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Iowa City Climate Action Commission Agenda
Monday, August 4, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall
410 E. Washington St., Iowa City
Meeting Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of June 2, 2025 minutes
4. Announcements/Reports
a. Action items from last meeting
i. None
b. Events
i. Cooling station at National Night Out (Aug. 5, 5:30-8 p.m., Wetherby Park)
ii. Volunteer Bike/Ped Count (Sept. 9-11)
iii. Climate Fest (Sept. 19-25)
1. Pop-up Pocket Park (Sept. 19 3:30-5:30 p.m., City Hall)
2. Drive Electric Car Show (Sept. 20, 7:30 a.m.-noon, Farmers Market)
3. Solar Energy Art Show and Tour (Sept. 22, 4-6:30 p.m., Airport)
4. Tending Iowa’s Land Read Along (Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lagoon Shelter House)
5. Resilience Hub Hang Out (Sept. 24, 5-8 p.m., Bike Library)
6. Film Screening (Sept. 25, 6:30-8 p.m., Dream City)
iv. Other events in the community (Commissioners)
5. New Business
a. Legislative changes pertaining to open meetings law training requirements and increased penalties
i. Open Meetings Law Trainings: August 26, September 10, and September 24, 2025
6. Old Business
a. Comprehensive Plan Presentation (Anne Russett, City of Iowa) – continued discussion
b. Prioritization scoring of Accelerating Iowa City’s Climate Actions Plan
i. Final scoring of action items relating to buildings – review and refine
ii. Scoring of action items related to transportation – preliminary review
7. Public Comment on items not on the agenda
Commentators shall address the Commission for no more than 3 minutes. Commissioners shall not engage in
discussion with the public concerning said items.
8. Recap
a. Confirmation of next meeting time and location
i. Monday, September 8, 2025 4-5:30 p.m., Emma J. Harvat Hall
b. Actionable items for commission and staff
9. Adjourn
If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this meeting, please contact Sarah Gardner,
Climate Action Coordinator, at 319-887-6162 or at sgardner@iowa-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to
allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
MINUTES PRELIMINARY
IOWA CITY CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSION
JUNE 2 – 4:00 PM – FORMAL MEETING
EMMA J. HARVAT HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Anderson, Jamie Gade, Ben Grimm, Zach Haralson, Nadja
Krylov, Wim Murray, Brinda Shetty, Michelle Sillman, Robert Traer
MEMBERS ABSENT: Emma Bork, Angie Smith
STAFF PRESENT: Geoff Fruin, Sarah Gardner, Diane Platte, Anne Russett
OTHERS PRESENT: Confluence staff: Christopher Shires, Emily Rizvic, Korinne Sidebottom
CALL TO ORDER:
Gade called the meeting to order at 4:00.
APPROVAL OF MAY 5, 2025 MINUTES:
Haralson moved to approve the minutes, Anderson seconded, and the motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Action items from last meeting (staff):
• Commissioners were asked to continue thinking about prioritization scoring.
Events:
• Cooling stations at Party in the Parks, 6:30-8 p.m. - June 12 Happy Hollow, June 26 Scott Park
• Other events in the community (commissioners)
o Shetty reported UI Office of Sustainability is hosting BioBlitz on Saturday, July 12.
• Update on Comprehensive Plan efforts for Iowa City
o Public Visioning Workshops scheduled for 5:30-7 p.m. on June 2 (Dream City), June 10
(NCJC Pheasant Ridge), June 16 (Iowa City Public Library), June 30 (St. Patrick Church),
and July 8 (Ferguson Building)
NEW BUSINESS:
Sillman joined the meeting.
Comprehensive Plan Presentation: Anne Russett and Christopher Shires
• Shires presented on Confluence’s work on the Comprehensive Plan update. The project is
currently in Phase 2 of 5 and the process will be ongoing through next May. Information is
available on project website: https://engage.thinkconfluence.com/iowa-city-comprehensive-
plan
• Shires explained the long-range master plans look at potential development patterns 20-, 30-,
40 years into the future. It is not law but serves as a guiding policy document. These plans
generally have a 10-year shelf life and typically include a lot of maps and graphics, including
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Future Land Use Plan – where city should or should not grow. Future land use map was last
adopted in 2013.
Grimm joined the meeting.
• Shires shared highlights from the community Profile
o Iowa City has seen healthy, steady population growth, which is expected to continue.
o Population projections through 2050 average out to about 94,725. Population by age
(2023): Younger adults (20-44) make up 48.5%. Household incomes vary widely.
o Housing will likely be a major topic for this Comprehensive Plan. Based on population
projection, an average of 347-364 new housing units will be needed each year.
o Employment by sector: Health care and social assistance is the biggest category. Total
estimated jobs in Iowa City = 56,203. Inflow jobs = 38,374. Live and work within Iowa
City = 17,829. Live in Iowa City but work elsewhere = 13,890.
o Krylov asked if wages are tracked and also if data about the culture of new population is
available. Shires noted some data is unavailable.
o Traer asked if nature/environment data is part of the plan, i.e. nonhuman residents of
the City. Shires answered knowing of no data source to track animals.
o Grimm asked if the growth of North Liberty and Coralville are taken into account in Iowa
City’s plan. Shires explained that some aspects of housing and population are done on a
regional level, so Tiffin for example is included. Grimm asked if the data for the
Community Profile was centered on Iowa City. Shire affirmed it is, while economic
analysis and housing analysis is more regional.
o Shetty asked if current housing build outs are known. Russett affirmed that City recently
published a building permit analysis: on website, under the Planning and Zonings page,
the report is available. Russett noted that housing availability is tight and is tightening.
Building in Iowa City has not recovered from COVID.
