Village of Plainfield

The "Green Village" Program is an ecologically friendly initiative that incorporates a variety of plans and ordinances determined to be sensitive to the needs of the environment through new development and day-to-day activities in the Village of Plainfield.  The "Green Village" initiative evolved due to the nationally rising green movement and the Village's desire to practice environmentally friendly best management practices and to commit to urban sustainability.  It is believed that this initiative will aid in preserving the existing character and sense of place of the surrounding landscape for current residents and future generations.

“Green Village” will be ongoing and evolve with the passing of time as new ordinances and educational programs are created.  Today, the initiative focuses on enhancing the Village’s green network by preserving land in a natural state and providing links between the Village’s green areas.  The Village has already been named a Tree City and has been awarded the Urban Conservation Community Award by Will/South Cook Soil and Water Conservation District.  The Village hopes to expand on environmental awareness by encouraging environmentally friendly best management practices and sustainable development practices.  The following items give a brief overview of what is being done with this initiative today.