Working Groups #2 - Key Strategies

Our next round of engagement will continue to bring together local and city-wide stakeholders while deepening the conversation with community members—join us for Working Groups #2!

What are Working Groups?

Working Groups aim to be spaces where residents, community partners, local organizations, and public agencies will come together to help shape the future of the Bicentennial Bluffs Planning Area. These small, collaborative meetings will focus on key topics:

• People

• Housing

• Neighborhood

This is an opportunity to provide feedback, share ideas, discuss strategies, and help guide the development of the Choice Neighborhoods Transformation Plan. Your participation  will help provide input to the project’s development, as we collectively identify and propose key strategies and project, while offering guidance as the plan evolves, ensuring it reflects the community’s needs, opportunities, and vision for the future.

People Working Group

📅 Tuesday, May 12, 2026

🕓 10:00 – 11:30 AM

📍 Burnham Room – Joliet Public Library

150 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL  

Housing Working Group

📅 Tuesday, May 12, 2026

🕓 1:00 – 2:30 PM

📍 Community Room – Heritage Place Apartments

400 N Bluff St, Joliet, IL  

Neighborhood Working Group

📅 Tuesday, May 12, 2026

🕓 4:00 – 5:30 PM

📍Lobby – Bicentennial Park Theater

201 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL  

Where are we in the process?

We’ve made strong progress so far! Through three community meetings and the first round of Working Groups, we’ve gathered input, identified key themes, and begun shaping a shared vision while moving into strategy development. Working Groups #2 will build on this momentum, identifying key strategies and informing the next phase of the planning process. Stay tuned!