Check out this great SlideShare presentation about the Burnham Plan on LinkedIn from City Planning Consultant and friend Mahender Vasandani.
Click on the link below to view the presentation.
Click on the link below to view the presentation.
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Economic Development Department Accomplishments
Preliminary - Will be Revised at the end of 2009
Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Economic Development is to foster economic growth and an improved quality of life by supporting existing businesses, encouraging business expansion, pursuing new business opportunities, and supporting community revitalization and growth.
Fiscal 2009 Accomplishments
Collected more than $150,000 in interest revenue through the Business Development loan fund.
Stimulated economy through the retention/creation of 1,109 jobs and $26,393,556 in private investment from existing/new businesses through Enterprise Zone.
Assisted in the development of the Spring Grove subdivision resulting in more than $106,000 in annual property tax revenue.
Renewed exemptions for 392 parcels of City owned property.
Allocated $36,660 in public funds through the Façade Improvement Program to leverage $167,719 in private investment for the revitalization of the Southern Gateway, West Main, Sheridan and Prospect Form Districts.
Processed two changes to the Enterprise Zone to assist and attract developers interested in urban redevelopment.
Created local housing market stimulus program for first time homebuyers through the allocation of $7 million of Volume Cap for the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program.
Partnered with local lenders, realtors and IHDA to conducted 8 training sessions to promote the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program.
Processed 4 TIF redevelopment agreements to stimulate development in the Warehouse and Central Business District.
Applied for two Federal Grants through the American Reinvestment Act Stimulus funds.
Developed the Green Sustainable Technology Park Plan to encourage green technology businesses to locate in Peoria.
Facilitated the completion of the Downtown Retail Strategy.
Met with 126 developers to promote Peoria and encourage redevelopment throughout the City.
Desired Program Outcomes for 2010
Foster a climate that encourages the creation and expansion of businesses; providing quality jobs, a diverse workforce, and expanded tax base.
Continue to aggressively market Peoria to developers at a National level.
Promote special project areas including the Warehouse District, Eagleview District, Southern Gateway, Renaissance Park, Hospitality Improvement Zone, Glen Oak Neighborhood Impact Zone and residential neighborhoods, as an attractive location for working, living, and entertainment.
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Manage City-owned real estate assets in a manner, which promotes the public interest, enhances the City’s overall financial resources, and fulfills the City’s obligation as a responsible, environmentally sensitive property owner.
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Sustainable Economic Development Strategy
Sustainable Economic Development combines economic development and environmental improvement into one discipline. Follow the principles below:
Leave your City better then you found it.
"Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.“
· Increase Sustainability and Green Technology
· Retain and Expand Existing Businesses
· Nurture and Grow New Businesses
· Revitalize the Heart of Peoria
· Attract New investment and Business
Leave your City better then you found it.
"Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.“
· Increase Sustainability and Green Technology
· Retain and Expand Existing Businesses
· Nurture and Grow New Businesses
· Revitalize the Heart of Peoria
· Attract New investment and Business
· Create a Positive Image of the City
· Increase the Diversity of the Economic Base
· Provide Solid Jobs at Good Wages
· Promote efficient buildings
· Use recycled material in buildings
· Recycle building material waste
· Encourage rain harvesting & irrigation
· Use passive solar orientation of
buildings
· Encourage solar and wind energy systems
· Employ green roofs
· Encourage rain harvesting & irrigation
· Use passive solar orientation of
buildings· Encourage solar and wind energy systems
· Employ green roofs
· Support the use of natural landscaping
· Improve municipal staff knowledge of “green” techniques
· Support quality construction for long lived buildings
· Encourage mixed use development
· Support walk to work programs
· Improve municipal staff knowledge of “green” techniques
· Support quality construction for long lived buildings
· Encourage mixed use development
· Support walk to work programs
· Design wetlands, drainage systems, retention and bio swales into parks
· Update codes to encourage “green” development
· Update codes to encourage “green” development
· Support the local production of “green” technology equipment
· Encourage development that supports transit
· Support efforts to redevelop older communities
· Support efforts to redevelop older communities
· Permit Live / Work Space development
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· Support natural open space and parks
· Use open surface natural drainage where feasible
· Incorporate bikeways and pedestrian path
· Support natural open space and parks
· Use open surface natural drainage where feasible
· Incorporate bikeways and pedestrian path
· Minimize pavement widths & cost & material
· Encourage geothermal energy
· Require street trees
· Encourage geothermal energy
· Require street trees
More info below:
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309 494 8640
Printable Version - Click Here
http://peoria-global-strategy.googlegroups.com/web/Sustainable_Economic_Development_Strategy_2%5B1%5D.pdf?gsc=C2mPAwsAAAAtFEciD6cWEfsGU1hX0EaM
Midwest Better Then the Coasts
Interesting article in New Geography that shows that the midwest has fared better then the coasts during the recession.
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The midwest is better then the Coasts. But we already knew that, didn't we?
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Lots of Interesting Scoop on the Urbanophile Blog.
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Chicago and St Louis - Meet Me in the Middle
The Heart of the Heartland
Central Illinois and Peoria are located midway between two very large metro areas. The success of Chicago and St Louis in Economic Development will also help our efforts. We therefore need to understand what programs they are developing. Find out more by taking a look at their web sites.
World Business Chicago is the Economic Development Agency for Chicago. They have developed some interesting programs.
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St Louis also has some interesting programs.
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We are between these two large metro areas, in the Heart of the Heartland.
