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Community Invited to celebrate Shimer Square’s Redevelopment Kick Off GROWTH invites community to Commencement Celebration officially kicking off Shimer Square’s redevelopment with construction starting fall 2022
GROWTH invites the entire community, including residents, local and state elected officials, business, civic and neighborhood leaders, as well as people across the region to join and celebrate the kick off of Shimer Square’s first redevelopment phase at Mayfest on Saturday, May 28th at 2:00 p.m. Brian Hollenback, President/CEO of GROWTH along with Mayor Carl Bates will update the community on the redevelopment, and mark the official kick off for construction to officially begin fall 2022.
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Rediscover Shimer Square.
In the center of the historic community of Mt. Carroll, IL sits a former college campus, with 14 rolling acres, historic trees, and 17 brick buildings ready for revitalization. Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation d/b/a Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) is working to breathe new life into this historic campus through its revitalization efforts that will result in new residents, new businesses, and enhanced quality of life. The campus has a rich history of academics. Times evolved and needs changed, but one remained constant- the community’s will to never give up on its beloved campus.
In 2018, citizens joined together for the sake of their historic asset in search of a community-minded partner to preserve and revitalize its community anchor with shared vision to restore the campus’ natural beauty, capitalize on community pride, and bring the campus back to life. GROWTH took title to the property December 31, 2018 and has developed a comprehensive, multi-year development plan aimed at the preservation and revitalization of Shimer Square’s historic fabric while protecting its historic integrity.
Now in 2022, GROWTH is nearing closer to closing on financing of more than $40 million that will kick off revitalization efforts for two phases of its redevelopment plan. We look to celebrate the past while building for the future, aligning shared efforts to restore and revitalize the historic campus into a new, mixed-use neighborhood with residential, commercial and community amenities.
In 2018, citizens joined together for the sake of their historic asset in search of a community-minded partner to preserve and revitalize its community anchor with shared vision to restore the campus’ natural beauty, capitalize on community pride, and bring the campus back to life. GROWTH took title to the property December 31, 2018 and has developed a comprehensive, multi-year development plan aimed at the preservation and revitalization of Shimer Square’s historic fabric while protecting its historic integrity.
Now in 2022, GROWTH is nearing closer to closing on financing of more than $40 million that will kick off revitalization efforts for two phases of its redevelopment plan. We look to celebrate the past while building for the future, aligning shared efforts to restore and revitalize the historic campus into a new, mixed-use neighborhood with residential, commercial and community amenities.
Contact Us
GROWTH is a 501(c)3 non-profit community-based development organization with a national footprint. GROWTH's home office is located at 100 19th Street, Suite 109, Rock Island, IL 61201.
Equal Opportunity Provider.
Phone: (309) 794-6711
Email: info@growthcorp.org
Equal Opportunity Provider.
Phone: (309) 794-6711
Email: info@growthcorp.org
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