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CONSULTANT PRESENTATION TO FOLLOW:
By: Christopher Shires, Confluence Planning & Design & Jared Go
Branson, Transportation Planner
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1 826
(319) 356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
www.icgov.org
City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission
Joint Work Session - Analysis Review
May 6, 2025
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01. Project Scope + Schedule Overview
02, Physical Profile
03,, Community Profile
04. What's Next
a shared vision.
Project Scope + Schedule Overview
Project Kick -Off Meeting and City staff
Public Outreach Plan
Bi-Weekly Check -In Meetings
City Council Information Meetings (2-3 meetings)
Project Kick -Off with CPSC (CPSC #1)
Project Website Launch
Statistically Valid Community Survey
Existing Conditions Analysis Review Meeting w/ CPSC (CPSC #2)
Existing Conditions Analysis Review Joint Workshop w/ PC + CC
Phase 2: Public & Stakeholder -
Engagement + Publicity Review with City staff
Online Engagement
Community Listening Sessions (5 meetings)
Stakeholder Interviews + Focus Group Meetings
Strategic Opportunity Charettes (2 charettes)
Special Events (5 events)
5 Phases Public Meeting How -To Guide
Public Visioning Neighborhood Workshops (5 meetings)
Completion - May 2026 Public Input + Survey Results Review w/ CPSC (CPSC #3)
Department Head Key Recommendations Review Meeting
Draft Plan Review Meetings w/ CPSC (CPSC #4-$)
Stakeholder Interview + Focus Group Follow -Ups
Draft Plan Public Open House (4 events)
Draft Plan Joint Workshop w/ PC and CC
Public Comment and Review Period
Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing
City Council Public Hearing
November 14, 2024
December 2024
Ongoing throughout planning process
Ongoing starting on January 21, 2025
January 22, 2025
January 2025
February -May 2025
March 2025
March 2025
March 2025
Begins in March 2025 and continues through to adoption
March -May 2025
April -June 2025
June -July 2025
March -July 2025
Available starting March 2025
May -July 2025
July 2025
July 2025
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September 2025-December 2025
February 2026
February 2026
February 2026
March 2026
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April 2026
May 2026
PC Planning & Zoning Commission CC City Council CPSC Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee
Physical Profile
Existing Land Use
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Transportation
Daily Traffic Volumes
- Most roadways in IC are low
volume neighborhood
streets
- Highway 6 and IA Highway 1
carry highest volumes in the
urban area -over 10,000
vehicles per day (VPD)
- Burlington Bridge over Iowa
River over 18,000 VPD
- 1-80 between N. Dodge and
1st Avenue highest volumes
in the region
Average Annual Daily Traffic (AAQT)
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Physical Profile
Transportation
Bicycle and Pedestrian
- Approximately 400 miles of
sidewalks with most streets
with a sidewalk or trail adjacent
- Strong grid systems with few
gaps
- Majority in Good or Fair
condition
- Sidewalk maintenance
responsibility of property owner
Condition of Sidewalks
Iowa City Camp Plan
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Physical Profile
Transportation
Public Transit
- Three transit providers for
the region
o IC Transit
o CAM BUS
o Coralville Transit
- Fixed routes
- Pa ratra nsit service within 3/4
mile of routes (Johnson
County SEATS)
Transportation
Public Transit
- In 2023 IC Transit provided 8,000,000
over one million rides
7,000,000
- COVID-19 pandemic severe 000,000
impact to ridership with long
term impacts 5,000,000
- Ridership declining leading 4,000,000
up to 2020 3,000,000
- Pidership trend is continuing 2,000,000
to recover from the 1,000,000
pandemic
- Zero -fare program has
greatly helped ridership
recove ry
Annual Unlinked Passenger Trips by Agency
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
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Community Profile
Population Change
- ACS S-Year 2023 Estimate:
75,264 residents
- Iowa City has seen steady
growth over time
- Overall growth between 2000
and 2023: 21.6%
Population Change 1920-2023 - Iowa City, IA
80,000
70,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
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1920
75,264
1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Population Projections
- Multiple population projection
methods ran to identify
possible high, medium, and
ow growth scenarios.
- Overall, 2050 average:
94,725 residents.
- Range could be as low as
87,835 to as h i g h as 102,493.
� Projection Scenarios
9 + • eAverage Population Projection
Population Projections - Iowa City 2025-2050
80,000
7aaoa
60,000
75,67E
2023
2030
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87,835
2050
Population by Age
- Over 70% of Iowa City is
composed of younger
adults (48.5%) or children
and teens (23.4%).
- The region, as a whole,
skews younger.
■ Children &Teens (0-19)
■ Younger Adults (20-44)
Older Adults (45-74)
■ Seniors (75+)
Population by Age Group Comparison (2023)
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
North Liberty
Coralille
Johnson County
Iowa
32.4%
27.3%
27.4%
34.6%
096 10% 20 30° 40°0 SO% E0'Yo 700A 0%
7.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023
Household Composition
- Iowa City has a high number
of 1 person households
(37.1 %) .
