Des Moines’ Capitol East neighborhood is one of three neighborhoods on the east bank of the Des Moines River that have recently gone through the City’s Neighborhood Revitalization Program. It is part of the Viva East Bank! neighborhood coalition along …
Phase One : Cresco has a unique opportunity to be a regional food hub that offers food to city and county residents year round. Differing from a “hub” in terms of …
Phase One : Des Moines is a vibrant city, with numerous strong grassroots food initiatives making large strides, particularly in terms of organization, production and distribution. As we continue to work with Des Moines, …
Phase One : Cedar Rapids has progressive policies in place that facilitate local food production and food-based business development. This city will capture the creation of a comprehensive food systems plan for …
Location : Maquoketa, Iowa
Partner : City of Maquoketa
Vision 2020 and CDL held community meetings to gather feedback on opportunities for synergy and growth in the downtown district. The CDL proposed a master plan: Think! Connect to create a …
Location : Waukon, Iowa
Partner : ISU Extension and Outreach, Community and Economic Development
Waukon is planning for the future. To develop a strategic vision, the Waukon Works team partnered with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Communities to Community …
Location : Time Check Neighborhood, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
In 2008, Cedar Rapids suffered a major flood of the Cedar River. The CDL provided research for the Time Check area to create ways to reconnect the neighborhood. Opportunities for ecological and …
