As the weather warms and grass begins to grow, the Code Enforcement Division of the Community Development Department is encouraging residents to develop a maintenance plan for yard work and property maintenance issues. A comprehensive environmental property maintenance plan should address grass, weeds, litter and debris, yard waste, and inoperable vehicles. Grass and weeds [...]
The City of Peoria is funding capital improvement projects at eight local nonprofit agencies that serve Peoria community members in low-income households through the Nonprofit Capital Program. Applications were reviewed by the CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) Public Services Advisory Commission and agencies were notified of the funding decision following City Council approval on Tuesday, [...]
The City of Peoria Community Development Department is celebrating Building Safety Month in May. The month-long public awareness campaign is designed to help individuals, families, and businesses understand the importance of safe and sustainable structures in our community while highlighting the important role that building safety plays in maintaining public safety. The theme this year [...]
On Saturday the 23rd, the Community Development Department participated in the Great American Clean Up! Many of our staff members joined about 20 Neighborhood Associations across Peoria to pick up litter and beautify our community. Thank you to everyone that participated, including our staff members, neighborhood leaders, residents, and volunteers. While it is important to [...]
The 2022 Great American Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, April 23rd. All twenty dumpsters have been reserved by neighborhood associations, homeowners associations, and community groups throughout the city. Please contact your neighborhood association for more information on a cleanup near you. Locations with “yard waste only” dumpsters are noted with an asterisk. 74 to Spring- [...]
