The iGreenCR program was developed in late 2011 as a coordinated strategy to promote and brand Cedar Rapids’ sustainability efforts under one program rather than separate departmental initiatives. Students conducted research to evaluate community awareness and willingness to embrace sustainability, as well as their current level of awareness of iGreenCR. A sustainability plan was then developed for each of the iGreenCR elements and connected these plans to Cedar Rapids’ five guiding sustainability principles adopted in January 2012, while working with representatives of each element to set goals and metrics to measure success.
Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.
Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info
University Faculty Contact
Charles Connerly
Urban and Regional Planning
Local Government / Community Contact