• Shires noted Emerging Trends:
o Climate resiliency and conservation
o New technologies: AI, IT modernization
o Infrastructure and Transportation
o Housing: lack of supply, affordability
o Economic and retail shifts: COVID impact
o Future of work: remote work, decreased demand for office space. Data is still lagging.
o Inclusive design: such as in playgrounds and gathering spaces
• Shires asked commissioners to identify what other emerging trends or issues exist
o Krylov mentioned climate refugees – the need to move away from the coasts and above
the 42nd parallel. A related concern is buildings’ vulnerability to bigger storms.
o Traer noted that “land use” is a human-centric term that excludes nonhuman life.
o Haralson suggested thinking about the grid and the built environment, how those
interact. Shires affirmed local generation (rooftop solar) and storage are impactful.
o Gade asked how potential changes in legislation, like tax code, are a part of the plan.
Shires noted that the comprehensive plan needs to remain a living document that can
adapt, and it is always easier to react to change if there is a plan to start with.
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o Grimm noted that re-naturalizing (adding native plants) has been undertaken in the past
in reaction to emerging challenges; a more proactive design process would serve cities
well.
• Shires asked commissioners to identify top priorities for Iowa City
o Gade mentioned housing, specifically affordable housing.
o Haralson said the plan has to be net zero by 2050.
o Krylov underscored the importance of accurately predicting population growth
o Grimm identified resilience as a priority, in multiple meanings (environmental, financial,
changes in political environment).
o Anderson noted the importance of having sustainability “baked in” to development.
Shires noted that in-fill and densification of downtown is a sustainable approach to
growth and development.
• Shires asked commissioners to identify how the comprehensive plan can support the work of
the Climate Action Commission
o Traer suggested measuring human impact on nature is valuable in trying to protecting
nature.
o Haralson asked if Confluence has looked at the Climate Action Plan for the City and
recommended incorporating parts of the Climate Action Plan into the Comprehensive
Plan. Shires affirmed the Confluence team had looked at the most recent plan.
o Krylov suggested being proactive about supporting the kinds of businesses that would
be good for Iowa City. In discussing AI and its impact on the climate, Shires explained
how Iowa is well-suited for data centers, as Iowa has inexpensive electricity and
available water. Some communities want data centers for the economic benefit and
some communities are wary of their impact on the grid and on water.
o Haralson mentioned walkability (15-minute city) as a priority for the CAC. Shires
referenced how corners of Minneapolis are commercial and support the neighborhood
around them.
o Sillman asked if the opportunity is being embraced to teach residents what is already
going on in the city. Shires described his role as mostly listening, but occasions do arise
to speak on what the city has done / is doing.
• Upcoming:
o Public Workshops
o Pop-up Events at Party in the Park
• Project website is interactive. All are invited to visit it at
https://engage.thinkconfluence.com/iowa-city-comprehensive-plan
Air Quality Sampling Report
• Gardner offered an update on the findings of the EPA on air quality in central and southeastern
Iowa City, as summarized by the memo in the agenda packet.
• Krylov asked if the level was compared to European standards, which are often different from
US standards. Gardner offered to investigate.
• Gade noted the report relied upon CDC levels, which instills confidence.
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OLD BUSINESS:
Prioritization scoring of Accelerating Iowa City’s Climate Actions Plan relating to BCP-1
• Gardner offered explanations and invited commissioners to ask questions about each of the 4
actions listed in the Buildings – City Policy section and each of the 4 actions listed in the
Buildings – Public Projects section.
o Krylov asked for more information about BPP-1. Gardner gave some background into
MidAmerican’s investment in the proposed Waterworks Park solar array, which was
voted down by City Council in 2020. Krylov, Anderson, and Haralson asked if their
rankings of BPP-1 could be accompanied by explanatory notes and Gardner affirmed
annotations were welcome.
o Commissioners noted the possibility for attaching a measurable objective to municipal
buildings’ efficiency.
• Commissioners scored the items in the Buildings – City Policy and Buildings – Public Projects
sections. Gardner asked commissioners to leave their scoresheets at their place to be collected.
At the August meeting, top priority items will be identified and commissioners will discuss
attaching measurable objectives.
PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
• None
RECAP:
Confirmation of next meeting time and location:
• Monday, August 4, 4-5:30 p.m. Emma J. Harvat Hall
Actionable items for commission and staff:
• none
ADJOURNMENT:
Anderson moved to adjourn, Shetty seconded, and the motion carried. Meeting adjourned 5:29.
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CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2024-25
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* No longer on Commission
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From:Eric Goers
To:*All Department Heads
Cc:Chris O"Brien; Kirk Lehmann; Kellie Grace; Sue Dulek; Liz Craig; Jennifer Schwickerath; Alex Bright
Subject:Open Records / Open Meetings law update
Date:Thursday, July 3, 2025 1:38:18 PM
Friends,
This year the Iowa Legislature passed H.F. 706, modifying Iowa Code Chapter 21 –
Iowa’s Open Meetings law. Because the changes are significant for board and commission
members, all of which have staff liaisons, we though it important to educate staff so they can
in turn educate the boards and commissions.
First, the bill creates a new section, “21.12 Member education course required.” As
the name implies, all newly elected or appointed public officials who are members of a
governmental body must complete a training course. The course is to last between 1 and 2
hours and must be approved by the Iowa Public Information Board (IPIB.) For board and
commission members, this must be completed no later than 90 days after they assume their
responsibilities. Each member must receive a “certificate of course completion”, which must
be collected and maintained by the City and made available for inspection. Once a person
completes the training, they do not need to complete it again if they move to another board or
commission. If a member does not complete the training as required, and fails to complete
the training within an additional 60 days, they face financial penalties as described below.
According to an advisory opinion approved by the IPIB earlier this week, this law
applies only to those appointed or elected after July 1st. However, to ensure a consistent
understanding of the law across all bodies, and to prevent imposition of the penalties I will
describe below, the City Manager, City Clerk, and I will be asking the Council to require all
board and commission members to complete the training, and to retake the training upon any
re-appointment.
