Iowa River's Edge Trail Placemaking Master Plan
The City of Marshalltown is one of the recommended organizations for a grant of $25,000 to support a Master Planning Project for the Iowa River Trail related to the inclusion of public art, wayfinding and place making. The City in partnership with the Marshall County Arts & Culture Alliance, Marshalltown Public Art Committee, TRAILS, Inc. and the Hardin County Trail Commission are looking forward to the opportunity to plan for the future of the Iowa River Trail. The project will include working with a consultant to develop a comprehensive design plan to extend throughout the 34-mile stretch from Marshalltown north to Steamboat Rock. The plan will look at way finding, public art opportunities and trail head identification. With the funding from the NEA a focus on place making and public engagement in the process is a priority.
The Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation has awarded an additional $75,000 to support the Iowa River Trail Master Plan project. This additional funding will support more detailed conceptual plans at identified locations along the trail.
The City of Marshalltown is 1 of 60 National Endowment for the Arts Our Town Projects Selected Nationwide. For more info about the grant, read this article published in the Times Republican or visit the City's website!
Final Master Plan Documents from RDG Planning & Design:
Master Plan Executive Summary
The City of Marshalltown is one of the recommended organizations for a grant of $25,000 to support a Master Planning Project for the Iowa River Trail related to the inclusion of public art, wayfinding and place making. The City in partnership with the Marshall County Arts & Culture Alliance, Marshalltown Public Art Committee, TRAILS, Inc. and the Hardin County Trail Commission are looking forward to the opportunity to plan for the future of the Iowa River Trail. The project will include working with a consultant to develop a comprehensive design plan to extend throughout the 34-mile stretch from Marshalltown north to Steamboat Rock. The plan will look at way finding, public art opportunities and trail head identification. With the funding from the NEA a focus on place making and public engagement in the process is a priority.
The Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation has awarded an additional $75,000 to support the Iowa River Trail Master Plan project. This additional funding will support more detailed conceptual plans at identified locations along the trail.
The City of Marshalltown is 1 of 60 National Endowment for the Arts Our Town Projects Selected Nationwide. For more info about the grant, read this article published in the Times Republican or visit the City's website!
Final Master Plan Documents from RDG Planning & Design:
Master Plan Executive Summary
