Lockport Holds Community Workshop For Downtown Plan

LOCKPORT, IL — The City of Lockport will hold a community workshop to share and gather ideas from residents about its plans for its downtown area.

The workshop will be held at Roxy Lockport from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 25. The event will include free food and drinks, prize drawings, and a kids coloring table.

The City said it is planning for the future of downtown Lockport, as well as areas surrounding the historic district.

Community outreach is part of the planning process, according to the City's website. The first phase began in summer 2025, which was to assess community conditions. The second phase is community vision and goals, the third phase is preliminary recommendations and phase 4 (set for summer to fall of 2026) is draft plan and adoption.

The City is asking questions like: "How can we activate the I&M Canal area as a community asset?" or "How do we connect downtown with the Star Innovation District?"

You can find out more info at the City's website, including on how to get involved.