Second, the bill significantly increases penalties for violations of Iowa’s open meetings
law. The fines for those members who are found to have committed inadvertent violations
increase from a range of $100 - $500 to a range of $500 - $2,500. Penalties for knowing
violations increase from a range of $1,000 - $2,500 to a range of $5,000 - $12,500. One of the
defenses against imposition of the fine is reasonable reliance on the opinion of an attorney for
the governmental body, given in writing beforehand or memorialized in the minutes if offered in
person, that the contemplated action (e.g., going into closed session) is proper. In order to
provide that protection to board and commission members, the board or commission should
not go into closed session unless an attorney from my office has issued a memo authorizing
the closed session or offered the opinion at the meeting and on the record that doing so is
proper.
Please ask any staff acting as liaisons to a board or commission to add the topic to the
next agenda, making members aware of the change and mentally preparing them for the
training requirement. We will alert staff when the IPIB releases their training materials. If you
need anything else, or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Eric
From:Sarah Gardner
To:Sarah Gardner
Subject:RE: Some Comp Plan questions to be thinking about between now and the Aug. 4 CAC meeting
Date:Tuesday, July 29, 2025 10:51:25 AM
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Thanks to Robert, who caught an incomplete question in the mix. The second bullet under
transportation should read:
What should the vision for electric vehicle charging throughout the city be – in addition to the
current parking ramps, should it also be in city parks? Along right of ways? Required as a
percentage of future parking at apartments and condo buildings?
Apologies for any confusion! Such are the hazards of composing emails in an open office setting –
distractions will arise.
As a reminder, due to open meetings law it is advised against responding to this email using “reply
all.”
Sarah J. Gardner, AICP
Climate Action Coordinator, Iowa City
319-887-6162
From: Sarah Gardner
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2025 3:01 PM
To: Sarah Gardner <SGardner@iowa-city.org>
Subject: Some Comp Plan questions to be thinking about between now and the Aug. 4 CAC meeting
Hello, Climate Action Commission members.
I hope the summer has been treating you well and you’ve been able to enjoy the July break from our
regular meeting schedule!
When we reconvene in August, we are going to circle back to the discussion of the update to the
city’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan to try to dig in in a bit more detail. Comp Plans only get rare
updates, so this is an important opportunity to help shape future development for a decade or more.
Anne Russett will be joining us again from our planning department, though not the consultants. To
prepare, I thought it might be helpful to offer a few questions to be thinking about between now and
then:
Density:
As we think about future development, does it make sense to continue to pursue very highly
dense areas in the middle and less dense areas elsewhere, or should we be pursuing more of a
mix of densities in all new development?
Should the city consider “upzoning” vacant properties, using vacant lots as an opportunity to
increase density in areas that are already established at lower density levels?
Development along the river and creeks:
As the city gets called upon to increase engagement with the river, what should be the
corresponding vision for land use along the river be – should we be increasing natural
areas/parkland along the river, continuing with the current mix of natural areas and
commercial areas, or trying to strike a different balance?
Should the city continue to allow building in the 0.2% floodplain (500 year floodplain) if
structures are raised 1 foot above flood level, or should we halt future development in the
floodplain?
Should this floodplain regulation include creeks as well, or should they be regulated differently
than the river floodplain?
Transportation:
Are there transportation considerations related to multi-modal travel (bike, bus, and
pedestrian) that are important to address?
What should the vision for electric vehicle charging throughout the city be – in addition to the
current parking ramps, should it also be in city parks? Along right of ways? Required as a
percentage of future parking at apartments and c
Things we might have missed?
Is there anything missing from the Environment, Energy, and Resources section of the current
comp plan (pages 39-44) that is included in the Climate Action Plan that you think is important
to include going forward?
To help think through some of this, it’s helpful to bear in mind the primary purpose of a “Comp Plan”
is to help guide future development and land use. The attached the Future Land Use map from the
current plan to help get a feel for how this is currently envisioned. When looking at the map, it helps to
know that “DU/A” stands for “Dwelling Units per Acre,” which is a kind of shorthand for density.
You’ll see on the map most of the land in the city is zoned for 2-8 DU/A, and most recent new
development for single family homes has fallen in about the middle of this range, with each house
being built on a quarter acre lot or so. As you’ll also see in the map there are some pockets of very
high density (25+DU/A).
You might find it helpful to think about what high and low density areas currently look like, as well as
areas of mixed density, in the context of Iowa City. If you have a chance between now and the
meeting, you might consider paying a visit to the following areas of town:
Large apartment and condo buildings downtown as examples of high density
First Avenue north of Rochester and Mormon Trek Blvd. south of Melrose Ave as examples of
medium density
The Peninsula Neighborhood around Foster Rd. and Walker Cir. or Camp Cardinal Blvd. off
Preston Lane, as examples of mixed density
I also think it’s helpful to note that the prevailing understanding among transportation planners is that
you need about 5 DU/A to make transit service viable – at densities lower than that, the length of bus
routes needed to collect enough riders become too long to be workable for most commutes and too
costly to be viable to cities. There are obviously also emissions implications that come with longer
bus routes.
A lot to think about, I know, but hopefully this helps get all of our gears turning a bit ahead of the
conversation. Let me know if you have any questions between now and then. As a reminder, due to
open meetings law it is advised you do no reply to this message using “reply all.”
Warmly,
Sarah J. Gardner (she/her)
Climate Action Coordinator
p:319-887-6162
410 E Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52240
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From:Sarah Gardner
To:Sarah Gardner
Subject:Residential Development Report
Date:Wednesday, June 4, 2025 8:30:35 AM
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Good morning, commission members!
In response to a question raised during the consultant’s presentation as to the current rate of housing
development, Anne Russett has provided the attached report for your review. It is the most recent
annual report prepared by our planning department on residential development in Iowa City. If you
have any questions, Anne has offered to answer them directly. She can be reached at
arussett@iowa-city.org.
A copy of the report and this email will be included in the next agenda packet. As a reminder, due to
open meetings law, it is recommended you do not use “reply all” to respond to this email.
Sarah J. Gardner (she/her)
Climate Action Coordinator
p:319-887-6162
410 E Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52240
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Neighborhood & Development Services
CITY OF IOWA CITY | 410 E. WASHINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IA 52240
2024 Residential
Development Report
CITY OF IOWA CITY
2024 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT 04/28/2025
NEIGHBORHOOD & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1
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2024 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT 04/28/2025
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Introduction
Residential development is the process by which land is prepared
for new dwellings, either through new construction on vacant land
or redevelopment of land that has been previously developed.
