Editorial: Residential is the better of two options for Williams Bay lakefront property
Lake Geneva Regional News Editorial Board
Many downed trees are scattered on the University of Chicago property along the lakefront that is set to be sold soon, although it still remains if it will be sold for residential or institutional uses.
Over the last year there has been a significant amount of debate about the about nine acres of wooded lakefront property owned by the University of Chicago in Williams Bay.
Photos and video: An up-close look at the University of Chicago property on Geneva Lake set to be sold
Watch now: Group of deer on the University of Chicago lakefront property set to be sold
University of Chicago property
Here the University of Chicago lakefront property up for sale is shown. The public easement from the lake to Constance Boulevard is set to remain under the current residential plan. The university says it plans to sell the land. They are trying to rezone it residential. But will sell it zoned institutional if needed, which would allow for other developments.
STEPHANIE JONES
University of Chicago property
A fort is built on the University of Chicago property.
University of Chicago property
An old staircase remains on the University of Chicago property along Geneva Lake. The property is for sale and is set to be sold, although its yet to be determined if the village will allow it to be rezoned residential. The stairs were reportedly used by George Williams College to connect to the east campus that was previously located along the lake.
University of Chicago property
The public easement from the lake to Constance Boulevard is set to remain under the current residential plan.
University of Chicago property
Many downed trees are scattered on the University of Chicago property along the lakefront that is set to be sold soon, although it still remains if it will be sold for residential or institutional uses.
University of Chicago property
The public easement from the lake to Constance Boulevard is set to remain under the current residential plan.
University of Chicago property
The public easement from the lake to Constance Boulevard is set to remain under the current residential plan.
University of Chicago property
An old staircase remains on the University of Chicago property along Geneva Lake. The property is for sale and is set to be sold, although its yet to be determined if the village will allow it to be rezoned residential. The stairs were reportedly used by George Williams College to connect to the east campus that was previously located along the lake.
Catch the latest in Opinion
Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly!
WILLIAMS BAY – One way or another, the University of Chicago plans to sell its 8.72 lakefront acres in the Village of Williams Bay – the remai…
Many downed trees are scattered on the University of Chicago property along the lakefront that is set to be sold soon, although it still remains if it will be sold for residential or institutional uses.
