Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Site Overview

Site Description

The City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was awarded a Brownfields Pilot Grant in July 1998. The Department of Development for the city of Cedar Rapids administers the grant, which will help transform the targeted area into a year-round recreational complex with parkways and trails. The project seeks to accentuate the positive and unique attributes of the area (e.g., Cedar River, the Eastern European neighborhood, and cultural buildings) while overcoming the blighted conditions, enhancing environmental quality, and creating jobs. To help accomplish these larger objectives, the pilot will focus on environmental assessment, cleanup planning, and community engagement at the three priority brownfields in the area.

Organization Requesting Assistance

Cedar Rapids Department of Development

Summary of TAB Assistance

To assist the Cedar Rapids Department of Development, the TAB program is providing reference materials and information on relevant events.

TAB Information Contacts

Blase Leven
Center for Hazardous Substance Research
104 Ward Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506-2502

Voice: 785.532.0780
Fax: 785.532.5985
E-mail: baleven@k-state.edu

James Halverson, Director
City of Cedar Rapids
Department of Development
50 Second Ave. Bridge, 6th Floor
City Hall
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Voice: 319.286.5045
Fax: 319.398.0480