Quad Citizens are encouraged to ride their bicycle to the office Friday, May 17, on National Bike to Work Day. The Rock Island Downtown Alliance and Quad Cities Bicycle Club are hosting a free breakfast for bicycle commuters 6-10 a.m. Friday...
The Rebuild Downtown construction project is going well. Current Work Week (May 13, 2024) Demolition along 18th St. Demolition along 2nd Ave. Water main installation 2 Week Look Ahead (May 20, 2024) Water main installation and testing Traffic Control 18th St. from 1st...
Vibrant designs proposed for two large-scale wall murals in Rock Island’s Arts Alley will be unveiled next week, and the community is invited to participate in the final selection process. The art will be displayed gallery-style for a public event 6-8...
As you can see, demolition has begun and Rebuild Downtown Rock Island is off to a great start. Please make sure you're following the signs and using designated pedestrian routes when walking near construction zones. Throughout the entire project, there will be a...
The City of Rock Island, in partnership with the Quad Cities Chamber and Rock Island Downtown Alliance, held a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, April 15, to kick off construction of the $8.7 million Rebuild Downtown Rock Island project. The ceremony was...
Work is underway for the Rebuild Downtown Rock Island project. The slide deck from the April 10 pre-construction meeting outlines the entire project, including parking plans, and this information sheet was handed out at the meeting. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyviAM4h_s4&t[/embed] Project Location, Phases & Important Dates Phase...
The Rock Island City Council on March 25 unanimously approved final plans and construction contracts for the $8.7 million Rebuild Downtown Project, setting the stage for the largest investment in downtown's public infrastructure in a generation. "It's great to reach consensus...
Just six months after launching operations, the Rock Island Downtown Alliance is making a visible impact through its riverfront commercial district, which will soon see its largest public infrastructure investment in a generation. From day one, the new organization’s primary...
The Rock Island Downtown Alliance is launching new programs this spring to spur business growth and enhance public perception in downtown Rock Island. “We’re excited to be in implementation mode after close to three years of daily startup planning,” said Jack...
The Rock Island Downtown Alliance and Quad City Arts are seeking two artists (or artist teams) for the design and installation of two public murals on exterior walls in Rock Island, Illinois. The murals will be created on separate concrete...