Community Development Innovation Council’s Role in Place-Based Economic and Community Development
Johnson County has led the State of Iowa in vibrant community and economic development. Now, Greater Iowa City, Inc. will take this a step further with the launch of our Community Development Innovation Council (CDIC) in April. Greater IC’s CDIC is a driving force in fostering place-based economic and community growth. Starting in 2024 […]
Unleashing Rural Potential with High-Speed Broadband
Broadband expansion is key to our rural development strategy at Greater Iowa City, Inc. (Greater IC). High speed broadband impacts rural development on multiple levels, all directly influencing an area’s capacity for growth and a high quality of life. First, accessible high-speed internet gives residents access to telehealth services, online education, and remote work. This […]
The Case for Place-Based Economic Development
The recent rezoning recommendation of the vacated Kirkwood Community College at 1816 Lower Muscatine Road by the Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission has opened the door to re-examine the current land use pattern in southeast Iowa City through a new lens — one based in “place.” The universal concern of many civic leaders […]