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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-10-16 Info PacketCity Council Information Packet CITY OF IOWA CITY Council Tentative Meeting Schedule IN. City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule October 20 Joint Entities Meeting October 16, 2025 IP2. Joint Entities Meeting Agenda October 21 Work Session IP3. Work Session Agenda IP4. Memo from Senior Planner Russett: Comprehensive Plan Update Miscellaneous IP5. Civil Service Entrance Examination - Mass Transit Operator IP6. Civil Service Entrance Examination - Parking Enforcement Attendant IP7. Memo from the City Manager's Office: Housing Information Draft Minutes IP8. Climate Action Commission: October 6 IP9. Human Rights Commission: September 23 IP10. Human Rights Commission: October 1 October 16, 2025 City of Iowa City Item Number: IP1. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 16, 2025 City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule Attachments: City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule a r City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule ,5 Subject to change AM"wmf i■ CITY OF IOWA CITY October 14, 2025 Date Time Meeting Location Monday, October 20, 2025 4:30 PM Joint Entities Meeting City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, October 21, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Monday, November 3, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, November 18, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, December 9, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, January 6, 2026 8:00 AM Special Formal (Organizational Meeting) City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, January 6, 2026 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, January 20, 2026 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Wednesday, January 21, 2026 2:00 PM Budget Work Session (CIP) City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, February 3, 2026 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, February 17, 2026 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, March 10, 2026 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, April 7, 2026 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, April 21, 2026 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, May 5, 2026 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, May 19, 2026 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, June 2, 2026 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, June 16, 2026 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, July 14, 2026 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, August 4, 2026 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, August 18, 2026 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, September 1, 2026 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, September 15, 2026 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, October 6, 2026 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, October 20, 2026 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Monday, November 3, 2026 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, November 17, 2026 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, December 8, 2026 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Item Number: IP2. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 16, 2025 Joint Entities Meeting Agenda Attachments: Joint Entities Meeting Agenda a � Joint Entities Meeting Agenda - .wr®�■ Invitees: CITY OF IOWA CITY Johnson County Board of Supervisors 410 East Washington Street University of Iowa Iowa City. Iowa S2240-1826 Cities: (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX Coralville; Hills; Iowa City; Lone Tree; North Liberty; Oxford; www.itgov.org Shueyville; Solon; Swisher; Tiffin; University Heights School Boards: Clear Creek; Iowa City Monday, October 20, 2025 - 4:30 PM Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington Street 1. Call to order 2. Welcome and Introductions 3. Community Comment (10 minutes) 4. Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) (Iowa City) 5. Permanent Supportive Housing discussion, request to watch public presentation prior to meeting (link to video recording) (Iowa City/Johnson County) 6. Proposed dates and hosts for future Joint Entities Meetings • January 12, 2026: North Liberty • April 20, 2026: University Heights • July 20, 2026: Johnson County • October 19, 2026: Iowa City Community School District • January 11, 2027: Coralville • April 19, 2027: Iowa City 7. Announcements 8. Adjournment Item Number: IP3. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 16, 2025 Work Session Agenda Attachments: Work Session Agenda Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041 If you will need disability -related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact Kellie Grace at 319-356-5041, kgrace@iowa- city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. Iowa City City Council - Work Session Agenda Work Session October 21, 2025 - 4:00 PM Emma J. Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street www.icgov.org � r L �4t CITY OF IOWA CITY City of Iowa City Land Acknowledgment can be found at: icgov.org/landacknowledgement Meeting Rules can be found at: icgov.org/meetingrules You can watch the meeting on cable channel 4 (118.2 QAM) in Iowa City, University Heights and Coralville, or you can watch it online at any of the following websites: https://citVchannel4.com/live https://www.youtube.com/user/citychannel4/live • https://facebook.com/CitvoflowaCit 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Joint meeting with the Planning & Zoning Commission: Comprehensive Plan Update Clarification of Agenda Items Information Packet Discussion [October 9, October 16] University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees Item Number: IP4. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 16, 2025 Memo from Senior Planner Russett: Comprehensive Plan Update Attachments: Memo from Senior Planner Russett - Comprehensive Plan Update CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: October 14, 2025 To: Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council From: Anne Russett, Senior Planner, Neighborhood & Development Services Re: Comprehensive Plan Update On October 21, 2025, there will be a joint City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission work session item related to the Comprehensive Plan Update. As you are aware, the City has been working on an update to its Comprehensive Plan since the beginning of this year. This effort is being partially funded by the PRO Housing Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Over the last several months, City staff worked with the consultant team to host several events and activities to gain input from a variety of stakeholders that will help to inform the policy direction of the Comprehensive Plan. Below is a list of the various ways we engaged members of the public: - Community Listening Sessions (5) - Neighborhood Workshops (5) - Special Pop-up events (6) - Strategic Opportunity Charettes (2) - Focus Groups (10) - Stakeholder Interviews (38) - A statistically valid survey, which reflects the community's views with confidence. Attached to this memo is the community input survey findings report and associated maps. At your meeting on October 21, the consultant team will provide an update on the results of our outreach efforts, including the results of the statistically valid survey. Attachments: 1. 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey Findings Report, July 2025 2. 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey GIS Maps, July 2025 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan IV Community Input Survey Findings Report too Presented to the City of Iowa City, IA 'k, July 2025 MF& ddF Contents Executive Summary.................................................................................... i Section 1: Charts and Graphs..................................................................1 - Section 2: Importance -Satisfaction Analysis..................................27 Section 3: Tabular Data..........................................................................32 r Section 4: Survey Instrument..............................................................83' ti 0 r - ` jo"- p IL IMF-, i 1 • f ■ . 1 ' r 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report ETC Institute (2025) Page i 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan N Community Input Survey -Executive Summary s Purpose ETC Institute administered a Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey to residents of Iowa City in June and July of 2025. The survey was conducted as part of the City's effort to gather resident opinions and feedback on programs and services. The results of the survey will be used as a long-range guide for growth and development in Iowa City. Methodology A five -page survey was mailed to a random sample of households throughout Iowa City. The mailed survey included a postage -paid return envelope and a cover letter. The cover letter explained the purpose of the survey, encouraged residents to return their surveys in the mail, and provided a link to an online survey for those who preferred to complete the survey over the internet. After the surveys were mailed, ETC Institute followed up with residents to encourage participation. To prevent people who were not residents of Iowa City from participating, everyone who completed the survey online was required to enter their home address prior to submitting the survey. ETC Institute then matched the addresses that were entered online with the addresses that were originally selected from the random sample. If the address from a survey completed online did not match one of the addresses selected for the sample, the online survey was not counted. The goal was to receive at least 400 completed surveys. This goal was met, with a total of 421 households responding to the survey. The results for the random sample of 421 households have a 95% level of confidence with a precision of at least +/- 4.8%. Interpretation of "Don't Know" Responses. The percentage of "don't know" responses has been excluded from many of the graphs in this report to assess satisfaction with residents who had used City services and to facilitate valid comparisons with other communities in the benchmarking analysis. Since the number of "don't know" responses often reflects the utilization and awareness of City services, the percentage of "don't know" responses has been included in the tabular data in Section 3 of this report. When the "don't know" responses have been excluded, the text of this report will indicate that the responses have been excluded with the phrase "who had an opinion." This report contains the following: • a summary of the methodology for administering the survey and major findings • charts showing the overall results of the survey (Section 1) • Importance -Satisfaction analysis that identifies priorities for investment (Section 2) • tabular data showing the overall results for all questions on the survey (Section 3) • a copy of the cover letter and survey instrument (Section 4) ETC Institute (2025) Page ii 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey - Executive Summarys Importance of Various Topics Residents were asked to rate the level of importance of various City -related topics. The categories that had the highest levels of importance, based upon the combined percentage of "very important" and "somewhat important" responses among residents who had an opinion, were: parks, recreation, and open space (95%), education (95%), water/sewer service (95%), public safety (94%), climate action (91%), and employment opportunities (90%). Based on the sum of their top three choices, the topics that households indicated should receive the most emphasis over the next five years were: 1) education, 2) preservation of existing and development of affordable housing, and 3) climate action. Perceptions of Iowa City Ninety-five percent (95%) of the residents surveyed, who had an opinion, gave Iowa City "excellent" or "good" ratings as a place to live; 91% rated the quality of life in the City as "excellent" or "good," 91% rated the City as a place to raise children as "excellent" or "good," and 79% rated the overall quality of public education as "excellent" or "good." How Perceptions of Iowa City Compare to Regional and National Averages Based on a regional survey that was administered by ETC Institute during the summer of 2023, ratings of the perceptions of Iowa City were significantly higher (5% or more) than the Plains Region in all 5 areas that were assessed. The Plains Region includes the states of Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Listed below are the comparisons between Iowa City and the Plains regional average: ir Plains .Region Difference As a place to live 94.8% 49.4% 45.4% As a place to raise children 90.5% 57.7% 32.8% Overall quality of public education 78.8% 47.1% 31.7% As a place to retire 73.7% 47.2% 26.5% As a place to work 77.3% 52.9% 24.4% City perceptions were also significantly higher than the U.S. average in all 5 areas that were assessed, based on a national survey that was administered by ETC Institute during the summer of 2023 to a random sample of over 10,000 residents in the continental United States. Listed below are the comparisons between Iowa City and the U.S. average: �erception of the City As a place to live Iowa CiDifference 94.8% 48.5% 46.3% Overall quality of public education 78.8% 47.5% 31.3% As a place to raise children 90.5% 61.4% 29.1% As a place to retire 73.7% 51.6% 22.1% As a place to work 77.3% 57.1% 20.2% ETC Institute (2025) Page iii 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan N Community Input Survey -Executive Summary s Importance of Reasons to Live in Iowa City Residents were asked to rate the level of importance of various reasons to live in Iowa City. The categories that had the highest levels of importance, based upon the combined percentage of "extremely important" and "very important" responses among residents who had on opinion, were: availability of health care services (88%), quality of public education in primary and secondary schools (82%), low crime rate/feeling of safety (80%), quality of City government services (78%), employment opportunities (74%), and availability of parks and open spaces (74%). Based on the sum of their top three choices, the items that households indicated will have the most impact on their decision to stay in Iowa City were: 1) low crime rate/feeling of safety, 2) availability of health care services, and 3) quality of public education in primary and secondary schools. Strength of City Assets to Build Upon in the Future Residents were asked to rate the strength of various City assets that could be built upon in the future. The categories that had the highest levels of strength, based upon the combined percentage of "very strong" and "somewhat strong" responses among residents, were: general quality of life (95%), medical services, doctors, and medical care (94%), higher education institutions (91%), arts and culture (90%), parks, recreation, and open space system (90%), and community events (86%). Based on the sum of their top four choices, the City assets that households indicated are most important to build upon in the future were: 1) general quality of life, 2) medical services, doctors, and medical care, 3) public schools, and 4) parks, recreation, and open space system. Agreement About What the Future of Iowa City Should Include Residents were asked to rate their level of agreement about what the future of Iowa City should include. The categories that had the highest levels of agreement, based upon the combined percentage of "strongly agree" and "agree" responses among residents who had on opinion, were: more sidewalks, walking paths, and trails (78%), more affordable housing (75%), better management of new growth and development (73%), more bicycle paths and routes (70%), more housing for families (70%), more housing for smaller households (70%), and more parks (69%). Based on the sum of their top four choices, the items that best represent the vision of households for the future of Iowa City were: 1) more affordable housing, 2) more sidewalks, walking paths, and trails, 3) better management of new growth and development, and 4) more bicycle paths and routes. Places in Iowa City That Respondents Would Like to See Residents were asked to indicate the number and variety of place to live, work, and shop in Iowa City that respondents would like to see. The categories that had the highest levels of preference, based upon the percentage of "more" responses among residents who had on opinion, were: daycares (69%), public ETC Institute (2025) Page iv 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan N Community Input Survey -Executive Summary s parks, plazas, or open spaces (69%), senior housing (57%), arts and/or cultural facilities (51%), restaurant, coffee shop, bakery, etc. (49%), and grocery stores, pharmacy, and other shops for necessities (46%). Satisfaction With Commercial Development Seventy-seven percent (77%) of residents, who had an opinion, were "very satisfied" or "satisfied" with their feeling of safety and security in commercial development that has been completed in Iowa City during the past five years. Other aspects of commercial development that residents were satisfied with include: access to public transportation (66%), hours of operation (59%), proximity to residential areas (57%), presence of parks, trees, and landscaping (55%), and compatibility with residential areas nearby (54%). Based on the sum of their top three choices, the aspects of commercial development that households indicated should receive the most emphasis over the next five years were: 1) feeling of safety and security, 2) access to public transportation, and 3) easy and safe to walk. Satisfaction With Residential Development Eighty percent (80%) of residents, who had an opinion, were "very satisfied" or "satisfied" with proximity to healthcare providers in Iowa City during the past five years. Other aspects of residential development that residents were satisfied with include: feeling of safety and security (71%), access to schools (70%), proximity to work/school (65%), access to community gathering places (64%), and presence of parks, trees, and landscaping (61%). Based on the sum of their top three choices, the aspects of residential development that households indicated should receive the most emphasis over the next five years were: 1) feeling of safety and security, 2) easy and safe to walk, and 3) access to public transportation. Other Findings ➢ Eighty-two percent (82%) of respondents indicated they think they will be living in Iowa City five years from now; 2% did not think they would be living in Iowa City five years from now, and 16% did not know. ➢ Twenty-seven percent (27%) of respondents, who had an opinion, think the overall quality of life in the City is getting better; 54% think it is staying the same, and 19% think quality of life in the City is getting worse. ETC Institute (2025) Page v 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report ETC Institute (2025) Page 1 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q1. level of Importance of the Following Topics by percentage of respondents (excluding "don't know") Parks, recreation, and open space Education Water/sewer service Public safety Climate action Employment opportunities Flooding, street drainage, and stormwater runoff Maintaining community identity, uniqueness, & quality of life Sidewalk connectivity Bike paths and trails Services and facilities for the unhoused Downtown atmosphere Preservation of existing & development of affordable housing Variety of housing types Historic preservation Managing future growth through land use policy Appearance of commercial areas Traffic congestion Population growth 24% 4 9 25 % I4!a 21% 2%3% 205M4%4% • ' . 28% 8% Z° 34% 9% 2 • ' . 32% 8% 45 39% 10% 4% 35% 7% 7% . ' 34% 12% 59 11% 6% • ' 11% 7% 12% 18% • ' . 52% 15% 8% ' . 27% 17% 6% • ' 55% 18% 8% 50% 9% 19% 38% 26% 24% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% MVery Important (4) Somewhat Important (3) Not Sure (2) Not Important (1) ETC Institute (2025) Page 2 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q2. Items That Should Receive the Most Emphasis Over the Next Five Years by percentage of respondents who selected the item as one of their top three choices Education Preservation of existing & development of affordable housing Climate action Public safety Parks, recreation, and open space Employment opportunities Maintaining community identity, uniqueness, & quality of life Managing future growth through land use policy Water/sewer service Services and facilities for the unhoused Bike paths and trails Variety of housing types Traffic congestion Historic preservation Flooding, street drainage, and stormwater runoff Sidewalk connectivity Downtown atmosphere Appearance of commercial areas Population growth �39% 34% 33% 32% 22% 19 13% 13% 13% 12% �9% 7� 4 6%' i 6% 1 6% 5% 2% 2% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% M 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice ETC Institute (2025) Page 3 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q3. Do you think you will be living in the City five years from now? by percentage of respondents MYes No Don't know ETC Institute (2025) Page 4 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q4. Do you think the overall quality of life in the City is getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? by percentage of respondents (excluding "not provided") 19% 54% MGetting better Staying the same Getting worse ETC Institute (2025) Page 5 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q5. Perception of Iowa City by percentage of respondents (excluding "don't know") Iowa City as a place to live : ' . 47% 4%'° Overall quality of life in Iowa City 59% 8% 1 q Y Y Iowa City as a place to raise children 41% 8% 25 Overall quality of public education •' 50% 16% 5% Iowa City as a place to work : ' . 50% 19% 4% Iowa City as a place to retire 37% 21% 6% Iowa City as a place to start or run a business 35% 38% 13% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% M Excellent (5) Good (4) M Neutral (3) Below Average/Poor (2/1) ETC Institute (2025) Page 6 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q6. Level of Importance of the Following Reasons to Live in Iowa City by percentage of respondents (excluding "don't know") Availability of health care services Quality of public education in primary & secondary schools Low crime rate/feeling of safety Quality of City government services Employment opportunities Availability of parks and open spaces Ability to walk or bike around the community or to services or amenities Availability of housing Availability of higher education opportunities Financial stability of City government Availability of recreational activities Availability of arts and cultural amenities Appearance, views, and overall beauty of the city Availability of public transportation Proximity to family and friends Availability of shopping to meet needs of local residents Level of taxation 2& 10% 2 255W 10% 8% 28% 15% 5% 40% 17% 5% 39% 20% 6% 37% 21% 5% I 36% 19% 9% 36% 25% 4% . 