<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2DhUrd_1DADDcNb00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2DhUrd_1DADDcNb00" width="1200" height="600" >ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Nearly three acres of vacant land along South Main Street in Rockford could soon be redeveloped, years after crews demolished the former King Elementary School and left the site empty.“The King School is a great location we’re looking at creative ideas,” Region 1 Executive Director Michael Dunn said.The Northern Illinois Land Bank, which received the parcel from Rockford Public School District, says the property was always seen as a potential housing opportunity.“When Rockford Public School District donated that parcel to the land bank, it was identified as an opportunity for housing,” Region 1 Director of Community Revitalization Eric Setter said.But when the land bank first took ownership, new construction proposals didn’t materialize.“When we first received the site, it was hard to talk to people about new construction. It’s a different housing market,” Dunn said.Now, the land bank is trying again, seeking proposals from developers to bring new housing to the site. Real estate leaders say that push comes as inventory remains tight across the region, with fewer than 300 homes currently for sale in Winnebago, Boone and Ogle counties.“That could be townhomes, condos or single-family homes. We’re looking for something that’s complementary to the existing neighborhood,” Setter said. Proposals are due July 31. After that, the City of Rockford and the Northern Illinois Land Bank will review submissions before selecting a developer.“Success looks like people owning their own homes in that area. They find an awesome, vibrant, rich neighborhood along the South Main corridor,” Dunn said.</div></body>

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Nearly three acres of vacant land along South Main Street in Rockford could soon be redeveloped, years after crews demolished the former King Elementary School and left the site empty. “The King School is a great location we’re looking at creative ideas,” Region 1 Executive Director...

Rockford seeks proposals to redevelop former King Elementary site

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Nearly three acres of vacant land along South Main Street in Rockford could soon be redeveloped, years after crews demolished the f

Rockford seeks proposals to redevelop former King Elementary site

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