By City Of Janesville - Febuary 21st 2024

 

JANESVILLE

The Common Council for the City of Janesville approved the next step in redeveloping the former General Motors campus area by approving a relocation order. A relocation order is required by law for the City to acquire properties and prepare areas to be redeveloped. Its approval launches the process necessary to revitalize the GM plant campus.

City Manager Kevin Lahner shared his enthusiasm behind this announcement: “These are vital next steps to revitalize the former GM area, a major hub of our community. This is an opportunity to continue to rebuild our legacy. The benefits of this step allow us to control our destiny, access to other funding sources, and build a vision together. Collectively, we can create a site that is ready to market, develop, see additional investments in the surrounding areas, and ultimately improve the quality of life.”

Last year, the City Plan Commission and Common Council approved the creation of a blighted tax incremental district No. 42 around the former GM/JATCO area, which has sat dormant for years, to assist the City in eliminating blight and attracting new development. The land acquisition and planning of the campus area is expected to be completed within the next 18 months.

ABOUT THE CITY OF JANESVILLE

With 2,611 acres of parkland, 65 improved parks, and 31 miles of paved bike trails, Janesville is Wisconsin’s Park Place. Janesville is located on the Rock River in the rolling hills of scenic south central Wisconsin. Founded in 1836, Janesville has a long history of strong industry and economic resiliency, which has helped turn the community into a major commercial and industrial center for the Stateline area.

The City’s mission is to innovatively provide effective municipal services that are responsive to the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors, which are delivered in a reliable, efficient manner in order to sustain Janesville as the community of choice. As Wisconsin’s first city to operate under the council-manager form of government, the City of Janesville has a professional staff managing the full spectrum of municipal services.

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