The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved creation of on urban renewal area
IOWA CITY — Iowa City’s Planning and Zoning Commission has unanimously approved the creation of an urban renewal area that includes Iowa City Marketplace — the former Sycamore Mall — and the surrounding area.
The area has been identified as a strategic investment district, a hyper local effort led by Greater Iowa City Inc., meant to guide future economic development and place-making efforts in underutilized areas…