West Chicago Mayor Daniel Bovey's renderings of downtown development incorporate historical elements and new construction. Courtesy of Daniel Bovey

West Chicago residents are responding to a series of renderings of downtown improvements Mayor Daniel Bovey recently posted on Facebook.

That was exactly Bovey’s intent with the 19 pictures of elements, including a public plaza, courts for athletics, a marketplace and more. Several elements incorporate West Chicago’s history with the railway that runs through the downtown, and a vacant, 150-year-old station.

“This is not a plan. We’re inviting the community to be part of the plan from the get-go, so give us your feedback,” Bovey told the Daily Herald this week.

The images have drawn hundreds of views and comments.

“I wanted to spark the c

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