May 27, 2026StrategicPlan
BoardRock Island Port District Master Plan 2026
The Rock Island Port District Master Plan and Implementation Strategy provides a framework to guide the newly established Port District in its mission as an industrial site developer, infrastructure catalyst, and strategic convener. The plan aims to drive economic development by leveraging the city's strategic assets—river, rail, road, and real estate (the '4 Rs')—to expand and attract future-focused, high-impact industries. Key pillars include enhancing multimodal access, developing industrial land with redevelopment potential through site-readiness leadership, capitalizing on existing freight activity and private partnerships, and fostering a narrative of industrial grit and reinvestment readiness.