City of Cedar Rapids River Corridor Redevelopment Plan

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City of Cedar Rapids River Corridor Redevelopment Plan

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Landscape + Planning › Public Park

2008 was crowned “The Year of the River” in Cedar Rapids, Iowa - a title that became more significant following the catastrophic flood in June 2008 that inundated the river-edge neighborhoods and a large part of downtown with a record breaking 31.5 feet of water, 11 feet higher than any previous flood. The “Flood of 2008” forced many evacuations and caused billions of dollars in damage. In the wake of this event, Sasaki was tasked with developing a framework plan for redevelopment and reinvestment while establishing the connection between the City and its river. Sasaki's original pre-flood assignment was for a Cedar Rapids riverfront park. Over the four months following the flood, Sasaki worked closely with city representatives, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, stakeholders, and a team of planners, engineers, and designers to develop the framework plan. The public process included a series of open houses where the community could view and provide feedback on alternatives for flood management, housing and transportation.The framework plan synthesized the community feedback, the consultant team’s findings, and the City Council’s ambitions to rebuild a greater, more sustainable Cedar Rapids around three main themes: A flood management strategy to provide greater protection and a new riverfront greenway for the community; transportation improvements to increase connectivity and connect the neighborhoods; and a focus on sustainable neighborhood-based initiatives and investment. Sasaki will be putting these ideas to work in an ongoing riverfront feasibility study with the Corps of Engineers and in an intensive neighborhood planning process.

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Hernan D. Schlosman

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City of Cedar Rapids River Corridor Redevelopment Plan

City of Cedar Rapids River Corridor Redevelopment Plan

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