The Heart of Peoria Commission last Friday started working on our proposed work plan for 2007-2008. We will be finishing our work plan at another special meeting this Friday at 8 a.m., in the conference room in the Planning & Growth department. The meeting is open to the public, as always.

So far, the commission has expressed interest in focusing on implementing New Urbanism principles in transportation and the public space, continuing to assist with the implementation of the Land Development Code and the four Form Districts, and developing marketing materials for the Heart of Peoria Plan area to generate interest in reinvestment. These are subject to change and/or further refinement at this Friday’s meeting.

When the work plan is completed, it will be submitted to the City Council for consideration during their July 24 meeting. They’ll decide at that time whether to keep and fund the commission, or decommission us.