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Peoria Council approves purchase of two downtown parcels for short-term programming, long-term redevelopment
Summary
The City Council approved separate votes to acquire 8344 and 8443 West Washington to support downtown programming (parking, bookings) and future redevelopment; staff said purchases will give flexibility for near-term events and potential long-term mixed-use projects. A resident living at 8344 West Washington asked how soon movers might arrive.
Peoria City Council on Feb. 10 voted unanimously to approve two separate downtown property purchases, approving agenda items 26R and 27R. City staff told the council the parcels—identified in staff materials as 8344 West Washington and 8443 West Washington—are adjacent to existing city-owned property and could be used for short-term programming such as parking and event bookings while preserving options for longer-term redevelopment.
City Manager Henry Darwin introduced the items and Economic Development Director Maria…
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