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Iowa City advances rezoning for future multifamily complex

The city council passed the first of three readings needed to rezone property on Governor Street to make way for 84-unit complex
By: Annie Smith Barkalow|May 8, 2025
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    • A rendering of Goosetown Apartments, two multifamily residential complexes housing 42 units each proposed for 911 Governor St. in Iowa City.

    A rendering of Goosetown Apartments, two multifamily residential complexes housing 42 units each proposed for 911 Governor St. in Iowa City. CREDIT SELECT STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING, LLC

    Note: The reporter of this article has no relation to Tracy Barkalow, who is mentioned in the story.

    A controversial development project in Iowa City has taken a tentative step forward.

    At its May 6 council meeting, the Iowa City council passed the first of three considerations to rezone approximately 5.49 acres between North Dodge and North Governor Streets.

    The zoning change will help clear the way for…

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