27% 21% 9% 36% 23% 10% 38% 27% 9% 25% 11% 2° 30% 8% 5:570 21% 17% 29% 26% 21% 34% 34% 14% 26% 31% 25% 61 0% 20% 40% M Extremely Important (5) Important (3) 60 % 80 % 100 Very Important (4) Less/Not Important (2/1) ETC Institute (2025) Page 7 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q7. Items That Will Have the Most Impact on Decision to Stay in Iowa City by percentage of respondents who selected the item as one of their top three choices Low crime rate/feeling of safety Availability of health care services Quality of public education in primary & secondary schools Proximity to family and friends Employment opportunities Availability of housing Ability to walk or bike around the community or to services or amenities Availability of arts and cultural amenities Quality of City government services Availability of parks and open spaces Level of taxation Availability of shopping to meet needs of local residents Availability of public transportation Appearance, views, and overall beauty of the city Availability of higher education opportunities Availability of recreational activities Financial stability of City government ETC Institute (2025) 42% 34% 25% 24% 23% 20% 20% 17% 16Y. 15 % �1, 14% $% 8Y. ' 7 94 , 6%I 6% I 3% 0% 10% 20% M 1st Choice 30% 40% 50% 2nd Choice 3rd Choice Page 8 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q8. How Strong Respondents Feel the Following City Assets Are to Build Upon in the Future by percentage of respondents General quality of life Medical services, doctors, and medical care Higher education institutions Arts and culture Parks, recreation, and open space system Community events Attractive community and uniqueness Local businesses Downtown Natural resources and scenery in the area Availability of public transportation Public schools Financial health of the local economy Neighborhood identity and character Employment opportunities Social services Broad range of housing options Land availability for new development 40% 5% 23% 4% - • 31% 6% 3% 38% 7% 3% 52% 7% 3% • ' 47% 11% 4% ' • 11% 3% 11% 3° 10% 6% 10% 6% • ' 9% 6 9% 35% 14% 5% 45% 19% 2° • ' 2% 16% 6% ' • 46% 20% 7% 41% 27% 6% 39% 23% 15% 7% 51% 15% 01 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% MVery Strong (4) Somewhat Strong (3) Not Sure (2) Not Strong (1) ETC Institute (2025) Page 9 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q9. City Assets That Are Most Important to Build Upon in the Future by percentage of respondents who selected the item as one of their top four choices General quality of life Medical services, doctors, & medical care Public schools Parks, recreation, & open space system Employment opportunities Financial health of the local economy Arts & culture Broad range of housing options Availability of public transportation Natural resources & scenery in the area Social services Higher education institutions Downtown Local businesses Neighborhood identity & character Community events Attractive community & uniqueness Land availability for new development 49 41% 3$% 31% 24% 22% 21% 21% �I20% i �8% 15%', 13% 12% 12% 11% 11% o 3% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% M 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 60% ETC Institute (2025) Page 10 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q10. level of Agreement with the Following Statements About What the Future of Iowa City Should Include by percentage of respondents (excluding "don't know") More sidewalks, walking paths, and trails More affordable housing Better management of new growth and development More bicycle paths and routes More housing for families More housing for smaller households More parks More restaurants, entertainment, and cultural activities More housing for seniors Additional recreation facilities Better public transportation Better traffic flow on major city streets A stronger city identity More attractive entrance and commercial corridors More housing in and around Downtown More housing for college students Grow and expand the City boundaries 37% 18% 3% 28% 18% 7% 43% 23% 4% • ' • 34% M 22% 8% ' • 42% 26% 4% ' 36% 26% 4% :' • 41% 25% 6/ ' 41% 29% 6/ 38% 31% 6% 39% 31% 8% •' • 35% 33% 7% 37% 32% 10% 38% 44% 7% 0 40% 18% 22% 43% 20% 18% 44% 32% 47% 29% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% MStrongly Agree (5) Agree (4) Neutral (3) Disagree (2/1) ETC Institute (2025) Page 11 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q11. Statements That Best Represent Respondents' Vision for the Future of Iowa City by percentage of respondents who selected the item as one of their top four choices More affordable housing More sidewalks, walking paths, and trails Better management of new growth and development More bicycle paths and routes More restaurants, entertainment, and cultural acti More housing for smaller households Additional recreation facilities More parks More housing for seniors Better public transportation Better traffic flow on major city streets More housing for families More attractive entrance and commercial corridors A stronger city identity More housing in and around Downtown Grow and expand the City boundaries More housing for college students 46Vo 35% 29% 26% o 269i 25% 21% 21% 21% 21% R 20% 20% 12% 9 6% 3% o 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% M 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice ETC Institute (2025) Page 12 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q12. Number and Variety of Places to live, Work, and Shop in Iowa City That Respondents Would like to See by percentage of respondents (excluding "don't know") Daycares Public parks, plazas, or open spaces Senior housing Arts and/or cultural facilities Restaurant, coffee shop, bakery, etc. Grocery stores, pharmacy, and other shops for necessities Entertainment establishments Food trucks Accessory dwelling units Single-family houses Specialty/boutique/independent retail Townhomes and duplexes Mixed -Use developments Sports facilities Apartments or condominiums Microbreweries/Distilleries Personal services Offices/business parks for large employers Drive -through car services Contractor shops and storage Ba rs Self storage facilities • •' 29% • •' 30% 21 41 % 3° 46% 3% • ' 49 % 39 • ' 52% Z° •' 52% Z° • ' 46% 9% 34% 23% 51% 6% 54% 5% 53% 15% : ' . 46% 27% 61% 15% 47% 30% : ' . 54% 28% 78% 7% 53% 33% 60% 32% 73% 22% 44% 52% 52% 44% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% M More (3) About the Same (2) Fewer (1) ETC Institute (2025) Page 13 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q13. Satisfaction with Commercial Development That Has Been Completed in Iowa City During the Past 5 Years by percentage of respondents (excluding "don't know") Feeling of safety and security Access to public transportation Hours of operation Proximity to residential areas Presence of parks, trees, and landscaping Compatibility with the residential areas nearby Drive thru or delivery options Overall design and appearance Easy and safe to walk Accessibility for those with disabilities Pedestrian safety Noise levels Lighting quality Variety of businesses Parking availability Traffic congestion Signs and advertising Light pollution 55% 15% 8% ' . 46% 20% 14% 51% 31% 10% ' . 46% 31% 12% 45% 28% 17% ' 46% 34% 12% 44% 42% 4% 46%35% 11% ' . 29% 17% 41% 30% 21% 28% 23% 38% 14% 40% 17% 35% 23% • ' . 35% 26% 33% • ' . 32% 38% 24% 32% 55% 9% 29% 36% 31% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% MVery Satisfied (5) Satisfied (4) Neutral (3) Dissatisfied (2/1) ETC Institute (2025) Page 14 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q14. Aspects of Commercial Development That Should Receive the Most Emphasis Over the Next 5 Years by percentage of respondents who selected the item as one of their top three choices Feeling of safety and security Access to public transportation Easy and safe to walk Presence of parks, trees, and landscaping Parking availability Variety of businesses Accessibility for those with disabilities Pedestrian safety Proximity to residential areas Traffic congestion Compatibility with the residential areas nearby Overall design and appearance Light pollution Noise levels Hours of operation Lighting quality Drive thru or delivery options Signs and advertising 22% 20% - 16% 15% ■ 14% 13% ■ 12% 10% 10% 851, 4% 3% 3% 2% 26% 25% 24% 31% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% M 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice ETC Institute (2025) Page 15 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q15. Satisfaction with Residential Development That Has Been Completed in Iowa City During the Past 5 Years by percentage of respondents (excluding "don't know") Proximity to healthcare providers Feeling of safety and security Access to schools Proximity to your work/school Access to community gathering places Presence of parks, trees, and landscaping Easy and safe to walk Access to public transportation Access to shopping and services Overall design and appearance Availability of bicycle parking Traffic congestion Street condition Easy and safe to bike Mix of housing types Availability of on -street parking 46% 15% 5% ' • 51% 19% 9% • ' • 54% 26% 4% 42% 27% 8% 52% 24% 12% 49% 23% 16% 47% 24% 17% 46% 23% 17% ' • 50% 25% 17% ' • 48% 32% 12% 37% 16% 36° 37% 20% 23% 35% ' 33 .V 31% 28% 33% 38% 25% • ' • 30% 32% 33% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% MVery Satisfied (5) Satisfied (4) Neutral (3) Dissatisfied (2/1) ETC Institute (2025) Page 16 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q16. Aspects of Residential Development That Should Receive the Most Emphasis Over the Next 5 Years by percentage of respondents who selected the item as one of their top three choices Feeling of safety and security Easy and safe to walk Access to public transportation Presence of parks, trees, and landscaping Street condition Mix of housing types Easy and safe to bike Access to community gathering places Availability of on -street parking Access to shopping and services Traffic congestion Access to schools Proximity to healthcare providers Proximity to your work/school Overall design and appearance Availability of bicycle parking 30% 26% 23 % 23 23% 22% 20% 16% 15% 13% 12% 9 8% 7% 3% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% M 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice ETC Institute (2025) Page 17 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q17. Demographics: Number of Years Respondents Have Lived in Iowa City by percentage of respondents (excluding "not provided") M 5 yea rs or less M 6 to 10 yea rs 11 to 15 years M 16 to 20 years \\ 21 to 30 years M 31+ years ETC Institute (2025) Page 18 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q18. Demographics: Age of Respondent by percentage of respondents (excluding "not provided") 20% 20% 19% 18 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 M 65+ ETC Institute (2025) Page 19 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q19. Demographics: Ages of Household Members by percentage of persons in the household M Under age 5 Ages 5 to 9 Ages 10 to 12 M Ages 18 to 24 Ages 25 to 34 M Ages 35 to 44 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65 to 74 Ages 75+ Ages 13 to 17 Ages 45 to 54 ETC Institute (2025) Page 20 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q20. Demographics: Do you work from home? by percentage of respondents (excluding "not provided") 60 MYes No ETC Institute (2025) Page 21 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q20a. Demographics: How many days per week do you work from home? by percentage of respondents who work from home (excluding "not provided") 0 One Two Three Four M Five or more ETC Institute (2025) Page 22 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q21. Demographics: Are you or any members of your family of Hispanic, Spanish, or Latino/a/x ancestry? by percentage of respondents (excluding "not provided") 92% MYes No ETC Institute (2025) Page 23 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q22. Demographics: Race/Ethnicity by percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made) White Black or African American Asian or Asian Indian American Indian or Alaska Native Other 'o 76/ 8% 7% 0.2% 2% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% ETC Institute (2025) Page 24 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q23. Demographics: Primary Language Spoken in the Home by percentage of respondents 0.7% English Spanish Arabic Chinese MOther languages ETC Institute (2025) Page 25 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q24. Demographics: Gender by percentage of respondents (excluding "not provided") M Male Female Prefer to self -describe ETC Institute (2025) Page 26 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report ETC Institute (2025) Page 27 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Overview Today, community leaders have limited resources which need to be targeted to activities that are of the most benefit to their citizens. Two of the most important criteria for decision making are (1) to target resources toward services of the highest importance to citizens; and (2) to target resources toward those services where citizens are the least satisfied. The Importance -Satisfaction (I-S) rating is a unique tool that allows public officials to better understand both of these highly important decision -making criteria for each of the services they are providing. The Importance -Satisfaction (I-S) rating is based on the concept that public agencies will maximize overall customer satisfaction by emphasizing improvements in those areas where the level of satisfaction is relatively low, and the perceived importance of the service is relativelyhigh. The rating is calculated by summing the percentage of responses for items selected as the first, second, and third most important services for the City to emphasize over the next five years. The sum is then multiplied by 1 minus the percentage of respondents who indicated they were positively satisfied with the City's performance in the related area (the sum of the ratings of 4 and 5 on a 5-point scale excluding "don't know" responses). The "don't know" responses are excluded from the calculation to ensure the satisfaction ratings among service categories are comparable. I-S Rating = Importance x (1-Satisfaction) Example of the Calculation Respondents were asked to identify the aspects of commercial development that were most important to emphasize over the next five years. Nearly twenty-two percent (21.6%) of the respondent households selected "parking availability" as one of the most important aspects of commercial development to emphasize over the next five years. With regard to satisfaction, 40.7% of respondents surveyed rated "parking availability" as a "4" or "5" on a 5-point scale (where "5" means "Very Satisfied") excluding "don't know" responses. The I-S rating was calculated by multiplying the sum of the most important percentages by one minus the sum of the satisfaction percentages. In this example, 21.6% was multiplied by 59.3% (1-0.407). This calculation yielded an I-S rating of 0.1281, which ranked first out of eighteen commercial development categories that were analyzed. ETC Institute (2025) Page 28 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report The maximum rating is 1.00 and would be achieved when 100% of the respondents select an item as one of their top three choices of importance and 0% indicate they are positively satisfied with the delivery of the service. The lowest rating is 0.00 and could be achieved under either of the following two situations: • If 100% of the respondents were positively satisfied with the delivery of the service • If none (0%) of the respondents selected the service as one of the three most important areas. Interpreting the Ratings Ratings that are greater than or equal to 0.20 identify areas that should receive significantly more emphasis. Ratings from 0.10 to 0.20 identify service areas that should receive increased emphasis. Ratings less than 0.10 should continue to receive the current level of emphasis. • Definitely Increase Emphasis (I-S > 0.20) • Increase Current Emphasis (I-S = 0.10 - 0.20) • Maintain Current Emphasis (I-S < 0.10) Tables showing the results for the City of Iowa City are provided on the following pages. ETC Institute (2025) Page 29 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Hieh Prioritv (IS .10-.20 Parking availability 22% 5 41% 15 0.1281 1 Easy and safe to walk 25% 3 53% 9 0.1170 2 Variety of businesses 20% 6 42% 14 0.1168 3 Presence of parks, trees, and landscaping 24% 4 55% 5 0.1089 4 Medium Priority IS <. Access to public transportation 26% 2 66% 2 0.0884 5 Traffic congestion 13% 10 38% 16 0.0826 6 Accessibility for those with disabilities 16% 7 50% 10 0.0816 7 Pedestrian safety 15% 8 49% 11 0.0757 8 Feeling of safety and security 31% 1 77% 1 0.0716 9 Light pollution 10% 13 33% 18 0.0642 10 Proximity to residential areas 14% 9 57% 4 0.0588 11 Compatibility with the residential areas nearby 12% 11 54% 6 0.0558 12 Overall design and appearance 10% 12 53% 8 0.0475 13 Noise levels 8% 14 47% 12 0.0416 14 Lighting quality 3% 16 44% 13 0.0186 15 Hours of operation 4% 15 59% 3 0.0175 16 Signs and advertising 2% 18 36% 17 0.0140 17 Drive thru or delivery options 3% 17 54% 7 0.0126 18 Note: The I-S Rating is calculated by multiplying the "Most Important" % by (1-'Satisfaction' %) Most Important %: The "Most Important" percentage represents the sum of the first, second, and third most important responses for each item. Respondents were asked to identify the aspects of commercial development that should receive the most emphasis over the next five years. Satisfaction %: The "Satisfaction" percentage represents the sum of the ratings "4" and "5" excluding 'don't knows.' Respondents ranked their level of satisfaction with each of the items on a scale of 1 to 5 with "5" being very satisfied and "1" being very dissatisfied. © 2025 ETC Institute ETC Institute (2025) Page 30 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Hieh Prioritv (IS .10-.20 Mix of housing types 22% 6 37% 15 0.1377 1 Street condition 23% 5 42% 13 0.1333 2 Easy and safe to bike 20% 7 41% 14 0.1196 3 Easy and safe to walk 26% 2 59% 7 0.1043 4 Medium Priority (IS <.10) Availability of on -street parking 15% 9 36% 16 0.0992 5 Access to public transportation 23% 3 59% 8 0.0946 6 Presence of parks, trees, and landscaping 23% 4 61% 6 0.0906 7 Feeling of safety and security 30% 1 71% 2 0.0864 8 Traffic congestion 12% 11 43% 12 0.0660 9 Access to community gathering places 16% 8 64% 5 0.0585 10 Access to shopping and services 13% 10 58% 9 0.0546 11 Overall design and appearance 7% 15 56% 10 0.0325 12 Proximity to your work/school 8% 14 65% 4 0.0280 13 Access to schools 9% 12 70% 3 0.0273 14 Proximity to healthcare providers 9% 13 80% 1 0.0175 15 Availability of bicycle parking 3% 16 47% 11 0.0175 16 Note: The I-S Rating is calculated by multiplying the "Most Important" % by (1-'Satisfactior %) Most Important %: The "Most Important" percentage represents the sum of the first, second, and third most important responses for each item. Respondents were asked to identify the aspects of residential development that should receive the most emphasis over the next five years. Satisfaction %: The "Satisfaction" percentage represents the sum of the ratings "4" and "5" excluding 'don't knows.' Respondents ranked their level of satisfaction with each of the items on a scale of 1 to 5 with "5" being very satisfied and "1" being very dissatisfied. © 2025 ETC Institute ETC Institute (2025) Page 31 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report ETC Institute (2025) Page 32 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q1. City Topics. Using a scale of 4 to 1, where 4 is "Very Important" and 1 is "Not Important," please rate how important each of the following topics are to you as a resident of Iowa City. (N=421) Somewhat Very important important Not sure Not important Q1-1. Traffic congestion 21.6% 50.4% 9.3% 18.8% Q1-2. Public safety 72.9% 21.4% 2.4% 3.3% Q1-3. Water/sewer service 70.5% 24.7% 4.0% 0.7% Q1-4. Historic preservation 25.7% 51.5% 14.5% 8.3% Q1-5. Sidewalk connectivity 47.5% 39.0% 9.5% 4.0% Q1-6. Bike paths & trails 50.6% 35.4% 7.1% 6.9% Q1-7. Maintaining community identity, uniqueness, & quality of life 56.3% 32.3% 7.8% 3.6% Q1-8. Downtown atmosphere (storefront & street improvements, building renovations, etc. ) 37.1% 45.6% 11.2% 6.2% Q1-9. Population growth 12.4% 38.2% 25.9% 23.5% Q1-10. Preservation of existing & development of affordable housing 59.4% 23.0% 10.5% 7.1% Q1-11. Appearance of commercial areas 19.0% 55.1% 17.8% 8.1% Q1-12. Employment opportunities 62.0% 28.0% 7.6% 2.4% Q1-13. Parks, recreation, & open space 71.5% 23.8% 3.6% 1.2% Q1-14. Variety of housing types (e.g., single- family homes, townhomes, duplexes, apartments) 44.4% 36.3% 11.6% 7.6% Q1-15. Managing future growth through land use policy (e.g., reducing sprawl, supporting densities) 50.1% 27.1% 17.3% 5.5% Q1-16. Flooding, street drainage, & stormwater runoff 55.3% 34.0°% 8 8°% 1 9°% Q1-17. Education (e.g., K-12, trade schools, college) 86.0% 9.3% 2.4% 2.4% Q1-18. Services & facilities for the unhoused 49.4% 34.0% 12.1% 4.5% ETC Institute (2025) Page 33 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q1. City Topics. Using a scale of 4 to 1, where 4 is "Very Important" and 1 is "Not Important," please rate how important each of the following topics are to you as a resident of Iowa City. Q1-19. Climate action (water quality, preservation of natural resources, renewable energy) Somewhat Very important important Not sure Not important 71.0% 20.4% 4.3% 4.3% ETC Institute (2025) Page 34 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q2. Which THREE of the items listed in Question 1 should receive the MOST EMPHASIS from City leaders over the next 5 vears? Q2. Top choice Number Percent Traffic congestion 9 2.1 % Public safety 80 19.0 % Water/sewer service 13 3.1 % Historic preservation 11 2.6 % Sidewalk connectivity 2 0.5 % Bike paths & trails 15 3.6 % Maintaining community identity, uniqueness, & quality of life 23 5.5 % Downtown atmosphere (storefront & street improvements, building renovations, etc.) 3 0.7 % Population growth 2 0.5 % Preservation of existing & development of affordable housing 59 14.0 % Appearance of commercial areas 1 0.2 % Employment opportunities 18 4.3 % Parks, recreation, & open space 18 4.3 % Variety of housing types (e.g., single-family homes, townhomes, duplexes, apartments) 6 1.4 % Managing future growth through land use policy (e.g., reducing sprawl, supporting densities) 24 5.7 % Flooding, street drainage, & stormwater runoff 3 0.7 % Education (e.g., K-12, trade schools, college) 53 12.6 % Services & facilities for the unhoused 15 3.6 % Climate action (water quality, preservation of natural resources, renewable energy) 57 13.5 % None chosen 9 2.1 % Total 421 100.0 % ETC Institute (2025) Page 35 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q2. Which THREE of the items listed in Question 1 should receive the MOST EMPHASIS from City leaders over the next 5 vears? Q2. 