MOLINE CENTRE PLAN

RIVERFRONT DISTRICT

DISTRICT CONCEPT

The Riverfront District should continue to serve as the tourism draw too Moline Centre. Completion of the Bass Street Landing, all phases, is the primary focus within the district. Enhancements, improvements, and maintenance of existing improvements should continue.

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Over the last ten years, a rebirth has truly occurred along downtown Moline’s riverfront.  It has taken a highly coordinated effort between the City, Renew Moline, and the private sector to bring new development and activities to this area.  A combination of new buildings, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse has successfully worked to drive new economic development in this area.

PLAN STATEGY

The John Deere Commons

The economic development associated with the development of the John Deere Commons is felt throughout the entire City of Moline, particularly helping to drive new investment in the downtown.  Read about this project on the John Deere Commons page.

Additional improvements within the John Deere Commons include a pedestrian-friendly streetscape, a riverwalk/bicycle path along the banks of the Mississippi River, and a marina adjacent to the Radisson Hotel.

Bass Street Landing

In February 2001, the City and Renew Moline began the schematic design for Bass Street Landing, which is and will continue to be an interactive mixed-use riverfront development that includes public space, retail, restaurant space, commercial space, and housing.  Currently being designed for the third phase of the project, Bass Street Tower will be a 20 story high-rise will office, retail, restaurants, and more.

To enhance the private development taking shape and to draw additional Moline residents downtown, the City is creating a civic greenspace at Bass Street Landing.  Amenities that are planned include an extended season ice-rink, an extension of the riverfront bike trail, a bicycle ramp to the Arsenal Bridge, and, already constructed, a the zero-grade, interactive fountain.

Caxton Block

Over the last several years, developer have renovated and updated the office space, enhanced the landscaping, and improved pedestrian access to the parking facilities.  Shive-Hattery, an architect/design firm, too the reins on the renovations and now occupy part of the renovated historical building.

Water Treatment Facility

The City will make a significant investment in the Riverfront District with the #20 million in planned improvements to the City’s water treatment facility.

Marina & Waterfront Uses

The City has developed a riverwalk and recreational trail along the banks of the Mississippi River, which will now house the marina north of the Radisson Hotel.  As a part of the City’s efforts to bring more opportunities for river enthusiasts, the Quad City Rowing Club built a new $800,000 boathouse along the bank of the river adjacent to both Bass Street Landing and Stoney Creek Inn.

Arsenal Island Bridge

Efforts should be made to uplight the Arsenal Island Bridge.  The bridge is an important Moline Centre riverfront feature and should be highlighted at night to add visual interest to the riverfront.  Additionally, a rotary or roundabout at the Arsenal Island side of the bridge would allow visitors to cross the bridge and make their way back to Moline’s riverfront.

DESIGN STRATEGY

Design Strategy for the underdeveloped portion of the district, the design strategy should emulate the high standards set by previous design and implementation.