AMES, Iowa--The Iowa’s Living Roadways Community Visioning Program is currently accepting applications for the 2018 program. Eligible communities are those with populations of fewer than 10,000 residents, existing transportation-related issues, and a committee of volunteers willing to dedicate their time and talent to the visioning process. Only communities located within one mile of a state or federal highway will be selected.
The Visioning Program integrates technical landscape planning and design techniques with sustainable community action to empower local leaders through a planning process. This process results in an enhancement plan that reflects the values and identity of the community.
Communities selected to participate are required to contribute $2,000 (either cash or in-kind) toward program implementation. In return, the visioning program provides professional services valued at more than $80,000. Since 1996, 232 communities throughout the state have benefited from the program.
The program is sponsored by the Iowa Department of Transportation in partnership with Iowa State University Landscape Architecture Extension and Trees Forever, an Iowa-based nonprofit with a mission to plant and care for trees and the environment by empowering people, building community and promoting stewardship.
Communities interested in applying to the 2018 Community Visioning Program can download an application at http://www.communityvisioning.org/apply/
Applications must be postmarked by Sept. 30, 2017. Selections will be announced in October.
Additional Contact
Carl Barnhart, Trees Forever, 319-373-0650, ext. 114, cbarnhart@treesforever.org