Skokie Advances Plans for 68 New Main Street Townhomes

Neighbors raise concerns about traffic, density, and affordability, while officials and developer defend the project

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Skokie trustees have advanced plans for 68 new townhomes at 4600 Main Street, moving the project toward a final ordinance despite a divided, hours-long public hearing. Neighbors voiced concerns about traffic, density, and affordability, while officials and the developer argued the design, stormwater plans, and a proposed $450,000 payment in lieu of on-site affordable units.

Why it matters

The proposed townhome development highlights the ongoing tension in Skokie between accommodating new residential growth and addressing community concerns around density, infrastructure, and affordable housing. As the city continues to evolve, this project will set an important precedent for future development.

The details

The 68-unit townhome development is planned for a site on Main Street. Neighbors raised issues around increased traffic, the overall density of the project, and the lack of on-site affordable units. However, Skokie officials and the developer argued the design meets stormwater requirements and the $450,000 payment could fund affordable housing elsewhere in the city.

  • On February 22, 2026, Skokie trustees advanced the plans for the 68 townhomes.
  • A final vote on the ordinance has not yet been scheduled.

The players

Skokie Trustees

The elected officials in Skokie who voted to advance the plans for the 68-unit townhome development.

Skokie Neighbors

Residents of Skokie who raised concerns about the proposed townhome project during the public hearing, citing issues with traffic, density, and affordability.

Skokie Planning Manager

A city official who defended the design and plans for the townhome development, arguing it meets stormwater requirements and the payment in lieu of on-site affordable units could fund housing elsewhere in Skokie.

Townhome Developer

The real estate company proposing to build the 68 new townhomes on Main Street in Skokie.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

A final vote on the townhome development ordinance has not yet been scheduled by the Skokie trustees.

The takeaway

This proposed townhome project in Skokie highlights the ongoing challenges cities face in balancing new residential growth with community concerns around density, infrastructure, and affordable housing. As Skokie continues to evolve, this development will set an important precedent for future projects and how the city manages growth.