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For fourth time, Cedar Rapids seeks redevelopment proposals for former Ambroz building

Area residents submit petition to reconsider using facility as a recreation center
By: Richard Pratt|February 14, 2024
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    The former Ambroz Recreation Center at 2000 Mount Vernon Road SE in Cedar Rapids. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

    For the fourth time in the last seven years, Cedar Rapids officials are seeking redevelopment proposals for the former Ambroz Recreation Center in southeast Cedar Rapids.

    But based on public comments at the Feb. 13 Cedar Rapids City Council meeting, the city may have new alternatives to consider for the historic building.

    The city council voted unanimously Feb. 13 to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the disposition of…

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