By Steve Zalusky | Daily Herald
Barrington officials dished out a heaping helping of positivity about the village this week to an audience of brokers, developers, potential tenants, property owners and managers in an effort to promote economic growth.
“Now is the time to be in Barrington,” Village President Karen Darch told the group at Tuesday’s “Be in Barrington” breakfast at the Barrington White House.
The village is hoping to see the former McGonigal’s Pub in Barrington reoccupied soon. | Daily Herald file photo
Village Manager Anderson touted the village’s economic position, highlighting Barrington Aa1 bond rating.
“AAA, the top of the rung, is really reserved for larger communities,” he said. “We’re a stutter step off of that.”
Anderson recapped some additions to the economic landscape — restaurants like Epic Burger, GiGi’s Wine Bar & Bistro, and significant movement in the automotive sector, including the relocation of the Cadillac dealership to the Motor Werks campus.
He mentioned the addition of 156 residential units within the past seven years, the most recent being a 15-unit condo building on Glendale Avenue.
Car condos will be part of a mixed-use development in Barrington’s “Golden Triangle.” | Steve Zalusky/szalusky@dailyherald.com
Deputy Village Manager Marie Hansen outlined developments on the horizon. They include The Nest, a state-of-the-art child care facility opening this year at 310 E. James St., as well as eight luxury rowhomes at 150 Washington St. Also, a Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin Robbins drive-through will be relocating and opening at 306 W. Northwest Highway.
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