A developer gained the city’s support to seek competitive Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the Iowa Finance Authority to transform the derecho-damaged MAC building at 1220 Jacolyn Dr. SW into a $16 million affordable housing facility.
Opinion: City staff unveiled a list of potential amenities that will be included in the west side library project, particularly on park land surrounding the new facility. The possibilities are impressive.
The vision for “a park in a library and a library in a park” is on its way to coming to life for Cedar Rapids’ new westside library. The library is being designed, but park amenities would include outdoor “reading rooms,” multiuse courts, community gardens, event space and more, leaning on natural elements.