Riverpointe

: Significant expansions such as the extension of Lombard Street, the reconstruction of Old South River Road, and the creation of new internal streets to support high-intensity use.

: The St. Charles City Council recently approved $9 million specifically for internal roads and utilities, with a $7.6 million contract awarded to Integrity Grading & Excavating for road construction. riverpointe

Proponents emphasize that Riverpointe—and similar regional projects like the River Point District in La Crosse —are designed to strengthen the local economy by bringing in hundreds of new residents and increasing the tax base through commercial endeavors. In St. Charles, the project effectively replaces older, abandoned properties like the former Noah's Ark hotel, shifting the focus toward modern, high-density riverfront utility. : Significant expansions such as the extension of

: Some local residents and critics argue the project "continues to flounder" without clear returns, expressing concern over the use of public resources to subsidize private corporate infrastructure. : Some local residents and critics argue the