Region 1 Planning Council

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R1 is applying for a U.S. EPA Brownfield Cleanup grant to address contamination at 1800 Broadway in Rockford. Before submitting the application, R1 is seeking public input on its site cleanup plans. You are invited to attend a Public Hearing for this grant application. The hearing will take place on Friday, November 8 at 10:00 am at the R1 office located at 127 N. Wyman, Rockford. The public is also invited to view the draft grant proposal and submit feedback at https://lnkd.in/gUbUyNy2. Public comment will be accepted until November 11. Questions? Contact Eric Setter at esetter@r1planning.org.

The Rockford region's housing should be available. Affordable. Fair. Safe. R1 is creating a Housing Coordination Plan that will provide a roadmap to do just that. But first, we want to know what residents need. If you live in Winnebago, Boone, or northeastern Ogle County, please visit https://lnkd.in/g6bP4i7S to complete a 10-minute survey about your current housing and future preferences. This information will be used to create a guidebook of recommendations to create and preserve a range of housing in the next 5-10 years. You're not just telling us what kinds of housing will be needed in the near future. You're also advising how the region can protect your community's vibrancy as it grows.

We're excited to share our website's new look! We've revised and rebuilt r1planning.org to bring you a site that's more convenient with a fresh, modern feel. All the resources you typically use are still available, but note that you may need to update bookmarks. Please be patient in the coming weeks as we make a few final changes. If you are having issues using the site or information is missing, please send a message to info@r1planning.org.

The Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board and R1 (as grant program administrator for the mental health board) are among the nation's outstanding grant makers! The WCCMHB was named Grantmaker of the Year - Honorable Mention by the Grant Professionals Association. It was recognized for the Accelerator Awards, an innovative way to provide capital to increase system capacity for mental health services. The comprehensive and transparent Funded Programs site on Engage R1 was also mentioned. To read the press release, go to https://lnkd.in/gfb6XZHu

HOUSING PROPOSAL: Join us today from 5:00 - 6:00 for a public hearing regarding R1's grant application to stimulate new and rehabilitated housing in Winnebago and Boone Counties. Public Hearing for HUD Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing grant proposal Thursday, October 3, 5:00 - 6:00 pm Region 1 Planning Office, 127 N. Wyman, Rockford Zoom link available upon request View R1's draft proposal and provide feedback at https://lnkd.in/gQCEV2Tr... Public comments will be accepted until Wednesday, October 9 at 5:00 pm.

R1 was honored to host Rep. Darin LaHood (R) today on his visit to Rockford. The Congressman spoke to a roomful of elected and appointed officials, as well as business leaders, about ongoing legislative activity. He emphasized his commitment to our region and the many projects he has been able to help fund, and took time to answer audience questions. Thank you, Congressman, for your support across our region!

We are applying for a grant to increase affordable housing in the region and need your feedback! The Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) grant aims to remove local barriers to providing affordable housing and increase production/preservation. It is issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). View R1's draft proposal and provide feedback at https://lnkd.in/g-FR5Vnz You can also attend a Public Hearing: Thursday, October 3 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm Region 1 Planning Office, 127 N. Wyman, Rockford Zoom link available upon request Public comments will be accepted until Wednesday, October 9 at 5:00 pm.

"This downtown Rockford parking lot is not well-lit. Please add more lights!" "There's nowhere to park my bike!" 🚲 This is exactly what our Parking Reimagined survey is looking for. Tell us how parking can be better, and mark it on a map so we know just where change is needed. https://lnkd.in/guwyEjRs Results from this survey will be incorporated into a plan recommending ways Rockford region parking can be safer, environmentally friendly, equitable, and versatile.

🏘 Land Bank Auction & Open House! The next Land Bank Auction begins TOMORROW, September 12, with three properties up for sale. Open houses are being held for these properties. Plan to attend one or all! 3211 Parkside Ave - Thursday Sept. 12 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm 1404 25th St. - Friday, Sept. 13 from 9:00 - 10:30 am 904 18th Ave. - Friday, Sept. 13 from 9:00 - 10:30 am To bid on these properties, go to https://lnkd.in/ey5ss28f...