Every year, the City of Iowa City analyzes local data to identify
development patterns and track recent and longer-term trends.
The goal is to provide accurate information that can inform land
use and planning decision-making processes.
One of the fundamental aspects of planning is accommodating the
growth of the community. Where a demand for housing goes
unmet, the City may see impacts to its population growth and the
growth of surrounding communities. This in turn can negatively
affect the City’s sustainability and housing affordability goals.
Report Highlights
- Subdivision activity in 2024 dropped well below average, with sharp declines across all
housing types—especially single-family lots, which fell 75% below the 5-year average. No new
attached single-family or duplex lots were platted.
- Single-family permits in 2024 slightly exceeded five-year trends, but total permits were less
than half the 10-year average, with multi-family at a decade low and almost no attached single-
family or duplex activity.
- Dwelling demolitions declined significantly in 2024, with just 11 units removed—well below the
five-year average of 34 and the ten-year average of 39.
- Activity in the University Impact Area was also lower this year due to a lack of multi-family
development. Furthermore, the trend of converting duplexes to single-family homes continued,
but slowed in the area.
- The number of buildable vacant lots increased in 2024, largely due to new infrastructure and a
revised method for counting infill lots.1
- If permitting trends from 2020 through 2024 continue, the City is expected to only meet 68% of
its demand for new housing by 2030 with a deficit of approximately 1,490 dwelling units.
Important Definitions
Single-Family
•1 principal dwelling
unit on 1 lot
•May be detached from
(SFD) or attached to
(SFA) adjacent units
(i.e. townhomes or
zero lot-line dwellings)
•May have an
accessory dwelling
Duplex
•2 principal dwelling
units on 1 lot (DUP)
•May have an
accessory dwelling
Multi-Family
•3 or more principal
dwelling units on 1 lot
(MF)
•Examples include
apartments,
condominiums, and
townhome-style multi-
family buildings.
•For mixed use
buildings, all dwellings
are considered multi-
family
Accessory
Dwelling
•1 accessory dwelling
unit on 1 lot with
another principal use
(ADU)
•May be accessory to a
single-family or duplex
use
The Metropolitan Planning
Organization of Johnson
County (MPOJC) projects a
demand for around 10,200
new residents in Iowa City
between 2020 and 2030.
This requires the
construction of
approximately 4,610 new
dwellings to accommodate
this growth between 2020
and 2030.
1. There was a change in methodology in the 2024 analysis of vacant lots. Previously lots that were owned by the adjacent landowners were
not counted as vacant lots because it was assumed that these properties will likely be sold together in the future. That assumption was
removed, contributing to the increase in vacant lots when comparing 2024 to 2023.
2024 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT 04/28/2025
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Final Plat Activity
Final plats are a subdivision process that
permanently delineates the location and
dimensions of features pertinent to the transfer
of property. Final plats are a leading indicator
for the anticipated number of single-family and
duplex dwelling units. To a lesser extent, it can
foreshadow the development of multi-family
dwellings.
New Dwelling Units by Final Plat, 2024
Subdivision SFD SFA DUP MF
Pine Grove Part Two 4 0 0 -8
Ronalds 2 0 0 0
Highlander Development
Fifth Addition 0 0 0 0
Bab's First Addition 1 0 0 0
Brickyard Hollow 6 0 0 0
Western Home GPD 0 0 0 133
Total 13 0 0 125
Anticipated Dwelling Units Accommodated by Lots Platted
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Single-Family Detached 207 169 31 105 79 56 65 18 1052 13
Single-Family Attached 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0
Duplex 18 0 14 12 0 0 12 0 44 0
Multi-Family 144 98 279 206 204 108 32 1401 380 1253
Total 421 267 324 323 283 164 109 158 538 138
1 Includes 120-bed assisted group living use
2 Includes 35 manufactured housing units
3 Includes a reduction of 8 units due to a replat & 32 assisted living units
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350
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450
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550
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Single-Family Detached Single-Family Attached Duplex Multi-Family
2014-2023 (10 yr)
2015-2024 (10 yr)
273 units/yr
SFD: 85 units/yr
SFA/DUP: 16 units/yr
MF: 172/yr
2020-2024 (5 yr)
221 units/yr
SFD: 51 units/yr
SFA/DUP: 13 units/yr
MF: 157/yr
Average Dwelling Units Accommodated by Lots Platted
Fewer lots were created in 2024
when compared to five- and ten-
year averages. Nearly all final plats
created small SF lots, mostly in
infill locations. All the proposed
new multi-family units were the
product of the Western Home GPD
plat.
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Building Permit Activity
The issuance of a building permit is the final
administrative approval of building plans to
allow new construction. It is the last step of the
residential development process and provides a
basis for how many new dwellings are expected
in the near future. Demolition permits are a type
of building permit that allows the removal of a
structure. Both indicate the anticipated change
in dwellings.
Net Change in Dwelling Units
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Units Permitted 691 1,087 517 457 578 162 333 364 5621 1452
Units Demolished -32 -160 -12 -13 -4 -12 -7 -22 -120 -11
Net Change in Units 659 927 505 444 574 150 326 342 442 134
1 Includes 120-bed assisted group living use and 22-bed community service - shelter use
2 Includes senior living facility with 12 beds
New Dwelling Units (based on building permit issuance)
Dwelling Units Demolished (based on demolition permit issuance)
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Accessory Dwelling Units 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 0
Multi-Family 546 905 353 340 495 55 195 266 505 46
Duplex 6 12 8 10 6 8 6 2 4 4
Single-Family Attached 28 18 6 2 2 0 0 0 2 0
Single-Family Detached 109 151 150 103 75 99 132 94 50 95
0
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400
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1000
1200
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Multi-Family -28 -148 -5 0 0 0 0 -18 -104 0
Duplex -2 0 -2 -6 0 0 0 0 -6 -2
Single-Family Detached -2 -12 -5 -7 -4 -12 -7 -4 -10 -9
-200
-150
-100
-50
0
2015-2024 (10 yr)
490 units/yr
SFD: 106 units/yr
SFA/DUP: 13 units/yr
MF: 371/yr
ADU: <1/yr
2020-2024 (5 yr)
313 units/yr
SFD: 94 units/yr
SFA/DUP: 5 units/yr
MF: 213/yr
ADU: <1/yr
Average Dwelling Units Permitted
The total number of single-family
detached units permitted exceeded
five-year trends, but multi-family
permits were at a ten-year low and
duplex permits were lower than the
five- and ten-year averages.
