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an old rail line that runs through town, one block south
of 151. We’re transforming the rail line into an arterial
that bypasses all of the older, built-out, highway com-
mercial [structures], and developing that corridor into
a mixed-use area. We’re expanding the Uptown district
to about 16 blocks and we’ve bookended the project
with two roundabouts. So, everything between the two
roundabouts is going to be kind of an extension of that
Uptown district.”
When complete, the Central Corridor Project will cost
about $20 million. The City is investing in public im-
AT A GLANCE
WHO:
Marion, Iowa
WHAT:
A town of 40,000
WHERE:
East central Iowa, near Cedar Rapids
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