Alderman At Large City of Davenport, IA Davenport, Iowa
This session explores a multi-decade riverfront redevelopment project. We will dive into innovative flood resilience strategies, behind-the-scenes political maneuvering, and creative funding tactics that turned a visionary plan into reality—without raising taxes. Learn how design, leadership, and persistence overcame decades of challenges to reshape a city’s connection to its river.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand the multi-faceted forces at play that impact the effectiveness of long-range plan initiatives within a local government.
Understand the City of Davenport’s unique flood resilience strategy in lieu of traditional floodwalls and how that has impacted the form of the built environment.
Understand the roles and responsibilities of an elected official project champion and strategies they have employed in order to navigate evolving political currents and achieve a successful project outcome.
Understand how leveraging project funding has become an essential strategy in achieving a larger project scope without an added increase in taxpayer burden.
