{"id":922,"date":"2019-04-01T16:08:11","date_gmt":"2019-04-01T16:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hiawatha-iowa.com\/news\/?p=922"},"modified":"2019-04-01T16:08:11","modified_gmt":"2019-04-01T16:08:11","slug":"hiawatha-city-council-approves-largest-infrastructure-investment-in-citys-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiawatha-iowa.com\/news\/hiawatha-city-council-approves-largest-infrastructure-investment-in-citys-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiawatha City Council approves largest infrastructure investment in City’s history"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"tower<\/a>On Wednesday, March 6, 2019 the Hiawatha City Council approved a plan to bring more housing and retail options to Hiawatha. The $72 million project, called Hiawatha Midtown, represents the largest private investment in the city’s history, and will create a walkable residential, retail and entertainment district that will serve as the city center – “the Heart of Hiawatha.”<\/p>\n

Keith Billick, a designer with Side by Side, LLC who is leading the project, says the large-scale development, to be completed in phases over a five-year period, will add a diverse mix of attainable housing to the city to accommodate a growing population.<\/p>\n

“Great urban design drives economic development,” said Billick. “Hiawatha Midtown has the potential to connect a growing number of residents with small and mid-size businesses that make a big impact on the local economy.”<\/p>\n

Housing will feature a mix of apartment, condos, townhouses, a senior living community and single-family bungalows. Central to the plan will be flexible live-work spaces that allow small business owners to combine some of their personal and business expenses, a strategy shown to increase the success rate of start-ups.<\/p>\n

While the architecture and design of Hiawatha Midtown will offer a more contemporary feel, extra attention will be paid to ensure the development compliments the existing character of its surroundings.<\/p>\n

“It was important to us that the project feels like a natural fit for the area,” said Billick. “We want to tap into the potential that already exists and build off the things residents want to see in their neighborhood.”<\/p>\n

According to Billick, adding attainable, attractive housing and business space is just the beginning. Pedestrian and bike-friendly trails and sidewalks will better connect residents with local businesses. Plans are also in the works for green spaces to beautify the city and provide a place for socialization and outdoor recreation.<\/p>\n

More information and progress on the project can be found at hiawathamidtown.com.\u00a0\"breakdown\"<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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