Rail Saves Village Of Elwood, Illinois

The Village of Elwood turns a faltering economy into what could become one of the richest transportation hub communities in the Midwest.

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May 4, 2003, 11:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"After years of dealing with the remains of the Joliet arsenal, Elwoodstands to become one of the richest transportation hub communities inthe Midwest as village leaders look to reclaim 2,200 acres of arsenalland and work with CenterPoint Properties Trust of Oak Brook to developthe BNSF Logistics Park-Chicago, a multi-modal rail port sprawling over621 acres, and an adjoining business and warehouse support center."

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