Coralville city officials give update on West Village, ‘new urbanist’ neighborhood

Coralville residents and community leaders packed the city’s council chambers Monday afternoon to hear updates on West Village, Coralville’s newest ambitious residential project.

The meeting, a network event facilitated by Greater Iowa City Inc., gave a detailed overview of the vision for the “new urbanist” residential development that promises a pedestrian-friendly, community-centered neighborhood.

Comprising 28 acres in the southwest corner of Oakdale and Jones Boulevards, the development…