2nd choice Number Percent Traffic congestion 11 2.6 % Public safety 37 8.8 % Water/sewer service 22 5.2 % Historic preservation 5 1.2 % Sidewalk connectivity 8 1.9 % Bike paths & trails 22 5.2 % Maintaining community identity, uniqueness, & quality of life 32 7.6 % Downtown atmosphere (storefront & street improvements, building renovations, etc.) 8 1.9 % Population growth 2 0.5 % Preservation of existing & development of affordable housing 42 10.0 % Appearance of commercial areas 4 1.0 % Employment opportunities 37 8.8 % Parks, recreation, & open space 32 7.6 % Variety of housing types (e.g., single-family homes, townhomes, duplexes, apartments) 15 3.6 % Managing future growth through land use policy (e.g., reducing sprawl, supporting densities) 13 3.1 % Flooding, street drainage, & stormwater runoff 8 1.9 % Education (e.g., K-12, trade schools, college) 63 15.0 % Services & facilities for the unhoused 16 3.8 % Climate action (water quality, preservation of natural resources, renewable energy) 31 7.4 % None chosen 13 3.1 % Total 421 100.0 % ETC Institute (2025) Page 36 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q2. Which THREE of the items listed in Question 1 should receive the MOST EMPHASIS from City leaders over the next 5 vears? Q2. 3rd choice Number Percent Traffic congestion 9 2.1 % Public safety 18 4.3 % Water/sewer service 18 4.3 % Historic preservation 9 2.1 % Sidewalk connectivity 13 3.1 % Bike paths & trails 15 3.6 % Maintaining community identity, uniqueness, & quality of life 24 5.7 % Downtown atmosphere (storefront & street improvements, building renovations, etc.) 10 2.4 % Population growth 2 0.5 % Preservation of existing & development of affordable housing 43 10.2 % Appearance of commercial areas 2 0.5 % Employment opportunities 25 5.9 % Parks, recreation, & open space 43 10.2 % Variety of housing types (e.g., single-family homes, townhomes, duplexes, apartments) 18 4.3 % Managing future growth through land use policy (e.g., reducing sprawl, supporting densities) 19 4.5 % Flooding, street drainage, & stormwater runoff 14 3.3 % Education (e.g., K-12, trade schools, college) 49 11.6 % Services & facilities for the unhoused 22 5.2 % Climate action (water quality, preservation of natural resources, renewable energy) 51 12.1 % None chosen 17 4.0 % Total 421 100.0 % ETC Institute (2025) Page 37 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q2. Which THREE of the items listed in Question 1 should receive the MOST EMPHASIS from City leaders over the next 5 years? (top 3) Q2. Sum of top 3 choices Number Percent Traffic congestion 29 6.9 % Public safety 135 32.1 % Water/sewer service 53 12.6 % Historic preservation 25 5.9 % Sidewalk connectivity 23 5.5 % Bike paths & trails 52 12.4 % Maintaining community identity, uniqueness, & quality of life 79 18.8 % Downtown atmosphere (storefront & street improvements, building renovations, etc.) 21 5.0 % Population growth 6 1.4 % Preservation of existing & development of affordable housing 144 34.2 % Appearance of commercial areas 7 1.7 % Employment opportunities 80 19.0 % Parks, recreation, & open space 93 22.1 % Variety of housing types (e.g., single-family homes, townhomes, duplexes, apartments) 39 9.3 % Managing future growth through land use policy (e.g., reducing sprawl, supporting densities) 56 13.3 % Flooding, street drainage, & stormwater runoff 25 5.9 % Education (e.g., K-12, trade schools, college) 165 39.2 % Services & facilities for the unhoused 53 12.6 % Climate action (water quality, preservation of natural resources, renewable energy) 139 33.0 % None chosen 9 2.1 % Total 1233 ETC Institute (2025) Page 38 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q3. Do you think you will be living in the City five years from now? Q3. Will you be living in City five years from now Number Percent Yes 344 81.7 % No 9 2.1 % Don't know 68 16.2 % Total 421 100.0 % Q3. Do you think you will be living in the City five years from now? (without "don't know") Q3. Will you be living in City five years from now Number Percent Yes 344 97.5 % No 9 2.5 % Total 353 100.0 % Q4. Do you think the overall quality of life in the City is getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? Q4. What do you think of overall quality of life in City Number Percent Getting better 110 26.1 % Staying the same 222 52.7 % Getting worse 79 18.8 % Not provided 10 2.4 % Total 421 100.0 % Q4. Do you think the overall quality of life in the City is getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? (without "not provided") Q4. What do you think of overall quality of life in City Number Percent Getting better 110 26.8 % Staying the same 222 54.0 % Getting worse 79 19.2 % Total 411 100.0 % ETC Institute (2025) Page 39 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report 5. Perceptions of Iowa Citv. Several items that may influence vour aerceation of Iowa Citv are listed below. Using a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "Excellent" and 1 means "Poor," please rate the following. (N=421) Excellent Good Neutral Below average Poor Don't know Q5-1. Iowa City as a place to live 47.7% 46.8% 4.0% 1.0% 0.2% 0.2% Q5-2. Iowa City as a place to raise children 46.1% 37.5% 7.1% 1.4% 0.2% 7.6% Q5-3. Iowa City as a place to retire 33.5% 33.3% 18.8% 3.3% 1.7% 9.5% Q5-4. Iowa City as a place to work 26.6% 47.7% 17.8% 3.3% 0.7% 3.8% Q5-5. Overall quality of public education 25.9% 44.7% 14.5% 3.1% 1.4% 10.5% Q5-6. Overall quality of life in Iowa City 32.1% 59.1% 8.1% 0.7% 0.0% 0.0% Q5-7. Iowa City as a place to start or run a business 8.3% 21.1% 22.8% 6.4% 1.7% 39.7% Q5. Perceptions of Iowa City. Several items that may influence your perception of Iowa City are listed below. Using a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "Excellent" and 1 means "Poor," please rate the following. (without "don't know") (N=421) Q5-1. Iowa City as a place to live Q5-2. Iowa City as a place to raise children Q5-3. Iowa City as a place to retire Q5-4. Iowa City as a place to work Q5-5. Overall quality of public education Q5-6. Overall quality of life in Iowa City Q5-7. Iowa City as a place to start or run a business Excellent Good Neutral Below average Poor 47.9% 46.9% 4.0% 1.0% 0.2% 49.9% 40.6% 7.7% 1.5% 0.3% 37.0% 36.7% 20.7% 3.7% 1.8% 27.7% 49.6% 18.5% 3.5% 0.7% 28.9% 49.9% 16.2% 3.4% 1.6% 32.1% 59.1% 8.1% 0.7% 0.0% 13.8% 35.0% 37.8% 10.6% 2.8% ETC Institute (2025) Page 40 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q6. Reasons to Live in Iowa City. Using a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 is "Extremely Important" and 1 is "Not Important," please indicate how important each of the following reasons were in your decision to live in Iowa City. (N=421) Extremely important Very important Important Less important Not important Not provided Q6-1. Availability of shopping to meet the needs of local residents 17.3% 33.7% 33.5% 10.7% 3.6% 1.2% Q6-2. Low crime rate/feeling of safety 51.5% 28.0% 14.7% 3.3% 1.7% 0.7% Q6-3. Availability of housing 34.4% 35.2% 25.2% 3.6% 0.7% 1.0% Q6-4. Level of taxation 17.8% 25.4% 29.9% 17.3% 7.6% 1.9% Q6-5. Employment opportunities 34.7% 38.0% 20.0% 2.9% 3.3% 1.2% Q6-6. Availability of arts & cultural amenities 30.4% 32.5% 24.7% 8.6% 2.4% 1.4% Q6-7. Quality of City government services (e.g., Fire, Police, water, garbage) 38.2% 39.7% 16.4% 4.3% 1.0% 0.5% Q6-8. Financial stability of City government 30.9% 35.4% 22.3% 7.6% 2.4% 1.4% Q6-9. Appearance, views, & overall beauty of City 20.0% 41.8% 29.9% 6.4% 1.2% 0.7% Q6-10. Proximity to family & friends 24.2% 28.5% 26.1% 13.5% 6.9% 0.7% Q6-11. Availability of parks & open spaces 36.3% 36.8% 21.1% 4.5% 0.7% 0.5% Q6-12. Availability of recreational activities 25.9% 38.0% 26.6% 7.1% 1.4% 1.0% Q6-13. Availability of health care services 59.6% 28.0% 9.7% 1.4% 0.7% 0.5% Q6-14. Availability of higher education opportunities (e.g., college/junior college) 42.0% 27.1% 21.1% 6.4% 2.9% 0.5% Q6-15. Availability of public transportation 28.7% 32.5% 20.9% 11.9% 5.0% 1.0% Q6-16. Quality of public education in primary & secondary schools 56.8% 24.5% 9.5% 5.2% 2.6% 1.4% ETC Institute (2025) Page 41 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q6. Reasons to Live in Iowa City. Using a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 is "Extremely Important" and 1 is "Not Important," please indicate how important each of the following reasons were in your decision to live in Iowa City. Q6-17. Ability to walk or bike around the community or to services or amenities Extremely important Very important Important Less important Not important Not provided 35.6% 35.6% 18.8% 5.9% 3.3% 0.7% ETC Institute (2025) Page 42 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q6. Reasons to Live in Iowa City. Using a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 is "Extremely Important" and 1 is "Not Important," please indicate how important each of the following reasons were in your decision to live in Iowa City. (without "not provided") (N=421) Extremely important Very important Important Less important Not important Q6-1. Availability of shopping to meet the needs of local residents 17.5% 34.1% 33.9% 10.8% 3.6% Q6-2. Low crime rate/feeling of safety 51.9% 28.2% 14.8% 3.3% 1.7% Q6-3. Availability of housing 34.8% 35.5% 25.4% 3.6% 0.7% Q6-4. Level of taxation 18.2% 25.9% 30.5°% 17 7°% 7 7°% Q6-5. Employment opportunities 35.1% 38.5% 20.2% 2.9% 3.4% Q6-6. Availability of arts & cultural amenities 30.8% 33.0% 25.1°% 8 7°% 2 4°% Q6-7. Quality of City government services (e.g., Fire, Police, water, garbage) 38.4% 39.9% 16.5% 4.3% 1.0% Q6-8. Financial stability of City government 31.3% 35.9°% 22 7°% 7 7°% 2 4°% Q6-9. Appearance, views, & overall beauty of City 20.1% 42.1% 30.1% 6.5% 1.2% Q6-10. Proximity to family & friends 24.4% 28.7% 26.3% 13.6% 6.9% Q6-11. Availability of parks & open spaces 36.5% 37.0% 21.2% 4.5% 0.7% Q6-12. Availability of recreational activities 26.1% 38.4% 26.9% 7.2% 1.4% Q6-13. Availability of health care services 59.9°% 28 2°% 9 8°% 14°% 0.7% Q6-14. Availability of higher education opportunities (e.g., college/junior college) 42.2°% 27 2°% 21 2°% 6 4°% 2 9°% Q6-15. Availability of public transportation 29.0% 32.9% 21.1% 12.0% 5.0% ETC Institute (2025) Page 43 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q6. Reasons to Live in Iowa City. Using a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 is "Extremely Important" and 1 is "Not Important," please indicate how important each of the following reasons were in your decision to live in Iowa City. (without "not provided") Extremely important Very important Important Less important Not important Q6-16. Quality of public education in primary & secondary schools 57.6% 24.8% 9.6% 5.3°% 2 7°% Q6-17. Ability to walk or bike around the community or to services or amenities 35.9% 35.9% 18.9% 6.0% 3.3% ETC Institute (2025) Page 44 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q7. Which THREE of the items listed in Question 6 will have the MOST IMPACT on your decision to STAY in Iowa City? Q7. Top choice Number Percent Availability of shopping to meet the needs of local residents 9 2.1 % Low crime rate/feeling of safety 90 21.4 % Availability of housing 34 8.1 % Level of taxation 15 3.6 % Employment opportunities 54 12.8 % Availability of arts & cultural amenities 19 4.5 % Quality of City government services (e.g., Fire, Police, water, garbage) 9 2.1 % Financial stability of City government 1 0.2 % Appearance, views, & overall beauty of City 5 1.2 % Proximity to family & friends 45 10.7 % Availability of parks & open spaces 12 2.9 % Availability of health care services 40 9.5 % Availability of higher education opportunities (e.g., college/ junior college) 9 2.1 % Availability of public transportation 9 2.1 % Quality of public education in primary & secondary schools 35 8.3 % Ability to walk or bike around the community or to services or amenities 21 5.0 % None chosen 14 3.3 % Total 421 100.0 % ETC Institute (2025) Page 45 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q7. Which THREE of the items listed in Question 6 will have the MOST IMPACT on your decision to STAY in Iowa City? Q7. 2nd choice Number Percent Availability of shopping to meet the needs of local residents 15 3.6 % Low crime rate/feeling of safety 47 11.2 % Availability of housing 29 6.9 % Level of taxation 24 5.7 % Employment opportunities 33 7.8 % Availability of arts & cultural amenities 28 6.7 % Quality of City government services (e.g., Fire, Police, water, garbage) 19 4.5 % Financial stability of City government 4 1.0 % Appearance, views, & overall beauty of City 9 2.1 % Proximity to family & friends 29 6.9 % Availability of parks & open spaces 19 4.5 % Availability of recreational activities 12 2.9 % Availability of health care services 52 12.4 % Availability of higher education opportunities (e.g., college/ junior college) 8 1.9 % Availability of public transportation 12 2.9 % Quality of public education in primary & secondary schools 32 7.6 % Ability to walk or bike around the community or to services or amenities 30 7.1 % None chosen 19 4.5 % Total 421 100.0 % ETC Institute (2025) Page 46 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q7. Which THREE of the items listed in Question 6 will have the MOST IMPACT on your decision to STAY in Iowa City? Q7. 3rd choice Number Percent Availability of shopping to meet the needs of local residents 10 2.4 % Low crime rate/feeling of safety 40 9.5 % Availability of housing 21 5.0 % Level of taxation 18 4.3 % Employment opportunities 9 2.1 % Availability of arts & cultural amenities 26 6.2 % Quality of City government services (e.g., Fire, Police, water, garbage) 41 9.7 % Financial stability of City government 7 1.7 % Appearance, views, & overall beauty of City 16 3.8 % Proximity to family & friends 25 5.9 % Availability of parks & open spaces 31 7.4 % Availability of recreational activities 12 2.9 % Availability of health care services 50 11.9 % Availability of higher education opportunities (e.g., college/ junior college) 9 2.1 % Availability of public transportation 11 2.6 % Quality of public education in primary & secondary schools 40 9.5 % Ability to walk or bike around the community or to services or amenities 33 7.8 % None chosen 22 5.2 % Total 421 100.0 % ETC Institute (2025) Page 47 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q7. Which THREE of the items listed in Question 6 will have the MOST IMPACT on your decision to STAY in Iowa City? (top 3) Q7. Sum of top 3 choices Number Percent Availability of shopping to meet the needs of local residents 34 8.1 % Low crime rate/feeling of safety 177 42.0 % Availability of housing 84 20.0 % Level of taxation 57 13.5 % Employment opportunities 96 22.8 % Availability of arts & cultural amenities 73 17.3 % Quality of City government services (e.g., Fire, Police, water, garbage) 69 16.4 % Financial stability of City government 12 2.9 % Appearance, views, & overall beauty of City 30 7.1 % Proximity to family & friends 99 23.5 % Availability of parks & open spaces 62 14.7 % Availability of recreational activities 24 5.7 % Availability of health care services 142 33.7 % Availability of higher education opportunities (e.g., college/ junior college) 26 6.2 % Availability of public transportation 32 7.6 % Quality of public education in primary & secondary schools 107 25.4 % Ability to walk or bike around the community or to services or amenities 84 20.0 % None chosen 14 3.3 % Total 1222 ETC Institute (2025) Page 48 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q8. City Assets. Listed below are some assets that could be built upon in the future. Please indicate whether you feel the asset is Very Strone. Somewhat Strone. Not Sure. or Not Strone. (N=421) Very strong Somewhat strong Not sure Not strong Q8-1. Downtown 41.8% 42.5°% 9 7°% 5 9°% Q8-2. Land availability for new development 6.7% 26.8% 51.3% 15.2% Q8-3. General quality of life 54.9% 39.9% 4.5% 0.7% Q8-4. Neighborhood identity & character 25.9% 52.0% 15.7% 6.4% Q8-5. Availability of public transportation 35.9% 46.6°% 8 8°% 8 8°% Q8-6. Financial health of the local economy 33.3% 45.4% 19.0% 2.4% Q8-7. Employment opportunities 28.0% 45.6% 19.5% 6.9% Q8-8. Natural resources & scenery in the area 31.8% 52.3°% 9 7°% 6 2°% Q8-9. Parks, recreation, & open space system 38.0% 51.8% 6.9% 3.3% Q8-10. Public schools 46.6% 35.2% 13.5% 4.8% Q8-11. Broad range of housing options (e.g., single family homes, townhomes, duplexes, apartments) 23.5% 39.0% 22.8% 14.7% Q8-12. Attractive community & uniqueness 30.4% 54.9% 11.4% 3.3% Q8-13. Medical services, doctors, & medical care 70.5% 23.0% 3.8% 2.6% Q8-14. Higher education institutions 59.6% 30.9% 6.2% 3.3% Q8-15. Arts & culture 52.0°% 38 2°% 6.9% 2 9°% Q8-16. Local businesses 27.8% 57.5% 11.4% 3.3% Q8-17. Social services 26.8% 41.1% 26.6% 5.5% Q8-18. Community events 39.0% 47.0% 10.5% 3.6% ETC Institute (2025) Page 49 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q9. Which FOUR of the assets from the list in Question 8 are MOST IMPORTANT to you to build upon in the fi ifi ira? Q9. Top choice Number Percent Downtown 14 3.3 % Land availability for new development 2 0.5 % General quality of life 97 23.0 % Neighborhood identity & character 11 2.6 % Availability of public transportation 26 6.2 % Financial health of the local economy 20 4.8 % Employment opportunities 26 6.2 % Natural resources & scenery in the area 15 3.6 % Parks, recreation, & open space system 23 5.5 % Public schools 50 11.9 % Broad range of housing options (e.g., single family homes, townhomes, duplexes, apartments) 28 6.7 % Attractive community & uniqueness 5 1.2 % Medical services, doctors, & medical care 44 10.5 % Higher education institutions 9 2.1 % Arts & culture 8 1.9 % Local businesses 6 1.4 % Social services 10 2.4 % Community events 5 1.2 % None chosen 22 5.2 % Total 421 100.0 % ETC Institute (2025) Page 50 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q9. Which FOUR of the assets from the list in Question 8 are MOST IMPORTANT to you to build upon in the fi ifi ira? Q9. 2nd choice Number Percent Downtown 10 2.4 % Land availability for new development 3 0.7 % General quality of life 39 9.3 % Neighborhood identity & character 17 4.0 % Availability of public transportation 25 5.9 % Financial health of the local economy 28 6.7 % Employment opportunities 31 7.4 % Natural resources & scenery in the area 24 5.7 % Parks, recreation, & open space system 28 6.7 % Public schools 46 10.9 % Broad range of housing options (e.g., single family homes, townhomes, duplexes, apartments) 26 6.2 % Attractive community & uniqueness 10 2.4 % Medical services, doctors, & medical care 50 11.9 % Higher education institutions 11 2.6 % Arts & culture 17 4.0 % Local businesses 8 1.9 % Social services 14 3.3 % Community events 8 1.9 % None chosen 26 6.2 % Total 421 100.0 % ETC Institute (2025) Page 51 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q9. Which FOUR of the assets from the list in Question 8 are MOST IMPORTANT to you to build upon in the fi ifi ira? Q9. 3rd choice Number Percent Downtown 15 3.6 % Land availability for new development 4 1.0 % General quality of life 28 6.7 % Neighborhood identity & character 9 2.1 % Availability of public transportation 16 3.8 % Financial health of the local economy 25 5.9 % Employment opportunities 20 4.8 % Natural resources & scenery in the area 24 5.7 % Parks, recreation, & open space system 39 9.3 % Public schools 43 10.2 % Broad range of housing options (e.g., single family homes, townhomes, duplexes, apartments) 18 4.3 % Attractive community & uniqueness 12 2.9 % Medical services, doctors, & medical care 42 10.0 % Higher education institutions 17 4.0 % Arts & culture 32 7.6 % Local businesses 18 4.3 % Social services 20 4.8 % Community events 12 2.9 % None chosen 27 6.4 % Total 421 100.0 % ETC Institute (2025) Page 52 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q9. Which FOUR of the assets from the list in Question 8 are MOST IMPORTANT to you to build upon in the fi ifi ira? Q9. 4th choice Number Percent Downtown 12 2.9 % Land availability for new development 3 0.7 % General quality of life 42 10.0 % Neighborhood identity & character 9 2.1 % Availability of public transportation 16 3.8 % Financial health of the local economy 20 4.8 % Employment opportunities 22 5.2 % Natural resources & scenery in the area 13 3.1 % Parks, recreation, & open space system 38 9.0 % Public schools 19 4.5 % Broad range of housing options (e.g., single family homes, townhomes, duplexes, apartments) 16 3.8 % Attractive community & uniqueness 9 2.1 % Medical services, doctors, & medical care 35 8.3 % Higher education institutions 17 4.0 % Arts & culture 32 7.6 % Local businesses 19 4.5 % Social services 20 4.8 % Community events 19 4.5 % None chosen 60 14.3 % Total 421 100.0 % ETC Institute (2025) Page 53 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q9. Which FOUR of the assets from the list in Question 8 are MOST IMPORTANT to you to build upon in the future? (top 4) Q9. Sum of top 4 choices Number Percent Downtown 51 12.1 % Land availability for new development 12 2.9 % General quality of life 206 48.9 % Neighborhood identity & character 46 10.9 % Availability of public transportation 83 19.7 % Financial health of the local economy 93 22.1 % Employment opportunities 99 23.5 % Natural resources & scenery in the area 76 18.1 % Parks, recreation, & open space system 128 30.4 % Public schools 158 37.5 % Broad range of housing options (e.g., single family homes, townhomes, duplexes, apartments) 88 20.9 % Attractive community & uniqueness 36 8.6 % Medical services, doctors, & medical care 171 40.6 % Higher education institutions 54 12.8 % Arts & culture 89 21.1 % Local businesses 51 12.1 % Social services 64 15.2 % Community events 44 10.5 % None chosen 22 5.2 % Total 1571 ETC Institute (2025) Page 54 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q10. Community Vision. Several statements about the future of Iowa City are listed below. Using a scale from 5 to 1, where 5 means "Strongly Agree" and 1 means "Strongly Disagree," please indicate your level of agreement with the following. (N=421) Strongly Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree disagree Don't know Q10-1. A stronger City identity 10.7% 36.1% 42.8% 4.8% 1.9% 3.8% Q10-2. More attractive entrance & commercial corridors 10.2% 30.9% 38.2% 13.5% 3.6% 3.6% Q10-3. More parks 27.3% 39.9% 24.5% 5.5% 0.7% 2.1% Q10-4. More sidewalks, walking paths, & trails 40.1% 36.1% 17.8% 2.1% 1.2% 2.6% Q10-5. More bicycle paths & routes 35.2% 33.5% 21.4°% 4.8% 2 9°% 2 4°% Q10-6. More restaurants, entertainment, & cultural activities 23.8% 39.7% 28.3% 4.5% 1.2% 2.6% Q10-7. More housing in & around Downtown 14.7% 20.7% 40.9% 12.6% 6.9% 4.3% Q10-8. More affordable housing 45.6% 26.8% 17.6% 3.8% 3.3°% 2 9°% Q10-9. Better traffic flow on major City streets 20.2% 36.3% 31.6% 7.8% 1.4% 2.6% Q10-10. Better public transportation 25.2% 33.5% 31.4% 4.8% 1.7% 3.6% Q10-11. Additional recreation facilities 21.4% 37.8% 30.2% 6.2% 1.4% 3.1% Q10-12. Grow & expand City boundaries 6.4% 15.9% 42.8% 19.5% 7.4% 8.1% Q10-13. Better management of new growth & development 27.6% 39.9% 21.6% 3.3% 0.5% 7.1% Q10-14. More housing for seniors 22.6% 34.9% 28.7% 4.3% 1.2% 8.3% Q10-15. More housing for college students 6.2% 16.4% 40.1% 20.2% 8.6% 8.6% Q10-16. More housing for families 26.6% 39.4% 24.5% 3.6% 0.5% 5.5% ETC Institute (2025) Page 55 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q10. Community Vision. Several statements about the future of Iowa City