Completion of Bucktown Lofts & Hubbell-Waterman Soccer Complex; kick-off of Emerson Alley project

As we head into the final months of the year, the Downtown Davenport Partnership is excited to share some important updates adding fresh energy downtown.  

In the east gateway, the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley just celebrated the addition of the Hubbell-Waterman Soccer Complex adding 3 new soccer fields right outside the R. Richard Bittner Y on 4th Street. The fields are perfect for 5-on-5 urban soccer games, which are gaining popularity.  

On E. 2nd Street, the $4.3M Bucktown Lofts project is now complete. Tours of the building began the week of October 14, with 18 available apartments on the second and third floors. The year-long renovation project includes commercial spaces available on the first floor. “The build-out is absolutely beautiful,” said Kyle Carter, Executive Director of DDP. “I can’t wait for people to see it.”  

Carter is also pleased to report that several infrastructure improvement projects are underway. A streetscape project on the 300 block near Mississippi River Distilling and Great River Brewery, will include replacing sidewalks for safety and ADA compliance and adding decorative brick banding. The improvement project also includes putting up new streetlights and flower baskets.  

The Emerson Alley project, between Perry and Iowa Streets, is also underway and will feature architectural archways with signage and attractive street lighting. This beautification project aims to make the historic neighborhood both safe and welcoming to visitors. “DDP is thrilled to see this project move forward,” said Carter.  

Additionally, updates are being made to the MidAmerican Energy ramp on E. 2nd Street. According to Carter, “We’re repairing and giving some TLC to the areas that need it most.”  

Outside of business and infrastructure developments, DDP is looking forward to its signature fall/holiday events coming up including the annual Halloween Parade on Oct. 27, Deck the Downtowns,  Nov. 21 through Jan. 1, 2025 and Quad City Arts Festival of Trees, Nov. 23 – Dec. 1. “There are so many festive holiday happenings coming to downtown – we can’t wait for season to begin,” he said.