Development Program – Vol. 5 Analysis of Residential Patterns July 1971
24 Downtown Rockford Corridor Design Study August 1971
25 Environment, Housing and Government: Conflicting Goals for the Suburbs? October 1971
26 Public Utilities and Services Study – Kane County, Illinois Comprehensive Planning Program December 1971
27 Continuing Housing Study Action Year II – Kane County, Illinois Comprehensive Planning Program January 1972
28 Comments on Environmental Constraints and Description of Major Plant Community Distribution for the Aerojet Properties in Southern Dade County, Florida May 1972
29 Community Impact of the Laurelwood Subdivision – Preliminary Analysis October 1972
30 Community Reconnaissance Study – Naperville, Illinois June 1973
31 Orange County General Plan Update Study June 1973
32 Approach to a Review and Evaluation Procedure for the Nominated Areas of Critical State Concern December 1973
33 Methodology for Establishing Principles to Guide Development December 1973
34 Review of the Proposed Stradbally Planned Unit Development Site Plan Inverness, Illinois January 1974
35 South Dade County – Areas of Critical State Concern January 1974
36 Summary Report – St. Charles Communities Impact Evaluation Study January 1974
37 Upper Kissimmee Basin – Area of Critical State Concern January 1974
38 Development Feasibility Study for the Techny Site March 1974
39 Office Feasibility Study November 1974

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The reports in the time period 1975 – 1991 are listed below in chronological order:

S. No. Title Date 
40 Preliminary Procedures for Designating Areas of Particular State Concern June 1975
41 Preliminary Procedures for Designating Areas of Particular State Concern June 1975
42 Brown & Root, Inc. Lombard Office Center September 1975
43 Development Suitability Analysis of Danada Farms in DuPage County, Illinois October 1977
44 Silver Beach/Lion’s Beach Park – Development Study October 1978
45 Silver Beach/Lion’s Beach Park – Development Study October 1978
46 Old Dundee – The Legacy, The Challenge, The Response June 1980
47 Memorandum – Preliminary Investigation and Analysis for the Hanover Park Central Core Study October 1980
48 Downtown Redevelopment Study – Lawrence, Kansas December 1980
49 Eligibility Report for the Geneva, Illinois Riverfront Development October 1981
50 Preliminary Feasibility Analysis – Brookfield Zoo Hotel December 1981
51 Development Opportunities and Constraints – Downtown Hutchinson September 1982
52 Charleston Square – A Preliminary Agenda 1983
53 Prospectus – Downtown Redevelopment, Freeport, Illinois 1984
54 Retail Market Study, Freeport, Illinois 1984
55 Land Use and Zoning Analysis for Development Proposal for Downers Grove, Illinois November 1985
56 Lakefront T.I.F District Study, St. Joseph, Michigan July 1986
57 Village of Winfield – Planning and Zoning Orientation March 1988
58 Feasibility Analysis of Implementing a Development Impact Fee System August 1989
59 Land Use and Design Guidelines for the Peck Road and Wenmouth Road Corridors May 1990
60 Land Use and Design Standards for Watersheds and Settlements in Urban/Rural Borderland Areas August 1991

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The reports from 1992 onwards are listed below in chronological order:

S. No. Title Date 
61 Development Guidelines for the Lawter & Campbell Properties August 1992
62 Downtown Wheaton Redevelopment Prospectus July 1993
63 Possibilities for the Revitalization of Quincy’s Central Business District November 1993
64 West Chicago – Cultural Arts Needs Assessment 1994
65 Downtown Woodstock Development Prospectus and Request for Qualifications August 1997
66 Possibilities: Phase One of the Lake Bluff CBD Planning Study January 1998
67 Southside Traditional Neighborhood – Development Prospectus and Request for Submittals June 1999
68 Prospectus Wheeling Retail Development
69 Request for Qualifications for Development of the Hanover Park, Illinois Town Center
70 Request for Qualifications for Development of the Hanover Park, Illinois Town Center
71 Southwest Flossmoor Redevelopment Prospectus, Illinois
72 St. Charles Communities Impact Evaluation Study

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