First Avenue plan eyed to revitalize Cedar Rapids district
Cedar Rapids moves forward on a micro-area plan for 60 acres along First Avenue SE to address vacancies, traffic, and safety. City Council approved the initiative after studying failures of the Hy-Vee closure and gathering stakeholder feedback to link stronger businesses with a thriving neighborhood near Coe College, St Luke's, and Mount Mercy.
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First Avenue
Khairallah
Coe College
St. Luke’s
Mount Mercy
Cedar Rapids
District 3
Dale Todd
12Th
16Th Streets
Noah Zecker
Rockford Road
First Avenue East
Savannah Blake
the Gazette
McDonald’s
First Ave
Kansas City
First Avenue micro-area action plan vision and steps
Cedar Rapids moves to revitalize First Avenue E with a micro-area action plan based on 105 stakeholder surveys in Wellington Heights Mound View and College District. The plan targets reduced vacancies, improved crosswalks and safety, streetscape upgrades, stronger dining and grocer options, and ongoing community input through an empowered working group and partnerships.
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Wellington Heights
Mound View
College
Eric Gutschmidt
First Avenue
Zecker
MedQuarter
College District Board
Phil Wasta
Votroubek
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