Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Dubuque public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
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3 issues in development with medium priority
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Downtown Master Plan update
The council greenlit the RFP for a downtown master plan update ahead of huge changes downtown — the new medical school, art museum, and housing — while debating whether the timeline should be shorter or longer.
3 mentionsLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
MediumDevelopment
Eastgate Court and Thunder Valley Urban Revitalization Areas
Public hearings set for October 19 on creating two urban revitalization areas aimed at housing and residential development improvements — a step toward TIF-style support for residential projects.
1 mentionLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
MediumDevelopment
Urban renewal plan updates
The council found necessity for four urban renewal plan actions — Peru Road, North Jackson, Switch Homes and two Dubuque Industrial Center amendments — all headed to October 5 public hearings.
1 mentionLast discussed Sep 8, 2026