Downtown Rock Island - Revitalization

The City of Rock Island tapped Streamline to revitalize the downtown area with enhanced public spaces to encourage private investment and improve the overall quality of life for downtown workers, business owners, residents, and visitors.

Our extensive downtown Rock Island revitalization plan included streetscaping and placemaking improvements throughout Historic Downtown Rock Island. A highlight is the reconstruction of the 2nd Avenue pedestrian mall into a festival street with new lighting, green space, and parklets. A new gateway structure is featured at the 1st Avenue entrance across from Schwiebert park. We built in opportunities for public art, outdoor dining, and pop-up vendor stalls across the project to attract visitors during the day and at night.

Rock Island was awarded $3 million (the maximum amount able to be granted) through the Rebuild Downtowns & Main Streets Capital Grant. Our design team presented concepts, budgets, and visuals to City Council members, City of Rock Island staff, the Downtown Alliance board, and members of the public through numerous meetings to gather public input.