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City Development

Welcome to the Department of City Development!

The Department of City Development actively works to enhance the community by expanding the tax base, attracting employment opportunities, improving the City’s housing stock and the quality of life for its citizens. We accomplish this by fostering orderly growth and development by offering the following services and initiatives:

City Plans
Impact Areas
Business Toolbox
Economic Development and Housing
Economic Inclusion
Housing Improvement Programs
Historic Preservation
Tourist Rooming Houses
Neighborhood Enhancement Division

Fair Housing
Development & Building Regulation
Development Review Schedules
Boards and Committees
Request for Proposal
Staff Directory
Development Projects
Housing Affordability Analysis
New Housing Fee Report

Our work is overseen by the Mayor, Common Council, and numerous Boards and Committees that contribute their time to aiding the Department in carrying out our mission.

Please see our Request for Proposals page for more information on current redevelopment opportunities.

Historic Map of Racine, WI from 1855

City Development

Welcome to the Department of City Development!

Historic Map of Racine, WI from 1855