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Enhance access to affordable childcare for all populations
through innovative partnerships with higher education, non-
FY23-25
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profits, and the business community.
Substaintial Progress/Completed
Utilizing American Rescue Act Funds, execute on agreeable
recommendations in the Inclusive Economic Development
Plan with a particular focus on actions that build long-term
FY23-25
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support and wealth -building opportunities for systemically
marginalized populations.
Substaintial Progress/Completed
Partner with Kirkwood Community College, Iowa City
Community School District, Iowa Labor Center, local trades,
businesses and other stakeholders to provide meaningful
FY23-28
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career development opportunities, pre -apprenticeship, and
apprentice programs.
Substaintial Progress/Completed
Increase small business technical assistance opportunities
to diverse populations to aid in the creation, success, and
FY24-28
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growth of home-grown businesses.
Underway
Create flexible incentives to support the top goals of Iowa
City's Self -Supporting Municipal Improvement Districts,
Greater Iowa City, Inc. Strategic investment Districts and
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other commercial nodes, including attaining a desired
business mix that serves the surrounding neighborhood.
Underway
Develop a riverfront master plan in cooperation with the
University of Iowa, Think Iowa City, and other stakeholders.
FY2627-28
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Underway
Post acquisition of 21 S. Linn, transparently pursue a public -
private partnership that results in redevelopment that is in
the best long-term interest of the community and provides
FY24-FY28
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strong financial return on the City's investment in the
,property.
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Underway
Continue to work to diversify and strengthen our overall
economy through work with existing companies, such as
P&G and ACT, while cultivating opportunities for new
FY25-28
business to expand in Iowa City
Underway
Develop targeted marketing to promote Iowa City as a
unique and attractive place to do business.
FY2627-28
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