 Meeting participants dot vote on strategies during the Community Climate Action meeting.
It was standing room only, as about 100 people attended Iowa City's first ever Community Climate Action Input meeting on Thursday, Nov. 2.
Participants broke into groups and shared their perspectives during interactive sessions, and dot voted on strategies they thought Iowa City should implement as part of its Climate Action Plan. Topics ranged from transportation to waste, energy and more.
The Climate Action Steering Committee, representing a variety of community groups and organizations is tasked with creating Iowa City's first Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, which includes ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while also creating a more livable, equitable and resilient Iowa City.
Widespread community input is vital for this effort to succeed. If you couldn't attend the meeting in person, be on the lookout for an online survey. More info to come!
To learn more about the project, visit www.icgov.org/climateaction.
 Attendees respond to "What does Climate Action Mean to you?" during the community input meeting.
Loebsack visits Riverfront Crossings Park project site
 Congressman Loebsack snaps a quick photo with City staff.
Iowa's 2nd District Congressman Dave Loebsack recently visited the construction site of the future Riverfront Crossings Park located along Highway 6 and the Iowa River.
Rep. Loebsack wanted to see the site after the project received a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grant from the National Park Service totaling more than $157,000 for a nature play area, which will provide both traditional play equipment like swings and a slide, as well as natural exploration areas.
The park is expected to open in late spring 2018.
To learn more, visit www.icgov.org/parksrecmasterplan.
 A recent aerial image of River Front Crossings Park in Iowa City.
 The City of Iowa City is participating in the Healthy Homes program, which aims to make homes safer for children living with asthma.
The program connects families with a University of Iowa College of Nursing student or faculty member, who visits the home to educate families about asthma and its triggers. City staff then inspect the home for moisture, dirty ductwork and other environmental factors before completing repairs at no cost to families.
To learn more about the Healthy Homes program, contact City of Iowa City Neighborhood Services at 319-356-5230 or neighborhoods@iowa-city.org
The City of Iowa City recently welcomed five new Green Iowa AmeriCorps members who will work on energy efficiency and sustainability projects throughout the next year.
As part of their work, the group will provide free home energy audits that could help you save some money on your utility bills. The audits measure your home's air infiltration, provide basic weatherization and check insulation, gas lines,
water heater, aerators, and more. This is done to make sure everything is energy efficient,
running safely, and in top condition.
Interested in an energy audit? Call Rebecca, Megan, Whitney, Laura or
Clare at 319-339-5399 or email greeniowaIC@gmail.com to schedule a free
energy audit today.
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