2018 National Night Out Against Crime
On August 7th, Peoria neighborhood associations, along with city and county leaders and officials, celebrated the annual National Night Out Against Crime.
Peoria GreenSplash Volunteer Day
Last Friday several Community Development staff members volunteered with Peoria GreenSplash to plant native vegetation surrounding the upcoming new splash park and educational area. The public event was scheduled from 8:30 AM- 10:30 AM with volunteer members representing American Water Charitable Foundation, Public Works, National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), and other Peoria community members. [...]
Peoria County Trustee Auction Meeting
On Wednesday night, Councilwoman Moore and the Community Development Department hosted a community meeting to inform potential buyers and concerned neighborhood residents about the Peoria County Trustee Auction Process. The Peoria County Trustee, a tax purchaser, acquires property though the tax deed procedure. Once the property is acquired, the County sells the property at a yearly [...]
Resident Grocery Survey aims to understand resident grocery preferences
The Regional Fresh Food Council launched a survey this week to determine the impact of recent grocery store closures, where area residents buy their groceries, and how they feel about the available food products at the stores where they shop. The focus of the survey is on residents of the South Side and East Bluff [...]
Make a Commitment to #PickUpPeoria
The Community Development Department recently held a press conference to announce the official 2018 Litter Campaign, which details returning programs and new initiatives to help beautify neighborhoods throughout the city. One initiative shows how Peoria can work together against litter, and we would love to have your participation! We are encouraging Neighborhood Associations, Businesses, Non-Profit [...]
Great Neighbor Appreciation Week – Media Coverage
July 9th - 14th, 2018, the Community Development Department celebrated the people of Peoria that are making a difference with Great Neighbor Appreciation Week. See what your local media provider had to say in the following links: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/peoria-officials-community-development-department-to-combat-city-littering/1283430927 http://www.pjstar.com/news/20180703/peoria-to-celebrate-neighborhood-appreciation-week-july-9-to-14%3ftemplate=ampart https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/great-neighbor-appreciation-week-1/1281128107 http://www.1470wmbd.com/peoria-celebrates-great-neighbor-appreciation-week/ http://www.hoiabc.com/story/38605202/pickuppeoria-clean-up-river-city http://www.pjstar.com/news/20180709/litter-cleanup-kicks-off-neighborhood-appreciation-week-in-peoria http://www.week.com/story/38605186/help-clean-up-the-river-city http://www.933thedrive.com/peoria-celebrates-great-neighbor-appreciation-week/ http://www.g1023.com/peoria-celebrates-great-neighbor-appreciation-week/ http://www.mix1069.com/peoria-celebrates-great-neighbor-appreciation-week/
2018 Litter Campaign
Beautifying our neighborhoods is an essential function of the Community Development Department. Our Code Enforcement Division works day in and day out to preserve the quality of life of our neighborhoods, reduce blight, increase public safety and maintain property values. We hope these initiatives build upon the success our Department has already achieved over the [...]
#PickUpPeoria Social Media Challenge
The #PickUpPeoria social media challenge encourages citizens to pick up litter throughout the city, and make a positive impact on the environment! How to Enter / Eligibility: Post an original photo and/or video on one of the following four (4) major distribution platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and/or YouTube. The photo/video must convey [...]
My Piece of Peoria Mural Painting
Last April, the City of Peoria Community Development Department worked with Bradley University COM 103 students to brainstorm ways to improve Peoria. Two student speeches addressing the question, “What Can We Do to Improve Peoria for $1,000 or Less” were chosen to be implemented, and we are excited to be executing Haley Hardtke’s pitch called [...]
The Tireless Project Returns for 2018
The Tireless Project will hold its monthly collection of unwanted tires for Peoria residents on Saturday, May 26. The collection site is located at Jimax, 2000 W Clark Street, Peoria, IL 61607. The hours of collection are 9:00-11:00 a.m., but may end earlier if the trailer reaches its 1,000 tire capacity. If tires are left [...]