{"id":1566,"date":"2017-04-14t08:27:15","date_gmt":"2017-04-14t13:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snyder-associates.u5fz9z3h-liquidwebsites.com\/?post_type=snyder-projects&p=1566"},"modified":"2022-06-23t13:24:15","modified_gmt":"2022-06-23t18:24:15","slug":"northwest-river-district-revitalization-plan","status":"publish","type":"snyder-projects","link":"\/\/www.dicovercards.com\/projects\/northwest-river-district-revitalization-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"expansive 世界杯足球比赛预选赛 engagement key for northwest river district revitalization plan: fort dodge"},"content":{"rendered":"

revitalization project prompted by national award<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

in 2015, the\u00a0city of fort dodge, iowa\u00a0advanced to the quarterfinal round of america\u2019s best communities\u00a0competition, a $10m initiative focused on stimulating economic revitalization in small towns across america. as a quarterfinalist, the city was awarded $50,000 in seed money to develop revitalization strategies for its local economy and improve the quality of life for residents.<\/p>\n

focus on reuniting northwest river district<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

the city of fort dodge and the\u00a0greater fort dodge growth alliance\u00a0chose to focus the awarded funds on a neighborhood located in the northwest portion of the city. bordered by the des moines river<\/a> to the east and lizard creek to the south, the northwest river district was ripe for a revitalization effort. although this neighborhood lies in close proximity to some of the larger agriculture-based businesses in the region, the area has experienced little growth since the 1980s and offers very little in the form of neighborhood services. in addition, the district is populated with smaller homes and an older demographic with limited purchasing power.<\/p>\n

in the past, the presence of the two encompassing waterways<\/a> was viewed as a barrier that divides the northwest river district from the rest of fort dodge. the only connection point is through the single bridge crossing<\/a> on hawkeye avenue. the revitalization effort aims to capitalize on the proximity of the des moines river and us highway 169 to create recreational and business opportunities in an effort to reestablish the district as the proud western gateway to fort dodge.<\/p>\n

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the river district prior to construction<\/p><\/div>\n

thorough 世界杯足球比赛预选赛 engagement & rapid plan development<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

in just over 3 months, a team from snyder & associates guided and developed the fort dodge\u00a0northwest river district revitalization plan<\/a>. the plan was developed through an extensive 世界杯足球比赛预选赛 engagement process, social media marketing, and closely-spaced steering committee meetings that brought all parties together<\/a>. the study area was broken down into four distinct areas that had different needs and presented varying challenges:<\/p>\n