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BUILDING COMMUNITY, CREATING PLACE


IS YOUR COMMUNITY IN NEED OF REVITALIZATION? HAVE A CHALLENGING SITE? WE'RE HERE
FOR YOU! FROM COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENGAGEMENT TO URBAN DESIGN AND STRATEGIC
PLACEMAKING, TESKA'S INNOVATIVE APPROACHES AND EXPERTISE DEVELOPS WINNING
SOLUTIONS TO ENSURE PEOPLE, PLACES, AND COMMUNITIES THRIVE.

Celebrating Fifty Nifty Years and Counting!
1975 · 2025



Celebrating Fifty Nifty Years and Counting...
Part 1 · A Sustainable Foundation

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Celebrating Fifty Nifty Years and Counting...
Part 2 · Team Culture & Leadership

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Celebrating Fifty Nifty Years and Counting...
Part 3 · Innovation & Evolution: Meet the Leadership Team

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Celebrating Fifty Nifty Years and Counting...
Part 4 · Teamwork & Values

>> Meet the Band

Adapting to Thrive in the 21st Century
Crafty Revitalization Strategies
Morris, Illinois · Read APA-IL Article

Elevate Devon Corridor Plan · View
Rogers Park, Edgewater, Loyola University, Chicago

Historic West Des Moines Design Guidelines
Valley Junction, Iowa



Carrboro Connects Comprehensive Plan
Awarded APA-NC 2022 Marvin Collins Award
Carrboro, North Carolina

Cultivating Quality of Life & Sustainable Vibrancy
Strategic Plan · Comprehensive Plan · TIF District
Village of Deer Park, Illinois

Ainslie Arts Plaza
Project of the Lincoln Square Master Plan
Lincoln Square, Chicago





WHAT "SUCCESS" LOOKS LIKE DEPENDS ON YOUR NEEDS. OUR PROCESS CHARTS A CLEAR
PATH, BUILDS CONSENSUS, AND DELIVERS STRATEGIES THAT PRODUCE REAL RESULTS.

"Apache Park is great and getting a lot of use. The residents have been very
happy with the park and it looks better every season as the trees begin to
mature, along with the rest of the plant material."


PAUL CATHEY

Des Plaines Park District Superintendent

"Our community loves the new streetscape- the project has led to increased pride
and vibrancy in our downtown and has helped differentiate Wilmette as an
outstanding place to spend time with friends and family. The collaborative
planning approach between residents, consultants and Village Staff has created
something special and is spurring further ideas as to how we can support
placemaking and community-building in our Village."


MIKE BRAIMAN

Village Manager at Wilmette, Illinois

“I really enjoyed being a part of Elevate Devon and learned a lot from the
experience and how corridor planning works. Teska always made me feel
comfortable and that my voice was heard! I was able to connect with students and
faculty to discuss their concerns/hopes and was excited to see so much of what
we heard in the final plan.”


MIA ROMAN, LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO

Student Ambassador for the Elevate Devon Corridor Plan

“The Teska Team were a joy to work with. They were creative and diligent about
engaging meaningfully with our residents and incorporating that community
feedback into a plan that reflected our Town’s preferences and values.”


DUSTIN ANDERSON

Town Manager at Munster, Indiana

"I can not say enough about Teska Associates! Over the past year we worked
closely to renew our SSA. Teska was organized, affordable, knowledgeable, easily
accessible for meetings, emails, calls, and so friendly. The website they
created for us was beautiful, and I felt like they loved my neighborhood as much
as I do. I would recommend Teska to anyone! Thank you Teska for all your hard
work and dedication to your clients."


MARY GILL

Program Director, SSA #55 Mount Greenwood Community and Business Association

"The strategic planning process from beginning to end was a pleasure and we are
thrilled with the final products! Thanks for everything!"


BETH MCANDREWS

Village Administrator, Village of Deer Park

"We greatly appreciated Teska's attention to detail and thoughtfulness as we
collaborated on a final version of Evanston's Guide to Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADUs). Teska's combination of graphic design skills and urban planning
knowledge proved to be an ideal fit for our project."


ROBINSON MARKUS

Vice President, Evanston Development Cooperative

"We are really excited the community is so involved in the Master Plan ... it
was a very collaborative process."


RUDY FLORES

Executive Director Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce

"We’re so grateful to have Teska in our corner -- their positive impact in our
community continues to flourish!"


ANTHONY AUSTON

Wilmette Public Library Director

"I want to extend my sincere thanks for helping us through the Zoning Ordinance
Update and process. You all really went above and beyond answering our
questions, responding to our changes, and keeping our eye on the prize to the
finish line. It truly has been a great experience…despite all the challenges
that 2020 threw our way!"


