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Former Smitty’s property takes major step toward …

5/18/2023
A long vacant property in Peoria has taken a major step toward revitalization.

Development of former Smitty’s on Grand Avenue in …

5/9/2023
The former Smitty’s property, which is about 7.5 acres at 85th and Grand avenues, has seen some ups and downs over the years. Here is a snapshot. From 1997 until August of 2020: Former …

Struggling to develop Grand Avenue, Old Town Peoria

11/16/2021
The portion of Grand Avenue that runs through south Peoria has been a hard nut to crack in the revitalization of the Old Town area.

Peoria council denies apartment proposal at former …

11/16/2021
The Peoria City Council did something rare at its Nov. 9 meeting — councilors voted not to follow the recommendation from the planning and zoning commission for a new project in the downtown area.

Former Smitty's property in Peoria shifts plans to …

11/1/2021
The former Smitty’s property at 84th and Grand avenues has been a target investment since the decades-old structure was demolished last year, and an important part of Peoria’s plans to revitalize Old Town.

Project to revitalize former Smitty’s property in …

3/17/2021
Over the past year, the city of Peoria and developers have made progress in working toward the revitalization of the downtown area.

Hunt: Lots of ‘new’ headed to Old Town Peoria

12/1/2020
Don’t let the name mislead you – there are big, new additions on the horizon for Old Town Peoria!