valerie s kretchmer associates inc real estate and planning consulting village wide market analysis prepared for of wilmette march 2005 by 2707 walnut avenue evanston il 60201 847 864 8895 phone 0103 fax www kretchmerassociates com table contents page i summary conclusions 1 ii overview trends 6 iii description business districts 17 iv competitive retail areas conditions 43 v sales potential implications 51 vi office 62 appendix volume 2 a purpose this report vska was retained the to prepare overall individual provide staff elected officials members development advisory group bdag with objective information on strengths weaknesses businesses position in relation other along north shore is one