John Deere Commons

  • Developer/Project Proponent: Deere & Company in partnership with Renew Moline
  • Project Address: 1400 River Drive
  • Renew Moline Role: Project feasibility, concept development, design review, development agreement negotiation
  • Completion Date: 1997
  • Economic Incentives: Tax abatement, land donation from Deere & Company

As an integral component of Moline’s Riverfront Civic Renewal Project in the early 1990s, the John Deere Commons has invited citizens and tourists to its downtown locale. The area is a combination of office space, shopping, entertainment, and restaurants. The John Deere Pavilion is the centerpiece of this designated area as it brings in those looking to catch a glimpse of the famous green and yellow machines. Opening in August of 1997, the John Deere Commons was designed to be a showpiece and attraction for downtown Moline and encompasses several structures:  The Vibrant Arena at the Mark; Wyndham Moline on John Deere Commons; Centre Station and The John Deere Pavilion & Store.

John Deere Commons