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ON THE HORIZON There are numerous urban residential developments in various stages of progress across the Corridor. Here’s a glimpse of what’s to come. 7 7 S. Linn St., Iowa City Studio & 1 bedroom units 300-500 square feet Pricing not yet available As its name suggests, the building in downtown Iowa City known as 7 aims to be both simple and stylish. The seven-story building will be located just west of the Plaza Tower Condos, built on the site of the former Van Patten House. In its place will be approximately 24 studio apartments with 300 square feet of space, and 12 one-bedroom apartments with 500 square feet of space, in addition to retail/ office space on the first floor. The development is largely aimed at young professionals and graduate students looking for affordable housing downtown, as well as retirees looking to live a simpler life near the University of Iowa campus. The building is also expected to be LEED certified, and will include design efforts aimed at minimizing street noise. The location is just two blocks from Iowa City’s Pedestrian Mall, and falls within walking distance of no less than three grocers. “It’s very livable from a walking standpoint, which is one of the unique features that we have with that location,” architect and developer Kevin Monson said. Ellis Landings 1871 & 1895 Ellis Blvd. NW, Cedar Rapids 1-3 bedroom units 1,000-2,000 square feet Starting at $250,000 Those looking to be close to Cedar Rapids’ core while still having a little green space might want to consider the coming Ellis Landings project. Developed by Steve Emerson and Jim Happel, the four-story building will bring 27 upscale condominiums to the riverfront near Ellis Park, in a bid to bring residents and businesses back to an area that was largely depopulated by flood buyouts after 2008. According to Mr. Happel, the units will be priced in the $250,000-$380,000 range, with the upper price range attached to larger, 2,000-square-foot penthouse units that will include a spiral staircase to a fourth-floor space with an extra bedroom or study and extra bath. The development will also include a large atrium and private garages, and a new restaurant located next door. Mr. Happel says the river views have already generated strong interest from prospective buyers. “It’s the nicest part of the river, definitely,” he said. 14 LUREOF THE CITY
Sabin Townhomes 509 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City 2 & 3 bedroom units 1,135-1,428 square feet Pricing not yet available The Sabin Townhomes are among the latest projects scheduled to come online south of downtown Iowa City, not far from other pending developments such as RISE at Riverfront Crossings and the Hilton Garden Inn. The majority of the units will be two-bedrooms, and all will feature an upstairs and downstairs component. The multistory building will also be paired with a roughly 600-stall parking ramp, which should be partially obscured by residences along the facility’s street-facing walls. Ground-level units of the Sabin Townhomes will begin at roughly 1,100 square feet. At the high end of the development, the largest units will total closer to 1,400 square feet. The development’s are scheduled to be completed in August, with move-ins beginning this fall. The Crossings 1201 & 1301 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City Studios to 2 bedroom units $600-$1,400/month When the first apartments at The Crossings are completed next year, the development on Gilbert Street in Iowa City will provide one of the first glimpses into the future of the Riverfront Crossings District. Located just north of Highway 6, the complex will overlook the planned Riverfront Crossings Park, which the city plans to connect with surrounding neighborhoods and trails. Those amenities were major draws for the developers behind The Crossings, which will eventually contain eight residential and mixeduse buildings. Next year, the development should finish its first building, located at 1301 S. Gilbert. That will be mixed-use, with first floor retail or office space, and second and third floors each containing up 27 studio apartments. Although ground hasn’t yet been broken for the mixed-use buildings, the de facto centerpiece of the development has already arrived: Big Grove Brewery opened its brewery and taproom at the former Iowa Hawk Shop Outlet warehouse offering both indoor and outdoor seating, live music, and a slew of specialty foods and in-house brews. The first move-ins at The Crossings are anticipated for summer 2018. LUREOF THE CITY 15
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