In the 1990s, Rock Island embarked on an aggressive neighborhood planning program that looked at neighborhoods in a comprehensive fashion, with considerable citizen input. Included in each of the neighborhood plans are sections that touch on the history and development of the neighborhood. Architecture is also usually discussed. Depending upon priorities established by residents, the level of detail about these items varies, but don’t overlook these documents if you want to learn more about the history of a specific neighborhood.

Title: Broadway Neighborhood Conservation Plan

Area: 7th to 13th Avenues, from 17th to 23rd Streets Pages: 174 Year Printed: 1992 .PDF Version: Not available Availability: Rock Island Planning & Redevelopment Division Cost: $12.00

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Title: Chicago Addition Neighborhood Plan

Area: 2nd to 7th Avenues, from 4th to 15th Streets Pages: 2 (map style) Year Printed: 1993 .PDF Version: Not available Availability: Rock Island Planning & Redevelopment Division Cost: $8.00

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Title: Douglas Park Neighborhood Plan

Area: Rock Island Parkway to 11th Street, from 7th to 18th Avenues Pages: 34 Year Printed: 1994 .PDF Version: Not available Availability: Rock Island Planning & Redevelopment Division Cost: Free

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Title: KeyStone Neighborhood Plan

Area: Mississippi River to 14th Avenue, from 38th Street to Moline border Pages: 138 Year Printed: 1996 .PDF Version: Not available Availability: Rock Island Public Library, Rock Island City Hall Cost: Free

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Title: Longview Historic Area Neighborhood Plan

Area: 7th to 18th Avenues, from 11th to 16th Streets Pages: 47 Year Printed: 1996 .PDF Version: Not available Availability: Rock Island Public Library, Rock Island City Hall Cost: Free

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Title: Making “Cents” of 11th Street – Vision & Strategies

Area: 11th Street, from 2nd to 51st Avenues Pages: 28 Year Printed: 1999 .PDF Version: Click on image to left. (may take several minutes to download) Availability: Limited, by request only Cost: Free