are listed below. Using a scale from 5 to 1, where 5 means "Strongly Agree" and 1 means "Strongly Disagree," please indicate your level of agreement with the following. Strongly Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree disagree Don't know Q10-17. More housing for smaller households (e.g., young adults, singles, empty nesters) 31.6% 34.2% 24.9% 2.6% 1.0% 5.7% Q10-18.Other 9.7% 2.4% 0.2% 0.0% 0.0% 87.6% ETC Institute (2025) Page 56 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q10-18.Other • affordable senior housing • Bringing business back to Iowa City since there has been a big loss in the last 5 years. • clean rivers, creeks, lakes • Clean up the homelessness and encampments • Climate and environmental concerns like renewable energy in the forms of solar and wind, waste disposal especially reducing plastics in the environment, reducing greenhouse house gasses and improving water quality. • DEFUNDING ICPD • DO SOMETHING TO CONTROLTHE HOMELESS • Downtown handicapped parking • EFFICIENTAND COLLABORATIVE SOCIALSERVICE NETWORK • ENCOURAGE MORE COMPANIES/FACTORIES FORJOB OPPORTUNITIES • energy efficient housing • Excessive growth has led to east side development but with an absence of accessible amenities. As an east side resident we need more businesses, shopping. Iowa City in general a losing businesses to coralville and north liberty. Iowa city residents frequently need to leave Iowa city to shop/ recreation etc. IOWA CITY is MORE THAN ITS DOWNTOWN AREA. It is also too expensive here. • families/elders • Fewer areas with mixed housing types. It looks and feels very unattractive and clunky. • FREE PARKING IN DOWNTOWN • GROWTH BRINGS MORE PROBLEM; MORE PEOPLE • homeless • housing for homeless • I know this isn't really a city issue, but one of my biggest concerns is water quality in outdoor recreation areas. • ICE SKATING RINK -OUTDOOR SEASONAL • Keep Iowa City a beautiful, unique, safe city, Qualities of a small town and amenities of a larger town. • Libraries • Libraries • more affordable senior housing • MORE ATTENTION TO YEAR ROUND RESIDENTS • More bus stops • More dog friendly parks, trails, and places to go out eat. Need more trash cans with dog waste bags on ALL bike trails and major sidewalks. I'm tired of people NOT picking up after their pet OR just leaving the dog waste bag on the sidewalks or thrown in the bushes! • more free places to visit • More green city planning, design, retrofitting, &c. • MORE HOUSING DENSITY AND URBANIZATION • MORE LANES FOR ALTERNATIVE TRAFFIC, SCOOTERS, BIKES, ETC • more local small business • MORE STREET LIGHTING IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS • ONE LEVEL CONDOS • open up the program to rent to own for section • OUTDOOR GARDEN ETC Institute (2025) Page 57 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q10-18.Other • Preserve historic neighborhoods. • public library • REAL BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR COMMUTING • REC CTR FOR COMMUNITY WITH CLIMBING WALL, HOT TUB, ETC • Restrooms in parks like Hunter run • ROADWAY MAINTENANCE • safe crossings • SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS • SHELTERS FOR THE HOMELESS • stores on eastside • Strong employment opportunities • strong financial • Sunday bus trains • support for elderly • traffic calming • youth recreation, sports ETC Institute (2025) Page 58 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q10. Community Vision. Several statements about the future of Iowa City are listed below. Using a scale from 5 to 1, where 5 means "Strongly Agree" and 1 means "Strongly Disagree," please indicate your level of agreement with the following. (without "don't know") (N=421) Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Q10-1. A stronger City identity 11.1% 37.5% 44.4% 4.9% 2.0% Q10-2. More attractive entrance & commercial corridors 10.6% 32.0% 39.7% 14.0% 3.7% Q10-3. More parks 27.9% 40.8% 25.0% 5.6% 0.7% Q10-4. More sidewalks, walking paths, & trails 41.2% 37.1% 18.3°% 2 2°% 1 2°% Q10-5. More bicycle paths & routes 36.0% 34.3°% 219°% 4.9% 2 9°% Q10-6. More restaurants, entertainment, & cultural activities 24.4% 40.7% 29.0% 4.6% 1.2% Q10-7. More housing in & around Downtown 15.4% 21.6% 42.7% 13.2°% 7 2°% Q10-8. More affordable housing 46.9% 27.6% 18.1% 3.9% 3.4% Q10-9. Better traffic flow on major City streets 20.7% 37.3% 32.4% 8.0% 1.5% Q10-10. Better public transportation 26.1% 34.7% 32.5% 4.9% 1.7% Q10-11. Additional recreation facilities 22.1% 39.0% 31.1% 6.4% 1.5% Q10-12. Grow & expand City boundaries 7.0% 17.3% 46.5% 21.2% 8.0% Q10-13. Better management of new growth & development 29.7% 43.0% 23.3% 3.6% 0.5% Q10-14. More housing for seniors 24.6% 38.1% 31.3% 4.7% 1.3% Q10-15. More housing for college students 6.8% 17.9% 43.9% 22.1% 9.4% ETC Institute (2025) Page 59 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q10. Community Vision. Several statements about the future of Iowa City are listed below. Using a scale from 5 to 1, where 5 means "Strongly Agree" and 1 means "Strongly Disagree," please indicate your level of aereement with the followine. (without "don't know") Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Q10-16. More housing for families 28.1% 41.7% 25.9% 3.8% 0.5% Q10-17. More housing for smaller households (e.g., young adults, singles, empty nesters) 33.5% 36.3% 26.4% 2.8% 1.0% Q10-18. Other 78.8% 19.2% 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% ETC Institute (2025) Page 60 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q11. Which FOUR of the statements from the list in Question 10 do you feel best represent YOUR VISION for the FUTURE of Iowa City? Q11. Top choice Number Percent A stronger City identity 13 3.1 % More attractive entrance & commercial corridors 11 2.6 % More parks 24 5.7 % More sidewalks, walking paths, & trails 32 7.6 % More bicycle paths & routes 38 9.0 % More restaurants, entertainment, & cultural activities 29 6.9 % More housing in & around Downtown 5 1.2 % More affordable housing 100 23.8 % Better traffic flow on major City streets 16 3.8 % Better public transportation 15 3.6 % Additional recreation facilities 14 3.3 % Grow & expand City boundaries 2 0.5 % Better management of new growth & development 30 7.1 % More housing for seniors 19 4.5 % More housing for families 15 3.6 % More housing for smaller households (e.g., young adults, singles, empty nesters) 26 6.2 % None chosen 32 7.6 % Total 421 100.0 % Q11. Which FOUR of the statements from the list in Question 10 do you feel best represent YOUR VISION for the FUTURE of Iowa City? Q11. 2nd choice Number Percent A stronger City identity 5 1.2 % More attractive entrance & commercial corridors 14 3.3 % More parks 21 5.0 % More sidewalks, walking paths, & trails 56 13.3 % More bicycle paths & routes 29 6.9 % More restaurants, entertainment, & cultural activities 20 4.8 % More housing in & around Downtown 6 1.4 % More affordable housing 34 8.1 % Better traffic flow on major City streets 27 6.4 % Better public transportation 29 6.9 % Additional recreation facilities 13 3.1 % Grow & expand City boundaries 10 2.4 % Better management of new growth & development 36 8.6 % More housing for seniors 24 5.7 % More housing for college students 3 0.7 % More housing for families 25 5.9 % More housing for smaller households (e.g., young adults, singles, empty nesters) 30 7.1 % None chosen 39 9.3 % Total 421 100.0 % ETC Institute (2025) Page 61 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q11. Which FOUR of the statements from the list in Question 10 do you feel best represent YOUR VISION for the FUTURE of Iowa City? Q11. 3rd choice Number Percent A stronger City identity 10 2.4 % More attractive entrance & commercial corridors 13 3.1 % More parks 27 6.4 % More sidewalks, walking paths, & trails 33 7.8 % More bicycle paths & routes 26 6.2 % More restaurants, entertainment, & cultural activities 25 5.9 % More housing in & around Downtown 15 3.6 % More affordable housing 35 8.3 % Better traffic flow on major City streets 29 6.9 % Better public transportation 24 5.7 % Additional recreation facilities 32 7.6 % Grow & expand City boundaries 2 0.5 % Better management of new growth & development 28 6.7 % More housing for seniors 23 5.5 % More housing for college students 5 1.2 % More housing for families 24 5.7 % More housing for smaller households (e.g., young adults, singles, empty nesters) 27 6.4 % None chosen 43 10.2 % Total 421 100.0 % Q11. Which FOUR of the statements from the list in Question 10 do you feel best represent YOUR VISION for the FUTURE of Iowa City? Q11. 4th choice Number Percent A stronger City identity 9 2.1 % More attractive entrance & commercial corridors 12 2.9 % More parks 16 3.8 % More sidewalks, walking paths, & trails 25 5.9 % More bicycle paths & routes 16 3.8 % More restaurants, entertainment, & cultural activities 34 8.1 % More housing in & around Downtown 11 2.6 % More affordable housing 23 5.5 % Better traffic flow on major City streets 14 3.3 % Better public transportation 19 4.5 % Additional recreation facilities 30 7.1 % Grow & expand City boundaries 10 2.4 % Better management of new growth & development 27 6.4 % More housing for seniors 22 5.2 % More housing for college students 3 0.7 % More housing for families 22 5.2 % More housing for smaller households (e.g., young adults, singles, empty nesters) 22 5.2 % None chosen 106 25.2 % Total 421 100.0 % ETC Institute (2025) Page 62 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q11. Which FOUR of the statements from the list in Question 10 do you feel best represent YOUR VISION for the FUTURE of Iowa City? (top 4) Q11. Sum of top 4 choices Number Percent A stronger City identity 37 8.8 % More attractive entrance & commercial corridors 50 11.9 % More parks 88 20.9 % More sidewalks, walking paths, & trails 146 34.7 % More bicycle paths & routes 109 25.9 % More restaurants, entertainment, & cultural activities 108 25.7 % More housing in & around Downtown 37 8.8 % More affordable housing 192 45.6 % Better traffic flow on major City streets 86 20.4 % Better public transportation 87 20.7 % Additional recreation facilities 89 21.1 % Grow & expand City boundaries 24 5.7 % Better management of new growth & development 121 28.7 % More housing for seniors 88 20.9 % More housing for college students 11 2.6 % More housing for families 86 20.4 % More housing for smaller households (e.g., young adults, singles, empty nesters) 105 24.9 % None chosen 32 7.6 % Total 1496 ETC Institute (2025) Page 63 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q12. Land Use and Development. When you think about the number and variety of places to live, work, and shop in Iowa City, would you like to see more, about the same, or fewer of the following types of places in Iowa City? (N=421) More About the same Fewer Don't know Q12-1. Single-family houses 39.0% 46.8% 5.5°% 8 8°% Q12-2. Apartments or condominiums 21.6% 43.2°% 27 8°% 7 4°% Q12-3. Townhomes & duplexes 30.2% 48.2% 13.3% 8.3% Q12-4. Accessory dwelling units (a smaller, residential unit on the same lot as another home) 33.3% 25.9% 17.6% 23.3% Q12-5. Senior housing 47.7% 34.7% 2.1% 15.4% Q12-6. Grocery stores, pharmacy, & other shops for necessities 44.7% 50.8°% 1 7°% 2 9°% Q12-7. Specialty/boutique/independent retail 38.5% 50.1% 5.0% 6.4% Q12-8. Restaurant, coffee shop, bakery, etc. 47.5% 47.0% 2.4% 3.1% Q12-9. Bar 3.8% 41.1% 49.4% 5.7% Q12-10. Food trucks 40.4% 40.6% 7.8% 11.2% Q12-11. Entertainment establishments (e.g., movie theater, arcade) 43.0% 49.4% 2.1% 5.5% Q12-12. Arts and/or cultural facilities (e.g., theaters, museums, galleries) 48.9% 44.2% 2.9% 4.0% Q12-13. Sports facilities (e.g., training facilities, recreational sports venues) 21.6% 55.6% 14.0°% 8 8°% Q12-14. Microbreweries/distilleries 15.9% 48.7% 24.9% 10.5% Q12-15. Mixed -use developments (multi -story buildings with first floor retail & office & upper levels with residential & office uses) 24.9% 41.1% 23.8% 10.2% Q12-16. Offices/business parks for large employers 11.2% 42.8% 26.4% 19.7% Q12-17. Personal services (e.g., hair salons, nail salons) 13.8% 69.8% 6.4% 10.0% Q12-18. Daycares 54.6% 23.0% 1.4% 20.9% Q12-19. Public parks, plazas, or open spaces 66.0% 28.5% 1.4% 4.0% ETC Institute (2025) Page 64 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q12. Land Use and Development. When you think about the number and variety of places to live, work, and shop in Iowa City, would you like to see more, about the same, or fewer of the following types of places in Iowa City? More About the same Fewer Don't know Q12-20. Drive -through car services (express oil change, car wash, etc.) 6.9% 51.3% 27.6% 14.3% Q12-21. Self storage facilities Q12-22. Contractor shops & storage 2.6% 41.3% 34.9% 21.1% 3.3% 49.9% 14.7% 32.1% ETC Institute (2025) Page 65 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q12. Land Use and Development. When you think about the number and variety of places to live, work, and shop in Iowa City, would you like to see more, about the same, or fewer of the following types of places in Iowa City? (without "don't know") (N=421) Q12-1. Single-family houses Q12-2. Apartments or condominiums Q12-3. Townhomes & duplexes Q12-4. Accessory dwelling units (a smaller, residential unit on the same lot as another home) Q12-5. Senior housing Q12-6. Grocery stores, pharmacy, & other shops for necessities Q12-7. Specialty/boutique/independent retail Q12-8. Restaurant, coffee shop, bakery, etc. Q12-9. Bar Q12-10. Food trucks Q12-11. Entertainment establishments (e.g., movie theater, arcade) Q12-12. Arts and/or cultural facilities (e.g., theaters, museums, galleries) Q12-13. Sports facilities (e.g., training facilities, recreational sports venues) Q12-14. Microbreweries/distilleries Q12-15. Mixed -use developments (multi -story buildings with first floor retail & office & upper levels with residential & office uses) Q12-16. Offices/business parks for large employers Q12-17. Personal services (e.g., hair salons, nail salons) Q12-18. Daycares More About the same Fewer 42.7% 51.3% 6.0% 23.3% 46.7% 30.0% 32.9% 52.6% 14.5% 43.3% 33.7% 22.9% 56.5% 41.0% 2.5% 46.0% 52.3% 1.7% 41.1% 53.6% 5.3% 49.0% 48.5% 2.5% 4.0% 43.6% 52.4% 45.5% 45.7% 8.8% 45.5% 52.3% 2.3% 51.0% 46.0% 3.0% 23.7% 60.9% 15.4% 17.8% 54.4% 27.9% 27.8% 45.8% 26.5% 13.9% 53.3% 32.8% 15.3% 77.6% 7.1% 69.1% 29.1% 1.8% ETC Institute (2025) Page 66 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q12. Land Use and Development. When you think about the number and variety of places to live, work, and shop in Iowa City, would you like to see more, about the same, or fewer of the following types of places in Iowa City? (without "don't know") More About the same Fewer Q12-19. Public parks, plazas, or open spaces 68.8% 29.7% 1.5% Q12-20. Drive -through car services (express oil change, car wash, etc.) 8.0% 59.8% 32.1% Q12-21. Self storage facilities 3.3% 52.4% 44.3% Q12-22. Contractor shops & storage 4.9% 73.4% 21.7% ETC Institute (2025) Page 67 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q13. Commercial Development. How satisfied are you with each of the following aspects of new commercial development that has been completed in Iowa City during the past 5 years? (N=421) Very Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied dissatisfied Don't know Q13-1. Access to public transportation 17.6% 39.9% 17.8% 10.9% 1.4% 12.4% Q13-2. Accessibility for those with disabilities 5.9% 26.8% 19.5% 12.1% 1.7% 34.0% Q13-3. Compatibility with the residential areas nearby 6.9% 37.8% 28.3% 9.3% 0.7% 17.1% Q13-4. Drive thru or delivery options 7.8% 37.3% 35.6% 3.6% 0.0% 15.7% Q13-5. Feeling of safety & security 20.4% 51.3% 14.0% 7.6% 0.2% 6.4% Q13-6. Hours of operation 7.6% 44.2% 27.3% 6.9% 1.4% 12.6% Q13-7. Light pollution 3.6% 25.9% 31.8% 21.9% 5.7% 11.2% Q13-8. Lighting quality 3.6% 34.4% 34.7% 12.1% 2.6% 12.6% Q13-9. Noise levels 4.8% 37.8% 34.4% 10.2% 2.6% 10.2% Q13-10. Overall design & appearance 6.7% 42.0% 32.3°% 8 3°% 1 9°% 8 8°% Q13-11. Parking availability 5.7% 31.6% 24.0% 19.7% 10.7% 8.3% Q13-12. Pedestrian safety 6.4% 38.2% 24.9% 18.5% 2.6% 9.3% Q13-13. Presence of parks, trees, & landscaping 9.7% 40.6% 25.7% 12.6°% 2.6% 8 8°% Q13-14. Proximity to residential areas (within a 15-minute walk or 5-minute drive) 9.3% 41.3% 27.6% 9.0% 1.9% 10.9% Q13-15. Signs & advertising 3.8% 27.6% 47.3% 5.7% 2.1% 13.5% Q13-16. Traffic congestion 5.7% 29.0% 34.9% 19.0°% 2 9°% 8 6°% Q13-17. Variety of businesses 4.3% 33.5% 31.8% 18.5% 2.6% 9.3% Q13-18. Easy & safe to walk 7.6% 40.6% 26.4% 13.3°% 2 4°% 9 7°% ETC Institute (2025) Page 68 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report 13. Commercial Development. How satisfied are you with each of the followine asaects of new commercial development that has been completed in Iowa City during the past 5 years? (without "don't know" (N=421) Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Q13-1. Access to public transportation 20.1% 45.5% 20.3% 12.5% 1.6% Q13-2. Accessibility for those with disabilities 9.0% 40.6% 29.5% 18.3% 2.5% Q13-3. Compatibility with the residential areas nearby 8.3% 45.6% 34.1% 11.2% 0.9% Q13-4. Drive thru or delivery options 9.3% 44.2% 42.3% 4.2% 0.0% Q13-5. Feeling of safety & security 21.8% 54.8% 15.0% 8.1% 0.3% Q13-6. Hours of operation 8.7% 50.5% 31.3% 7.9% 1.6% Q13-7. Light pollution 4.0% 29.1% 35.8% 24.6% 6.4% Q13-8. Lighting quality 4.1% 39.4% 39.7% 13.9% 3.0% Q13-9. Noise levels 5.3% 42.1% 38.4% 11.4°% 2 9°% Q13-10. Overall design & appearance 7.3% 46.1% 35.4% 9.1% 2.1% Q13-11. Parking availability 6.2% 34.5% 26.2% 21.5% 11.7% Q13-12. Pedestrian safety 7.1% 42.1% 27.5% 20.4°% 2 9°% Q13-13. Presence of parks, trees, & landscaping 10.7% 44.5% 28.1% 13.8°% 2 9°% Q13-14. Proximity to residential areas (within a 15- minute walk or 5-minute drive) 10.4% 46.4% 30.9% 10.1% 2.1% Q13-15. Signs & advertising 4.4% 31.9% 54.7% 6.6% 2.5% Q13-16. Traffic congestion 6.2% 31.7% 38.2% 20.8% 3.1% Q13-17. Variety of businesses 4.7% 36.9% 35.1% 20.4°% 2 9°% Q13-18. Easy & safe to walk 8.4% 45.0% 29.2% 14.7% 2.6% ETC Institute (2025) Page 69 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q14. Which THREE of the items listed in Question 13 should receive the MOST EMPHASIS from City leaders over the next 5 vears? Q14. Top choice Number Percent Access to public transportation 66 15.7 % Accessibility for those with disabilities 26 6.2 % Compatibility with the residential areas nearby 22 5.2 % Drive thru or delivery options 4 1.0 % Feeling of safety & security 64 15.2 % Hours of operation 1 0.2 % Light pollution 12 2.9 % Lighting quality 3 0.7 % Noise levels 3 0.7 % Overall design & appearance 9 2.1 % Parking availability 38 9.0 % Pedestrian safety 17 4.0 % Presence of parks, trees, & landscaping 21 5.0 % Proximity to residential areas (within a 15-minute walk or 5- minute drive) 20 4.8 % Signs & advertising 3 0.7 % Traffic congestion 17 4.0 % Variety of businesses 11 2.6 % Easy & safe to walk 33 7.8 % None chosen 51 12.1 % Total 421 100.0 % ETC Institute (2025) Page 70 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q14. Which THREE of the items listed in Question 13 should receive the MOST EMPHASIS from City leaders over the next 5 vears? Q14. 2nd choice Number Percent Access to public transportation 22 5.2 % Accessibility for those with disabilities 22 5.2 % Compatibility with the residential areas nearby 12 2.9 % Drive thru or delivery options 3 0.7 % Feeling of safety & security 38 9.0 % Hours of operation 7 1.7 % Light pollution 16 3.8 % Lighting quality 3 0.7 % Noise levels 12 2.9 % Overall design & appearance 21 5.0 % Parking availability 29 6.9 % Pedestrian safety 27 6.4 % Presence of parks, trees, & landscaping 42 10.0 % Proximity to residential areas (within a 15-minute walk or 5- minute drive) 17 4.0 % Signs & advertising 4 1.0 % Traffic congestion 15 3.6 % Variety of businesses 34 8.1 % Easy & safe to walk 38 9.0 % None chosen 59 14.0 % Total 421 100.0 % ETC Institute (2025) Page 71 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q14. Which THREE of the items listed in Question 13 should receive the MOST EMPHASIS from City leaders over the next 5 vears? Q14. 3rd choice Number Percent Access to public transportation 20 4.8 % Accessibility for those with disabilities 20 4.8 % Compatibility with the residential areas nearby 17 4.0 % Drive thru or delivery options 4 1.0 % Feeling of safety & security 27 6.4 % Hours of operation 10 2.4 % Light pollution 12 2.9 % Lighting quality 8 1.9 % Noise levels 18 4.3 % Overall design & appearance 13 3.1 % Parking availability 24 5.7 % Pedestrian safety 19 4.5 % Presence of parks, trees, & landscaping 39 9.3 % Proximity to residential areas (within a 15-minute walk or 5- minute drive) 20 4.8 % Signs & advertising 2 0.5 % Traffic congestion 24 5.7 % Variety of businesses 39 9.3 % Easy & safe to walk 35 8.3 % None chosen 70 16.6 % Total 421 100.0 % ETC Institute (2025) Page 72 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q14. Which THREE of the items listed in over the next 5 years? (top 3) estion 13 should receive the MOST EMPHASIS from Citv leaders Q14. Sum of top 3 choices Number Percent Access to public transportation 108 25.7 % Accessibility for those with disabilities 68 16.2 % Compatibility with the residential areas nearby 51 12.1 % Drive thru or delivery options 11 2.6 % Feeling of safety & security 129 30.6 % Hours of operation 18 4.3 % Light pollution 40 9.5 % Lighting quality 14 3.3 % Noise levels 33 7.8 % Overall design & appearance 43 10.2 % Parking availability 91 21.6 % Pedestrian safety 63 15.0 % Presence of parks, trees, & landscaping 102 24.2 % Proximity to residential areas (within a 15-minute walk or 5- minute drive) 57 13.5 % Signs & advertising 9 2.1 % Traffic congestion 56 13.3 % Variety of businesses 84 20.0 % Easy & safe to walk 106 25.2 % None chosen 51 12.1 % Total 1134 ETC Institute (2025) Page 73 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q15. Residential Development. How satisfied are you with the following aspects of new residential development that has been completed in Iowa City during the past 5 years? (N=421) Very Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied dissatisfied Don't know Q15-1. Access to community gathering places (parks, playgrounds) 11.2% 44.9% 20.9% 10.2% 0.0% 12.8% Q15-2. Access to public transportation 10.9% 38.5% 19.2% 13.1% 1.4% 16.9% Q15-3. Access to schools 12.6% 43.2% 20.9% 2.9% 0.5% 20.0% Q15-4. Access to shopping & services 7.1% 43.9% 22.3% 12.8% 1.9% 11.9% Q15-5. Availability of bicycle parking 7.4% 25.7% 26.1% 9.7% 1.2% 29.9% Q15-6. Availability of on -street parking 4.8% 24.9% 26.6% 20.2% 6.9% 16.6% Q15-7. Mix of housing types 3.8% 27.3% 31.6% 17.8% 2.9% 16.6% Q15-8. Feeling of safety & security 17.6% 43.9% 16.6% 6.9% 1.2% 13.8% Q15-9. Overall design & appearance 6.9% 42.3% 27.8% 9.5% 1.2% 12.4% Q15-10. Presence of parks, trees, & landscaping 10.5% 43.7% 20.2% 12.6% 1.7% 11.4% Q15-11. Proximity to healthcare providers 29.9% 39.9% 13.3% 3.3% 0.7% 12.8% Q15-12. Proximity to your work/ school (within a 15-minute walk or 5-minute drive) 18.3% 33.5% 21.6% 6.2% 0.5% 20.0% Q15-13. Street condition 4.8% 32.5% 20.0% 19.2% 11.6% 11.9% Q15-14. Traffic congestion 6.4% 30.9% 31.6% 15.2% 2.4% 13.5% Q15-15. Easy & safe to walk 10.5% 40.4% 20.4% 11.6% 2.6% 14.5% Q15-16. Easy & safe to bike 6.4% 25.2% 24.2% 17.1% 4.5% 22.6% ETC Institute (2025) Page 74 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q15. Residential Development. How satisfied are you with the following aspects of new residential develooment that has been comoleted in Iowa ON durine the oast 5 vears? (without "don't know") (N=421) Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Q15-1. Access to community gathering places (parks, playgrounds) 12.8% 51.5% 24.0% 11.7% 0.0% Q15-2. Access to public transportation 13.1% 46.3% 23.1% 15.7% 1.7% Q15-3. Access to schools 15.7% 54.0% 26.1% 3.6% 0.6% Q15-4. Access to shopping & services 8.1% 49.9% 25.3% 14.6°% 2 2°% Q15-5. Availability of bicycle parking 10.5% 36.6% 37.3% 13.9% 1.7% Q15-6. Availability of on - street parking 5.7% 29.9% 31.9% 24.2% 8.3% Q15-7. Mix of housing types 4.6% 32.8% 37.9% 21.4% 3.4% Q15-8. Feeling of safety & security 20.4% 51.0% 19.3% 8.0% 1.4% Q15-9. Overall design & appearance 7.9% 48.2% 31.7% 10.8% 1.4% Q15-10. Presence of parks, trees, & landscaping 11.8% 49.3% 22.8% 14.2% 1.9% Q15-11. Proximity to healthcare providers 34.3% 45.8% 15.3% 3.8% 0.8% Q15-12. Proximity to your work/school (within a 15- minute walk or 5-minute drive) 22.8% 41.8% 27.0% 7.7% 0.6% Q15-13. Street condition 5.4% 36.9% 22.6% 21.8% 13.2% Q15-14. Traffic congestion 7.4% 35.7% 36.5% 17.6°% 2 7°% Q15-15. Easy & safe to walk 12.2% 47.2% 23.9% 13.6% 3.1% Q15-16. Easy & safe to bike 8.3% 32.5% 31.3% 22.1% 5.8% ETC Institute (2025) Page 75 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q16. Which THREE of the items listed in Question 15 should receive the MOST EMPHASIS from City leaders over the next 5 vears? Q16. Top choice Number Percent Access to community gathering places (parks, playgrounds) 27 6.4 % Access to public transportation 47 11.2 % Access to schools 9 2.1 % Access to shopping & services 14 3.3 % Availability of bicycle parking 1 0.2 % Availability of on -street parking 30 7.1 % Mix of housing types 35 8.3 % Feeling of safety & security 53 12.6 % Overall design & appearance 5 1.2 % Presence of parks, trees, & landscaping 23 5.5 % Proximity to healthcare providers 8 1.9 % Proximity to your work/school (within a 15-minute walk or 5- minute drive) 10 2.4 % Street condition 37 8.8 % Traffic congestion 14 3.3 % Easy & safe to walk 35 8.3 % Easy & safe to bike 26 6.2 % None chosen 47 11.2 % Total 421 100.0 % Q16. Which THREE of the items listed in Question 15 should receive the MOST EMPHASIS from City leaders over the next 5 vears? Q16. 