JO ELLEN CHARLTON

Public Works Director, City of Rolling Meadows

"Downtown is beautiful, magical, festive, and fun!”


WILMETTE RESIDENT

In a Letter to Staff regarding the Downtown Streetscape

"I would like to thank you all for an outstanding job with the completion and
approval of the 2021 Comprehensive Plan. Your efforts and diligence made it
possible to complete this plan with a very tight timeline. The Village of
Matteson has a lot of momentum and this plan will ensure we stay on track as we
grow."


ANTHONY BURTON

Village Administrator, Village of Matteson
"I love looking out my window everyday at the activity (in Fountain Square). You
turned an ugly dead space into one we can be proud of. Thanks to you all and the
city."


VALERIE KRETCHMER

Kretchmer Associates - Real Estate + Urban Planning

"Planning the future with citizen input is critical for the well-being of our
community. Teska Associates, Inc. did an excellent job engaging our residents
through a dynamic and inclusive process. The residents and I are very pleased
with the results."


JIM HOLLAND

Former Mayor, Village of Frankfort
"Congratulations on all your efforts and exemplary teamwork in outstanding
community engagement, development of a quality comprehensive plan, and unanimous
approval! It has been a pleasure and a honor to work with you all on this
awesome project. Thank you!"


LAURA CARSTENS

Planning Services Manager, City of Dubuque

"I would strongly recommend Teska. While we learned more about community
development practices and techniques, this consultancy went beyond that by
helping us better understand the community in which we are building - engaging
in meaningful conversations with community leaders. One of the outcomes was a
community development strategy that has specific, actionable items we can tackle
this coming year."


WINDY CITY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY



“Downtown Evanston first engaged with Teska on a re-design of our map and
directory. We have also been fortunate to work closely with the City of Evanston
who hired Teska on a major capital infrastructure project for the center of our
district; Evanston’s Fountain Square. Teska has been tremendous, their attention
to detail and straightforward approach has been so valuable to the overall
success of this project.”


ANNIE COAKLEY

Former Executive Director, Downtown Evanston
"One of the project goals of Western Springs Downtown Plan was to draw residents
to the open house sessions. To state it mildly, Teska's posters and graphics
were fantastic. Typically, municipal notices or posters are boring but these
were well designed, artistic, and effective. I am grateful."


MARTIN SCOTT

Director of Community Development, Village of Western Springs

"The North Aurora Riverfront Park Master Plan was the result of a collaborative
effort facilitated by Teska. The planning process was both insightful and
creative. Teska’s ability to guide the group through the process in an engaging
manner prompted buy-in from the group and concluded with a plan that has already
earned its place into financial planning and implementation."


MICHAEL TOTH

Community and Economic Development Director, North Aurora

"Thank you for making the new bike lanes in Downtown Kankakee, possible. They
are well-designed, well-designated and make me feel safe sharing the road even
during rush-hour traffic. Thank you for this important resource that makes a
daily difference on my commute, health, and environmental impact. Please
continue to support initiatives that encourage biking in Kankakee!"


LETTER TO THE MAYOR OF KANKAKEE

From Resident

"Garden Park in Evanston along the lake just north of South Blvd is our new
favorite park! You all did a wonderful job. It feels like a magical place!"


JUSTIN WEIDL

Evanston Resident

"Apache Park is great and getting a lot of use. The residents have been very
happy with the park and it looks better every season as the trees begin to
mature, along with the rest of the plant material."


PAUL CATHEY

Des Plaines Park District Superintendent

"Our community loves the new streetscape- the project has led to increased pride
and vibrancy in our downtown and has helped differentiate Wilmette as an
outstanding place to spend time with friends and family. The collaborative
planning approach between residents, consultants and Village Staff has created
something special and is spurring further ideas as to how we can support
placemaking and community-building in our Village."


