Our Story
Welcome to Downtown Cedar Rapids
Perhaps you’re a visitor, coming to our city for a convention or business meeting and looking for a fun way to spend your free time. Perhaps you’re a young professional interested in our downtown housing options. Or perhaps you’re a long-time Cedar Rapidian who is curious about all the new amenities that downtown Cedar Rapids has to offer.
To all of you, welcome! We’re confident you’ll be impressed with the progress of downtown Cedar Rapids, and with the surprising quantity and quality of the experiences available.
The Cedar Rapids Downtown District is a non-profit revitalization partnership committed to promoting a dynamic urban Downtown community by improving the quality of life, advocating for new business and new jobs Downtown, and participating in community planning for both the future of Downtown and the city as a whole. We are committed to making Downtown a thriving urban neighborhood for all who come here to work, live, and enjoy the quality of life.
Broaden your horizons at the latest exhibit in the Cedar Rapids Art Museum or discover our community’s past at The History Center. Spend your Saturday mornings pursuing the offerings of more than 160 vendors at one of the largest outdoor Farmers’ Markets in the Midwest. Or, for those who crave the nightlife, enjoy outdoor concerts in Greene Square Park or challenge dueling pianists to play your favorite song in our underground piano bar. If you’re ready to have some fun, check out our page that asks you where you wanna play.
The Downtown District has taken an active role in leading the rebuilding and revitalization efforts within downtown. Our riverfront improvement plans, downtown living possibilities, pedestrian experience concepts, future transportation initiatives and many other projects are transforming our urban neighborhood into one of the great downtowns of America. Check out plan specifics on our down to business page.
If you want to learn more about who we are, what we do and how you can get involved, you’ve found the right place. Take some time to explore our new website. If you still need more information, let us know via our contact page.
Enjoy your Downtown experience.