Reimagining 5th Street: A Community Vision for Coralville’s Historic Corridor

Greater Iowa City - Strategic Investment Districts - Charrette Process - Coralville, Iowa City, Iowa - June 16, June 24-25, 2025

Once a key commuter route and historic arterial for early transportation in the region, Coralville’s 5th Street has evolved into a vibrant destination full of local businesses, civic spaces, and walkable charm. No longer just a pass-through, it is now a place where community, history, and opportunity intersect, making it the ideal focus for Greater […]

Sycamore Has Stories to Tell, and the Community Just Outlined the Next Chapter

Sycamore is nestled between neighborhoods, employers, and locally owned businesses. It’s a corridor people move through every day—and with the right support, it can become a place where they choose to stay. Through a collaborative design process, the community is now shaping what comes next: a district that feels welcoming, walkable, and worthy of its […]

Rethinking Rural Housing in Johnson County: Growth Is Coming

Johnson County Housing Assessment Study - Greater Iowa City

Rural Johnson County is changing. Over the next decade, the population in our small towns and unincorporated areas is projected to grow by over 700 households, triggering demand for at least 950 new housing units to meet that growth and ease existing pressures.    The preliminary report based on a recent housing study commissioned by […]

Johnson County’s Quiet Growth Surge

Build Greater Iowa City Economic Development

Fresh on the heels of the June ribbon cutting for CIVCO’s new 96,000 squarefoot Coralville headquarters, (a $15 million investment that unites corporate and manufacturing functions under one roof,) the Greater Iowa City area is signaling serious momentum. Below, explore a curated list of proposed development projects where we’re actively supporting infrastructure, zoning, and financing strategies […]

Greater Access Ahead: Two Projects Driving Johnson County’s Transit Future

Aerial view of the Burlington Street Bridge spanning the Iowa River in downtown Iowa City, with the University of Iowa and downtown district visible in the background.

As Johnson County evolves, so must the infrastructure that connects it. We’re not just building roads…we’re building resilience, economic opportunity, and a region that works better for everyone. From major bridge replacements to corridor completions that have been years in the making, our transit network is being reimagined to serve the future workforce and support […]