2nd choice Number Percent Access to community gathering places (parks, playgrounds) 20 4.8 % Access to public transportation 24 5.7 % Access to schools 19 4.5 % Access to shopping & services 16 3.8 % Availability of bicycle parking 8 1.9 % Availability of on -street parking 25 5.9 % Mix of housing types 25 5.9 % Feeling of safety & security 42 10.0 % Overall design & appearance 15 3.6 % Presence of parks, trees, & landscaping 48 11.4 % Proximity to healthcare providers 10 2.4 % Proximity to your work/school (within a 15-minute walk or 5- minute drive) 11 2.6 % Street condition 31 7.4 % Traffic congestion 13 3.1 % Easy & safe to walk 34 8.1 % Easy & safe to bike 26 6.2 % None chosen 54 12.8 % Total 421 100.0 % ETC Institute (2025) Page 76 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q16. Which THREE of the items listed in Question 15 should receive the MOST EMPHASIS from City leaders over the next 5 vears? Q16. 3rd choice Number Percent Access to community gathering places (parks, playgrounds) 22 5.2 % Access to public transportation 27 6.4 % Access to schools 10 2.4 % Access to shopping & services 25 5.9 % Availability of bicycle parking 5 1.2 % Availability of on -street parking 10 2.4 % Mix of housing types 33 7.8 % Feeling of safety & security 32 7.6 % Overall design & appearance 11 2.6 % Presence of parks, trees, & landscaping 27 6.4 % Proximity to healthcare providers 19 4.5 % Proximity to your work/school (within a 15-minute walk or 5- minute drive) 12 2.9 % Street condition 29 6.9 % Traffic congestion 22 5.2 % Easy & safe to walk 39 9.3 % Easy & safe to bike 33 7.8 % None chosen 65 15.4 % Total 421 100.0 % Q16. Which THREE of the items listed in Question 15 should receive the MOST EMPHASIS from City leaders over the next 5 vears? (top 3) Q16. Sum of top 3 choices Number Percent Access to community gathering places (parks, playgrounds) 69 16.4 % Access to public transportation 98 23.3 % Access to schools 38 9.0 % Access to shopping & services 55 13.1 % Availability of bicycle parking 14 3.3 % Availability of on -street parking 65 15.4 % Mix of housing types 93 22.1 % Feeling of safety & security 127 30.2 % Overall design & appearance 31 7.4 % Presence of parks, trees, & landscaping 98 23.3 % Proximity to healthcare providers 37 8.8 % Proximity to your work/school (within a 15-minute walk or 5- minute drive) 33 7.8 % Street condition 97 23.0 % Traffic congestion 49 11.6 % Easy & safe to walk 108 25.7 % Easy & safe to bike 85 20.2 % None chosen 47 11.2 % Total 1144 ETC Institute (2025) Page 77 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q17. How long have you lived in Iowa City? Q17. How long have you lived in Iowa City Number Percent 0-5 64 15.2 % 6-10 52 12.4 % 11-15 45 10.7 % 16-20 33 7.8 % 21-30 67 15.9 % 31+ 149 35.4 % Not provided 11 2.6 % Total 421 100.0 % Q17. How long have you lived in Iowa City? (without "not provided") Q17. How long have you lived in Iowa City Number Percent 0-5 64 15.6 % 6-10 52 12.7 % 11-15 45 11.0 % 16-20 33 8.0 % 21-30 67 16.3 % 31+ 149 36.3 % Total 410 100.0 % Q18. What is your age? Q18. Your age Number Percent 18-34 83 19.7 % 35-44 80 19.0 % 45-54 82 19.5 % 55-64 85 20.2 % 65+ 88 20.9 % Not provided 3 0.7 % Total 421 100.0 % Q18. What is your age? (without "not provided") Q18. Your age Number Percent 18-34 83 19.9 % 35-44 80 19.1 % 45-54 82 19.6 % 55-64 85 20.3 % 65+ 88 21.1 % Total 418 100.0 % ETC Institute (2025) Page 78 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q19. Counting yourself, how many people in your household are... Mean Sum number 2.4 1005 Under age 5 0.1 57 Ages 5-9 0.1 50 Ages 10-12 0.1 44 Ages 13-17 0.1 42 Ages 18-24 0.2 69 Ages 25-34 0.3 146 Ages 35-44 0.3 145 Ages 45-54 0.4 150 Ages 55-64 0.4 155 Ages 65-74 0.2 80 Ages 75+ 0.2 67 20. Do you work from home? Q20. Do you work from home Number Percent Yes 102 24.2 % No 312 74.1 % Not provided 7 1.7 % Total 421 100.0 % 20. Do you work from home? (without "not arovided" Q20. Do you work from home Number Percent Yes 102 24.6 % No 312 75.4 % Total 414 100.0 % ETC Institute (2025) Page 79 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q20a. How many days per week? Q20a. How many days per week Number Percent 1 11 10.8 % 2 21 20.6 % 3 11 10.8 % 4 11 10.8 % 5 44 43.1 % 7 2 2.0 % Not provided 2 2.0 % Total 102 100.0 % Q20a. How many days per week? (without "not provided") Q20a. How many days per week Number Percent 1 11 11.0 % 2 21 21.0 % 3 11 11.0 % 4 11 11.0 % 5 44 44.0 % 7 2 2.0 % Total 100 100.0 % Q21. Are you or any members of your family of Hispanic, Spanish, or Latino/a/x ancestry? Q21. Are you or any members of your family of Hispanic, Spanish, or Latino/a/x ancestry Number Percent Yes 34 8.1 % No 382 90.7 % Not provided 5 1.2 % Total 421 100.0 % Q21. Are you or any members of your family of Hispanic, Spanish, or Latino/a/x ancestry? (without "not provided") Q21. Are you or any members of your family of Hispanic, Spanish, or Latino/a/x ancestry Number Percent Yes 34 8.2 % No 382 91.8 % Total 416 100.0 % ETC Institute (2025) Page 80 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q22. Which of the following best describes your race/ethnicity? Q22. Your race/ethnicity Number Percent Asian or Asian Indian 28 6.7 % Black or African American 35 8.3 % American Indian or Alaska Native 1 0.2 % White 321 76.2 % Other 8 1.9 % Total 393 Q22-6. Self -describe your race/ethnicity: Q22-6. Self -describe your race/ethnicity Number Percent Middle Eastern 2 25.0 % Hispanic 1 12.5 % Mexican 1 12.5 % Puerto Rican 1 12.5 % MIXED -NOT MULTI OR BI RACIAL 1 12.5 % South American 1 12.5 % Iranian 1 12.5 % Total 8 100.0 % Q23. What is the primary language spoken in your home? Q23. Primary language spoken in your home Number Percent English 399 96.8 % Spanish 4 1.0 % Arabic 3 0.7 % Chinese 2 0.5 % Ukrainian 1 0.2 % Portuguese 1 0.2 % Farsi 1 0.2 % Hindi and Marathi 1 0.2 % Total 412 100.0 % ETC Institute (2025) Page 81 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report Q24. What is your gender? Q24. Your gender Number Percent Male 201 47.7 % Female 208 49.4 % Prefer to self -describe 6 1.4 % Not provided 6 1.4 % Total 421 100.0 % Q24. What is your gender? (without "not provided") Q24. Your gender Number Percent Male 201 48.4 % Female 208 50.1 % Prefer to self -describe 6 1.4 % Total 415 100.0 % Q24-3. Self -describe your gender: Q24-3. Self -describe your gender Number Percent Non Binary 3 50.0 % Gender non-standard 1 16.7 % Non Conforming 1 16.7 % Fluid 1 16.7 % Total 6 100.0 % ETC Institute (2025) Page 82 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: Findings Report ETC Institute (2025) Page 83 � r t " M CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org CITY COUNCIL I I n �� Bruce Teague Mayor Mazahir Salih Mayor Pro Tern June 2025 Dear Iowa City Resident: The Mayor and City Council invite your participation in a survey designed to gather resident input on the City's Comprehensive Plan Update. The information you provide in this survey will be used to inform the Comprehensive Plan, which serves as a long-range guide for growth and development in Iowa City. For your convenience, the enclosed survey includes a postage -paid envelope to ETC Institute, the survey research firm conducting this survey. If you prefer to complete the survey online, please visit IowaCitySurvey.org. ETC Institute is one of the nation's leading local government research firms. It is important to note your individual survey responses will remain confidential. ETC Institute will present the survey results to the City Council after they have been compiled and analyzed. The survey results will also be available on the City website. ETC administers these types of surveys nationwide, providing us the opportunity to compare our results regionally and nationally. Megan Alter We greatly appreciate you taking time out of your schedule to complete this Laura Bergus survey. The time you invest in this survey will help to shape the City's future Shawn Harmsen vision. More information on the Comprehensive Plan Update is available Josh Moe here: bit.lyliowacity2050. Oliver Weilein At the end of this survey you will have an opportunity to opt -in for a chance to win one (1) $500 prepaid Visa gift card for fully completing your survey. Please feel free to contact Ryan Murray, Assistant Director of Community Research, at 913-254-4598 or email him at ryan.murrayC�etcinstitute.com if you have any questions or require additional assistance. Sincerely, IA 1LA e Teague, Mayor City of Iowa City Si desea completar su encuesta en espanol, visite Iowa CitySu rvey. org Si vous souhaitez repondre a votre enquete en frangais, veuillez visiter Iowa CityS u rvey.o rg 4DR2,1gMFPSC cAAA, ifjPi 171owaCitySurvey.org a4 ,)1 j>LI � �y � hI lowaCitySurvey.org 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey Your input is an important part of the City's on -going effort to identify and respond to the needs of the community. Please have an adult (age 18 or older) take a few minutes to fill out this survey. You may send the completed survey back in the postage -paid envelope or complete the survey online at IowaCitySurvey.or_g. At the end of this survey you will have an opportunity to opt -in for a chance to win one (1) $500 prepaid Visa gift card for fully completing your survey. Thank you for your time! 1. City Topics. Using a scale of 4 to 1, where 4 is "Very Important" and 1 is "Not Important," please rate how important each of the following topics are to you as a resident of Iowa City. 01. Topics Traffic congestion Very Important 4 Somewhat Important 3 Not Sure 2 Not Important 1 02. Public safety 4 3 2 1 03. Water/sewer service 4 3 2 1 04. Historic preservation 4 3 2 1 05. Sidewalk connectivity 4 3 2 1 1 06. Bike paths and trails 4 3 2 1 07. Maintaining community identity, uniqueness, and quality of life 4 3 2 1 08. Downtown atmosphere storefront and street improvements, building renovations, etc. 4 3 2 1 09. Population growth 4 3 2 1 10. Preservation of existing and development of affordable housing 4 3 2 1 11. Appearance of commercial areas 4 3 2 1 12. Employment opportunities 4 3 2 1 13. Parks, recreation, and open sace 4 3 2 1 14. Variety of ousing types e.., single-family homes, townhomes, duplexes, apartments) 4 3 2 1 1 15. Managing future growth through land use policy (e.g., reducing sprawl, supporting densities 4 3 2 1 16. Flooding, street drainage, and stormwater runoff 4 3 2 1 17. Education e.., K-12, trade schools, college) 4 3 2 1 18. Services and facilities for the unhoused 4 3 2 1 19. Climate action water quality, preservation of natural resources, renewable energy) 4 3 2 1 2. Which THREE of the items listed in Question 1 should receive the MOST EMPHASIS from City leaders over the next 5 years? (Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 1, or circle "NONE.'] 1st: 2nd: 3rd: NONE 3. Do you think you will be living in the City five years from now? (1) Yes (2) No (9) Don't know 4. Do you think the overall quality of life in the City is getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? (3) Getting better (2) Staying the same (1) Getting worse 5. Perceptions of Iowa City. Several items that may influence your perception of Iowa City are listed below. Using a scale of 5 to 1, where "5" means "Excellent" and "1" means "Poor," please rate the following. 1. How would you rate... Iowa City as a place to live Excellent 5 Good 4 Average 3 Below Average 2 Poor 1 Don't Know 9 2. Iowa City as a place to raise children 5 4 3 2 1 9 3. Iowa City as a place to retire 5 4 3 2 1 9 4. Iowa City as a place to work 5 4 3 2 1 9 5. The overall quality of public education 5 4 3 2 1 9 6. The overall quality of life in Iowa City 5 4 3 2 1 9 7. Iowa City as a place to start or run a business 5 4 3 2 1 9 ©2025 ETC Institute Page 1 6. Reasons to Live in Iowa City. Using a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 is "Extremely Important" and 1 is "Not Important," please indicate how important each of the following reasons were in your decision to live in Iowa City. 01. How important is... Availability of shopping to meet the needs of local residents Extremely Important 5 Very Important 1 4 Important 3 Less Important 2 Not Important 1 02. Low crime rate/feeling of safety 5 4 3 2 1 03. Availability of housing 5 4 3 2 1 04. Level of taxation 5 4 3 2 1 05. Employment opportunities 5 4 3 2 1 06. Availability of arts and cultural amenities 5 4 3 2 1 07. Quality of City government services e.., Fire, Police, water, garbage) 5 4 3 2 1 08. Financial stability of City government 5 4 3 2 1 09. Appearance, views, and overall beauty of the city 5 4 3 2 1 10. Proximity to family and friends 5 4 3 2 1 11. Availability of parks and open saces 5 4 3 2 1 12. Availability of recreational activities 5 4 3 2 1 13. Availability of health care services 5 4 3 2 1 14. Availability of higher education opportunities e.., college/junior college) 5 4 3 2 1 15. Availability of public transportation 5 4 3 2 1 16. Quality of public education in primary and secondary schools 5 4 3 2 1 17. Ability to walk or bike around the community or to services or amenities 5 4 3 2 1 7. Which THREE of the items listed in Question 6 will have the MOST IMPACT on your decision to STAY in Iowa City? (Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 6, or circle "NONE.'] 1st: 2nd: 3rd: NONE 8. City Assets. Listed below are some assets that could be built upon in the future. Please indicate whether you feel the asset is Very Strong, Somewhat Strong, Not Sure, or Not Strong by circling the number to the right of the asset. StrongAssets Very Somewhat Strong Not Sure Not Strong 01. Downtown 4 3 2 1 02. Land availability for new development 4 3 2 1 03. General quality of life 4 3 2 1 04. Neighborhood identity and character 4 3 2 1 05. Availability of public transportation 4 3 2 1 06. Financial health of the local economy 4 3 2 1 07. Employment opportunities 4 3 2 1 08. Natural resources and scenery in the area 4 3 2 1 09. Parks, recreation, and open saces stem 4 3 2 1 10. Public schools 4 3 2 1 11. Broad range of housing options (e.g., single family homes, townhomes, duplexes, apartments) 4 3 2 1 12. Attractive community and uniqueness 4 3 2 1 13. Medical services, doctors, and medical care 4 3 2 1 14. Higher education institutions 4 3 2 1 15. Arts and culture 4 3 2 1 16. Local businesses 4 3 2 1 17. Social services 4 3 2 1 18. Community events 4 3 2 1 9. Which FOUR of the assets from the list in Question 8 are MOST IMPORTANT to you to build upon in the future? (Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 8, or circle "NONE.'] 1st: 2nd: 3rd: 4th: NONE ©2025 ETC Institute Page 2 10. Community Vision. Several statements about the future of Iowa City are listed below. Using a scale from 5 to 1, where 5 means "Strongly Agree" and 1 means "Strongly Disagree," please indicate your level of agreement with the following. 01. shouldIowa City's future A stronger city identity Agree 5 Agree 1 4 Neutral 3 Disagree 2 Disagree 1 9 02. More attractive entrance and commercial corridors 5 4 3 2 1 9 03. More parks 5 4 3 2 1 9 04. More sidewalks, walking paths, and trails 5 4 3 2 1 9 05. 1 More bicycle paths and routes 5 4 3 2 1 9 06. More restaurants, entertainment, and cultural activities 5 4 3 2 1 9 07. More housing in and around Downtown 5 4 3 2 1 9 08. More affordable housing 5 4 3 2 1 9 09. Better traffic flow on major city streets 5 4 3 2 1 9 10. Better public transportation 5 4 3 2 1 9 11. Additional recreation facilities 5 4 3 2 1 9 12. Grow and expand the City boundaries 5 4 3 2 1 9 13. Better management of new growth and development 5 4 3 2 1 9 14. More housing for seniors 5 4 3 2 1 9 15. More housing for college students 5 4 3 2 1 9 16. More housing for families 5 4 3 2 1 9 17. More housing for smaller households (e.g., young adults, singles, empty nesters 5 4 3 2 1 9 18. Other leasespecify): 5 4 3 2 1 9 11. Which FOUR of the statements from the list in Question 10 do you feel best represent YOUR VISION for the FUTURE of Iowa City? (Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 10, or circle "NONE.'] 1st: 2nd: 3rd: 4th: NONE 12. Land Use and Development. When you think about the number and variety of places to live, work, and shop in Iowa City, would you like to see more, about the same, or fewer of the following types of places in Iowa City? 01. aboutWould you like to see more Single-family houses 3 Same 2 1 Know 9 02. Apartments or condominiums 3 2 1 9 03. Townhomes and duplexes 3 2 1 9 04..Accessory dwelling units a smaller, residential unit on the same lot as another home 3 2 1 9 05. Senior housing 3 2 1 9 06. Grocery stores, harmac , and other shops for necessities 3 2 1 9 07. Specialty/boutique/independent retail 3 2 1 9 08. Restaurant, coffee shop, bakery, etc. 3 2 1 9 09. Bars 3 2 1 9 10. Food trucks 3 2 1 9 11. Entertainment establishments e.., movie theater, arcade 3 2 1 9 12. Arts and/or cultural facilities e.., theaters, museums, alleries 3 2 1 9 13. Sports facilities e.., training facilities, recreational sports venues 3 2 1 9 14. Microbreweries/Distilleries 3 2 1 9 15• Mixed -Use developments (multi -story buildings with first floor retail and office and upper levels with residential and office uses)3 2 1 9 16. Offices/business parks for large employers 3 2 1 9 17. Personal services (e.g., hair salons, nail salons 3 2 1 9 18. Da cares 3 2 1 9 19. Public parks, plazas, or open saces 3 2 1 9 20. rive -through car services (express oil change, car wash, etc. 3 2 1 9 21. Self storage facilities 3 2 1 9 22. Contractor shops and storage 3 2 1 9 ©2025 ETC Institute Page 3 13. Commercial Development. How satisfied are you with each of the following aspects of new commercial development that has been completed in Iowa City during the past 5 years? 01. How are you with... Access to public transportation Very Satisfied 5 Satisfied 4 Neutral 3 Dissatisfied 2 Very Dissatisfied 1 Don't Know 9 02. Accessibility for those with disabilities 5 4 3 2 1 9 03. Compatibility with the residential areas nearby 5 4 3 2 1 9 04. Drive thru or delivery options 5 4 3 2 1 9 05. Feeling of safety and security 5 4 3 2 1 9 06. Hours of operation 5 4 3 2 1 9 07. Light pollution 5 4 3 2 1 9 08. Lighting ualit 5 4 3 2 1 9 09. Noise levels 5 4 3 2 1 9 10. Overall design and appearance 5 4 3 2 1 9 11. Parking availability 5 4 3 2 1 9 12. Pedestrian safety 5 4 3 2 1 9 13. Presence of parks, trees, and landscaping 5 4 3 2 1 9 14. Proximity to residential areas within a 15 minute walk or 5 minute drive 5 4 3 2 1 9 15. Signs and advertising 5 4 3 2 1 9 16. Traffic congestion 5 4 3 2 1 9 17. Variety of businesses 5 4 3 2 1 9 F18TEasy and safe to walk 5 4 3 2 1 9 14. Which THREE of the items listed in Question 13 should receive the MOST EMPHASIS from City leaders over the next 5 years? (Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 13, or circle "NONE.'] 1st: 2nd: 3rd: NONE 15. Residential Development. How satisfied are you with the following aspects of new residential development that has been completed in Iowa City during the past 5 years? 01. How are you with... Access to community gathering laces arks, la rounds Very Satisfied 5 Satisfied 4 Neutral 3 Dissatisfied 2 Very Dissatisfied 1 Don't Know 9 02. Access to public transportation 5 4 3 2 1 9 03. Access to schools 5 4 3 2 1 9 04. Access to shopping and services 5 4 3 2 1 9 05. Availabilit of bicycle parking 5 4 3 2 1 9 06. Availability of on -street parking 5 4 3 2 1 9 07. Mix of housing types 5 4 3 2 1 9 08. Feeling of safety and security 5 4 3 2 1 9 09. Overall design and appearance 5 4 3 2 1 9 10. Presence of parks, trees, and landscaping 5 4 3 2 1 9 11. Proximity to healthcare providers 5 4 3 2 1 9 12. Proximity to your work/school (within a 15-minute walk or 5 minute drive) 5 4 3 2 1 9 13. Street condition 5 4 3 2 1 9 14. Traffic congestion 5 4 3 2 1 9 15. Easy and safe to walk 5 4 3 2 1 9 16. Easy and safe to bike 5 4 3 2 1 9 16. Which THREE of the items listed in Question 15 should receive the MOST EMPHASIS from City leaders over the next 5 years? (Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 15, or circle "NONE.'] 1st: 2nd: 3rd: NONE ©2025 ETC Institute Page 4 Demographics 17. How long have you lived in Iowa City? [Put "O" if eleven months or less.] years 18. What is your age? years 19. Counting yourself, how many people in your household are... Under age 5: Ages 13-17: Ages 35-44: Ages 65-74: Ages 5-9: Ages 18-24: Ages 45-54: Ages 75+: Ages 10-12: Ages 25-34: Ages 55-64: 20. Do you work from home? (1) Yes (Answer Q20a.] (2) No [Go to Q21.] 20a. How many days per week? days 21. Are you or any members of your family of Hispanic, Spanish, or Latino/aix ancestry? (1)Yes (2)No 22 Which of the following best describes your race/ethnicity? [Check ALL that apply.] (01) Asian or Asian Indian (04) White (02) Black or African American (05) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (03) American Indian or Alaska Native (99) Other: 23. What is the primary language spoken in your home? 24. What is your gender? (1) Male (2) Female (3) Prefer to self -describe: 25. OPTIONAL: Would you like to be entered for a chance to win one (1) prepaid $500 Visa Gift Card? (Limited to one per household. Sent via email.) (1) Yes [Answer 25a.] (2) No [End Survey.] 