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Developments 
The City of Rockford is constantly working on plans, designs, or visions on improving the way of life for its citizens.  Many of these plans are long term, involving other agencies outside the City.  Check here often for the latest information on these projects.
Barber Colman Proposed Asbestos Removal at Barber Colman and Demolition of Buildings 16 and 20
Contact Person:  Wayne Dust - Planning Administrator at 815-987-5636
Brownfields

Status of Current Grants - Last Revised 10/02/09
2009 Application for Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup Grants:  Application Deadline October 16, 2009
FY10 Guidelines for Brownfields Assessment Grants (RFP: EPA-OSWER-OBLR-09-04)

Below are the Brownfields Assessment Grant application drafts.  

Assessment Grant Cover Letter
Assessment Grant Application

Site Specific Assessment Grant Cover Letter & Application

December 1, 2009 - USEPA Job Training Grant Application

Downtown Development See what's in store for Downtown Rockford.
Envision North Main The City engaged Hitchcock Design Group to create a corridor plan for North Main Street from just south of Auburn Street to just north of West Riverside Boulevard.  The goal was to create a plan for improvements to the right-of-way that will make this portion of North Main Street a more attractive and pedestrian friendly environment while at the same time introducing concepts for redeveloping sites along the roadway.  The resulting plan document, which was approved by Rockford City Council on December 3, 2007, is provided here.  Click here to download the Envision North Main Corridor Plan.
Global Tradepark 6,600 acres of land surrounding the Rockford Airport has become a TIF district.
Main & Auburn View the Strategic Revitalization Plan and various web sites containing information about roundabouts.
NICTI The Northern Illinois Transportation Initiative was created to look for alternative transportation methods between Chicago and Rockford.           
River Edge

In 2006, the State of Illinois inaugurated a pilot program called the River Edge Redevelopment Zone Program for the cities of Aurora, East St. Louis and Rockford.

Riverwalk In 2007, the City of Rockford started the design of a Riverwalk along the Rock River.  Click here to view the Riverwalk Vision Plan. 
W. State Street West State Street Corridor Study is a plan to develop and improve the West State Corridor.        
Other Community Development Plans & Studies Other Plans & Studies prepared through the Community Development Department such as the 2004 Housing Market Study, the 2010 - 2014 Consolidated Plan, and the various Neighborhood Plans.