Downtown Assessment Report

The Downtown Assessment Report summarizes the observations and recommendations resulting from an Iowa Downtown Resource Center Assessment conducted in Polk City, Iowa. The Team’s familiarization process with Polk City began with a review of materials supplied prior to the visit, a pre-visit survey consisting of 229 completed online surveys, a driving tour of the city and a walking tour of the Downtown square. The intensive three-day visit also included interviews with approximately 35 community leaders, individuals and groups representing the public and private sectors. Based upon these activities and the Assessment Team’s extensive working knowledge in downtown economic development, this report summarizes their findings and recommendations for Downtown Polk City.

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