Extension Communications
3614 Administrative Services Building
Ames, Iowa 50011-3614
(515) 294-9915
2/23/00
Contacts:
Alan D. Jensen, Iowa State University Extension to
Communities, (515) 782-8426, adjensen@iastate.edu
Carole Teator, Trees Forever, (319) 373-0650, CTeator@TREESFOREVER.ORG
Del Marks, Extension Communication Systems, (515) 294-9807,
dkmarks@iastate.edu
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Community Visioning Program and Informational Workshops Announced
MARION, Iowa -- Iowa's smaller communities are the focus of a program announced Feb. 23 by Iowa State University Extension Landscape Architecture, in partnership with Trees Forever.
The Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning Program: A Transportation Enhancement Program is designed to help communities with populations under 10,000 1) gain an understanding of the community and its landscape, 2) create concept plans to enhance community transportation corridors, and 3) develop a strategy to implement those concepts. This program is funded by the Iowa Department of Transportation in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration.
Applications for this program are now being accepted and can be obtained by calling Trees Forever at 1-800-369-1269. Completed applications must be postmarked by March 14, 2000.
Community representatives are encouraged to attend an informational meeting in their area to learn more about the program and to receive free assistance completing their applications. Meeting times and locations are:
Thursday, Feb. 24, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Keystone Restaurant, Elkader (appetizers and beverages will be served)Tuesday, Feb. 29, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Williamsburg Community Center--223 West Welch, Williamsburg, (appetizers and beverages will be served)Wednesday, March 1, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Family Table Restaurant, Missouri ValleyWednesday, March 1, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Cerro Gordo County Extension Office -- 2023 South Federal, Mason CityThursday, March 2, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Hardin County Extension Office -- 524 Lawler St., Iowa Falls.
Since 1996, 45 Iowa communities have participated in the Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning Program. Questions about the Community Visioning Program can be directed to Trees Forever at 1-800-369-1269.
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Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.