25a. Please provide your contact information. Mobile Phone Number: Email Address: This concludes the survey. Thank you for your time! Please return your survey in the postage -paid envelope addressed to: ETC Institute, 725 W. Frontier Circle, Olathe, KS 66061 Your responses will remain completely confidential. The information shown to the right will ONLY be used to help ensure the survey results are statistically representative. ©2025 ETC Institute Page 5 2025 Iowa City . Comprehensive Plan ' Community Input Survey GIS Maps Presented to the City of Iowa City, IA July 2025 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Interpreting the Maps The maps on the following pages show the mean ratings for several questions on the survey by Census Block Group. If all areas on a map are the same color, then residents generally feel the same about that issue regardless of the location of their home. When reading the maps, please use the following color scheme as a guide: • shades indicate POSITIVE ratings. Shades of blue generally indicate satisfaction with a service, ratings of "excellent" or "good" and ratings of "very safe" or "safe." • OFF-WHITE shades indicate NEUTRAL ratings. Shades of neutral generally indicate that residents thought the quality of service delivery is adequate. • •' shades indicate NEGATIVE ratings. Shades of orange/red generally indicate dissatisfaction with a service, ratings of "below average" or "poor" and ratings of "unsafe" or "very unsafe." ETC Institute (2025) Page 1 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Location of Respondents (Boundaries by Census Block Group) H ETC Institute (2025) Page 2 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q1-01. Traffic congestion v e Importance 1 , , Very Important Important ®2023C UPER.02023HERE � Somewhat Important Not Sure Not Important No Response EU ETC Institute (2025) Page 3 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q1-02. Public safety MAN I■7�� n Importance Very Important Important 02023C UPER. ®2023HERE Somewhat Important Not Sure Not Important No Response EU ETC Institute (2025) Page 4 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q1-03. Water/sewer service 16 _ All 5� a jig sLn Importance _- Very Important Important OM3 Lt R: RE Somewhat Important Not Sure Not Important No Response EU ETC Institute (2025) Page 5 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q1-04. Historic preservation v e Importance Very Important Important 02023C U;--R.02023HERE � Somewhat Important Not Sure Not Important No Response EU ETC Institute (2025) Page 6 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q1-05. Sidewalk connectivity d Importance Very Important Important OM3 Li R: ERE Somewhat Important Not Sure Not Important No Response EtC ETC Institute (2025) Page 7 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q1-06. Bike paths and trails � `L 1�� d Importance +� Very Important Important �2023C EiPER. 02023HERE � Somewhat Important Not Sure Not Important No Response EU ETC Institute (2025) Page 8 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q.1-07. Maintaining community identity, uniqueness, and quality of life -ram � f�11jI JNone iuRIM.— d 4 s Importance Very Important Important OM3 Li R: O=kERE Somewhat Important Not Sure Not Important No Response EU ETC Institute (2025) Page 9 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q1-08. Downtown atmosphere (storefront and street improvements, building renovations, etc. ) Importance Very Important Important Somewhat Important ®2023C EiPER.R>7ffi3HERE Not Sure Not Important No Response � EtC 41 ETC Institute (2025) Page 10 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q1-09. Population growth Importance Very Important Important Somewhat Important ®2023C UPER.R>7023HERE Not Sure Not Important No Response � EtC ��`1 ETC Institute (2025) Page 11 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q1-10. Preservation of existing and development of affordable housing Yr y� u \Y — 14 �..\1\■ u■ _off — ' �-�r�lllll • r II p Importance Very Important Important OM3 Li R: R8 Somewhat Important Not Sure Not Important No Response EU ETC Institute (2025) Page 12 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q1-11. Appearance of commercial areas Importance Very Important Important Somewhat Important ®2023C UPER.R>7023HERE Not Sure Not Important No Response � EtC 14-1 ETC Institute (2025) Page 13 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q1-12. Employment opportunities OR •!�aQN,�. L- �� a Importance _- Very Important Important OM3 Li R: R8 Somewhat Important Not Sure Not Important No Response EU ETC Institute (2025) Page 14 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q1-13. Parks, recreation, and open space �T OR Importance _- Very Important Important W023 LI R: RE Somewhat Important Not Sure Not Important No Response EU ETC Institute (2025) Page 15 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q1-14. Variety of housing types (e.g., single-family homes, townhomes, duplexes, apartments) Importance Very Important Important Somewhat Important ®2023C UPER.R>7023HERE Not Sure Not Important No Response � EtC ��`1 ETC Institute (2025) Page 16 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q1-15. Managing future growth through land use policy (e.g., reducing sprawl, supporting densities) �j Importance Very Important Important Somewhat Important ®2023C UPER.R>7023HERE Not Sure Not Important No Response � EtC ��`1 ETC Institute (2025) Page 17 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q1-16. Flooding, street drainage, and stormwater runoff - 1 4 1 bqhbh*l Importance Very Important Important ®2o23c UPER. 02023 HERE Somewhat Important Not Sure Not Important No Response ETC Institute (2025) Page 18 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q1-17. Education (e.g., K-12, trade schools, college) IF ,. tt UL�31u uid. Importance _- Very Important Important OM3 L, R: RE Somewhat Important Not Sure Not Important No Response EU ETC Institute (2025) Page 19 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q1-18. Services and facilities for the u n housed v Importance Very Important Important OM3 Li R: ERE Somewhat Important Not Sure Not Important No Response EU 41 ETC Institute (2025) Page 20 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q1-19. Climate action (water quality, preservation of natural resources, renewable energy) Importance Very Important Important Somewhat Important Not Sure Not Important No Response ETC Institute (2025) Page 21 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q5-01. Iowa City as a place to live Rating _- Excellent Good OM3 Li R: RB Neutral Below Average - Poor No Response EtC ETC Institute (2025) Page 22 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q5-02. Iowa City as a place to raise children i■I 11 qK Rating Excellent Good ®2023C UPER.®2025HERE Neutral Below Average - Poor No Response EtC ETC Institute (2025) Page 23 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q5-03. Iowa City as a place to retire lT� Rating Excellent Good 02023C OF R.02023HERE � Neutral Below Average - Poor No Response EtC ETC Institute (2025) Page 24 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q5-04. Iowa City as a place to work v �j. l Rating 1 , , Excellent Good ®2023C UPER.02023HERE � Neutral Below Average - Poor No Response EtC ETC Institute (2025) Page 25 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q5-05. The overall quality of public education Rating Excellent Good 02023C UPER. P2023HERE Neutral Below Average - Poor No Response EtC ETC Institute (2025) Page 26 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q5-06. The overall quality of life in Iowa City ll, . :mau Fln LL: j Rating Excellent Good 0=3 Li R: ERE � Neutral Below Average - Poor No Response EtC ETC Institute (2025) Page 27 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q5-07. Iowa City as a place to start or run a business v Rating Excellent Good ®2023C UPER.R>2023HERE t Neutral Below Average - Poor No Response EtC ETC Institute (2025) Page 28 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q6-01. Availability of shopping to meet the needs of local residents Importance Extremely Important Very Important H 0 ®2023C UPER.R>7ffi3HERE Important Less Important WNot Important 00 No Response � EtC ��`1 ETC Institute (2025) Page 29 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q6-02. Low crime rate/feeling of safety r +� �t ♦ , n tr Importance tir Extremely Important Very Important OM3 Li R: R8 Important Less Important Not Important No Response EU ETC Institute (2025) Page 30 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q6-03. Availability of housing ;•,aiiii��' Importance +� Extremely Important Very Important 02023C UPER. P2023HERE Important Less Important Not Important No Response EU ETC Institute (2025) Page 31 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q6-04. Level of taxation Importance Extremely Important Very Important 0 02023NLIP ER.R>7ffi3HERE Important Less Important WNot Important 00 No Response � EtC ��`1 ETC Institute (2025) Page 32 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q6-05. Employment opportunities v , lai " m Importance Extremely Important Very Important OM3 Li R: ERE Important Less Important Not Important No Response EU ETC Institute (2025) Page 33 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q6-06. Availability of arts and cultural amenities y� A r "F Importance Extremely Important Very Important 02023C UPER.02023HERE � Important Less Important Not Important No Response EU ETC Institute (2025) Page 34 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q6-07. Quality of City government services (e.g., Fire, Police, water, garbage) r ails Importance Extremely Important Very Important OM3 Li R: ERE Important Less Important Not Important No Response EU ETC Institute (2025) Page 35 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q6-08. Financial stability of City government v A Importance Extremely Important Very Important 0=3 Li R: ERE � Important Less Important Not Important No Response EU ETC Institute (2025) Page 36 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q6-09. Appearance, views, and overall beauty of the city Importance Extremely Important Very Important 0 ®2023C LiPER.02023HERE Important Less Important WNot Important 00 No Response � EtC ��`1 ETC Institute (2025) Page 37 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q6-10. Proximity to family and friends v Importance +� Extremely Important Very Important ED2023C LIFER.02023HERI � Important Less Important Not Important No Response EtC 1, �I ETC Institute (2025) Page 38 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q6-11. Availability of parks and open spaces Importance Extremely Important Very Important H 0 ®2023C UPER.R>7ffi3HERE Important Less Important WNot Important 00 No Response � EtC ��`1 ETC Institute (2025) Page 39 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q6-12. Availability of recreational activities Importance 1 +� Extremely Important Very Important 02023C U;--R.02023HERE � Important Less Important Not Important No Response EU ETC Institute (2025) Page 40 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q6-13. Availability of health care services f �y �� inl■': .711 � Importance _- Extremely Important Very Important OM3 Li R: R8 Important Less Important Not Important No Response EU ETC Institute (2025) Page 41 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q6-14. Availability of higher education opportunities (e.g., college/junior college) OR "'9a9till d ■�+ I7 Importance Extremely Important Very Important 0=3 Li R: ERE Important Less Important Not Important No Response EU ETC Institute (2025) Page 42 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q6-15. Availability of public transportation v Importance 1 +� Extremely Important Very Important 02023C EiPER. P2023HERE Important Less Important Not Important No Response EU ETC Institute (2025) Page 43 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q6-16. Quality of public education in primary and secondary schools y '. n Importance Extremely Important Very Important OM3 I R: Re Important Less Important Not Important No Response EU ETC Institute (2025) Page 44 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q6-17. Ability to walk or bike around the community or to services or amenities Importance Extremely Important Very Important H 0 ®2023C UPER.R>7ffi3HERE Important Less Important WNot Important 00 No Response � EtC ��`1 ETC Institute (2025) Page 45 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q8-01. Downtown t. •�1Ya6l ���II ���-� Y I \ l City Assets Very Strong Strong 0=3 Li R: ERE � Somewhat Strong Not Sure - Not Strong No Response EtCI ETC Institute (2025) Page 46 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q8-02. Land availability for new development e City Assets Very Strong Strong ®2023C EiPER. E,2023HERE Somewhat Strong Not Sure - Not Strong No Response EtC ETC Institute (2025) Page 47 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q8-03. General quality of life 5G �Y City Assets Very Strong Strong 0=3 Li R: R8 � Somewhat Strong Not Sure - Not Strong No Response EtC ETC Institute (2025) Page 48 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q8-04. Neighborhood identity and character v City Assets Very Strong Strong ®2023C UPER. P2023HERE t Somewhat Strong Not Sure - Not Strong No Response EtC ETC Institute (2025) Page 49 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q8-05. Availability of public transportation v City Assets Very Strong Strong 02023C U;-R.02023HERE t � Somewhat Strong Not Sure - Not Strong No Response EtC ETC Institute (2025) Page 50 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q8-06. Financial health of the local economy City Assets Very Strong 1 T Strong t Somewhat Strong ®2023C UPER.R>7023HERE Not Sure - Not Strong No Response � EtC � ETC Institute (2025) Page 51 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q8-07. Employment opportunities City Assets Very Strong Strong Somewhat Strong ®2023C UPER.R>7023HERE Not Sure - Not Strong No Response � EtC � ETC Institute (2025) Page 52 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q8-08. Natural resources and scenery in the area v d City Assets Very Strong Strong OM3 Li R: ERE Somewhat Strong Not Sure - Not Strong No Response EtC ETC Institute (2025) Page 53 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q8-09. Parks, recreation, and open space system 701 a l IV111Y rd� tr City Assets Very Strong Strong OM3 Li R: OW4ERE Somewhat Strong Not Sure - Not Strong No Response EtC ETC Institute (2025) Page 54 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q8-10. Public schools MMENOb—ZON City Assets Very Strong Strong Somewhat Strong ®2023C EiPER.R>7ffi3HERE Not Sure - Not Strong No Response � EtC � ETC Institute (2025) Page 55 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q8-11. Broad range of housing options (e.g., single family homes, townhomes, duplexes, apartments) City Assets Very Strong 1 T Strong t Somewhat Strong ®2023C UPER.R>7023HERE Not Sure - Not Strong No Response � EtC � ETC Institute (2025) Page 56 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q8-12. Attractive community and uniqueness City Assets Very Strong Strong t Somewhat Strong ®2023C EiPER.R>7023HERE Not Sure - Not Strong No Response � EtC � ETC Institute (2025) Page 57 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q8-13. Medical services, doctors, and medical care �T 9 MA City Assets Very Strong Strong OM3 Li R: R8 Somewhat Strong Not Sure - Not Strong No Response EtC ETC Institute (2025) Page 58 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q8-14. Higher education institutions T�� a a}. Ini ,. 'LSi r City Assets Very Strong Strong OM3 Li R: ERE Somewhat Strong Not Sure - Not Strong No Response EtC ETC Institute (2025) Page 59 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q8-15. Arts and culture R 7.u■u �M9�l�� R.■. `� City Assets 1 1 • Very Strong Strong 6m= Li R: ERE Somewhat Strong Not Sure - Not Strong No Response EtC ETC Institute (2025) Page 60 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q8-16. Local businesses v City Assets Very Strong Strong ®2023C UP:R.02023HERE t � Somewhat Strong Not Sure - Not Strong No Response EtC ETC Institute (2025) Page 61 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q8-17. Social services City Assets Very Strong ` L 1 Strong t Somewhat Strong ®2023C UPER.R>7ffi3HERE Not Sure - Not Strong No Response � EtC � ETC Institute (2025) Page 62 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q8-18. Co m m u n ity eve nts City Assets Very Strong Strong OM3 Li R: ERE Somewhat Strong Not Sure - Not Strong No Response EtC ETC Institute (2025) Page 63 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q10-01. A stronger city identity v Agreement Strongly Agree a Agree ®2023C U;-R.02023HERE � Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response EU ETC Institute (2025) Page 64 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q10-02. More attractive entrance and commercial corridors Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral D 23C UPER.R>7ffi3HERE Disagree Strongly Disagree 00 No Response ETC Institute (2025) Page 65 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q10-03. More parks Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral D 23C UPER.R>7ffi3HERE Disagree Strongly Disagree 00 No Response ETC Institute (2025) Page 66 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q10-04. More sidewalks, walking paths, and trails -ram 10 � lT� u■ s Agreement = Strongly Agree a ,jam 7 Agree 4=3 Li R: � ERE � Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response EU ETC Institute (2025) Page 67 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q10-05. More bicycle paths and routes kBg Agreement Strongly Agree \LiFER.R>7ffi3HERE Agree Neutral D Disagree Strongly Disagree 00 No Response ETC Institute (2025) Page 68 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q10-06. More restaurants, entertainment, and cultural activities Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral D 23C UPER.R>7ffi3HERE Disagree Strongly Disagree 00 No Response ETC Institute (2025) Page 69 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q10-07. More housing in and around Downtown Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral D 23C UPER.R>7ffi3HERE Disagree Strongly Disagree 00 No Response ETC Institute (2025) Page 70 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q10-08. More affordable housing lkb a�! '��91111 �n Agreement Strongly Agree Agree 0=3 Li R: ERE � Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response EU ETC Institute (2025) Page 71 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q10-09. Better traffic flow on major city streets v Agreement +� Strongly Agree Agree 02023C EiPER. P2023HERE Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response EU 1, #- ETC Institute (2025) Page 72 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q10-10. Better public transportation v d Agreement 1 +� Strongly Agree Agree ®2023C EiP:R.02023HERE � Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response EU 1, #- ETC Institute (2025) Page 73 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q10-11. Additional recreation facilities v Agreement 1 +� Strongly Agree Agree ®2023C EiP:R.02023HERE � Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response EU 1, #- ETC Institute (2025) Page 74 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q10-12. Grow and expand the City boundaries Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral D 23C UPER.R>7ffi3HERE Disagree Strongly Disagree 00 No Response ETC Institute (2025) Page 75 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q10-13. Better management of new growth and development Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral D 23C UPER.R>7ffi3HERE Disagree Strongly Disagree 00 No Response ETC Institute (2025) Page 76 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q10-14. More housing for seniors Agreement Strongly Agree \LiFER.R>7ffi3HERE Agree Neutral D Disagree Strongly Disagree 00 No Response ETC Institute (2025) Page 77 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q10-15. More housing for college students v e Agreement Strongly Agree Agree ®2023C UPER.R>2023HERE Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response EU 1, #— ETC Institute (2025) Page 78 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q10-16. More housing for families Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral D 23C UPER.R>7ffi3HERE Disagree Strongly Disagree 00 No Response ETC Institute (2025) Page 79 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q10-17. More housing for smaller households (e.g., young adults, singles, empty nesters) Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral P 23C UPER.R>7ffi3HERE Disagree Strongly Disagree 00 No Response ETC Institute (2025) Page 80 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q13-01. Access to public transportation Satisfaction r Very Satisfied Satisfied 02023 LiPER, O2023}IERE Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response Etc ETC Institute (2025) Page 81 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q13-02. Accessibility for those with disabilities d 21b' Satisfaction Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral [J2023 I 8 _ _ Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response Etc �. ETC Institute (2025) Page 82 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q13-03. Compatibility with the residential areas nearby ::•zo23 f 8 � i M sfaction Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response Ei'C ��� ETC Institute (2025) Page 83 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q13-04. Drive thru or delivery options d i Satisfaction r Very Satisfied Satisfied spa Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response ETC Institute (2025) Page 84 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q13-05. Feeling of safety and security 4 a Satisfaction r Very Satisfied Satisfied 02023 LiPER, O2023}IERE Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response Etc ETC Institute (2025) Page 85 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q13-06. Hours of operation J d z�s _ Satisfaction Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral :;4023 f 8 Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response F.1rC . ETC Institute (2025) Page 86 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q13-07. Light pollution _f d 216' f Satisfaction Very Satisfied Satisfied �xoxa Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response Etc �. ETC Institute (2025) Page 87 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q13-08. Lighting quality a f Satisfaction Very Satisfied Satisfied �xoxa Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response ETC Institute (2025) Page 88 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q13-09. Noise levels a Satisfaction Very Satisfied Satisfied 02023 LiPER, O2023}IERE Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response Etc ETC Institute (2025) Page 89 