“Greening” Peoria

“Greening” Peoria

Improve and Enhance our Environment

Revitalize our Neighborhoods

October 1, 2009 First Draft

Compact central cities are inherently “Green”. They were originally developed on transit systems, and built at high density.

Trips to work, shopping, and schools can be made by walking or transit.

But our historic areas have also “hollowed out”. Most
Downtowns have little retail, and a great deal of near
in housing has been demolished or is vacant.

The City will do the following to revitalize older areas:

Help developers create new green housing & businesses

TIF and Enterprise Zone incentives will be provided

Mixed use development will be emphasized

Energy efficient buildings will be encouraged

Walkability of the city will be improved

The Rivers edge will be enhanced

Bike trails & racks will be provided

Transit will be improved

Solar and Wind energy will be incented

Renewable energy sources will be sought

Trees and natural landscaping will be planted

Air and water quality will be improved

Build the Block will be a "Green" Showcase, with Leed Certified buildings and green technology.