Trail East

The new version of the proposed Trail East and West development project in Uptown Normal would be primarily residential housing on the north side of the traffic circle straddling Constitution Trail. And a controversial mural on a building in the project footprint would likely be torn down.

There are changes coming to plans for two large, mixed-use buildings on Uptown Circle in Normal. "We're in active discussions with two developers looking to do trailside east and trailside west," said Mayor Chris Koos.

Rising interest rates have blocked the hoped-for start of construction this spring on a flagship development project in Uptown Normal.

The Town of Normal is moving ahead with work on the proposed Trail West and East Project in Uptown even though a development agreement is not yet in place. City Manager Pam Reece said there's a lot to be done to prepare for the start of construction next spring.

Town of Normal staff have recommended the council choose an Iowa development company to build the $50-60 million Trail East and Trail West projects in Uptown.

Town of Normal officials on Thursday released a request-for-proposals seeking developers interested in one or both of the town's Trail East and Trail West redevelopment projects.

The developer of the Trail East project in Uptown Normal has pulled out of the deal. Bush Construction tells the town the time is not right to go ahead.

The long-delayed Trail East in Uptown Normal is downsizing. Town planner Mercy Davison said Friday developers want to build a four-story structure instead of a five-story building.

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