MIKE BRAIMAN

Village Manager at Wilmette, Illinois
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Innovative Problem Solving
Diverse Perspectives + Talent
Consensus Generators
Tech Enthusiasts
More Fun More Done
Creative Graphic Gurus
Sustainability Stewards

SERVICES Expand

Planning: Comprehensive Plans, Strategic / Special Area Plans, Zoning, Codes,
Special Service Areas, Transit Oriented Development, Development Review, Support
Services

Public Places: Streetscape + Corridor Development, Parks, Plazas And Public
Squares, Downtown Street and Façade Improvements, Urban Regenerative Infill,
Multi Modal Transportation Design, Neighborhood-Based Branding Projects, Gateway
+ Wayfinding Signage

Site Design: Public Parks, Playgrounds, Planned Community Amenity Design,
Historic Estate Residential Design, Site Capacity Studies for Highest and Best
Use, Campus Design (Educational, Healthcare, Resort, Office)

Land Planning: Master Planned Communities, Conservation Open Space Planned
Communities, Planned Unit Developments (PUD), Sub Urban + Urban Infill, Mixed
Use Developments, Transit Oriented Development, Traditional + Neo Neighborhood
Developments, Resolving Land Use conflicts, Approval + Entitlement Exhibits /
Assistance

Landscape Architecture: Schematic / Conceptual Design, Design Development,
Construction Documentation, Construction Administration, Graphic Visualization,
Public Engagement, Landscape Planting and Hardscape Design

Housing + Community Development: Housing Plans, Land Bank Studies + Start-Up,
Quality of Life Plans, Development Strategies

Economic Development: Tax Increment Financing, Market Studies, Fiscal Impact
Analysis, Funding Strategy, Grant Writing, Special Service Areas

Engagement: Responsive Web Design, Facilitation Discussion, Mind Mapping,
Workshops / Focus Groups, Interactive Ideation Tools, Visualizations +
Infographics, Marketing Campaigns, Surveys + Polls, Newsblasts

Virtual Outreach: Graphically Rich, Digital Communication, Interactive Quick
Polls + Phone Surveys, Smart Phone Crowd Sourcing, Remote Meetings / Video
Conferencing, Virtual Classrooms + Visioning Cafes, Narrated PowerPoints, 24/7
Feedback Forms, Easy File Sharing, Content Co-Creation, Dial-In and Snail Mail
Feedback Tools

AWARDS Expand

2022
APA NC Marvin Collins Award
Carrboro Connects Comprehensive Plan | Carrboro, NC
APA NC Daniel Burnham Award
GSO 2040 Comprehensive Plan | Greensboro, NC

2020
APA IL Daniel Burnham Award
Your Frankfort Comprehensive Plan | Frankfort, IL
APA IL Opportunity + Empowerment Award
Austin Quality of Life Plan | Chicago, IL

2019
APA IL Implementation Award
Fountain Square Plaza | Evanston, IL
Chicago Community Trust Outstanding Community Plan Award
Belmont Cragin Quality of Life Plan, Northwest Side Housing Center

2018
ULI Chicago Community Vision Award
DuPage Habitat for Humanity and Village of Hanover Park
Design Evanston Award
Northwestern University West Ryan Field Parking Lot

2017
APA IL Outreach Award
Wicker Park Bucktown Master Plan
APA IA Outreach Award
Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan

2016
APA IL Daniel Burham Award
Zion Comprehensive Plan
APA IL Sustainability Award
Skokie's 'The Talking Farm'

2015
APA IL Best Practice Award
Tri-County Fiscal Impact Calculator
APA IL Implementation Plan Award
Near North Quality of Life Plan & Design Guidelines

2013
APA IL Strategic Plan Award
Prairie Grove Town Center & TOD Plan
APA IL Best Practices Award
South Suburban Retail Investment Study

2012
APA NC Marvin Collins Outstanding Planning Award
City of Greensboro 2010-2014 Plan for a Resilient Community

2011
APA IL Sustainability Award
Sustainable Decatur Plan
APA IL Strategic Plan Award
Lombard Downtown Plan
APA IL Implementation Award
Smart Communities Chicago: Master Plan and Neighborhood Plan

2010
APA IL Strategic Plan Award
Village of Montgomery Transit Oriented Development Plan/Park + Ride Study
APA IL Daniel Burnham Award
Village of Villa Park Comprehensive Plan


NEWS


FRESH OFF THE PRESS




50 NIFTY YEARS · PART 1: A SUSTAINABLE FOUNDATION


Celebrating 50 Nifty Years & Counting Part 1 · Building a Sustainable Foundation
and New Approach to Planning As a kid growing up in Wisconsin's Racine County,
Teska Founder, Robert B. Teska, wasn't necessarily thinking about planning or
being a planner. In fact, Bob's professional sights were set on being…


50 NIFTY YEARS · PART 2: TEAM CULTURE & LEADERSHIP


Celebrating 50 Nifty Years & Counting Part 2 · Culture & Leadership: Carrying on
the Values and Legacy Established by Founder, Bob Teska As Teska Associates
celebrates its 50th year of innovation in planning and design, we continue
building on Bob Teska's original values and interdisciplinary spirit. He built
the…


50 NIFTY YEARS · PART 3: INNOVATION & EVOLUTION


Celebrating 50 Nifty Years & Counting Part 3 · Innovation & Evolution: Meet The
Next Generation of Teska Leadership Bob Teska, founder of Teska Associates, once
said of his management style, "Trust in yourself, trust in your team". This
approach has always been front and center at our firm and…


TESKA PEOPLE FEATURE · DANNY O’BRIAN… OUR NEWEST PRINCIPAL!


