Community Development Waterloo, Iowa

The Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity will host a public book reading of The Art of Neighboring by Jay Pathak. His book encourages readers to rediscover the importance of meaningful relationships and community in a world increasingly shaped by isolation and online connections.

The book read will start on Wednesday, October 14th- November 4th from 11:30-1:00 pm at HomeLab (1325 W. 4th St, Waterloo, Iowa). Feel free to bring your own lunch and your book and be ready for open dialogue on what it means to be a neighbor in this ever-changing world.

This event is hosted by the Community Learning Collaborative.

This is a win for Waterloo!
🏥The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) promotes parks as critical venues to combat the national physical inactivity crisis.
🌳The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) champions neighborhood parks as part of vital urban green infrastructure.
💵Federal analysis and data from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) show that local parks act as significant economic engines.

Join the Walnut Neighborhood Association for the Walnut Neighborhood Park Groundbreaking this Thursday, Sept. 3rd at 5:00PM - on the corner of Almond and Clay Street!

A few of our staff members were able to attend Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity's annual Sites & Bikes tour this morning to see all the projects they have completed or are in the process of completing in the Church Row and Walnut Neighborhoods. They are still offering tours later today and tomorrow. Please visit their website and look for the events tab for more details.

Later this week (August 19th & 20th) step inside a transformed shipping container and discover an eye-opening housing exhibit that brings the realities of housing stability to life.

In 2023, the Flourishing Neighborhood Index (FNI) survey was conducted in the Walnut Neighborhood Association, which provided valuable insight into what matters most to residents, and they wanted a park!

Today, that vision is becoming a reality, with the project now nearly fully funded.

🌳 Link Ccd is getting closer to making the Walnut Neighborhood Park a reality!

Join Link CCD for an upcoming Walnut Neighborhood Park Fundraiser on August 21st from 5:30–7:30 PM in front of First Presbyterian Church, Waterloo, Iowa, located at 505 Franklin St., Waterloo.

Enjoy some tasty treats while supporting this exciting community project! They will have hot dogs, ice cream sandwiches, cookies, water, and other snacks available for purchase. Cash only.

What began as a community need has grown into a community-led project that will serve generations to come. Your support can help bring the Walnut Neighborhood Park one step closer to becoming a reality!

To learn more about Link CCD and the Walnut Neighborhood Park project, please visit their website at https://www.linkccd.org/

Thank you to Pat Kinney for featuring Rudy in his most recent View from the Cedar Valley article. You can read the article by following this link:

Rudy Jones served Waterloo 40 years Longtime city community development director let his actions do his talking

24/7 Building Legacy and Community Project HOME is now open for registraiton.

Preparing for homeownership begins long before purchasing a home. Project HOME provides education and guidance on budgeting, credit, financing, and the homebuying process so participants can make informed decisions with confidence.

Learn more by going to their website at

Home ownership | Buy a home | 24/7 BLAC | Waterloo and Cedar Falls | Iowa PROJECT HOME prepares Black Americans in Waterloo & Cedar Falls for home ownership no matter your income bracket or credit score.

Is your neighborhood participating in National Night Out this year?
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.
Contact Angie Fordyce at 319-291-4429 or by email [email protected] to make sure we add you to our list. https://www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com/departments/community_development/neighborhood_services/national_night_out.php