Garfield Urban Revitalization Area
Description
Urban revitalization area established by ordinance, enabling tax abatement for eligible property.
Impact summary
Saves a historic school building and adds 30 rental units to the neighborhood, with $240,000 in taxes exempted over ten years.
Applicant
- Address
- 1201 Maplewood Drive NE, Cedar Rapids, IowaSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council - Apr 28, 2026
Urban revitalization area established by ordinance, enabling tax abatement for eligible property.
City Council - Apr 14, 2026
Tax-incentive district for a $7 million conversion of the former Garfield Elementary into 30 one- and two-bedroom market-rate apartments, construction starting summer 2026.
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