The Village of Tinley Park is set to move forward with the development of a multi-use plaza, a recent press release from the Village said.

The Village has partnered with a developer who has procured the last piece of land necessary to begin the construction of Harmony Square, which will be located at the intersection of Oak Park Avenue and North Street in the middle of Tinley Park's downtown area. The plaza, which was designed by the Lakota Group and will occupy 1.6 acres, is slated to feature a designated area for year-round events as well as an artificial turf lawn, a concert stage and a prominent "gateway" plaza. Other proposed features include seasonal fire pits and a summer splash pad that will also be able to be used as an ice rink during the winter months.

“This has been in play for many years, and this parcel was the one piece we were waiting for to bring this great project to fruition,” Tinley Park Mayor Michael Glotz said in the press release. “This is something that will benefit the entire Tinley Park community for decades to come, and I can’t wait for Harmony Square to be done so everyone can start enjoying it.

“Harmony Square is part of a bigger plan to redevelop Downtown Tinley, which is already underway with the opening of the Boulevard at Central Station and the many new businesses along Oak Park Avenue. Once complete, it will be the living room of Tinley Park, a central hub where people will come to hang out and relax.”

Village officials are still finalizing certain details with the developer and will reveal more information, including an official opening date, in the near future. Residents can stay up-to-date with the plaza's construction progress by visiting the project's official website.