Iowa Great Places Proposal West Union, Iowa “A Great Green Place”

Iowa Great Places Proposal

West Union, Iowa“A Great Green Place”

A Unique Sense of Place . . .

Founded in 1849Strong agricultural

communityFayette County seatHome to North Fayette

Community SchoolsGateway to Iowa’s

premier trout streamsShopping & service hub

for Fayette County

Engaging Experiences . . .

. . . for all ages and abilities

West Union, IowaCreating a sustainable, green

model community . . .A new green streetscape planned for completion in 2010 incorporating • porius pavement•rain gardens & biosmwales•Snow/ice melt system•Pedestrian friendly streets & sidewalks•New Court House Plaza gathering area,

Energy Efficient & Environmentally Friendly

Energy audits

Green building practices

Alternative energy practices Storm Water

Management practices

A Rich, Diverse Social Fabric . . .

. . . . Working together to build our future.

Active civic organizations abound

Community celebrations & festivals

Arts & Culture

A Vital, Creative Economy . . .

Hospital expansion project

New 8-lane track & football complex

A Strong Foundation . . .

Abundant Natural Resources . . .

Our VISION for the future . . . Create great public & private spaces that serve the

community Invest in energy efficient structures & systems with a

greater reliance on renewable energy sources Integrated planning & design Make all infrastructure and amenities both functional and

beautiful Incorporate a healthy, natural environment Cultivate local enterprise, art, & craftsmanship to support

& enhance the economy of Northeast Iowa Reinforce West Union’s character & sense of place

through the creation of unique gathering places

West Union . . .an Iowa Great GREEN Place!