Economic Development - Major Assignments
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - TURN OVER FILE
MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS - OCTOBER 1, 2009
Susan Schlupp is the lead specialist a number of programs, including:
Real Estate Management
Business Retention
Budget
Financial Incentive Programs
Project Management
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Bobby Gray is the lead specialist a number of programs, including:
TIF & Request for Proposals
Southern Gateway
Warehouse
Hotel and Hospitality Improvement Zone
Renaissance Park
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Rachael Parker is the lead specialist a number of programs, including:
Enterprise Zone
Façade Programs
Business Development Loans
Opportunity Center Project – Mixed Use Incubator
Impact Zones (School / Neighborhoods)
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Stephanie Grayson Doss is the lead on
Administration
Software
Finance
Payroll
Commission & Committees
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Detailed Assignments
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Bobby Gray – Projects and Responsibilities:
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Hospitality Improvement Zone TIF Development
Hospitality Improvement Zone Business District Development
Hospitality Improvement Zone Redevelopment Agreement
Provide oversight and administration of Peoria’s ten TIF districts
Coordinate/staff the TIF Joint Review Board (JRB)
Hospitality Improvement Zone Business District Development
Hospitality Improvement Zone Redevelopment Agreement
Provide oversight and administration of Peoria’s ten TIF districts
Coordinate/staff the TIF Joint Review Board (JRB)
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Write Redevelopment Agreements for TIF Projects
Huber Edgewater redevelopment agreement
Huber Iron Front redevelopment agreement
D&B Developers Old Post Office agreement
JP Riverfront Developer’s redevelopment agreement
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Write Redevelopment Agreements for TIF Projects
Huber Edgewater redevelopment agreement
Huber Iron Front redevelopment agreement
D&B Developers Old Post Office agreement
JP Riverfront Developer’s redevelopment agreement
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Fifth Avenue Fashions Façade Improvement Grant
Haddads Façade Improvement Grant
One World Façade Improvement Grant
Market the Gateway Building
Market the Visitor Center
Haddads Façade Improvement Grant
One World Façade Improvement Grant
Market the Gateway Building
Market the Visitor Center
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Peoria Housing Authority redevelopment
River Trail Drive development
Southern Gateway TIF development
Warehouse District TIF development
HVS Hospitality Consultant Agreement
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River Trail Drive development
Southern Gateway TIF development
Warehouse District TIF development
HVS Hospitality Consultant Agreement
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Assist in the development/management/tracking of the department’s operating and capital budgets
Provide staff support for Renaissance Park Commission
Manage and update the website for RP District
Monitor Development Departments’ marketing contracts and consultants
Provide staff support for Renaissance Park Commission
Manage and update the website for RP District
Monitor Development Departments’ marketing contracts and consultants
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Manage Renaissance Park website and update ED Departments webpage
Write state and federal grants for Brownfield remediation
Write EDA, DOE, DOT and EPA ARRA stimulus grants
Write RFQ/RFPs for professional services
Heartland Partnership/Economic Development Council Regional Roundtable
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Write state and federal grants for Brownfield remediation
Write EDA, DOE, DOT and EPA ARRA stimulus grants
Write RFQ/RFPs for professional services
Heartland Partnership/Economic Development Council Regional Roundtable
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EDGE Logistics Strategy Group
EDGE Energy Strategy Group
Conduct Business Recruitment and Retention visits
Riverfront Program Advisory and Policy Committee
City of Peoria One-Stop-Shop
EDGE Energy Strategy Group
Conduct Business Recruitment and Retention visits
Riverfront Program Advisory and Policy Committee
City of Peoria One-Stop-Shop
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Mayors Commission on Sustainability and Green Technology
Renaissance Park Commission
Renaissance Park Advisory Committee
Peoria Housing Authority Resident Self-Sufficiency Committee
Renaissance Park Commission
Renaissance Park Advisory Committee
Peoria Housing Authority Resident Self-Sufficiency Committee
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Susan Schlupp– Projects and Responsibilities:
Negotiate, Implement and Administer TIF Agreements
Project Redevelopment
Enterprise Zone Administration
Financial Incentive Information
DZO Board
City Real Estate Management
Property Tax Exemptions
Volume Cap
Department Capital and Operating Budget
Contract Negotiation
Arc Mapping Information
One Stop Shop
Preparation of RFP’s
Professional & Technical Edge Strategy Group
Grant writing, monitoring, and reporting
Business Retention Program
Make Presentations Accounts Payable and receivable for Department.
Development of HIZ, Warehouse District, Eagleview, Central Business District, Southtown, Riverfront Business District and Riverfront TIFs
Participation in the Economic Development Council Roundtable
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Rachael Parker – Projects and Responsibilities:
Manage the Business Development Fund - Low interest loan program
Coordinate/staff the Economic Development Stakeholders Meetings
Manage Façade Improvement Grant for the following area:
Sheridan Road, Prospect Road, Southern Gateway
Enterprise Zone Certifications and Expansions
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Hale Plaza Project
Minority Business Development - Opportunity Center Project
Managed Pocket Park Grants for:
Goose Lake Neighborhood Association, Spring Grove Western Ave., Greenway
New Town Neighborhood Assoc., Old Town Historic District
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EDGE Retail Strategy Group
EDGE Healthcare Strategy Group
Marketing for City ED Dept - Workshops, forums, presentations
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AMVETS BANQUET & MEETING ROOM
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GRAND OPENING
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The AMVETS are pleased to annouce the GRAND OPENING of their Banquent and Meeting facility located in the historic AMVETS Building on the corner of Fayette and Monroe, just off I-74 in downtown Peoria. The address is 237 NE Monroe St Peoria, IL 61602.
All food is exclusively provided by Pedulla's On The Go Catering, and beverages are provided by the AMVETS. Call Angie Pedulla at 309 208 9539 or email angiepedulla@hotmail.com to make your reservation.
All food is exclusively provided by Pedulla's On The Go Catering, and beverages are provided by the AMVETS. Call Angie Pedulla at 309 208 9539 or email angiepedulla@hotmail.com to make your reservation.
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