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Grading the Casino Site Proposals

Grading the Casino Site Proposals

Spoiler: the “winner” gets a C-
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PHOTO ESSAY: Viola Gibson Park

PHOTO ESSAY: Viola Gibson Park

Viola Gibson Park is one of CR’s hidden gems, but it’s cut off from nearby neighborhoods by poor street and design deferred maintenence.
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Corridor Urbanism Reading List February 25, 2019

Corridor Urbanism Reading List February 25, 2019

What We Shared on Social Media Last Week
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Downtown Cedar Rapids’ Coffee Shops Ranked

Downtown Cedar Rapids’ Coffee Shops Ranked

We’re not here to make friends, we’re here to drink coffee until we can see sound.
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The Very Short List of Possible Stores Coming to Edgewood “Town Center”

The Very Short List of Possible Stores Coming to Edgewood “Town Center”

Let’s all guess which “new to the area” big box store is coming!
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Heart of America Group Announces Plans for Two Downtown Hotels in Cedar Rapids

Heart of America Group Announces Plans for Two Downtown Hotels in Cedar Rapids

The $53 million project would be the largest single private investment ever in the city’s core.
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Two Tenants Confirmed for the Harper and McIntire Building

Two Tenants Confirmed for the Harper and McIntire Building

Construction has begun for two tenants at the Harper and McIntire building at 411 6th Ave SE, between downtown and New Bohemia in Cedar…
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Nate Kaeding backed Development Approved for Kingston Village

Nate Kaeding backed Development Approved for Kingston Village

The $6.3 million dollar building will have 45 market rate apartments.
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The Scooters Are Good

The Scooters Are Good

I have ridden the infamous scooters. They are amazing. Every city should have them.
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A New Bohemian’s Guide to New Bohemia

A New Bohemian’s Guide to New Bohemia

Want to explore more of NewBo and Cedar Rapids while you’re here? Czech this out.
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