There is little opportunity to link the construction of the development to the proposed construction trades training program, since construction would be completed by the time a program could be developed, funded and implemented. It is unlikely that plastic lumber produced from a new company started for this purpose in the south suburbs could be used in construction of the housing development. There are approximately 40 producers of plastic lumber in the United States, with one of the most competitive, Eaglebrook Plastics, being in Chicago. The economics of this industry do not suggest that a new facility in the south suburbs would be viable. There is some opportunity for linked economic development from the housing development.
Linked developments are likely to include a convenience store and a branch bank.
It is unlikely that the development could create larger spinoffs or attract new industrial activity to the area. An inventory of community and church-based organizations operating in the five communities was completed as part of the study. Interviews were conducted with representatives from known organizations to obtain information on their organizations and their activities. There is a relatively small base of community development organizations with which planners and village staff can work in implementing development projects. There are several community service and church organizations that provide services such as food pantries, home energy assistance, emergency assistance and scholarships.