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q13-10. Overall design and appearance J a Satisfaction r Very Satisfied Satisfied 02023 LiPER, ;2023}IERE Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response El C ETC Institute (2025) Page 90 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q13-11. Parking availability . ................. d 7�B Satisfaction Very Satisfied Satisfied �xoxa Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response Eltc ETC Institute (2025) Page 91 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q13-12. Pedestrian safety f_ d Satisfaction Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral ::•za23 f E _ Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response F.1rC . ETC Institute (2025) Page 92 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q13-13. Presence of parks, trees, and landscaping :;4023 f 8 M sfaction Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response Ei'C ��� ETC Institute (2025) Page 93 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q13-14. Proximity to residential areas (within a 15 minute walk or5 minute drive) Satisfaction Very Satisfied Satisfied 02023 LiPER, O2023}IERE Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response Etc ETC Institute (2025) Page 94 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q13-15. Signs and advertising _f J ' d _ Satisfaction Very Satisfied Satisfied �xoxa Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response Etc �. ETC Institute (2025) Page 95 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q13-16. Traffic congestion �e a 6 Satisfaction Very Satisfied Satisfied �xoxa Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response Etc �. ETC Institute (2025) Page 96 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q13-17. Variety of businesses d 16 Satisfaction Very Satisfied Satisfied �xoxa Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response F.1rC . ETC Institute (2025) Page 97 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q13-18. Easy and safe to walk . ................. zs f Satisfaction Very Satisfied Satisfied �xoxa Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response E11'C. ETC Institute (2025) Page 98 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q15-01. Access to community gathering places (parks, playgrounds) Aiiilm 7 M sfaction Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response E11'C I ETC Institute (2025) Page 99 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q15-02. Access to public transportation �. i2CQ8 f 8 M sfaction Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response Ei'C ��� ETC Institute (2025) Page 100 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q15-03. Access to schools J Satisfaction r Very Satisfied Satisfied 02023 LIFER, 02023}IERE Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response Etc ETC Institute (2025) Page 101 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q15-04. Access to shopping and services F`21 Satisfaction Very Satisfied Satisfied 02023 LiPER, O2023HERE Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response Etc ETC Institute (2025) Page 102 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q15-05. Availability of bicycle parking d 216' 5 f Satisfaction Very Satisfied Satisfied �xoxa Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response Etc ETC Institute (2025) Page 103 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q15-06. Availability of on -street parking �. �2028 f S M sfaction Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response E11'C I ETC Institute (2025) Page 104 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q15-07. Mix of housing types v d f Satisfaction Very Satisfied Satisfied �xoxa Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response Etc �. ETC Institute (2025) Page 105 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q15-08. Feeling of safety and security Satisfaction r Very Satisfied Satisfied 02023 LiPER, O2023}IERE Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response Etc ETC Institute (2025) Page 106 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q15-09. Overall design and appearance J d f f Satisfaction Very Satisfied Satisfied �xoxa Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response Etc �. ETC Institute (2025) Page 107 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q15-10. Presence of parks, trees, and landscaping Satisfaction r Very Satisfied Satisfied 02023 LiPER, 02023}IERE Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response Etc ETC Institute (2025) Page 108 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q15-11. Proximity to healthcare providers r v 41 r Satisfaction r Very Satisfied Satisfied 02023 KV2023HERS Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response Etc N�M S ETC Institute (2025) Page 109 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q15-12. Proximity to your work/school (within a 15- minute walk or 5 minute drive) sfaction Very Satisfied Satisfied = Neutral 7 Dissatisfied M Very Dissatisfied iiilr No Response Ei'C ��� ETC Institute (2025) Page 110 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q15-13. Street condition d Il 6 Satisfaction r Very Satisfied Satisfied �xoxa Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response Etc �. ETC Institute (2025) Page 111 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q15-14. Traffic congestion a Satisfaction r Very Satisfied Satisfied �xoxa Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response ETC Institute (2025) Page 112 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q15-15. Easy and safe to walk Satisfaction r Very Satisfied Satisfied 02023 LiPER, 02023}IERE Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response Etc ETC Institute (2025) Page 113 2025 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Community Input Survey: GIS Maps Q15-16. Easy and safe to bike d Satisfaction Very Satisfied Satisfied �xoxa Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Response Etc �. ETC Institute (2025) Page 114 Item Number: IP5. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 16, 2025 Civil Service Entrance Examination - Mass Transit Operator Attachments: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Mass Transit Operator ► r 1 IONIC CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org October 9, 2025 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Mass Transit Operator Under the authority of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, I do hereby certify the following named person(s) as eligible for the position of Mass Transit Operator. Gamareldawla Albashair Iowa City Civil Service Commission Rick WyS , Chair Item Number: IP6. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 16, 2025 Civil Service Entrance Examination - Parking Enforcement Attendant Attachments: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Parking Enforcement Attendant a r M CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org October 9, 2025 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Parking Enforcement Attendant Under the authority of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, I do hereby certify the following named person(s) as eligible for the position of Parking Enforcement Attendant. Justin Hatcher Iowa City Civil Service Commission Rick Wyss, Chair Item Number: IP7. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 16, 2025 Memo from the City Manager's Office: Housing Information Attachments: Memo from the City Manager's Office - Housing Information r R�1,.� CITY OF IOWA CITYMEMORANDUM Date: October 15, 2025 To: Mayor and City Council From: City Manager's Office Re: Housing Information At your October 15, 2024 work session you asked staff to provide you housing related information on a recurring basis prior to each City Council meeting. Staff intends to add to this memo with each Information Packet that is publicly released prior to formal City Council meetings. We welcome feedback on the type of information that you believe will be most informative and useful in your roles as City Councilors. Date October 31, 2024 Topic HUD Point -in -Time Count: This is a required count conducted across the country of sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January. In 2023, the count revealed 160 sheltered and 18 unsheltered individuals in Johnson County. In 2024, the count revealed 159 sheltered and 22 unsheltered individuals in Johnson County. November Housing Choice Voucher Utilization Rate: The 14, 2024 1 utilization rate refers to the number of housing choice vouchers that are under lease as a percentage of total vouchers available. As of July 2024, the national utilization rate is 86.23%. The State of Iowa utilization rate is 82.74%. The Iowa City Housing Authority utilization rate of 92.85% exceeds both the national and state figures. December ICAAR Market Trends: ICAAR collects data about home 5, 2024 sales monthly. In Oct. 2024, the median sales price was $376,250 for single-family (up 29.9% from Oct. 2023) and Source Institute for Community Alliances (ICA) https://icalliances.org/pit HUD Housing Choice Voucher Data Dashboard https://www.hud.gov/pro ram offices) ublic indi an housing/programs/h cv/dashboard Iowa City Area Association of Realtors (ICAAR): October 15, 2025 Page 2 January 2, 2025 January 21, 2025 February 4, 2025 was $274,000 for a condominium (up 8.5%). However, the https://icaar.oM/market- median sales price per square foot only increased 8.3%, trends/ which suggests some of the increase is due to the size of homes. In addition, the active inventory has increased 37.7%, which can help slow inflationary pressures. 2-Bedroom Housing Wage: The National Low Income Housing Coalition computes housing wages across the country (the hourly wage rate needed to afford housing in the selected geographic region). In Iowa, the 2-bedroom housing wage across the state is $18.86. For the Iowa City metropolitan area, the 2-bedroom housing wage is $20.81. Cost Burden: A household is considered housing cost burdened if it spends more than 30% of its income on housing expenses, including rent, mortgage payments, and utilities. In 2023, 59.3% of renters and 18.0% of owners were housing cost burdened. Households with lower incomes are more likely to experience cost burden 91 % of households making less than $35,000 are cost burdened. Cost of Home Construction: The NAHB regularly conducts a national, non -statistically valid survey of builders about the cost breakdowns for a new single-family home. In 2024, the average finished area of a new home was 2,647 square feet, and the average total sales price was $665,298. Construction costs accounted for approximately 64.4% of the sales price. Meanwhile, the finished lot cost was 13.7% of the sales price, while other overhead costs — including financing, general expenses, marketing, and sales commissions — made up another National Low Income Housing Coalition Out of Reach Report. https://niihc.oM/oor/stat e/ia 2023 5-Year American Community Survey Data by the U.S. Census Bureau https://data.census.gov/ table/ACSDT5Y2023. B2 5106?=iowa%20cit % 20cost%20burden%20b Y%20tenure&t=Owner/ Renter%20 Tenure Cost of Constructing a Home-2024 by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) https://www.nahb.org/- /media/NAHB/news- and- economics/docs/housin g-econom ics- plus/special- studies/2025/special- October 15, 2025 Page 3 11.0%. This left an average of 11.0% which constituted profit. study-cost-of- constructing-a-h om e- 2024-ianuary-2025.pdf February HUD Point -in -Time Count: This is a required count Institute for Community 13, 2025 March 6, 2025 May 1, 2025 conducted across the country of sheltered and unsheltered Alliances (ICA) - 2025 people experiencing homelessness on a single night in not yet available. January. In 2023, the count revealed 160 sheltered and 18 hUps'.1licalliances.org/pit unsheltered individuals in Johnson County. In 2024, the count revealed 159 sheltered and 22 unsheltered individuals in Johnson County. The 2025 count of sheltered individuals is being gathered for submission to HUD. Unofficially, the 2025 count revealed 38 unsheltered individuals in Johnson County. ICAAR Days on Market Trends: ICAAR collects data � Iowa City Area about how long homes are listed for sale on the market. In Association of Realtors Feb. 2025, the median Days on Market (DOM) in Iowa City (ICAAR): was 36 for single-family (up 38.5% from Feb. 2024) and htt s://icaar.or /market - was 28 for condominiums (up 24.4%). While DOM I trends/ increased this past year, these numbers still suggest many homes are selling relatively quickly, and there is a strong demand for housing compared to supply. Utility Expenses: The cost of utilities is an important component of monthly housing expenditures. The Iowa Finance Authority (I FA) recently funded a dashboard that allows public utility providers in Iowa to compare water and sewer rates from FY23. For a residential customer using 5,000 gallons of water and sewer service, Iowa City monthly rate is $60.73 which is in the lowest 20% of bills charged (the median in Iowa is $85.60). When a residential customer only uses 4,000 gallons of water and sewer service, Iowa City's rate drops to the lowest 10% of bills charged at $50.30 (compared to the Iowa median of 2023 Iowa Water and Wastewater Rates Dashboard, Environmental Finance Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC EFC): https://dashboards. efc. s og.unc.edu/ia October 15, 2025 Page 4 $74.32). While Iowa City's rates have increased since FY23, this highlights the comparative affordability of Iowa City's water and sewer service. Iowa City Area May 15, ICAAR Inventory and Sales Trends: ICAAR collects data 2025 on several housing market variables by city. The April 2025 Association of Realtors data shows that active inventory of homes for Iowa City is (ICAAR): up 54.5% compared to April 2024 while closed sales are https:/licaar.org/market- down 20% for that same period. This data suggests fewer trends/ buyers may be participating in the market. 2023 5-Year American May 29, Household Size: Household size affects housing needs 2025 within a community. For example, larger households may Community Survey require homes with more bedrooms and living space, Data by the U.S. whereas smaller households, such as singles or couples Census Bureau without children, can drive demand for smaller units. In littps:Hdata.census.gov/ table/ACSST5Y2023.S2 2023, 37% of Iowa City households consisted of 1 person, 501 ?q=iowa +city,+ ia 35% consisted of 2 persons, 14% consisted of 3 persons, and 13% consisted of 4 persons. However, there is a reciprocal relationship: smaller units may attract smaller households rather than small households driving the demand for smaller units. June 12, Fair Market Rents (FMR): Every year, the U.S. FY 2025 Fair Market 2025 Department of Housing & Urban Development publishes Rent for Iowa City, IA FMRs which estimate reasonable rental prices for housing https://www.huduser.go v/portal/datasets/fmr/fmr in specific geographic areas. It is considered a benchmark s/FY2025 code/2025su for rent affordability and is used by many affordable housing mmary.odn programs to establish maximum rents. Effective June 1, 2025, the monthly FMR is $921 for a 1-bedroom unit, $1,105 for a 2-bedroom unit, and $1,548 for a 3-bedroom unit in Iowa City. Compared to 2024, FMR increased 4.2% for efficiency units, 2.1 % for 1- and 2-bedroom units, 1.5% for 3-bedroom units, and 1.1 % for larger units. October 15, 2025 Page 5 July 3, Price -to -Income Ratio: Every year, Harvard University Joint Center for Housing 2025 publishes a State of the Nation's Housing report. One Studies of Harvard metric it uses to quantify affordability is the Price -to -Income University, Ratio which compares the median sales price of existing https://www.ichs.harvar d.edu/son-2025-price- single family homes to the median household income within to -income -map each housing market. A ratio of 3.0 (i.e. the median home sales price is 3 times the median income) is traditionally considered affordable. Higher ratios are considered less affordable. In 2024, the ratio for the Iowa City metro was 4.25, which is the second year in a row above 4.0. Since 1980, Iowa City has been primarily in the 3.0 to 3.9 range. July 31, Income Limits: Each year, the U.S. Department of FY2025 Adjusted 2025 Housing and Urban Development publishes income limits HOME Income Limits for federally assisted housing based on the Area Median for Iowa, Income (AMI) for each metropolitan area. Households https://www.huduser.go v/Mortal/datasets/home- earning less than 80% AMI are classified as low income, datasets/files/HOME In while those earning below 60% AMI are often prioritized for comeLmts State IA 20 federally assisted rental housing. As of June 1, 2025, a 4- 25.pdf person household in Iowa City is considered low income if their annual income is below $94,550 (80% AMI). The 60% AMI threshold is $70,920 for a 4-person household. These limits represent a 3.1 % increase from 2024. August 14, Resident Mobility: Resident mobility shapes housing 2023 5-Year American 2025 markets by influencing demand, turnover, and Community Survey neighborhood stability. Younger adults, including university Data by the U.S. students and early -career professionals, move more Census Bureau frequently, while older adults tend to pursue more stable httgs://data.census.gov/ table/ACSDT5Y2023.B0 housing. In Iowa City, only 45% of adult Gen Z'ers (aged 7001 ?=iowa+cit + o 18-29) lived in the same house the year before, compared ulation&t=Residential+ to 79% of Millennials (aged 30-44), 89% of Gen X'ers (aged Mobility 45-59) and 93% of older generations (aged 60+). October 15, 2025 Page 6 August 28, Housing & Shelter Services. The United Way of Johnson Stronger Together 2025 I and Washington Counties recently published a Community Community Needs Needs Assessment, which includes an impact goal for Assessment, United everyone to have safe, stable housing that they can afford. Way of Johnson & One metric they tracked was the number of people seeking , Washington Counties, formal housing services or shelter. Their data indicates 2,194 people in Johnson County sought services in 2023. Approximately 26% were children under 18, 9% were youth aged 18-24, 50% were adults aged 25-54, and 15% were adults aged 55+. Note that many individuals facing housing instability utilize informal housing methods, so this data does not reflect the full needs present in the County. September) Poverty Status: Poverty status means a household's 11, 2025 1 income is below the federal poverty threshold for its size, October 2, 2025 indicating they may struggle to meet basic needs. People living in poverty often spend a larger share of their income on housing, which can lead to overcrowding, housing instability, or difficulty affording other necessary expenses. In 2023, 26.3% of Iowa City residents were determined to be below the poverty level. Much of this is due to Iowa City's large student population. Approximately 65.5% of those enrolled in undergraduate and graduate school were determined to be below the poverty level, compared to 10.6% of the remaining population. Fair Market Rents (FMR): Every year, the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development publishes FMRs which estimate reasonable rental prices for housing in specific geographic areas. It is considered a benchmark for rent affordability and is used by many affordable housinc programs to establish maximum rents. For FY2026, the monthly FMR is $961 for a 1-bedroom unit, $1,141 for a 2- bedroom unit, and $1,587 for a 3-bedroom unit in Iowa City.I htt s://www.unitedwa wc. o rg/sites/ u n i ted wa y i we/files/cna2025-full.pd 2023 5-Year American Community Survey Data by the U.S. Census Bureau htt s://data.census. oW table/ACS DT5Y2023. B 1 4006?=iowa+cit + ov erty+bv+School+Enroll ment FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for Iowa City, IA https://www.huduser.gov/ 0o rtal/datasets/fmr/fmrs/ FY2026 code/2026sum mary.odn October 15, 2025 Page 7 Compared to 2025, FMR increased 4.3% for 1-bedroom, 3.3% for 2-bedroom, and 2.5% for 3-bedroom units. October 2-Bedroom Housing Wage: Each year, the National Low 16, 2025 Income Housing Coalition computes housing wages (i.e. the hourly wage rate needed to afford housing in a selected geographic region) across the country. For the State of Iowa, the 2-bedroom housing wage is $19.99 for 2025, an increase of 6.0% since 2024. For the Iowa City metropolitar area, the 2-bedroom housing wage is $20.81 for 2025, an increase of 2.1 % since 2024. National Low Income Housing Coalition Out of Reach Report. https://n I ihe.o[g/oor/stat e/ia CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM - Date: October 15, 2025 To: Mayor and City Council From: City Manager's Office Re: Iowa City Housing Authority Waiting List Update Data on the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing (PH) waitlists is provided monthly by the Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA). ICHA prioritizes applicants using criteria reviewed and approved by City Council, with the top preference category consisting of households that live and/or work in ICHA's jurisdiction (Johnson and Iowa Counties, and Washington County north of Highway 92) and are elderly, disabled or have minor children. Waitlists are regularly updated consistent with best practice to ensure applicants remain eligible, are interested in staying on the waitlist, and are accurately classified in the appropriate preference category. The most recent waitlist update was implemented May 2025. Table 1: ICHA Waiting Lists and Homeless Counts Month HCV Waiting List PH Waiting List (# in Top Preference Category) (# in Top Preference Category) 10,091 1,205 10,087 1,204) 1 1,627 (570_ 10,035 (1,157) 1,614 (573) -- 1,688 of the 10,305, or 16.8%. -- 452 of the 1,614, or 28%, have have an Iowa City address -- an Iowa City address -- 9,956 1,095 1,599 561 8,913 1,095 1,573 551 Homeless Count* Dec '24 Jan `25 Feb'25 March `25 -April `25 Ma '25 2,349 1,115 1,557 541 June `25 2,459 1,117 1,552 535 Jul `25 2,481 1,119 1,548 533 Aug '25 2,492 (1,121) 1,548 (535) Sep `25 2,499 (1,125) 1,546 (536) Oct `25 2,503 (1,125) 1,535 (524) - uata source ror montnty tracKing is still ,being investigated. Item Number: IP8. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 16, 2025 Climate Action Commission: October 6 Attachments: Climate Action Commission: October 6 MINUTES IOWA CITY CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSION OCTOBER 6— 4:00 PM — FORMAL MEETING EMMA J. HARVAT HALL PRELIMINARY MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Anderson, Emma Bork, Jamie Gade, Ben Grimm, Zach Haralson, Wim Murray, Michelle Sillman, Robert Traer MEMBERS ABSENT: Nadja Krylov, Brinda Shetty, Angie Smith STAFF PRESENT: Sarah Gardner, Diane Platte OTHERS PRESENT: Grace Dillingham, Adam Swartzendruber CALL TO ORDER: Gade called the meeting to order at 4:00. