U of I grads doing culture survey

BURLINGTON - A team of University of Iowa graduate students are conducting a community input survey to gather information on the arts and culture ecosystem in Burlington and West Burlington. They are calling the survey “Voice Your Vision”, and it invites residents to share their ideas, perspectives, and aspirations for the future of arts and culture initiatives within West Burlington and Burlington.

The survey can be accessed at https://bit.ly/surveyBWB

The students will use the survey results in creating a plan that aligns arts and culture initiatives with the needs and interests of the Burlington and West Burlington communities. Feedback from residents will provide valuable insights into how arts and culture can foster development, enhance community identity, and encourage social cohesion within these cities.

The arts & culture planning project is made possible through a collaboration between the City of West Burlington, City of Burlington, and the University of Iowa’s Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities (IISC) program. Through IISC, over 100 University of Iowa students are working with community leaders and residents on a wide variety of projects over the course of the academic year. The project list includes a prairie installation in West Burlington, public art, stormwater engineering, and many more.

About Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities

The University of Iowa’s Initiative for Sustainable Communities (IISC) is an engaged learning program housed in the School of Planning and Public Affairs at the University of Iowa. IISC pursues a dual mission of enhancing the sustainability of Iowa’s communities while transforming teaching and learning at the university. To learn more about IISC’s partnerships and projects visit http://iisc.uiowa.edu.