FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hilltop Campus Village Celebrates $20,000 Grant for Community Master Planning Project and Board Selects Streamline Architects as Consultant
Media Contact:
Brian Kramer
Executive Director
Hilltop Campus Village
563.210.8979
Brian@hilltopcampusvillage.org
[Davenport, Iowa] – [11-12-24] – The Hilltop Campus Village (HCV) is excited to announce a significant step forward in its vision for a revitalized neighborhood with the receipt of $22,500 in grant funding for its Community Master Planning Project. The Hilltop Campus Village would like to thank the Regional Development Authority (RDA, $20k) and the Hilltop Business Association (HBA, $2,500) for their support in this endeavor. The funding will pay for the planning and design efforts necessary to guide future development of the neighborhood. This project will help articulate a vision that will enhance the Hilltop, adding vibrancy and sustainability over the next 15 years.
In addition to the grant, the HCV Board of Directors voted on Thursday, November 7th, 2024, to partner with Streamline Architects as the lead consultant for the project. Streamline Architects, a renowned firm with a proven track record in the Quad Cities, will work closely with local residents, business owners, and community leaders to craft a comprehensive Master Plan for the HCV. Streamline has designed multiple projects within the neighborhood like Miss Phay Cafe, MLK Park, Iron+Grain Davenport, and have provided numerous design concepts for future projects. Additionally Streamline has offices within the main street district. This plan will serve as a blueprint for future development, infrastructure improvements, public spaces, and community engagement initiatives.
“We are grateful to receive this generous funding from the Regional Development Authority and the Hilltop Business Association, and are confident that it will help us lay the foundation for a community-driven vision for the Hilltop Campus Village,” said Brian Kramer, Executive Director of Hilltop Campus Village. “Partnering with Streamline Architects will ensure that we have the expertise and experience needed to create a thoughtful, inclusive plan that reflects the hopes of the people who call this neighborhood home.”
The Community Master Plan will focus on a wide range of topics, including:
- Urban design to improve the neighborhood’s walkability and connectivity.
- Public spaces that foster social interaction and community pride.
- Identify affordable housing and mixed-use development options.
- Development strategies to attract both private and public investment to the neighborhood.
Streamline Architects has extensive experience in community-driven planning, and their team is dedicated to engaging with residents and stakeholders throughout the process to ensure that the final plan meets the unique needs of the Hilltop Campus Village.
The HCV is feeling confident that they will be able to direct Streamline Architects to begin the planning process in January, 2025, with public workshops, surveys, and stakeholder meetings to gather input from the community. The final Community Master Plan is expected to be completed in the summer of 2025.
For more information about the Hilltop Campus Village Master Planning Project or to get involved, please contact Brian Kramer – Brian@hilltopcampusvillage.org.
About Hilltop Campus Village:
Hilltop Campus Village, a Main Street Iowa Urban Commercial District, is re-establishing itself as a vibrant area offering culture, education, shopping, dining and entertainment. The preservation of historic properties, together with the improvement of buildings, redevelopment of vacant sites and upgrading of infrastructure are making the district more attractive, secure and livable, helping to restore civic pride in the area and in surrounding neighborhoods.
Through interactive partnerships and the help of committed volunteers, the HCV district is attracting and retaining a diverse population, making it more financially stable and sustainable, and helping businesses and organizations create employment opportunities. In addition to its unique commercial offerings, its educational, cultural and religious institutions make it a destination within walking and biking distance for students, residents and visitors. We are witnessing a revitalizing, mixed-use neighborhood that is more family-friendly, cleaner and safer, and alive with activities.
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