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Peoria Community Development Director Joe Dulin.

Q&A: Community development director gives update on demolitions in South Side and East Bluff neighborhoods

Camryn Cutinello

Peoria Community Development Director Joe Dulin wants to see new housing units built in Peoria's South Side and East Bluff neighborhoods.

Peoria mayor Rita Ali announced the launch of the Down Payment Assistance Program on Wednesday. The program is part of Peoria's $2.5 million investment in neighborhood revitalization.

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Peoria's Down Payment Assistance Program will provide up to 10% support for home buyers; invests in legacy neighborhoods

Jordan Mead

The Down Payment Assistance Program launched Wednesday, and now qualified homebuyers can earn assistance of $5,000 or up to 10% of their home's purchase price. The program seeks to increase access to affordable housing, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

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City Council Approves Creation of City of Peoria Land Bank

Tory Dahlhoff

The Peoria City Council has approved an ordinance to establish a city-managed land bank, a tool that assistant director of community development Joe Dulin said directly addresses the issue of neighborhood blight.