The Martin Luther King Jr. Center (MLK Center) invites the public to the next West End Revitalization community meeting from 5-6 p..m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 630 9th St., Rock Island. This meeting marks the next phase of the community’s participatory budgeting process, where residents help decide how to invest $40,000 back into the West End.
The steering committee has reviewed all submitted ideas and is now developing up to 10 project proposals. At the meeting, attendees can:
· Learn about the proposed projects
· Share feedback to strengthen them
· Get ready to vote for their top choices starting Aug. 30.
The West End Revitalization is a long-term, community-driven effort to make the West End of Rock Island a preferred place to live, work, and thrive. The initiative focuses on improving housing, infrastructure, and local amenities, supporting economic growth, and creating an inclusive environment for all residents.