City Hall plaza renovation
Summary
A $4 million amendment to TID 70 funds detailed design and construction of the City Hall Square plaza by 2028, Water Street median improvements, and 35 life-ring stations along the riverfront to prevent drownings.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adds $4 million in TID expenditures, still paid off by 2029.
Downtown visitors and anyone using the riverfront, plus drowning-prevention efforts.
Probably no one directly—though taxpayers foot the bill and nearby users may deal with construction noise and detours.
Mentions & discussions (3)
ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE — October 27, 2026
A $4 million amendment to TID 70 funds detailed design and construction of the City Hall Square plaza by 2028, Water Street median improvements, and 35 life-ring stations along the riverfront to prevent drownings.
Committee Backs $3.75 Million City Hall Plaza Plan
Proposal has been discussed for decades. But don't use 'that orange gravel,' alderman warns.
COMMON COUNCIL — October 5, 2026
The East Side BID director asked for $500,000 to help neighborhoods convert interim plazas into permanent legacy plazas after the initial three-year, $30,000 grants run out.
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