Iowa City Downtown District reflects on 2023, looks to future initiatives

By: Annie Smith Barkalow|June 6, 2024

Iowa City Downtown District's executive director, Betsy Potter, takes the podium at the Englert Theatre for the 2024 State of the Downtown, June 5. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Attracting thousands of visitors, improved placemaking, enhancing night-time safety measures and recruiting and retaining local businesses were several of the topics at the Iowa City Downtown District’s (ICDD) annual State of the Downtown, held June 5 at the Englert Theatre.

Community members and stakeholders gathered around tables on the Englert’s stage for hors d’oeuvres and drinks to hear highlights from the past year, progress with programs and initiatives, challenges, and…

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Iowa City Downtown District reflects on 2023, looks to future initiatives

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