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Plan Summary Bryan Bross Tom Buckman Deb Fowler Norbert Gabby Bob Gerdes Burlington As We Want It to Be in 2032 Adopted on November 19, 2012 Burlington City Council Jim Davidson, Mayor Christopher Reed, Mayor Pro Tem Comprehensive Plan Becky Anderson, Council Member Robert Fleming, Council Member Shane McCampbell, Council Member City Plan Commission Plan Summary Bryan Bross Tom Buckman Deb Fowler Norbert Gabby Bob Gerdes Burlington as we want it to be in 2032... Chuck Griffi n Dennis Wilson Th e City of Burlington is a vibrant community and Comprehensive Plan Committee Becky Anderson, City Council a statewide leader in heritage, recreation, health, Tom Broeker, Des Moines County Supervisor Bryan Bross, Planning Commission education and commerce. Tom Buckman, Planning Commission Bill Ell, Citzen At-Large Steve Frevert, Downtown Partners, Inc. Linda Garwood, Burlington Community District Heritage Dan Giff ord, West Burlington Jason Hutcheson, Greater Burlington Partnership Historic features have been adapted to serve present needs while Anthony Monroe, High School Student Iowa Burlington, City of also connecting us to our own history. Beth Nickel, Convention & Visitors Bureau Jim Olson, Local Business Mike Norris, SEIRPC Zach James, SEIRPC Recreation Mike Pierson, Land Developer A wealth of public and private, indoor and outdoor recreation City Staff facilities, including the Mississippi River, foster exercise and social Jim Ferneau, City Manager interaction. Eric Tysland, Development & Parks Director Amber VerKuilen, City Planner MSA Professional Services, Inc. Health Jason Valerius, Team Leader A strong health care network, frequent physical recreation, and Chris Janson, Community Development Specialist strong social networks promote exceptional levels of physical and Andrew Bremer, Project Planner Stephen Tremlett, Project Planner mental health, making Burlington the healthiest community in Jenna Soyer, Planner Iowa. Louis Rada, GIS Specialist Confl uence Ben Sandell Commerce Chris Della Vedova Th e City is the economic heart of the region, home to a diverse and resilient employment base. Education Exceptional schools attract and retain families, and postsecondary institutions are contributing innovation and a skilled workforce to the local economy. Prepared by the City of Burlington with assistance from Confl uence and MSA Professional Services, Inc. BACKGROUND INFORMATION History of Burlington Planning Area & Key Community Indicators Th e study area for this Plan includes all lands in which the City has both a short- and long-term interest in planning and development activity. 1673- Explored by Marquette & 1673 Th e Planning Area includes all lands within the current municipal Joliet limits and within the City’s potential two-mile extraterritorial 1800 1805- Lt. Pikes' landing at what is jurisdiction within Iowa. Th e City is approximately 12,807 acres (20.01 now Crapo Park square miles). Th e entire Planning Area is approximately 24,131 acres 1820 (37.7 square miles). 1833- "Old Zion" 1st Methodist V AV A 90TH D 1834- Hamlet named 2N 0 Y 1 C A GO M L P 125TH ST F COU R D D RSE ry RD B r a n c h r X60 61 t C ee RD Flin k E'S GU 1838- Became capitol of Iowa RO MILL DA D R 115TH ST RD 115TH ST E G 9 AMA T 1 RD M Territory KIOWA S RD RID T H A V M 1840 IRIS E WA M DM ORI FLORENCE AV P E C 9 LLO AL D P 9 RD L PA R D ANK R RK R D FF LI 107TH ST R RY C - D R LN 1851 D RIDG Phelp's House built T DE AV S R SU D NNYSI SU GOLF E N T V ON S MOI H E RO S A A LE T GT NOX AV W N G E IN W DE N I GEAR ME VOG O E 8 HN 1860 TH S S S R S LIN B AV WASH O S R D T T RN S MT PLEASAN C T ST D T ST R O E E E E E L T I L B N L A T OAK ST RD P L AY V V AG ST HUSTON ST I UF N ST AIR A E A T 1868- R Chicago, Burlington, & N O N G F P E EV N PR LINDEN ST R ON N DR D RO 34 T NTA ER F T KIRKWOOD ST G V T F S RAN IN KL L IN FRO S AY T N S N R 34 LUCAS AV Quincy Railroad Bridge built W V A D BU PLANK ST