Planning Services
Community Development’s planning staff coordinates with other City Departments, citizens, and other stakeholders to capitalize on development opportunities that maintain and enhance the quality of life in the community for everyone.
Community Development’s planning staff coordinates with other City Departments, citizens, and other stakeholders to capitalize on development opportunities that maintain and enhance the quality of life in the community for everyone.
Current Projects
- Micromobility Program
- Age-Friendly Cedar Rapids
- Dual Use Facility Feasibility Study
- Linn County and Cedar Rapids Trail and Bikeway Plan
- Westdale Area Action Plan
- Community Gardens in Parks Plan
- 6th Street Corridor Action Plan
- Public Art Plan
- River Recreation Feasibility Study
- Czech Village/NewBo Action Plan
- Zoning Code Update
- Mt. Vernon Road Corridor Action Plan
- College District Area Action Plan
- Northwest Neighborhood Action Plan
- Municipal Code Chapter 18 Update
- Broadband Study
Awards
Planning Services was the recipient of the following awards:
- 2015, American Planning Association, Iowa Chapter - Daniel Burnham Award for a Comprehensive Plan, EnvisionCR
- 2015, American Planning Association, Iowa Chapter - Public Outreach for the Historic Preservation Plan
- 2011, American Planning Association - National Planning Excellence Award for Best Practices in Hazard Mitigation and Disaster Planning, River Corridor Redevelopment Plan