Demolitions
slowed in
2024 to ten-
and five-year
averages.
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University Impact Area Activity
Changes in the University Impact Area (UIA) are often attributable to
large redevelopment projects in the Riverfront Crossings (RFC)
District. In 2024, there were three single-family detached homes and
one townhome style multi-family building (5 units) developed in the
UIA. No residential building permits were issued in the RFC District.
Regarding demolitions in the UIA in 2024, all occurred outside of the
RFC District. Two single-family homes were demolished for the
townhome-style multi-family development on S. Dodge St. and one
single-family home was demolished on W. Benton St. for unknown
purposes.
University Impact Area Permit Activity
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Building Permits
Single-Family Detached 2 1 6 4 1 1 1 1 3 3
Duplex 0 8 4 4 0 2 2 0 0 0
Multi-Family 167 531 157 193 151 4 110 5 291 5
Acc. Dwelling Unit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
Demolition Permits
Single-Family Detached -1 -4 -2 -1 -1 -3 -2 -1 -8 -3
Duplex -2 0 0 -4 0 0 0 0 -2 0
Multi-Family -16 -3 -5 0 0 0 0 0 -104 0
Net Change in Units 150 533 160 196 151 4 111 6 181 5
Conversions
DUP to SFD 1 1 0 2 1 2 0 4 3 1
MF to SFD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MF to Non-Residential 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Residential to DUP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
The University impact Area
includes residential
neighborhoods near the
University of Iowa campus
that contain higher levels of
undergraduate students,
including but not limited to the
Northside/Goosetown,
College Hill, Melrose, and
Miller Orchard
neighborhoods.
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Lot Supply
Examining the supply of vacant, buildable lots provides an
understanding of the growth capacity within existing areas of
Iowa City. It is an especially important predictor for single-family
and duplex development because most of that type of building
activity occurs on recently created lots. However, many multi-
family dwellings are created by redeveloping existing sites, so
the supply of multi-family lots is less of a leading indicator for
that type of development.
Existing Vacant Lots
To issue a building permit for a newly created lot, public infrastructure such as streets, water and
sewer lines, and stormwater facilities must be provided. Lots that were created but have no
infrastructure are considered unimproved and are not yet buildable. Once infrastructure is provided,
a lot is considered buildable and can have a building permit issued.
Most unimproved lots tend to be from recently created subdivisions where infrastructure is still under
construction. However, lots are occasionally platted but remain unimproved for several years, and in
limited cases remain unimproved for decades (and will likely never become buildable).
Buildable Status of Existing Vacant Lots by Building Type
Dwelling
Type
Unimproved Buildable Total
Lots Units Lots Units Lots Units
Single-Family Detached 36 36 321 321 357 357
Single-Family Attached 24 24 31 31 55 55
Duplex 4 8 25 50 29 58
Multi-Family 4 56 21 7261 25 7821
1 Does not include an anticipated number of units on 3 vacant lots that have unrestricted density.
Vacant Lot Supply Build-Out Analysis
A build-out analysis of the vacant lot supply estimates how long it would take for the current number
of vacant, buildable lots to be developed based on the 10-year average in building permits issued by
building type. Several factors can improve the outlook, such as the construction of infrastructure for
unimproved lots. Overall, this analysis is more important for single-family and duplex development.
Anticipated Build Out of Current Vacant Lot Supply
2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2034
Single-Family Detached
Single-Family Attached
Duplex
Multi-Family
The anticipated build-out timeframe for
vacant single-family lots increased from
2023 due to low building permit
numbers, the construction of new
infrastructure which made older lots
buildable, and the addition of buildable
infill lots to the data. The duplex build-
out timeframe increased due to the
recent creation of duplex lots. It is
anticipated that many of the platted
duplex lots will be developed sooner
than noted here.
Percent of units permitted in the
past 10 years on recently created
lots (i.e. lots created since 1990):
• Single-Family Detached: 96%
• Single-Family Attached: 100%
• Duplex: 85%
• Multi-Family: 32%
2.0 years
7.6 years
5.3 years
3.0 years
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Development Projection
Accommodating new residential growth is a fundamental aspect of planning for the future of Iowa
City. To determine if Iowa City’s anticipated needs will be met, the City compares the number of
permits recently issued to expected population growth.
Anticipated Supply and Demand
The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County projects that Iowa City’s population will
reach approximately 85,070 residents by 2030, which is an increase of around 10,240 new residents
from 2020 through 2029. This suggests a demand for just over 4,610 new dwelling units within that
timeframe.
Alternatively, development can be projected using the five-year average (2020-2024) number of
dwelling units permitted annually. If the anticipated number of new dwelling units is less than the
projected need, then it indicates that the future supply of housing will be inadequate to
accommodate projected growth.
Projected Need vs. Projected Development (in dwelling units)
Discussion
Recent building permit trends suggest that the City will not meet its projected demand for new
housing, which can have negative repercussions. First, excess housing demand may encourage
additional growth in nearby cities, such as Tiffin or North Liberty, which have seen a proliferation of
new residential development. This can negatively impact the City’s environmental goals as homes
are built further from employment centers and commuting distance, car dependence, and traffic
congestion increases. In addition, an insufficient supply of housing can increase the cost of housing -
when the supply cannot meet the demand for new dwellings, Iowa City will become less affordable.
