The Iowa City Council will consider rezoning 6.8 acres from neighborhood public to general industrial so P&G can complete its planned $6.4 million purchase of the property from Kirkwood Community College. Neighbors say it’s not just to allow more industrial in an area with a larger share of low-income and minority residents.
City of Iowa City officials are in the process of applying for a $5.6 million federal grant, which would be used to address various barriers to affordable housing in the community. The city has identified certain barriers to more affordable housing in the city including zoning regulations, land use policies, the capacity of local development,.
Iowa City council approved two measures aimed at creating more affordable housing, amending zoning codes and approving a federal affordable housing application.
Hunter 09/12/23 The Iowa City City Council is considering giving the original Emma Goldman Clinic location historic landmark status. The clinic's original