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Riverfront Crossings District
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Building heights and the future of development in Riverfront Crossings
Iowa City Council’s consideration of a rezoning application for 12 Court St in the Riverfront Crossings District has sparked a kerfuffle about high-rise buildings and the future of development in Iowa City. The debate generally centers on building heights. Whether one supports high-rise buildings — that is, any building over nine stories — is typically framed as an aesthetic preference.
Posted inCommunity/News
Council approves first reading of inclusionary housing ordinance
On Tuesday, June 21, the Iowa City Council, in a unanimous vote, approved the first reading of an inclusionary housing ordinance amendment. This zoning code amendment would ensure that a minimum percentage of rental units available at the forthcoming Riverfront Crossings District be made affordable. The Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission recommended this amendment […]
Posted inCommunity/News
Ecopolis makes last-ditch effort to save control house from demolition
The environmental group Ecopolis is continuing their push to save the abandoned North Wastewater Treatment facility control house tonight, as the Iowa City Council
Posted inCommunity/News
As Iowa City plans demolition of wastewater control house, Ecopolis hopes to preserve it
This Saturday, Feb. 21, the Ecopolis Forum will lead a discussion of ideas for the proposed Riverfront Crossings District Park. The grass-roots group…