Consequently, it is important to continue encouraging residential growth in areas that have access to
City services, such as in infill locations, as well as in the City’s designated growth areas which are
anticipated to become part of the City in the future. Policies for development are laid out in more
detail in the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
940 50 2130 1490
4610
0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000
Recent permit trends (i.e. since
2020) suggest the City will only see
3,120 new units developed between
2020 and 2030. This accommodates
just 68% of projected housing
demand, leaving a deficit of 1,490
units. This shortfall represents a
430-unit increase from the 2023
projection, indicating that the
housing deficit is growing.
SFD: MF:
SFA/
DUP: Deficit:
Projected
Need
Projected
Development
ACCELERATING IOWA CITY’S CLIMATE ACTIONS PLAN REVIEW
BUILDINGS PRIORITIZATION SCORING
BE = EDUCATION, BI = INCENTIVES, BR = REGULATION, BCP = CITY POLICY, BPP = PUBLIC PROJECTS
TIER 1 PRIORITIES : GROW EFFORTS IN THI S AREA AND ACTIVELY SEEK NEW
OPPORTUNITIES
Action
Item
Strategy Score
BE-2 Parter with stakeholders to promote green building construction and
rehabilitation
4.6
BI-4 Launch a TIF-funded climate action incentive program aimed at reducing
industrial energy consumption.
Updated wording: Offer TIF-funded climate action incentives aimed at reducing
industrial and commercial energy consumption
4.3
BPP-3 Municipal building efficiency and electrification 4.3
BI-1 Offer free home energy assessments through Green Iowa AmeriCorps
Updated wording: Offer free home energy assessments and basic
weatherization services to Iowa City households
4.1
BPP-2 Net zero public housing 4.1
TIER 2 PRIORITIES: MAINTAIN CURRENT EFFORTS AND HAVE STRATEGIES IN PLACE TO
REACT TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES
Action
Item
Strategy Score
BI-6 Consider a building permit fee rebate program for enhanced energy standards
Updated wording: Continue to offer financial incentives for enhanced energy
standards based on a home energy rating program
3.9
BI-9 Launch an electrification incentive program 3.9
BPP-1 Pursue solar or battery storage partnership with MidAmerican Energy 3.9
BPP-4 Advocate for state legislative changes to enable subscription-based community
solar
3.9
BE-1 Promote energy efficiency and performance tips to the public 3.7
BR-3 Incorporate strict energy standards into height and density bonuses 3.7
BI-2 Enhance energy standards for city rehabilitation projects 3.6
BR-5 Develop Climate Action requirements for all existing and future rental permits 3.5
BI-5 Develop or partner with local stakeholders on a comprehensive climate action
rehabilitation program
3.4
BE-5 Incorporate an education component into future solar installations on city
properties or facilities
3.2
BR-2 Incorporate stricter energy standards into TIF financing policies 3.2
BE-3 Encourage the local realtor community to include energy performance in the
multiple listing services (MLS) property inventory
Updated language: Continue to collaborate with the local realtor community to
promote home energy performance to buyers through MLS inventory, HERS
ratings, and other mechanisms
3.0
BR-1 Create a more robust energy code inspection program 3.0
BCP-1 Advocate for state adoption of advanced energy codes 3.0
BCP-2 Advocate for aggressive energy code development and adoption 3.0
TIER 3 PRIORITIES: MONITOR AND EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES AS THEY ARISE
Action
Item
Strategy Score
BE-4 Educate the community on energy usage for water treatment and delivery 2.9
BI-3 Coordinate neighborhood energy blitz events 2.8
BI-10 Incentivize energy enhancements and building re-and retro-commissioning for
participants in the energy benchmarking program
2.6
BR-4 Initiate energy benchmarking requirements
Updated wording: Incorporate energy benchmarking requirements into financial
incentive agreements such as TIF funding and Climate Action Grants
2.5
BI-8 Complete a net-zero demonstration rehabilitation project 1.9
BI-7 Initiate a net-zero house design competition 1.8
BR-6 Assess and update city zoning codes for solar readiness/friendliness
Updated wording: Continue periodic reviews of city zoning codes related to
solar readiness/friendliness and make timely updates
1.4
QUESTIONS TO FURTHER REFINE PRIORITIZATION TIERS
• Do we feel as a whole the Tier 1 priorities accurately reflect the initiatives we most want to
see grow in the future?
• Would any of the action items benefit from being adjusted up or down a tier?
• Are we comfortable with the suggested rewording for some of these items? Are there any
others that should be reworded?
• Does it make sense to combine any of these efforts (i.e. BE-1, BI-1, and BI-3, - “Promote
energy efficiency and performance tips to the public, including through free home energy
audits, neighborhood energy blitz events, and other initiatives”), or is there value in leaving
them separate?
• If any items are combined, to which tier should they be assigned?
• Should every action item be given a verb to help clarify the intent of the action (i.e. “Partner
on a net zero public housing project,” “Increase energy efficiency and pursue electrification
of municipal buildings”)?
TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIZATION SCORING SHEET
CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSIONER
(name)
SCORING INDICATORS (USE WHOLE NUMBERS ONLY)
1 = Monitor and explore opportunities as they arise
3 = Maintain current efforts and have strategies in place to react to new opportunities
5 = Top priority: Grow efforts in this area and actively seek new opportunities
ACTION ITEMS
Number Item Notes Score
TE-1 Significant transportation education
and outreach campaigns
TE-2 Launch an eco-driving campaign
alongside employers
TI-1 Incentivize public transit options
TI-2 Explore electric vehicle (EV)
incentives based on readiness plan
TR-1 Review parking regulations and
consider innovative ways to
encourage alternative modes of
travel
TR-2 Require climate change analysis for
new subdivisions and rezonings
TCP-1 Establish an electric and fuel-
efficient vehicle purchasing policy
TCP-2 Track adherence to city idling policy
TCP-3 Review transportation subsidies,
work schedules, and telework policy
for city employees
TPP-1 Complete the transit student and
implement recommendations to
bolster service and increase
ridership
TPP-2 Complete EV Readiness Plan and
implement recommendations
BPP-3 Achieve Gold Bicycle Friendly
Community status and begin work
toward Platinum status
ACCELERATING IOWA CITY’S CLIMATE ACTIONS PLAN, PROGRESS 2020 -TO DATE
TRANSPORTATION
EDUCATION ACTION ITEMS
T E -1: SIGNIFICANT TRANSPORTATION EDUCATION AND OUTREACH CAMPAIGNS
STATUS: LONG TERM/ONGOING
20201: Launched Climate Ambassador program, which includes segments related to
transportation.