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 MINUTES: Minutes were corrected to reflect accurate attendance. Anderson moved to approve the corrected minutes, Sillman seconded, and the motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Action items from last meeting (staff): Commissioners were asked to provide prioritization scoring for transportation items ahead of this October meeting. Because a discussion was deemed to be useful, commissioners will also discuss scoring in today's meeting. Recap of Climate Fest events: Gardner reported great attendance and participation. Tour of the solar array/solar art show was an especially popular event. Gardner noted solar array tours at the airport would help with public education ahead of future solar installations discussions. Events: • Volunteer Bike/Ped Count Data Share Out, Oct. 23, noon-1 p.m. on zoom • Iowa Energy Summit, Oct. 29-30, Coralville Hyatt o Student -built house will be featured. • Other events in the community (commissioners): none NEW BUSINESS: Presentation and discussion on small scale nuclear: Grace Dillingham, Adam Swartzendruber, UI engineering students • Gardner introduced the topic by explaining that a small-scale nuclear reactor is not planned for Iowa City or anywhere nearby. Rather, the presentation was being offered for information sharing purposes only. It stemmed from a University of Iowa engineering and sustainability course that reached out during the spring semester to solicit topics for student research projects. Climate Action staff suggested information pertaining to small scale nuclear energy Climate Action Commission October 2025 Page 2 of 4 would be useful, given rising interest by various utilities in exploring the technology. Dillingham and Swartzendruber took up the project and shared the results at the end of term, which highlighted key differences from prior nuclear generation technology and a comparative cost analysis to renewable energy sources. Staff invited the students to present the research to the commission in recognition of their work. • Dillingham and Swartzendruber presented their research as summarized on the slides in the agenda packet. • Haralson noted he appreciated the consideration of timeframe in the table shared in the slides and asked for clarification on the table comparing solar with and without storage. Haralson also asked about construction time for natural gas and Natrium facilities. Swartzendruber shared that the first TerraPower unit was originally slated to take two years to construct but is now slated to be completed in 2030 and that he could not speak to how long it takes to construct a natural gas plant. Gardner asked if the 2-6 year estimate was just construction time or if it include permitting time, and Swatzenruber confirmed it was construction only. Gardner shared that adding planning and permitting to construction can increase the timeframe to 8-10 years. • Bork noted similar costs for nuclear and solar to construct but a significantly longer payback period for nuclear and asked what accounted for the difference. Swartzendruber answered ongoing labor costs to operate a nuclear generation unit result in the longer payback period. • Sillman asked about safety features for extreme weather. Dillingham noted that the Natrium reactor is underground so less vulnerable to severe weather. • Anderson asked if researchers explored politics and public perception of nuclear project in Wyoming. Dillingham responded that Terra Power has partnered with another energy company that possibly has more ties to Wyoming, but public perception was largely outside the scope of this research project. • Gade asked about number of jobs created. Swartzendruber reported a team of 5 engineers plus 40-50 technicians would operate the Natrium facility. Prioritization scoring of Accelerating Iowa City's Climate Actions Plan • Gardner summarized items from the transportation section and commissioners offered scoring of action items relating to transportation. • Gade asked if a reduction in parking tickets had been observed as a result of public transit being incentivized (TI-1) through Fare Free service. Gardner noted there had been a decrease in use of downtown parking facilities but would have to find out if a decrease in parking fines had also occu rred. • Haralson asked if UIHC would be strong candidate for eco-driving campaign (TE-2). • Gardner noted the City is currently undertaking a parking study (TI-1, TR-1). • Gardner explained that the participation of a Climate Action Commission member on the Comp Plan committee is the new interpretation of TR-2. Angie Smith joined the meeting. • Gardner noted an RFP to purchase more bus shelters was in the works (TPP-1). Haralson asked if Fare Free has produced uniform increases in ridership and whether a new Transit Study, post - Fare Free, may be needed. Gardner shared that some routes had experienced larger increases Climate Action Commission October 2025 Page 3 of 4 than others, and that staff were tracking that data. She shared a new transit study would most likely not be undertaken until after the Transit Facility is built, around 10 years after the initial transit study. • Haralson asked if purchasing more electric buses fits into the transportation set of goals. Gardner affirmed that bus purchasing falls under TCP-1, and City Council will soon be considering purchasing Gillig electric buses. Gillig is the maker of all of the other buses owned by the City. If approved, Gillig buses will probably be operating in the city in 2027. o Murray asked if other cities have also had issues with ProTerra buses. Gardner affirmed that to be the case and suggested that one of the functions of government is to experiment with new technologies to support their emergence in the market. • Gardner asked about possibilities for Potential Objective/Target (Metric) for Tier 1 Item: Partner with stakeholders to promote green building construction and rehabilitation, sharing three possible options from the agenda packet. Commissioners discussed possibilities. Gardner asked if they would like time to consider the options and make a determination in the next meeting, when it might be possible to do so alongside a transportation -related metric. The Commission confirmed this preference. PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: • None RECAP: Confirmation of next meeting time and location: • Monday, November 10, 4-5:30 p.m. Emma J. Harvat Hall Actionable items for commission and staff: • Gardner will compile transportation scores and provide a matrix along with Objectives/Targets. ADJOURNMENT: Sillman moved to adjourn, Haralson seconded, and the motion carried. Meeting adjourned 5:24. 3 Climate Action Commission October 2025 Page 4 of 4 CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2024-25 0 N F- r- F- N W AL, Ol W l0 0 NAME TERM EXP. N F-` � -- N 01 N W N W N V N Ul N N N A N co N N A N A A (Jl Vl Vl Vl Ul Ul Ul Ul Ul Michael 12/31/2025 X X X X X O/E X X X O/E X X Anderson Emma Bork 12/31/2026 O/E X X X X O/E X X X Michal Eynon- 12/31/2024 X X X Lynch John Fraser 12/31/2024 X O/E O/E Jamie Gade 12/31/2025 X O/E X X X X O/E X X X O/E X Ben Grimm 10/31/2026 X X X X O/E X O/E O/E X X X X Zach Haralson 12/31/2025 X X X X X X X X X X O/E X Nadja Krylov 12/31/2026 X O/E X X X X X X O/E Wim Murray MiclAmerican X X O/E X O/E X X O/E X X X X Rep Michelle Sillman 12/31/20025 O/E X X X X X X X X X X X Brinda Shetty UI Rep X X X X X X X X X X X X Angie Smith 12/31/2025 O/E X X X X O/E X X O/E O/E X X Gabe Sturdevant 12/31/2024 X O/E X * * * * * * * * Robert Traer 12/31/2026 -t X X I X I X X I X X 7rX KEY: X = Present 0 = Absent 0/E = Absent/Excused NM= No Meeting * No longer on Commission 4 Item Number: IP9. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 16, 2025 Human Rights Commission: September 23 Attachments: Human Rights Commission: September 23 Draft Minutes Human Rights Commission September 23, 2025 Emma J. Harvat Hall Commissioners Present: Doug Kollasch, Kelsey Paul Shantz, Emily Harkin, Mark Pries, Viana Qadoura, Roger Lusala, Talya Miller. Commissioners on Zoom: Lubna Mohamed. Commissioners Absent: Elizabeth Mendez -Shannon. Staff Present: Geoff Fruin, Tre Hall, Stefanie Bowers. Meeting Called to Order: 5:32 PM. Native American Land Acknowledgement: The Land Acknowledgement was read by Lusala. Approval of Meeting Minutes of August 26, 2025: Priest moved; seconded Paul Shantz. Motion passed 7-0. Public Comments of Items Not on the Agenda: None. Recommendations to City Council: None. Local Option Sales Tax: City Manager Geoff Fruin presented on the local option sales tax that will be on the upcoming Nov. 0 ballot. - Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) 101- The state of Iowa has a 6% Sales Tax. That is standard across the state, and then they have an allowance for cities to have an additional 1% to make it 7% total. 93% of cities have this 1% sales tax. - A 1% sales tax would generate an estimated $8 to $10 million annually in new revenue for the city. The revenue dispersed would depend on which cities have a local option sales tax and which don't. Depending on which communities are involved makes a difference in how much revenue is received. Johnson County has a lot of visitors, thanks to the university, this traffic is one way to capture visitor revenue to fund services and needs of the city. - LOST: Comparison of Metro Cities — Fruin compares the larger cities in Iowa that have LOST, when they started and how some do not have sunset dates. 7 communities in Johnson County adopted without Sunset period, including this year, University Heights and Tiffin. LOST will be on the Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty's ballot on November0 - Community Survey Results — Fall 2024 LOST survey results stated that 72% of the respondents would invest in streets, bridges and sidewalks (repair and new construction); 69% for affordable housing; 62% for provision of new and modernized parks, trails, and natural areas; 60% for investment in nonprofit social services. Property tax relief is now required by the state. City Council has deliberated how LOST would be distributed; 50% Property Tax Relief, 25% Affordable Housing (10% on 2014 ballot), 10% Public Streets, Parks, and Facilities; %15 community partnerships. - LOST proposed for this year does not have a sunset date and would need 50% plus one to pass on the November 4th election. Tax would be collected beginning July 1 of 2026. - Commissioners ask Fruin questions. Estimates sales tax revenue could be as high as $15 million, under the revenue sharing formula, if other communities or voters participate. LOST categories cannot change without going back to the voters but how the funds are spent within the category can change per city council discretion during budget approval process and justified to the public. Sales tax supports revenue in local governments in Iowa therefore the LOST distribution slit is an attempt to make dollars to benefit populations that may be most burdened by this tax. Update from the Police Department's Community Outreach: Community Outreach Assistants Tre Hall and Joshua Dabusu spoke on the following activities of the department. - Invited and attended the Tip a Cop at Texas Roadhouse. All proceeds go to Special Olympics of Iowa. Along with COREVA, raised $1,147.36. - Dabusu attended Welcome Week on Sept. 21'T with the Fire Department. - Dabusu attended the Kickers with the Sudanese Soccer Club. - African Fest is October 4th - Trunk or Treat at Pizza Ranch is October 23�d - Follow ICPD press releases for upcoming information on the times or to sign up. - Dabusu speaks on his specialty working with immigrants and refugees and the goal to build the relationship between the police and the community including communications and cultural understanding. Consider Approval of a Welcome Letter/Op-Ed to the Daily Iowan for University of Iowa Students — - Miller voiced concern regarding the timing of release due to the University of Iowa removing gender identity from their nondiscrimination policy. - Harkin echoes that the University of Iowa removed gender identity from their nondiscrimination policy but believes the letter is to separate the distinction between the City of Iowa City and the University of Iowa. Specifically, that within the city, gender identity, is still within the nondiscrimination platform. Concluding that there should be changes if the differentiation does not come across - Kollasch the city and university have their 'hands tied by the state' while the university made the knot tighter, the city is looking at how can we shift the knot. - Paul -Shantz two points should be asserted in the letter; that gender is a protected identity and there is a welcoming community that will fight for that, also, acknowledging that people are experiencing risks to their safety, well-being and threats to their very identity. - Miller advises more tactile pieces of how the city is supporting and to include feedback from the Trans Advisory Committee. - Harkin advises holding meeting for students to come forward and talk about their experiences. - Miller advocates for preparedness of any response to the letter from students / community. Pries would like to make grammatical changes to the letter and flow. Commission will review and provide feedback by September 29'". Pries and Kollasch agree to be sub -committee for letter. Revisions will be sent out by Tuesday morning. Vote for approval of letter will be Wednesday, Oct. Vat 6:30pm over zoom. Consider Approval of a Statement on Homelessness in the Community — Paul -Shantz provided the context for the statement that a person deliberately drove his car through a tent encampment outside of Shelter House. In the months since the last meeting, there have been several more developments and conversations amongst community leaders, including City Council and the Board of Supervisors. - Received feedback from Council Member for District C, Oliver Weilein. Weilein comments the letter has correct amount of urgency to respond to the community and heavily accelerate commitment to permanent supported housing and would like to see the letter released before the joint entities meeting October 7'h between City Council and the Board of Supervisors. - Harkin agrees to edit housing statement by September 29'". Any additional feedback or changes will be sent to staff. - Vote for approval of final statement will be Wednesday, Oct. Vat 6:30pm over zoom. Formation of Commission Work Group: - Commission advises working groups on non-discrimination policy, transportation, immigration, community outreach and housing. Commission has interest in community members joining the working groups. - Miller would like to expand the discrimination policies of protected statuses to include body size whether that be height, weight, ability. Miller gave background that the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics are the birthplace of weight loss surgery. - Kollasch reviews the ideas of the working groups on non-discrimination policy potentially adding body diversity and criminal record; transportation; immigration and community outreach. Harkin adds housing plus how gender identity / sexual orientation fits into discrimination. - Paul Shantz expands on community outreach and how this working group could inform the direction for the community such as resources, ways the commission can be supported and working with these resources and community leaders. - Pries adds the idea of having community membersjoin the working groups. Harkin pitches it could be rotating and offers a fresh perspective. Lusala adds this would be a great way to recruit future commission members. - Miller and Harkin will work on non-discrimination policy and expansion. Miller will lead on non- discrimination and Harkin would lead on Housing. Paul Shantz adds how transportation can also fit within non-discrimination policy and how it's an essential resource to have access to supplies and resources within the community. Paul Shantz will assist Harkin with housing. - Lusala will work on immigration if Mendez -Shannon agrees. - Kollasch asks Staff to add a community listening post event to the next meeting's agenda while Miller would like to help host events in the future. Kollasch agrees to help Paul Shantz with community dialogue if needed. - Kollasch expresses how these working groups are more on an ad hoc basis and if other needs come up, commissioners can decide to work on'XYZ'. 2025 Human Rights Awards: Commissioners arrive by 7am. Pries with the opening, Kollasch announces awards, Mendez -Shannon will hand awards out, will need a closer. Kollasch, Harkin and Lusala received nomination packet and will select award winners. Paul Shantz encourages fellow commissioners to propose new categories for future awards to better recognize community as the world evolves. Lusala and Paul Shantz will not be present at the breakfast. 4 Community Dialogue Conversations Update — No update. Paul Shantz asks group members; Miller, Kollasch and herself to have a quick meeting about a time to meet before leaving the venue tonight. Grant Net Update: Staff makes note that Mendez -Shannon is the lead on this but proposes to save November 12'" for about an hour to allow grantees to give updates and express any help they may need. Paul Shantz expresses that everyone in the last two years that has received a grant are welcomed to come talk and share with other grant recipients which allows the commission to listen to some of their needs. Professional Development for Commission and Community Members: Staff located a professional development opportunity and asked if one or two commissioners want to volunteer to take the self - guided courses and judge whether beneficial or not. Upcoming Tabling Opportunities - African Festival: Saturday, October 4t" 12-9 — Kollasch and Harkin will be tabling from 12-2. - Corridor Community Action Network Connect 2025: Saturday, October 11, 11-5 — Not available. - Indigenous Peoples' Day: Sunday, October 12, 2-5:30— Qadoura will table. Staff & Commission Updates: - Staff mentions December mixer with new members mentioned in previous meetings and if commissioners would like to revisit this to help with planning and supporting the event. Staff updates that commission applications are good for a year and will also be considered with the newly received applications and if there are any questions around commission terms to reach out and they will put you in contact with the city clerk or city attorney for council policy and protocol that relates to filling unfulfilled terms. - Lusala: Invites everyone to the African Fest. Qadoura: Participated in the Welcome Fest. Asked to speak during Sunday congregation at the Nazarene Church and when hosting community events due to events in Palestine and highlighting the safety of children. Qadoura is a volunteer at the Coralville Food Pantry since 2018 advocating for necessity of human rights for food and participated in the Coralville Welcome Festival as well serving around 700 people. Qadoura realizes the need of a safe space for children who do not celebrate Halloween and has provided an alternative event on October 31s' for the past 7 years and would like it to be added to a future agenda. Paul Shantz — Expresses to take care of yourselves, ask for help, and find room for family and community. She also noted the importance to promote donations and volunteering at organizations due to cut funding. She concluded with a note on the launch of a volume on how identity -based mass violence occurs in communities around the world and will share more as that is released. - Kollasch — Echos Paul Shantz to take care of yourselves and the community. - Pries — Active member of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa. September 5'h, Executive Director, Guthrie Graves Fitzsimmons's topic was Project 2025. There will be protective accompaniment training Saturday, September 27th. Some commissioners will be at the ICE office in Cedar Rapids October 7cn at 7am. - Miller — Thanks commission for warm welcome. Adjourned: 7:52 PM. The meeting can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/@citychannel4/videos. 0 Human Rights Commission ATTENDANCE RECORD YEAR 2024/2025 (Meeting Date) NAME TERM EXP. 4/23 5/28 7/23 8/27 9/24 11/26 12/12 1/28 2/25 4/1 4/22 5113 5/27 6/24 8/26 9/23 Lubna Mohamed 2027 - - - - - - - Z A Z Z A A A Z A Doug Kollasch 2027 X X Z X X P - P P X P Z P P P P Viana Qadoura 2025 X X X X X P - A A X P P P P P P Idriss Abdullahi 2025 X Z X Z A P - P A A Z - R R R R Mark Pries 2025 X X X X X P - A P X P P P P P P Roger Lusala 2026 X X X X X P - P P A A P P A P Kelsey Paul Shantz 2026 Z X X A X P - P A X P P P Z P P Liz Mendez -Shannon 2026 Z X X A X A - P P X A A P P P A Talya Miller 2025 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A P KEY: X = Present A = Absent Z = Present via Zoom Item Number: IP10. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QF T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 16, 2025 Human Rights Commission: October 1 Attachments: Human Rights Commission: October 1 Draft Minutes Human Rights Commission October 1, 2025 Helling Conference Room Commissioners Present: None. Commissioners on Zoom: Lubna Mohamed, Elizabeth Mendez -Shannon, Doug Kollasch, Kelsey Paul Shantz, Emily Harkin, Mark Pries, Roger Lusala, Talya Miller. Commissioners Absent: Viana Qadoura. Staff Present: Stefanie Bowers. Meeting Called to Order: 6:35 PM. Consider Approval of a Welcome Letter/Op-Ed to the Daily Iowan for Students. Moved by Mendez -Shannon and seconded by Miller. - Kollasch and Pries made final edits with additional edits and adjustments from Miller. - Paul -Shantz brought attention to additional edit of encouraging young people and student to get involved. - Kollasch has reached out to the Daily Iowa and if able to submit the night of October 1s', there is a possibility of the letter being released as early as October 2nd and at the latest by Friday, October 3rd Motion passed 7-0. Consider Approval of a Statement on Homelessness in the Community. Moved by Pries, seconded by Kollasch. Pries believes the letter is a good start of bridging a strong coalition between the Human Rights Commission, Affordable Housing Coalition and Housing First, but alliance could be stronger. Pries recites letter stating, 'Our call to action, ensure housing access as a right' asking staff and commission to add this protected right in the human rights document. Staff confirms it is covered under Title II of the Human Rights Ordinance. Pries would like to elevate the point of housing as a human right. - Paul -Shantz amended statement, 'Housing is a fundamental human right recognized in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights and reaffirmed in international treaties. Paul -Shantz acknowledged Harkin's involvement of reaching out and speaking with the staff of the Shelter House. Motion passed 7-0. Adjourned: 6:51 PM. The meeting can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/@citychannel4/videos. Human Rights Commission ATTENDANCE RECORD YEAR 2024/2025 (Meeting Date) NAME TERM EXP. 5/28 7/23 8/27 9/24 11/26 12/12 1/28 2/25 4/1 4/22 5113 5/27 6/24 8/26 9/23 10/1 Lubma Mohamed 2027 - - - - - - Z A Z Z A A A Z A Z Doug Kollasch 2027 X Z X X P - P P X P Z P P P P Z Viana Qadoura 2025 X X X X P - A A X P P P P P P A Idriss Abdullahi 2025 Z X Z A P - P A A Z - R R R R Z Mark Pries 2025 X X X X P - A P X P P P P P P Z Roger Lusala 2026 X X X X P - P P A A P P A P Z Kelsey Paul Shantz 2026 X X A X P - P A X P P P Z P P Z Liz Mendez -Shannon 2026 X X A X A - P P X A A P P P A Z Talya Miller 2025 - - - - - - - - - - - - - A P Z KEY: X = Present A = Absent Z = Present via Zoom