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Repair the Continuity of the Street System

Peoria, Illinois
Reconnect the street grid within the area defined by Main Street, Wm. Kumpf Boulevard, & Monroe Street
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Create a Whitewater Race Course

Peoria, Illinois
Pursue development of a whitewater race course, utilizing available land to the north of the current recreational and fitness complex.
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Reconfigure the Intersection at Knoxville & Pennsylvania Avenues

Peoria, Illinois
Consider an alternative configuration, as illustrated above. The ramps have been sorted out so that one moves in a more intuitive manner (moving right to go right). In addition, the awkward intersection is simplified with the use of a roundabout, ...
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Giant Splash-Pad Lit Fountain/Ice Skating Rink

Peoria, Illinois
The current splash-pad in front of the Gateway Building is over-crowded. A new larger splash pad would bring more people together on hot summer days, would be a beautiful landmark with taller streams of water with a light show on summer nights an...
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Citizen-Sourced Problem Solving

Peoria, Illinois
Our City faces a number of difficult challenges, including those in the realms of infrastructure, economic opportunity, and community well-being. The municipal government works to address these challenges through its programs on a daily basis, but...
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Peoria Unlimited

Peoria, Illinois
Encourage our city council, staff, and private sector to develop a large multi-use public park within the heart of our Warehouse District that could host major outdoor events akin to Chicago's Grant Park. Such a public space would enhance and soft...
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Downtown Nightlife/Recreation Loop

Peoria, Illinois
Peoria has many fantastic attractions downtown, but they are very spread out, and it's difficult to get around for a night out on the town. A shuttle loop on a 5-10 minute schedule would greatly benefit local businesses and attract more visito...
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Vendor Rental Booths for Crafts and Farmers Market

Peoria, Illinois
How about creating affordable space to rent booths for crafts sales along with fresh fruits & veggie markets and vendor food trucks. One big tent or an unused bldg somewhere downtown for the Winter season. Something more all year round instead o...

Hammocks in the park

Peoria, Illinois
Similar to Harbor Park in Philedelphia, providing interesting places people can congregate. Here they use hammocks and lights in the trees.
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Riverfront Coffee Shop

Peoria, Illinois
Open a cute coffee shop with good coffee and pastries on the Riverfront. People can enjoy coffee and breakfast on the river. This will also be a nice place to work and study.
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Observation Tower

Peoria, Illinois
Posted on behalf of citizen request.
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Pedestrianize Water Street, Walnut to State

Peoria, Illinois
Make this prime nightlife area consistently more inviting. This is already pedestrianized many nights a year, and does not appear to cause any issues. Delivery trucks could still be allowed in, and the large parking lot can still be accessed. Bloc...
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Land based Casino

Peoria, Illinois
I believe competition is healthy and a land based casino and hotel will enhance the community and the surrounding areas.
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Food Truck Court

Peoria, Illinois
Provide a gathering place with tables and restrooms in green area for food carts and food trucks. This would allow a variety of choices in a relaxed atmosphere. Rent the slips for vendors for parking. The area would be flood safe with the mobil...
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Tools to Tap Human Capital for Social Good

Peoria, Illinois
Develop technology tools that allow for better engagement of the skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by regional stakeholders to solve Greater Peoria's most intractable problems. Let's build on the work of other communities by creating ag...
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Bathrooms!

Peoria, Illinois
Family friendly restrooms should be located at least a few places along the riverfront. Right now the only bathrooms are in the gateway building and are often closed unless events are going on. Bathrooms should be placed at least under each bridge...
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Extend Fayette and Spalding Streets from Adams Street to Water Street on the Riverfront

Peoria, Illinois
Consider an alternative configuration, maintaining the grid as illustrated above. In the recommended alternative, both Fayette and Spalding extend all the way from Adams Street to Water Street on the riverfront. By restoring the grid pattern, the ...
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A-Mazing Peoria (create a maze)

Peoria, Illinois
Posted on behalf of citizen request.
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Riverfront Village Park

Peoria, Illinois
Riverfront Village platform and parking deck will be demolished Fall 2017 and replaced with a riverfront park. Phase 1 construction will begin in Spring 2018 and consist of grading and underground utility work. Phase 2 will begin as funds become a...

Washoe County School District

Peoria, Illinois

Downtown Riverfront Park

Peoria, Illinois
Reclaim most of the downtown riverfront for a large linear park along the Illinois River. My suggestion is to acquire commercial property currently on the east-side of SW Water Street and turn it into a park for passive (open green space) & active...
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Riverfront Asian Garden

Peoria, Illinois
Cultural/Museum, Park & Recreation: A 3-story Chinese Pavilion, waterfalls, bonsai landscaping and granite sculptures along the bank of the Illinois River in the Riverfront District on the East side of Water Street near the new Caterpillar Global ...
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Crowdsource energy efficiency ideas

Peoria, Illinois
Great ideas live throughout the community and are often the brainchild of users. Methods to improve energy efficiency are no exception. Crowdsourcing is a tool used to tap into the brainpower of a group of people, rather than turning to industry e...
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Evaluate the Historic Preservation Ordinance

Peoria, Illinois
Ascertain that Peoria’s historic preservation ordinance is both succinct and effective in its implementation.
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