The ARISE Plan
ARISE is a bold vision for downtown Janesville’s long-term future, solidly grounded in community engagement and focused on feasible action steps. The ARISE plan is intended to position downtown Janesville as a vibrant neighborhood where commerce, culture, entertainment, and history intersect.
ARISE Goals
- Make the downtown the heart of the community and a fun, vibrant and healthy place to live, work and visit for a wide spectrum of the community
- Preserve the historical character and authenticity of the downtown
- Celebrate the Rock River as Janesville’s greatest asset
- Facilitate new investment and redevelopment with a market driven and action-oriented strategy
ARISENow
ARISENow is a private-public partnership formed in 2016 that strengthens the implementation of the City’s ARISE plan as well as supports other key activities and organizations working to transform downtown Janesville.
ARISENow Partners:
- City of Janesville
- Forward Janesville, Inc.
- Downtown Janesville, Inc
- Janesville Performing Arts Center
- Rock County Historical Society
- Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Downtown Janesville BID
ARISENow Sponsored Projects
Town Square
- Interactive Water Feature
- Pedestrian Bridge
- East Bank Pavilion
- West Bank Pavilion & River Lawn
- Festival Street Enhancements
- Lighting for Court Street, Milwaukee Street & Pedestrian Bridge
- Public Art
Walkways and Connectors
- Information Kiosks
Janesville Performing Arts Center
- Phase I: Youth Education Center, Rehearsal Space & Technology Upgrades
Thank you ARISENow Donors
Thanks to the generosity of our donors and efforts of our community partners, downtown Janesville is on the rise again!
Resources
As a current or prospective property and/or business owner, we are here to support you. Please contact us with questions or thoughts.
Downtown information on the Grow Janesville website
Article on the JP Cullen Memorial Pavilion and Cope-Ryan Pavilion
