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Commission begins long-term visioning for riverfront properties; options include incubator space, hot dog stand rehab and public art
Summary
The commission opened a long-term discussion about maximizing revenue and public value from riverfront properties. Topics included the listed Hahn property, vacant Union Station office space, the historic hot dog stand, a potential incubator for small businesses, and a proposed large public art installation.
The Davenport Riverfront Commission held a broad, early-stage discussion about long-term uses for city-owned riverfront properties and possible economic-development goals.
Staff highlighted several assets and options: the Hahn property (a former concrete plant) is listed for sale; the riverfront includes parcels that the city already owns and may redevelop to generate revenue; and Union Station has vacant office spaces — including a roughly 2,200-square-foot east wing and a smaller studio — that the city could market for tenants. Commissioners discussed whether to use realtors, pursue targeted…
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