The village of Pleasant Prairie is putting into motion planning efforts for transforming 72 acres of largely undeveloped land into a proper village center.

The village recently closed on the purchase of the land, which covers both sides of Springbrook Road extending from 39th Avenue to the east to just before 47th Avenue to the west. The land was bought for $3.7 million from Rosemont, Ill.-based developer Land and Lakes.

Then on Monday the village board approved the hiring of a consultant, Community Collaboration, to assist the village with planning and envisioning efforts of the so-called Village Green Center project.

Read more at the BizTimes.