Tag: Development
Linn County awards $200K in economic development funds
The Linn County Board of Supervisors awarded $200,000 in economic and community development funding to 13 Linn County organizations.
According to a news release sent...
Marion introduces Kim Downs as deputy city manager
The City of Marion has announced Kim Downs as its new deputy city manager, effective Sep. 6.
According to a news release, Ms. Downs comes...
Iowa City Downtown District adding more than 1,100 beds this year
Numerous housing developments underway in and near the Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) this year will add 1,135 beds to the city's housing inventory,...
Multi-use development planned in NewBo neighborhood, Cedar Rapids
A new commercial and residential building is planned for the NewBo neighborhood in southeast Cedar Rapids.
At its meeting Tuesday, the Cedar Rapids City Council...
Iowa City council narrowly keeps Hickory Hill plan moving forward
A rezoning plan for a controversial housing development partially bordering Hickory Hill Park on Iowa City’s northeast side is still moving forward – albeit...
Going Up: Inside Iowa City’s high rise boom
The Plaza Towers, one of Iowa City's earliest high-rises, with the Hyatt Place Iowa City shown in the distance. PHOTO ADAM MOORE
By Katharine Carlon
katharine@corridorbusiness.com
Iowa...
Finding the sweet spot when giving back
By Anna Patty / Guest Column
I spent more than a decade working for nonprofits before going to the “other side,” meaning the for-profit world. Having worked on...
Cargohab’s first container house offers sustainable style
Cargohab partners (l-r) Fred Zehr, John Armon, Justin Zehr and Casey Cornwell look down on the back yard of their first cargo container house...