The removal of the old I-74 bridge will leave vacant around 13 acres between 7th Street and the river, and the city will hold a public meeting Wednesday at noon to hear ideas from the public on what to do with the space.
Liz Nolte from Renew Moline says the city has been working with the Urban Land Institute to turn the downtown space into a center of business and community activity.
"And so we have pre-identified ideas, but we really want to get input from the community of, you know, what do they want to see? What do they think of these opportunities, and what could be a reality?"
The city is considering a variety of ideas, including performance spaces, housing, restaurants, parks, and more.
In addition to the meeting tomorrow, Quad Cities residents can fill out an online survey to provide input on the project.
"You know, these public input meetings and the public survey are not just for those living in Moline. We'd love for the entire community to weight in. So whether you live in Davenport but come to Moline, or maybe you work here but you live in Bettendorf, we want to hear from everybody."
The public interest meeting will be Wednesday, October 6 at 12 PM via Zoom, and the online survey closes on Friday, October 8.
A presentation from the Urban Land Institute from April 2021 is also available for viewing.
