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Urbandale authorizes IEDA Catalyst grant application to rehab 7025 Douglas (the "Old Dairy Queen")
Summary
City staff will apply for an IEDA Community Catalyst grant to help rehabilitate the city-owned landmark at 7025 Douglas Avenue, estimated rehab cost $332,000; the grant can supply up to $100,000 to bridge the funding gap and ready the building for occupancy.
Urbandale’s City Council voted April 7 to authorize submission of an IEDA Community Catalyst grant application to help rehabilitate 7025 Douglas Avenue, the city-owned landmark commonly called the Old Dairy Queen.
Economic Development Specialist Ebony Woods told the council the project would be a full building rehabilitation — including exterior cladding, roofing, windows and doors, replacement of deteriorated concrete, improved drainage and walkability, updated HVAC and utility systems, ADA-compliant bathrooms, and installation of a grease trap…
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