urban development

The City of Peoria occasionally updates its 15-year strategic plan, which includes both policy and management guidelines.The council has already…

A community organization that maintains green space bordering West Peoria is hoping to get more volunteers involved and invested in its future.Over the…

“Show, not tell,” was the theme of an urban development workshop in Peoria’s Center Bluff neighborhood, Wed.Local business owners, developers and urban…

The City of Peoria is a finalist in a national competition that aims to transform vacant lots into recreational spaces. The City announced Wed. it was…

The City of Peoria is hoping a new initiative will make alleys a little less frightening. The Peoria Alley Light Program is for homeowners who want a…

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - The U.S. Census Bureau reports that Champaign is among the nation's faster-growing cities. The city is the only one in Illinois to…

Mid-size American cities like Peoria face some of the nation’s deepest challenges with poverty, health and a lack of investment. A new initiative hopes to…

Peoria City Council looked at several ways to make neighborhoods more cohesive Tuesday night. One recommended change in land development codes would put…