2021: Held the first EV Car Show as part of Climate Fest. Bus wraps for new electric buses were
designed to include climate action promotion component.
2022: "Speaking of… Electric Vehicles" webinar held in March. Electric Bus Bash held May.
2023: “Walk and Roll Weekly” campaign launched. Book Bike purchased in collaboration with the
library. Collaboration on a Bike to Work Week event at Big Grove. Climate Fest events include
decorated bus stops, live music and engagement activities at transit hub . EV car show featuring
both the electric bus and electric cargo "Book Bike" at the Farmers Market.
2024: "Bus Buddy" video series launched followed by March “Route Madness" campaign. First Bus
Buddy engagement training offered to Wonderful Westside girls group. Iowa City hosted Bike to
Work Week breakfast at Swan Ramp, serving 100+ residents. Practice bus bike ramp installed at
Swan Ramp. Climate Fest included a Transit Trivia night and largest attended EV car show to date
(17 different EV models, 1670+ attendees). “Fear Free” Fare Free campaign launched with
Halloween Fare Free booth in Downtown District pop up retail space encouraging families to try
downtown shuttle while exploring downtown.
2025: Summer marketing campaign promoting extension of Fare Free service highlights
accomplishments to date, including Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) reduction. Second March “Route
Madness” campaign to engage transit ridership. Bike to Work Week breakfast at Swan park serves
165+ residents. Collaboration with MPO transportation planners on August citizen science
Bike/Ped data collection event. EV car show and “Walk and Roll Weekly” promotional item planned
for Climate Fest.
1 Throughout this report, “2020” is used to indicate new efforts initiated in 2020, while “2020
baseline” indicates relevant ongoing efforts that were continued into 2020.
T E -2: LAUNCH AN ECO -DRIVING CAMPAIGN ALONGSIDE EMPLOYERS
S TATUS: UNDERWAY
2021: Discussions with ACT about a carpooling campaign to incorporate into workforce return to
campus (ACT ultimately decides to continue remote work and sell campus).
2022: MPO transportation planners hosted "Easy on the Gas" Lunch and Learn highlighting carpool,
vanpool, rideshare, express bus, and dial-a-ride options for area commuters.
2024: Employers identified for planned outreach to encourage use of Fare Free service by
employees. Outreach to northside employers with limited response. Ongoing collaboration with
Downtown District to promote Fare Free services to and through downtown employers.
2025: Outreach effort planned for firm moving into former Pearson campus
INCENTIVE ACTION ITEMS
TI -1 : INCENTIVIZE PUBLIC TRANSIT OPTIONS
STATUS: LONG TERM/ONGOING
2021: Implemented Transit Study fare and transfer policy changes. Both the ICPL and Recreation
Division offer a "ride home" pass valid for Iowa City Transit in summer.
2022: ICPL/Recreation Department offer "ride home" pass again.
2023: Launch of Fare Free pilot in August results in 53% increase in ridership over August 2022;
ongoing marketing/engagement to encourage transit usage planned (see TE-1)
2024: City Council raises downtown parking fees to support ongoing Fare Free transit service ;
anticipated $1.5M revenue annually to support fare free service (see also TR-1). First year of Fare
Free initiative show sustained ridership growth (450K additional rides), including increase over
previous August; 1.8 million VMT reduction within city limits recorded between 2023 and 2024.
2025: City Council votes to extend Fare Free service for an additional year, with annual review of
the program to determine future extensions. National Parking Day “Pop Up Pocket Park” planned
as part of Climate Fest to highlight role parking fees play in incentivizing/paying for Fare Free
service.
TI -2 : EXPLORE ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) INCENTIVES BASED ON THE READINESS PLAN
STATUS: LONG -TERM/ONGOING
2021: EV Readiness Plan completed.
2022: Multi-family grant program launched to assist with electrical panel upgrades and equipment
installation costs of EV charging units at apartment buildings.
2023: Level 1 charging project completed for Peninsula Condo HOA. EV charging grant program for
condos and HOAs adjusted to cover half the cost of equipment and installation (formerly covered
installation only) following end of MidAmerican EVSE rebates.
2024: Ongoing promotion of EV incentives for new and used vehicles in the IRA.
2025: Targeted outreach to landlords and condo HOAs throughout summer to promote EV charging
grant.
R EGULATION ACTION ITEMS
TR -1 : REVIEW PARKING REGULATIONS AND CONSIDER INNOVATIVE WAYS TO
ENCOURAGE ALTERNATIVE MODES OF TRAVEL
STATUS: LONG -TERM/ONGOING
2022: City enacted ordinance allowing parking enforcement staff to issue warnings/ticket vehicles
blocking bike lanes.
2024: Demonstration bus bike rack installed on Chauncey Swan Ramp; new informational video on
how to use the rack produced. New parking rates paired with refreshed marketing of Fare Free
transit service (see also TI-1). ICDD and city staff collaborate on use of "Hello Lamppost" service
for messaging on parking and transit service downtown.
2025: Parking study planned to begin late 2025 with an aim of reducing minimum parking
requirements.
TR -2 : REQUIRE CLIMATE CHANGE ANALYSIS FOR NEW SUBDIVISIONS AND
REZONINGS
STATUS: IN DEVELOPMENT
2024: CAO staff representative included in steering committee for comprehensive land use plan
("comp plan") update to ensure incorporation of climate change considerations.
2025: Comp plan presentation to Climate Action Commission; ongoing discussion with
Neighborhood Development Services staff about inclusion of climate action priorities.