HI AL GH S NCY RD AGENCY ST T T 1880 R S AGE CURRA EST T BROA H T W T S EN VALLE 4 Y ST C J T ALLEY ST EFFER V N SO T N MAR ST O D KE R V T S F R R K S K T A SMITH ST D IC DIVISION ST R R R 10 DIVISION ST CE T E ST E GTON ELM S T H EEB STA N AMELIA ST I L AN V - S 1894 Snake Alley built H A ERRA T S PL R T ST D AY R A 3 T AV L WA GU RD L M W AN 6 AV E Illinois T 9TH I H L V R WEST AV WEST AV ST LO ELLO E A WEST AV S C S ST T AV W AV 1895- GE TI Opening of Crapo Park N R OO N A N DILL ST T R S R V 7T O NE WEST AVENUE RD A PI M MA H T CLAY ST ST AV D S R LOU GE ISA A ST C T T A UST T S G S U H A ISON MASON ST ELM H - T TH 1898 1st public library built T S ST AD ST 12 BARRET ST L 14 M E ER VE R M HARRISON AV ST T 1900 reek LI U C H AV ST O A T UM g L N H S DUNHAM ST 4 S n ELT T i 5 r 1 MAI p RD S PARK AV ROOSEV HUNT LYNN WOOD DR T S PARKWAY DR LL HA ST KS ST NAVAJO ST ROO SKE B H r A R 1920 T 65TH S T H TMA e 15 v AV i 1 D N RD 1 R 0 R ON i 8 T B TH r p u N ST DIS s U TH p 0 A i 6 AV h H M Cr s ee s k 60TH ST i s 1937- Construction of Lock & s i M R GLENMARK DR D E 61 T X62 1940 Dam #18 completed; Dedication A IV AV R P D N L ES of Dankwardt Park R ER F 50TH ST D V R H A H T 9 0 1 LOUG S 1960 N A V I SULL 1980 ugh n Slo Sulliva City of Burlington Des Moines County, Iowa 2000 2006- Completion of new public Th e planning area two-mile boundary has been modifi ed in several places. library Th e southwestern boundary excludes the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant - the 2020 City of Burlington does not expect this land use to change in the near future and has no jurisdiction regarding its current use. Th e northwestern boundary has been modifi ed to defer to West Burlington extraterritorial jurisdiction, ending Burlington’s zone of planning infl uence along a line west of Highway 61. 2 2032 Burlington Comprehensive Plan 2032 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BACKGROUND INFORMATION Why Plan? MAJOR REGIONAL CITIES It is diffi cult to know what the future may bring for Distance from Th e Burlington Micropolitan Burlington, or for any community. As residents and City Population Burlington (approx. miles) Statistical Area (approximate businesses come and go, and economic trends rise Quad Cities, IA/IL 253,408 75 population of 50,000) consists of and fall, changes will occur. Th e purpose of this plan Iowa City, IA 67,862 80 both Des Moines County, IA and is to establish a shared vision for Burlington to guide Peoria, IL 115,007 95 Henderson County, IL. Th e City of future actions and decisions. Th is guidance provides Cedar Rapids, IA 126,326 105 predictability and consistency over time, which Springfield, IL 117,352 135 Burlington is the 19th largest city in encourages investment. We plan so that we can Des Moines, IA 203,433 170 the State of Iowa. act and react in a changing world with a confi dent understanding of our common values and goals. POPULATION TRENDS 1940-2010 Source: U.S. Census, 1998 Burlington Comprehensive Plan Des Moines City of Burlington Iowa County Population in Burlington has Plan Maintenance 1940 25,832 28,404 2,538,268 been steadily decreasing since Th is planning document is a “living” guide for 1950 30,613 33,740 2,621,073 1960, losing over 20% of the growth and change in the City of Burlington. Th e 1960 32,430 36,854 2,757,537 City’s population in the last 50 plan represents the City’s best eff ort to address 1970 32,366 46,982 2,825,368 years. Th is is on par with the current issues and anticipate future needs; however, 1980 29,529 46,203 2,913,808 it can and should be amended from time to time 1990 27,208 42,614 2,776,755 overall decrease in Des Moines County’s population. if conditions warrant reconsideration of policies 2000 26,839 42,351 2,926,324 in this plan. If decisions are being made that are 2010 25,663 40,325 3,046,355 not consistent with this plan, then the plan has lost its relevance and should be amended.
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