The City is continuously working to
build the best community for our residents and our
General Plan and approach to community and economic
development reflect that. To learn more about what
Peoria plans for the future, please take a look at our
future profile or one of the many studies that we have
undertaken:
Peoria 2025
Building on the City’s history and vision for the
future, Peoria in 2025 will be a vibrant balanced
community of 270,000 residents. In 2025, Peoria will be
known for:
- high-wage jobs in targeted industries
- affordable as well as luxury housing
- quality education and health care services
- diverse entertainment, shopping, and recreational
activities
- an uncompromised natural environment to which
residents feel connected
This vision will become a reality because of the City’s
10-year Capital Improvement Plan – an ambitious plan for
thoughtful, balanced and sustainable development. This
strategic capital budget of $1 billion was developed
with the General Plan and Master Plans in mind and is
focused on coordinating efforts with schools, utilities,
developers and other agencies for the express purpose of
creating sustainable community assets. What’s more, the
City’s infrastructure plan is partnered with
developer-driven projects, underscoring Peoria’s pledge
to collaborate with the community for smart growth and
sustainable solutions.
At present, Peoria covers an area of 180 square miles,
only 30% of which has been developed. This is why the
City’s vision for and commitment to funding strategic
development for a truly connected and balanced community
is of utmost significance.
New and expanded infrastructure; approved master planned
communities; partnerships with bioscience and health
care organizations; careful consideration of
environmental realities – sensible management of these
aspects is what will enable and encourage the extensive
growth that the City is anticipating.
