Interesting article about pedestrian safety in the United States


http://t4america.org/resources/dangerousbydesign/


The numbers below show the ratings for Peoria, Illinois and Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice, Florida for pedestrian safety.  Peoria was ranked 6 out of 11 metropolitan areas, while Sarasota was 15 out of 20 metros.  The number to the right is the Pedestrian Danger Index (PDI).  Sarasota is considerably higher then Peoria, which is likely a result of modern suburban low density development, with limited pedestrian facilities on major commercial roads.

6

Peoria

53.8

15

Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice

126.3

 The Peoria area can add yet another top notch national ranking to its resume. The Milken Institute has ranked Peoria the 33rd Best-Performing City in the country.

http://www.edc.centralillinois.org/news/more-people-agree-it’s-better-here

The University of Illinois provides assistance in local government economic development efforts.

http://communitydevelopment.uiuc.edu/webworks/files/index.php

Please send your responses to  Doug Leunig 

350,000 to 500,000 Sq Ft Building Needed

DCEO sent EDC a lead for a building.

Please let EDC know if you know of any appropriate building. 

An industrial broker in the Chicago area has requested assistance with the following project outlined below.

REQUIREMENT

• Building size ~ 350,000 - 500,000 SF
• Site size ~ 50 - 100 acres
• Crane coverage ~ Approximately 50%
• Height under hook ~ 30 feet
• Minimum bridge crane capacity ~ 40 tons
• Rail ~ To site at grade
• United States or Mexico preferred
• No time for “build to suit” options
• Timeline - negotiate lease in December for March followed by installation of equipment beginning in April and operational later in 2010; willing to lease or purchase
• Power - the power installed for the last user should work well

 

Beth Kolowski

The Economic Development Council for Central Illinois

A company of The Heartland Partnership

100 SW Water Street

Peoria, IL  61602-1329

309-495-5973 - Office

309-256-9011 - Cell

www.edc.centralillinois.org

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Congratulations to Tinley Park on being named the best place in the US to raise kids.

http://cbs2chicago.com/local/tinley.park.best.2.1320015.html

Update on the Recovery Act from Tony Rolando at the State of Illinois.

http://www2.illinoisbiz.biz/econ/ARRA/ARRA_11-16-2009.htm

Anthony Rolando

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Illinois Office of Regional Outreach

North Central Region

Pekin Office                  

111 S. Capitol

Pekin, Illinois 61554

Canton Office

2 N. Main, First Floor

Canton, Illinois 61520

Office: 309-647-5896

Mobile: 309-338-4191

Fax: 309-647-9325

anthony.rolando@illinois.gov