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ON THE<br />
HORIZON<br />
There are numerous urban<br />
residential developments in<br />
various stages of progress<br />
across the Corridor. Here’s a<br />
glimpse of what’s to come.<br />
7<br />
7 S. Linn St., Iowa City<br />
Studio & 1 bedroom units<br />
300-500 square feet<br />
Pricing not yet available<br />
As its name suggests, the building in downtown Iowa City<br />
known as 7 aims to be both simple and stylish. The seven-story<br />
building will be located just west of the Plaza Tower Condos,<br />
built on the site of the former Van Patten House.<br />
In its place will be approximately 24 studio apartments<br />
with 300 square feet of space, and 12 one-bedroom apartments<br />
with 500 square feet of space, in addition to retail/<br />
office space on the first floor.<br />
The development is largely aimed at young professionals<br />
and graduate students looking for affordable housing downtown,<br />
as well as retirees looking to live a simpler life near the University of Iowa campus. The building<br />
is also expected to be LEED certified, and will include design efforts aimed at minimizing street noise.<br />
The location is just two blocks from Iowa City’s Pedestrian Mall, and falls within walking distance<br />
of no less than three grocers.<br />
“It’s very livable from a walking standpoint, which is one of the unique features that we have with<br />
that location,” architect and developer Kevin Monson said.<br />
Ellis Landings<br />
1871 & 1895 Ellis Blvd. NW, Cedar Rapids<br />
1-3 bedroom units<br />
1,000-2,000 square feet<br />
Starting at $250,000<br />
Those looking to be close to Cedar Rapids’ core while still<br />
having a little green space might want to consider the<br />
coming Ellis Landings project. Developed by Steve Emerson<br />
and Jim Happel, the four-story building will bring 27<br />
upscale condominiums to the riverfront near Ellis Park, in a<br />
bid to bring residents and businesses back to an area that<br />
was largely depopulated by flood buyouts after 2008.<br />
According to Mr. Happel, the units will be priced in<br />
the $250,000-$380,000 range, with the upper price range<br />
attached to larger, 2,000-square-foot penthouse units that<br />
will include a spiral staircase to a fourth-floor space with<br />
an extra bedroom or study and extra bath. The development<br />
will also include a large atrium and private garages,<br />
and a new restaurant located next door.<br />
Mr. Happel says the river views have already generated<br />
strong interest from prospective buyers. “It’s the nicest<br />
part of the river, definitely,” he said.<br />
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