Iowa City takes next step in effort to develop area around former Sycamore Mall

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…

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