Black coffee, yacht rock, and.... a self-tied deer hair popper? For the latest
Teska 'People Feature' series, Teska Senior VP, Nick Patera, sat down with his
right-hand-man, long-time Teska veteran, and newly promoted Principal, Danny
O'Brian. In addition to how he takes his coffee, preferred music genre, and
'goated' fishing…


MORE IN MORRIS PODCAST: “WORKING THE PLAN”


More in Morris Podcast · "Working the Plan" FACT: In less than 3 years the City
of Morris, IL has brought in nearly $20 million in grant dollars thanks to solid
planning, engagement, and an amazing team of people. In this week's 'More to
Morris Podcast' Mayor Chris Brown &…


STREETSCAPE BY THE SLICE · HUBBARD WOODS PROJECT UNDERWAY IN WINNETKA, ILLINOIS


Winnetka & Glencoe Collaborate on Future Visioning for Hubbard Woods Streetscape
Streetscape by the Slice Community Open House Invites Input on Preliminary
Concepts for Hubbard Woods Streetscape Following direction from the Teska
Downtown Plan and 5 phases of streetscape installs in Winnetka's Elm Street
District, the Village has embarked on…
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HIGH FIVE INCOMING


THE RIGHT PEOPLE MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. OUR TEAM OF INNOVATIVE PLANNERS,
PLACEMAKERS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS COME FULLY CHARGED WITH THE SKILLS AND
ETHOS TO DELIVER WINNING SOLUTIONS. WE LOVE WHAT WE DO AND APPLY THAT PASSION
DAILY TO CREATE EQUITABLE, THRIVING, AND ENGAGING PLACES AND COMMUNITIES.


CLEAR COMMUNICATORS


ENGAGING PROFESSIONALS


CREATIVE COLLABORATORS


Meet Our People
Let's Connect


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Creating Place

From community planning and engagement to urban design and landscape
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thrive.




TESKA NEWS

50 NIFTY YEARS · PART 1: A SUSTAINABLE FOUNDATION

50 NIFTY YEARS · PART 2: TEAM CULTURE & LEADERSHIP

50 NIFTY YEARS · PART 3: INNOVATION & EVOLUTION

TESKA PEOPLE FEATURE · DANNY O’BRIAN… OUR NEWEST PRINCIPAL!


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BUZZ

"Our community loves the new streetscape- the project has led to increased pride
and vibrancy in our downtown and has helped differentiate Wilmette as an
outstanding place to spend time with friends and family. The collaborative
planning approach between residents, consultants and Village Staff has created
something special and is spurring further ideas as to how we can support
placemaking and community-building in our Village."

MIKE BRAIMAN

Village Manager at Wilmette, Illinois

“I really enjoyed being a part of Elevate Devon and learned a lot from the
experience and how corridor planning works. Teska always made me feel
comfortable and that my voice was heard! I was able to connect with students and
faculty to discuss their concerns/hopes and was excited to see so much of what
we heard in the final plan.”

MIA ROMAN, LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO

Student Ambassador for the Elevate Devon Corridor Plan

"I can not say enough about Teska Associates! Over the past year we worked
closely to renew our SSA. Teska was organized, affordable, knowledgeable, easily
accessible for meetings, emails, calls, and so friendly. The website they
created for us was beautiful, and I felt like they loved my neighborhood as much
as I do. I would recommend Teska to anyone! Thank you Teska for all your hard
work and dedication to your clients."

MARY GILL

Program Director, SSA #55 Mount Greenwood Community and Business Association

"We greatly appreciated Teska Associates' attention to detail and thoughtfulness
as we collaborated on a final version of Evanston's Guide to Accessory Dwelling
Units (ADUs). Teska's combination of graphic design skills and urban planning
knowledge proved to be an ideal fit for our project."

ROBINSON MARKUS

Vice President, Evanston Development Cooperative

“The Teska Team were a joy to work with. They were creative and diligent about
engaging meaningfully with our residents and incorporating that community
feedback into a plan that reflected our Town’s preferences and values.”

DUSTIN ANDERSON

Town Manager at Munster, Indiana

"We’re so grateful to have Teska in our corner -- their positive impact in our
community continues to flourish!"

