902 Maple Ave, Downers Grove

Proposed Development at 902 Maple Ave

Village of Downers Grove Design Review

Rendering from Barriere Construction December 17th Design Review meeting

Proposed 7-Unit Townhome Development

Located at 902 Maple Avenue, just west of Downtown Downers Grove, this highly visible corner site, historically known as the Irving Heartt House, has long been a point of community interest. The property was sold off-market by The Glover Team. The buyer is advancing a new, by-right townhome proposal aligning with the Village’s Downtown Design Guidelines. This updated plan replaces an earlier, lapsed special-use apartment/condo proposal with a lower-impact, ownership-focused townhome development, designed to better transition between Downtown and the surrounding residential neighborhood.

Proposed Development Summary

• Developer: Barriere Construction

• Development Type: Attached Townhomes

• Total Homes: 7

• Stories: 3 (with basement and rooftop elements)

• Gross Floor Area: 29,534 SF

• Zoning: DT – Downtown Transition (townhomes permitted by right)

• Parking:

  • 14 private garage spaces (2 per townhome)

  • 2 on-site visitor parking spaces

  • Interior bicycle parking

• Rooftop Features:

  • Equipment penthouse

  • Rooftop pergolas on 5 of the 7 homes

Site & Building Design

The project consists of one single building containing seven attached homes, thoughtfully massed to complement the scale and rhythm of nearby structures.

Interior Layout

• Basement: Mechanical systems, utilities, storage, and a dedicated fitness room for each unit

• First Floor: Rear-loaded two-car garages accessed by individual garage doors

• Second Floor: Kitchen, dining, and living areas

• Third Floor: Bedrooms

• Roof Level: Penthouse equipment; select units include rooftop pergolas

Circulation & Access

• Existing curb cut on Maple Avenue will be removed

• One-way vehicle circulation:

  • Entry from Maple Avenue (southeast corner)

  • Exit onto Washington Street

Trash and storage are fully contained within each unit, eliminating exterior dumpster areas 

Rendering from Barriere Construction December 17th Design Review meeting

Why This Development Matters

For residents searching “What is being built at 902 Maple Avenue?” this project represents:

• A thoughtful evolution of a prominent Downtown Transition site

• A shift from rental apartments to owner-occupied townhomes

• A plan that better balances growth, design quality, and neighborhood compatibility