iBi - February 2014 | PeoriaMagazines.com

New Day Rising

The Future of Downtown Peoria

by Jonathan Wright

With a new development corporation leveraging our assets and driving new development, the creation of a more vibrant and livable downtown takes center stage in Peoria.

Jan Wright, Publisher, iBi

These things that make us unique, by definition, cannot be found in every community around the country.

A New Sports Complex Plays in Peoria

by Dan Cunningham

Louisville Slugger Sports Complex

Louisville Slugger, the No. 1 name in diamond sports, is partnering with the new sports complex being built in Peoria beginning this spring.

Tactical Urbanism

A Movement on the Rise

by Katy Shackelford

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission

Small-scale, temporary projects are excellent, low-cost ways to improve the urban environment.

Envisioning the Warehouse District

by Chris Waible

Dewberry

It exists in big cities like Chicago, Austin and Dallas, and mid-sized cities like Grand Rapids, Madison and Champaign. And it could exist in Peoria.

The Rise of the Levee District

by Chris West

Cullinan Properties

A project long in the making, the Levee District is transforming East Peoria.

Building Blocks of a Vibrant 61605

by Phil Newton

South Side Mission

A groundswell of support is taking shape on the South Side, one of the poorest zip codes in the country.

Small Business and Energy Efficiency

Strange Bedfellows

by Todd Abercrombie

EverGreen Home Energy Consultants, Inc.

What can local business owners do to improve the efficiency of their buildings?

Go Urban: Making an Impact

by Erik Reader

Reader Area Development

For the city to reach its fullest potential, it needs more people carrying out their dreams and passions.

Shaping a Community

A Participatory Endeavor

by Ross Black

City of Peoria

During 2014, the City of Peoria will have the opportunity and challenge to discuss what the community could look like going forward.

Regional Land Use Scenario Planning

by Melissa Eaton

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission

While scenario planning has been conducted in cities like Denver and Salt Lake City for decades, the concept is new to most regions.

Redeveloping Taft

Q&A with Brenda Coates & Yvonne Long, Peoria Housing Authority

Brenda Coates and Yvonne Long of the Peoria Housing Authority spoke with iBi about the redevelopment of the Taft Homes site.

Region

FFCI’s Workforce Alliance: Planning for Life
Mick Hall Bard Optical
Bradley Adopts Civil Rights Theme
by Brad McMillan Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service at Bradley University
Profile of Mayoral Leadership
Mayor Jim Ardis - City of Peoria
Planning Put To the Test
David Zimmerman, Tazewell County Board
The Voice for Real Estate
Dallas Hancock-Peoria Area Association of Realtors

Finance

Telematics & Big Brother
Jeanne Buysee - American Family Insurance

Workplace

Management Support for Training
by Jimmy L. Smith S-Squared Enterprises USA
Hidden Revenue in Employee Turnover
by Raylana Anderson Anderson Consulting
Growing Our Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
by Amy Lambert Startup Peoria
Five Mistakes Leaders Unknowingly Make That Scare Employees
by Christine Comaford
Did Your Credibility Crumble in 2013?
by Julie Miller and Brian Bedford MillerBedford Executive Solutions

Healthcare

Rebuilding For a Stronger Future
Debbie Simon, UnityPoint Health
Developing Destination Centers of Care
by Shelli Dankoff OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

Balance

A New Take on Old Buildings

by Bridget Baker

ICC’s new Deconstruction and Building Material Salvage and Reuse Certificate Program

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iBi - February 2014