Cedar Rapids Highway 100 extension and Westdale Mall redevelopment begin
Local leaders push a long delayed Cedar Rapids project with 7.5 mile Highway 100 extension from Edgewood Road NE to Highway 80 and a $200 million bridge over the Cedar River with bids expected early 2014. The Westdale Mall transformation, valued at $90 million plus, will create a new mixed use area anchored by Younkers and J C Penney as demolition starts in early 2014. Developer John Frew reports readiness after a lease dispute delay and the city council approves a 14 year tax abatement package.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids 2014 flood protection and growth agenda
Cedar Rapids plans a 2014 push with 264 million in state funds and a 9 million federal grant to raise flood walls and start west side protections while continuing riverfront development. The year brings a casino decision, new amphitheater programming, parking ramp openings, Kingston Village redevelopment, and a Cedar River Trail improvement funded largely by federal disaster dollars.
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Downtown to two ways as signals drop in 2014 plan
The city will convert Fourth and Fifth avenues SE from First to Third streets SE to two-way streets in 2014 and may extend to Fifth Street SE with bids. Two signals at Third and Fifth on Fourth Avenue SE stay four-way stops. more signals await sewer work from 2015.
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Westdale Demolition Tied to $90 Million Redevelopment Plan
Frew Development will demolish parts of Westdale starting Jan 16 as part of a $90 million redevelopment. The project aims to address years of tenant loss and structural damage from deferred maintenance at the mall. J C Penney supports the plan and Cedar Rapids City Council approved $5 million upfront funds and a two year TIF extension to back the project.
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