CITY POLICY ACTION ITEMS
T CP -1 : ESTABLISH AN ELECTRIC AND FUEL -EFFICIENT VEHICLE PURCHASING POLICY
STATUS: COMPLETED
2020: Written policy completed which includes preferences for EVs; describes process by which
vehicle options are to be evaluated
2022: Zero Emissions Fleet Transition Plan for future transit purchases, including EV and hydrogen
cell buses, completed. Climate Action and Fleet Service staff collaborated on installation of
additional charging stations to support two new EVs added to City fleet. RFP released to contract
for a Zero Emissions Fleet Transition Study for all city vehicles.
2023: UI engineering students complete benefit-cost analysis of hydrogen vs electric "fuel" for city
fleet vehicles; firm selected to conduct fleet transition plan. Fleet review and vehicle
recommendations completed as part of Fleet Transition plan; related infrastructure analysis
commences. Iowa City Transit featured on national transit panel as a model of how to collaborate
with utility on fleet electrification efforts.
2024: Fleet Transition Study completed; staff memo and study shared with Council; staff in
conversation with Johnson County about initiation of their study and potential areas of overlap .
Level 2 charging station installed to support acquisition of electric vehicles for police department .
Separate fleet analysis for Fire Department completed.
2025: City continues to pilot EVs in different parts of the fleet, purchasing Two Ford Lightnings as
community outreach vehicles for PD and AmeriCorps team and a Chevy Blazer EV patrol vehicle for
PD.
TCP -2 : TRACK ADHERENCE TO CITY IDLING POLICY
STATUS: LONG TERM/ONGOING
2020: 30 City vehicles equipped with AVL technology to provide digital idling data.
2021: 60 additional vehicles equipped with AVL. Division managers (Water Treatment, Resource
Management, Streets, etc.) begin receiving weekly reports on idling data for their vehicles.
Equipment superintendent reviews reports monthly for entire fleet. Efforts made to increase
compliance within individual divisions.
2022: 19 additional vehicles equipped with AVL. Ongoing monitoring with weekly reports to division
managers and month review by Equipment superintendent. Significant reduction of idling
confirmed across all divisions.
2023: 3 new vehicles equipped with AVL. Ongoing monitoring. Idling reduction levels maintained.
2024: Ongoing monitoring. Idling reduction levels maintained.
2025: Ongoing monitoring. Data errors detected with some AVL units. Equipment superintendent in
communication with AVL to resolve issue/replace malfunctioning units. Idling reduction levels
maintained.
TCP -3 : REVIEW TRANSPORTATION SUBSIDIES, WORK SCHEDULES AND TELE -WORK
POLICIES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
STATUS: COMPLETED
2020 baseline: Discounted transit passes offered to all city employees opting out of parking
passes.
2021: Following COVID-19 pandemic, conversations on flex/tele-work policy initiated within city
management.
2022: New tele-work and flexible work options offered to City employees, to be implemented on a
departmental basis. Six month review of program showed ongoing support among employees and
managers.
2024: Discounted EV charging incentive for city employees proposed to replace discounted transit
passes following adoption of Fare Free transit service.
P UBLIC PROJECTS
T PP -1 : COMPLETE THE TRANSIT STUDY AND IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO
BOLSTER SERVICE AND INCREASE RIDERSHIP
STATUS: LONG TERM/ONGOING
2020: Oct. 2020: Completed Transit Study presented to City Council.
2021: New route, fare, stop changes implemented as recommended by the study. Adjustments
made to four transit routes (2, 10, 12, 13) based on driver and rider feedback to better
accommodate route transfers.
2022: Transit approved to hire 4 additional bus drivers to help cover new routes and services in
support of Transit Study recommendations
2023: Transit system upgrades implemented: buses on Court and Towncrest routes begin running
20-minute service; expanded service on N. Dodge route up to Highlander; 8 routes implement
earlier start times. In Sept., procurement authorized for a Bus Rapid Transi t Feasibility Study.
2024: Annual ridership objectives and measures developed in collaboration with Harvard
Bloomberg program, with a target metric established to grow to 1.9 million rides per year by 2030.
2025: Updates to some routes planned to continue implementation of Transit Study
TPP -2 : COMPLETE ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) READINESS PLAN AND IMPLEMENT
RECOMMENDATIONS
STATUS: LONG TERM/ONGOING
2021: EV Readiness Plan completed. High priority actions: Pursue grant program prioritizing DC
fast chargers; amend code to require EV charging as a permitted accessory use, and to include
requirements or incentives (i.e. density bonus) for the installation of charging infrastructure in new
construction or major renovations; Identify locations for publicly-owned EV chargers; connect
income-qualified and disadvantaged communities with low-interest EV loan programs; explore
partnership with dealers to facilitate point-of-sale rebates for EVs; develop comprehensive EV
resources website for Eastern Iowa audience
2022: EV charging rebate for apartment and condo buildings launched in March (see TI-1);
Secured VW settlement funds to add EVSE to Chauncey Swan and Dubuque Street parking ramps.
2023: Parking staff implemented EV tax at public charging stations as required by state law.
2024: Two dual-port level two chargers added to public ramps at Chauncey Swan and Dubuque
Street. CAMBUS and Coralville funding request for electric buses included in MPO Transportation
Improvement Plan (TIP); Cedar Rapids submits for EECGB funding for 4 light duty EVs. Iowa City
Climate Action rep added to steering committee to find new host organization for Clean Cities
Coalition after state terminates contract with the DOE
2025: EV information page in development for Iowa City website .
TPP -3 : ACHIEVE GOLD BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY STATUS AND BEGIN WORK
TOWARD PLATINUM STATUS
STATUS: LONG TERM/ONGOING
2021: City applied for Gold-level Bicycle Friendly Community designation.
2022: City received Silver-level designation, but has submitted documentation showing peer cities
with lower scores receiving Gold and Platinum designations in hopes of a revised rating .
2024: Application submitted for Gold-level designation. Received Silver-level designation. Planning
staff review designation criteria with League of American Bicyclists.