Downtown Streetscape Project
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FAQ for Village of Peotone Downtown Streetscape Project
The project goal is to refresh and improve the look of Peotone’s downtown area, while replacing the aging infrastructure of Village streets, as well as sidewalks, which will enhance the pedestrian and motorist experience in a more attractive and walkable business district. New lighting, benches, planters, and event space are also planned that will further beautify the downtown and attract new visitors to patronize downtown businesses. This investment in Peotone’s downtown aims to encourage new investment and to attract new businesses to fill any vacant spaces.
The Downtown Streetscape Project will take place in four blocks of the downtown area; Main Street from First Street to the railroad crossing, Second Street from Main Street to Crawford Street (two blocks) and North Street from Second Street to Railroad Street.
This project includes a complete renovation of streets, sidewalks and pedestrian areas within the project area listed above. In addition to new pavement and concrete, attractive highlights such as paving accents, trees, planting beds, planters, modern streetlights and benches will also be added.
Yes. The contractor and engineer have been informed that maintaining some type of access to businesses is of prime importance. While this improvement project will necessitate some inconvenience, as much access as possible will be provided to local businesses. Some businesses may have access challenges and the Village will assist in communicating information on how to access them. Please email downtown@villageofpeotone.com for any questions about access.
The Village is committed to supporting the downtown businesses by helping to promote them throughout the project in the Village’s new E-newsletter and on its social media pages. In addition to sharing information about their products and services, temporary access points to enter the businesses during construction will also be highlighted. If you are a downtown business owner or manager, please email the Village’s communication partner, Vicarious Multimedia, at engage@vicariousmm.com to help the Village share this information.
The village received a $2.5 million grant from the State of Illinois, which covers 75% of the costs. The remainder will be paid with funds from the Business Development District (the Village collects an extra 1% sales tax on most sales that are earmarked to fund improvements in business corridors).
You can email downtown@villageofpeotone.com or call the Village Hall at 708-258-3279 and your question will be promptly answered.
