Greater Downtown East Moline
Revitalization Project
CONNECT. East Moline has big plans to CONNECT our Greater Downtown area —
15th Avenue/"Main Street", The Bend, and The Rust Belt — and design a more beautiful, walkable, and bikeable community. ā
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GROW. This project is a catalyst for endless possibilities and opportunities for future economic development and GROWth. ā
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THRIVE. Together, we will create a more vibrant, THRIVING community now and in the future. ā
Exciting Changes Ahead
for The Bend!
City Council has approved streetscaping and branding for
The Bend. Stay tuned—plans
for improvements to 15th Ave and
the Rust Belt will be presented
to City Council in 2025!
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Learn more here!
Where
15th Avenue, The Rust Belt at 12th Avenue, and The Bend at the riverfront.
When
Design is underway. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2025 and be completed in 2027.
Why
Barriers like railroad crossings and lack of pedestrian infrastructure are keeping our Greater Downtown areas separated, which limits connectivity and future growth.
Funding
This project is funded in part by a $23.7 million federal RAISE grant.
