tRosewood Courts enhancements reflect the historic and cultural significance of the site, while accommodating the needs of current and future residents. The new Rosewood Courts is a microcosm of the mixed-income, mixed use character of the Rosewood neighborhood.

We have the opportunity to create a unified, desirable neighborhood, with a unique identity with better connections to the greater Rockford community – physically, economically and culturally. Through a program of focused investment and improvement, the Ellis Heights neighborhood can become a linchpin between the west side and greater Rockford, bringing these disparate parts of the city together.  Our vision, developed by neighborhood residents as we engaged in planning is as follows:

All too often neighborhoods become known by headlines, statistics and obstacles… no longer.  From today forward we believe in creativity, in opportunity, in power, in motivation, in ourselves.  From today forward, we will promote, discover, believe and mix it up! Ellis Heights will be a desirable place to live!  It will be creative, safe, affordable, clean and pleasant. There will be strong homeownership, with respectful and responsible neighbors looking out for the welfare of others. It will be a community where children are nurtured, families can grow, and seniors can enjoy their years. It will embrace the creativity of its residents and build a strong local arts economy in addition to homes for more traditional business enterprises. Ellis Heights will be a responsible community with active leadership and strong institutions.

Click here to visit the Rosewood Choice Neighborhoods website, created by Camiros

The first significant planning milestone for the Rosewood Choice effort was the creation of a project website that documents the work undertaken to develop the Rosewood Choice Neighborhoods Plan. The website contains information about the planning process, how to participate, presentations and reports, the neighborhood Data Book, photos of events and an interactive mapping feature to allow stakeholders to give feedback on neighborhood assets and issues.

In addition to the website, Camiros has created and maintained project facebook and twitter pages to provide important updates and milestones.