Renew Moline is a private, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to economic development and redevelopment activities within the City of Moline.

The organization was established in 1989 as Moline was rebounding from an agricultural depression that severely impacted the Quad Cities costing more than 23,000 jobs. The riverfront and downtown business district was devastated by the loss of merchants, residents, and pedestrian traffic. This resulted in underutilized land and deteriorating buildings further causing a decline in property values.

A group of dedicated business and civic leaders formed a coalition to “renew” Moline. The task of this public/private partnership was to create jobs, expand Moline’s tax base, and return the vibrancy to Moline’s downtown.

Today, we are building on the success of early redevelopment efforts, encompassing over $400 million of private investment downtown.  We manage the downtown experience through the Moline Centre Program, and partner with the Moline Community Development Corporation (MCDC) to improve neighborhoods and create new opportunities for affordable housing. 

The core of our work is a commitment to creating a vibrant, walkable and economically healthy downtown in cooperation with the City of Moline and the community.  We hope you will join us!