1. Illinois Municipal League Annual Conference 2015
Doing Downtown Differently

5. Opportunities Strengths Weaknesses Education
Attract Younger Demographic
Point of Destination
Strengths
Entertainment and Cultural Attractions
Government Services
Transportation Hub
Urban Character
Weaknesses
Weak Market Conditions
Weak Commercial, Retail, Housing
Negative Perceptions

6. 3 downtown campuses
1,000 students by Fall 2016

7. 128 Miles of Bike Trails Converge on Downtown Joliet

12. Pro-Active Marketing Mixed-use/Redevelopment Opportunity
Request for Qualifications
Targeted on-line Sites
Outreach to Brokerage Community

13. Mecca for
Young Adults

14. Take Aways
Take a hard look at your downtown’s market realities and true strengths.
Your vision should follow accordingly.
Leverage Leverage Leverage

15. Kendall Jackson | Planning Director | City of Joliet
Thank You !
Kendall Jackson | Planning Director | City of Joliet