ANTHONY AUSTON

Wilmette Public Library Director

"The strategic planning process from beginning to end was a pleasure and we are
thrilled with the final products! Thanks for everything!"

BETH MCANDREWS

Village Administrator, Village of Deer Park

"I would like to thank you all for an outstanding job with the completion and
approval of the 2021 Comprehensive Plan. Your efforts and diligence made it
possible to complete this plan with a very tight timeline. The Village of
Matteson has a lot of momentum and this plan will ensure we stay on track as we
grow."

ANTHONY BURTON

Village Administrator, Village of Matteson
"We are really excited the community is so involved in the Master Plan ... it
was a very collaborative process."

RUDY FLORES

Executive Director, Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce
"Congratulations on all your efforts and exemplary teamwork in outstanding
community engagement, development of a quality comprehensive plan, and unanimous
approval! It has been a pleasure and a honor to work with you all on this
awesome project. Thank you!"

LAURA CARSTENS

Former Planning Services Manager, City of Dubuque

“Downtown is beautiful, magical, festive, and fun!”

WILMETTE RESIDENT

In a Letter to Staff regarding the Downtown Streetscape

"Planning the future with citizen input is critical for the well-being of our
community. Teska Associates, Inc. did an excellent job engaging our residents
through a dynamic and inclusive process. The residents and I are very pleased
with the results."

JIM HOLLAND

Former Mayor, Village of Frankfort

"I want to extend my sincere thanks for helping us through the Zoning Ordinance
Update and process. You all really went above and beyond answering our
questions, responding to our changes, and keeping our eye on the prize to the
finish line. It truly has been a great experience…despite all the challenges
that 2020 threw our way!"

JO ELLEN CHARLTON

Public Works Director, City of Rolling Meadows
"I love looking out my window everyday at the activity (in Fountain Square). You
turned an ugly dead space into one we can be proud of. Thanks to you all and the
city."

VALERIE KRETCHMER

Kretchmer Associates - Real Estate + Urban Planning

"I would strongly recommend Teska. While we learned more about community
development practices and techniques, this consultancy went beyond that by
helping us better understand the community in which we are building - engaging
in meaningful conversations with community leaders. One of the outcomes was a
community development strategy that has specific, actionable items we can tackle
this coming year."

WINDY CITY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY



“Downtown Evanston first engaged with Teska on a re-design of our map and
directory. We have also been fortunate to work closely with the City of Evanston
who hired Teska on a major capital infrastructure project for the center of our
district; Evanston’s Fountain Square. Teska has been tremendous, their attention
to detail and straightforward approach has been so valuable to the overall
success of this project.”

ANNIE COAKLEY

Former Executive Director, Downtown Evanston

"Thank you for making the new bike lanes in Downtown Kankakee, possible. They
are well-designed, well-designated and make me feel safe sharing the road even
during rush-hour traffic. Thank you for this important resource that makes a
daily difference on my commute, health, and environmental impact. Please
continue to support initiatives that encourage biking in Kankakee!"

LETTER TO THE MAYOR OF KANKAKEE

From Resident
"One of the project goals of Western Springs Downtown Plan was to draw residents
to the open house sessions. To state it mildly, Teska's posters and graphics
were fantastic. Typically, municipal notices or posters are boring but these
were well designed, artistic, and effective. I am grateful."

MARTIN SCOTT

Director of Community Development, Village of Western Springs

"The North Aurora Riverfront Park Master Plan was the result of a collaborative
effort facilitated by Teska. The planning process was both insightful and
creative. Teska’s ability to guide the group through the process in an engaging
manner prompted buy-in from the group and concluded with a plan that has already
earned its place into financial planning and implementation."

MICHAEL TOTH

Community and Economic Development Director, North Aurora

"By the way… Garden Park in Evanston along the lake just north of South Blvd is
our new favorite park! You all did a wonderful job. It feels like a magical
place!"

JUSTIN WEIDL

Evanston Resident

"Apache Park is great and getting a lot of use. The residents have been very
happy with the park and it looks better every season as the trees begin to
mature, along with the rest of the plant material."

PAUL CATHEY

Des Plaines Park District Superintendent


TEAM


HIGH FIVE INCOMING


THE RIGHT PEOPLE MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. TESKA’S TEAM OF INNOVATIVE PLANNERS,
PLACEMAKERS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS LOVE WHAT THEY DO AND APPLY THAT PASSION
DAILY TO CREATE EQUITABLE, THRIVING, AND ENGAGING PLACES.

Meet Our People


Let's Connect

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