City of Peoria

Target markets for the Warehouse District that should be addressed include developers, businesses, potential residents, the local & regional destination market base, and the tourism market base

City departments, commissions, and other entities should work together to find a solution that meets codes but does not hamper preservation & revitalization. +Include the Building Official or designee on any design review entity +Develop a handout for prospective redevelopers that provides guidance on how to utilize alternative means of meeting applicable codes. +Avoid design guidelines that create difficulties in meeting life safety codes. +Encourage the Building Official to work closely with redevelopers on adaptive reuse projects.

While the Warehouse District has the potential to become a thriving, urban neighborhood, it can benefit from a collective effort to promote all of downtown Peoria as the heart of the community and region. The distinct areas of the downtown core, including, but not limited to, the Central Business District, the Riverfront District, and the Warehouse District, can work together to strengthen each other. A downtown organization can be the champion that leads the effort to accomplish this.