Wednesday, July 16, 2008
As part of the Southern Gateway Plan, the City of Peoria plans the redevelopment of the Eagle View area – bounded by the I-474, the Illinois River, and Adams Street. The site has excellent access to the River, Rail, and I-474.
The area is in an enterprise zone, and in a TIF. The City will assist private sector developers to elevate and improve the site. Darst and Clark will be improved, and a new entryway bridge will be constructed from Adams Street into the site
Logical users of the park include plants that need direct access to the River, rail, and interstate. The City is working to attract quality investors to this park.
A large open space along the River is planned. The park is an excellent area for viewing eagles as well as for fishing and hiking.
A quality streetscape and a revitalization of commercial buildings along Adams Street is also part of this plan.
Call Bobby Gray at 309 494 8640 for more information.
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City of Peoria Economic Development
419 Fulton Street, Suite 403
Peoria, IL 61602
City of Peoria Economic Development
419 Fulton Street, Suite 403
Peoria, IL 61602
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
SOUTHERN GATEWAY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
1st Draft May 15, 2008
1. Coordinate School Neighborhood Improvements with the Eagle View Redevelopment Plan and TIF.
2. Revitalize and rebuild the Adams Street Corridor, attracting new investment to the commercial areas.
3. Reduce Adams Street from 7 lanes to 5, devoting the saved land to landscaping and a bikeway.
4. Improve commercial investment on Griswold.
5. Redevelop Darst / Clark industrial area.
6. Create Eagle View Park.
7. Plan and construct Eagle View Road.
8. Redevelop the Harrison Homes Site.
9. Target Public Works improvements to the area.
10. Increase Code Enforcement near the school
11. Improve Public Safety near the school.
12. Encourage improved housing with incentives.
Timing of Improvements:
School Construction – as determined by School District 150
Adams Street Reconstruction – as determined by IDOT and City
Commercial Redevelopment – as determined by private business
Public Housing Renewal – as determined by the PHA