- Over 72% of households have
1 or 2 people only.
- Lowest in region for 4+ person
households (13.4%).
■ 1 Person Household
■ 2 Person Household
LlPerson Household
■ 4} Person Household
Household Size - Comparison (2023)
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Forth Liberty
Co ra Ivi I le
Johnson County
Iowa
17.7%
14.4%
13.5%
10.3%
1411 %
13.1%
[or
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023
Household Tenure
- Slight majority renter -
occupied (53.7%) -
unusual for Iowa, but
undoubtedly due to U
of I presence.
- Smaller than usual
difference between
average household size
by ten u re.
■ Renter -occupied Household
F1Owner -occupied Household
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Households Size by Tenure - Iowa City (2023)
Owner -Occupied
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-Occupied
2*54
persons
1999
persons
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023
Household Incomes
- Iowa City has a very mixed
range of incomes present.
- Two largest brackets are
$50,000 to $74,999 (14.8%)
and $100,000 to $149,999
(14.5%) - though these only
make up a combined
29.3%.
Household Income by Bracket - Iowa City (2023)
Less than $10,000
$10,000 to $14,999
$15,000 to $24,999
$25,000 to $34,999
$35,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 to $199,999
$200,000 or more
9.4%
5.4%
8.6%
9.2%
12.3%
1"%
10.3%
14.5%
. 6.2%
9.2%
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 120A 14% 16%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023
Educational Attainment
- Educational attainment
data is gathered for the
population age 25+
- High educational
attainment in Iowa City -
with almost all residents
having obtained a high
school or G E D (96.8%) .
- Almost 30% have a
graduate degree or higher.
Educational Attainment - Iowa City (2023)
9698%
OBTAINED HIGH SCHOOL
DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT
60.7%
HAVE RECEIVED A BACHELOR'S
DEGREE OR HIGHER
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS S-Year Estimates 2023
Housing Overview
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Total Housing Units: 33,855
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Vacancy Rate: 93%
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F-1 Parcels
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■ High -Density Residential
Future Residential
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year
Estimates 2023
Housing Physical Characteristics
Year Structure Built - Iowa City (2023)
1939 or earlier 11.7%
1940 to 1959RUN 9.1%
1960 to 1979 24.5%
1980 to 1999 24.4%
2000 to 2019 29.3%
2020 or later 1.0'YO
0% S% 10% 150/0 20% 25% 30% 35%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023
Number of Bedrooms - Iowa City (2023)
Studio
1 bedroom
2 bedrooms
3 bedrooms
4 bedrooms
4.8%
15.4%
16.0%
28.80ro
2&8%
5 or more bedrooms M 6.2%
0% SO/ 10% 15% 20% 2S% 30% 3S%
Housing Values
- Home values available
for owner-occu pied
housing units.
- Median owner -occupied
h o m e va I u e: $273,600
- Most (64.6%) owner -
occupied homes are
valued between
$200,000 a n d
$499,999.
Owner -Occupied Home Values - Iowa City (2023)
Less t ha n $50,000
$50,000 to $99,99
$100,000 to $149,999
150,000 to$199F999
$200,000 or $299,999
$300,000 to $499,999
$500,000 to $999,999
1 million or more
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023
Housing Physical Characteristics
Monthly Housing Costs -Owners /Mortgage (2023)
ttMedian Monthly Housing Cost: $1,829
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Gross Rent - Renters (2023)
ttMedian Rent: $1,094
Less than 15%
15% to 19.9%
20% to 24.9%
25% to 29.9% -
30% to 34.9% - 61.6%
Cost Burdened '
35% or more
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023
Existing Housing Stock
- Single -Family Detached
1 unit detached
- Single -Family Attached
1 unit attached, 2 units, 3 or 4
units, mobile homes
- Multi -Family Residential
5 to 9 units, 10 to 19 units, 20
or more units
Housing Stock Composition - Iowa City (2023)
Single-Farnily Detached
LR7
traj * Single -Family Attached M3°/b
4
Multi-Farnily Residential
(X2%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023
Future Market Demand
Based on 2050 average population projection of around 95,000...
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19,322 new residents
average of 773 /year
,5 net new households
average of 3+ yea r
9,098 net new dousing units
average of364/year
Employment by Sector
Job Change for Major Industries in Iowa City - 2002-2022
La rg est secto rs i n I owa C ity: 60.000
1. Health Care + Social
Assista nce 50,000
2. Educational Services
3. Retail Trade 40,000
4. Accommodation + Food
Services 30000
S. Manufacturing
- Decent job growth since 20,000
2002 with overall increase
of 13.2% (+6,546 j o bs or 10,000
327/yea r)
Source: Confluence w/ inputs from U.S. Census
Bureau OntheMap/ LEHD 2022
Educational Services
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2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 20M 200E 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2M 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Employment Change
Totals
Severa I i nd ustry sectors
have experienced
significant losses
between 2002-2022.
