Recent Developments
On April 29th, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Alliant Energy LightLine™.
Overview
The project
The project
The project
ConnectCR is revitalizing the urban Cedar Lake and building a pedestrian/trail bridge near the base of Mount Trashmore. Named the Alliant Energy LightLine, the bridge connects the NewBo and Czech Village district in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Our mission
The project
The project
“ConnectCR will improve the quality of life in Linn County and beyond by expanding connectivity for recreation, improving under-utilized community assets, leveraging flood mitigation, and creating an iconic symbol for the city."
Connecting
The project
Connecting
ConnectCR is all about connections:
*connecting Cedar Lake to downtown
*connecting neighborhoods and the city with the Alliant Energy LightLine
*Enhancing the Cedar Valley Nature Trail's connection to two cross-country trails: the American Discovery Trail and the Great American Rail-Trail.