Largest Total Job Loss and Gains - Iowa City (2002-2022)
Health Care and Social Assistance
Educational Services
Accommodation and Food Service
1 388
Wholesale Trade
I17
Transportation and Warehousing
I125
Retail Trade
1-311
Finance and Insurance
1-448
Manufacturing
0-716
Professional, Scientific &, Techni aI Services
■ -80
Information
_ �347
7tS44
Source: Confluence w/ inputs from U.S. Census Bureau 0nth eMap / LEH D 2022
Commuting Dynamics
- Total estimated jobs in
Iowa City: 56,203
- Significant inflow of
workers into Iowa City
from elsewhere (38,374) .
- Nearly 18,000 live and
work in Iowa City.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau OntheMap / LEHD 2022
Inflow/Outflow/Internal Jobs - Iowa City (2022)
Office Development
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Vacancy rate: 11.5%
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10-year average: 3.57% 0 1
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Before 2000
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5,000 to 135,864 SF
2000-2009
135,865 to 300,000 SF L
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2010 or newer
300,001 SF +
Source: Confluence with inputs from CoStar
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Industrial Development �\
- Industrial mainly found along
south side of Iowa City.
- Total industrial inventory:
5.4 million SF
- 22.5k under construction
- Vacancy rate: 3.1%
- 10-year average: 5.89%
Before 2000
2000-2009
■ 2010 or newer
0 < 25,000 SF
0 25,000 to 74,999 SF
0 75,000 to 249,999
0 250,000 SF +
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industrial areas on south
side of Iowa City. _ Z i
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- Tota I Inventory: 907k SF
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- 10.5k SF under construction
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- Vacancy rate: 0.2%�
- 10-year average: 2.74% i
Before 2000
2000-2009
■ 2010 or newer
0 < 10,000 SF
0 10,000 to 24,999 SF
0 25,000 to 49,999
0 50,000 SF +
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Retail Development
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the major corridors as well as
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• Total retail inventory:
4.5 million SF
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• Vacancy rate: 0.9% i
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• 10-year average: 1.34%
• Downtown vacancy: 3.0%
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• 10-year average: 1.0% < 25,000 SFBefore 2000
0 25,000 to 74,999 SF
2000-2009
7S,000 to 149,999
Source: Confluence with inputs from . 2010 or newer
m CoStar 0 150,000 SF +
Newer Commercial
Development
- Map shows commercial
development by SF or unit
count constructed since
2010.
- Main focus has been in
downtown core and
university area.
- Some interchange
development.
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Student Housing
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Key Takeaways
1. The City has a significant amount of publicly owned land.
2. The floodplain and steep slopes reduce buildable area within and around Iowa City.
3. Mobility and development is benefited by great access to 1-80.
4. Strong pedestrian and bike connectivity exists today via sidewalk and trails.
S. There has been significant and steady population growth since 1920.
6. Iowa City has a young, diverse, and well-educated population.
7. There is a diverse mix of housing present today but need to further expand
housing diversity.
8. Much of the new multi -family residential development/redevelopment is occurring
within the center of the City.
9. Net importer of jobs -Iowa City is a major employment center.
Public Engagement has begun!
- ETC Survey going out soon
- Project Website Launched
- Community Listening Sessions (5 meetings)
- 2 complete as of this evening
- Stakeholder Interviews & Focus Group Meetings
- Public Neighborhood Visioning Workshops (5 meetings)
- Strategic Opportunity Charrettes (2 charrettes)
- Special Events (5 events)
Public Engagement has begun!
- Community Listenina Sessions
Session 1: Iowa Memorial Union, 72S N. Madison St. - Monday, April 28, 202S, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Session 2: Dream City, 611 Southgate Ave. - Monday, May S, S.30 to 7 p.m.
Session 3: Iowa City Public Library,123 Linn St. - Monday, May 12, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Session 4: Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, Pheasant Ridge, 2651 Roberts
Road - Tuesday, May 20, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Session 5: St. Patrick Catholic Church, 4330 St. Patrick Drive - Wednesday, May 28, 5:30-
7 p.m.
Public Engagement has begun!
Project Website Launch
M IOWA CITY En"
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Welcome!
Welcome to the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Engagement Website! The City of Iowa City is excited to begin
the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan to create a long-term vision for the community through 2050
and beyond. This roughly 18-month process will include many opportunities for public engagement and
feedback.
This website will serve as an information and engagement hub throughout the project. Be sure to check back
on the latest updates and provide input on the plan!
What is a Comprehensive
Plan?
Scan me'.
https://engage.thi nkconfluence.
com/iowa-city-comprehensive-
plan
PRESENTATION CONCLUDED
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1 826
(319) 356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
www.icgov.org