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Downtown Revitalization
Oelwein's downtown has recently completed major improvements to sidewalks, streets, and lighting. OCAD's Revitalization Committee partnered with the City of Oelwein to plan and carry out the improvements. In addition to the sidewalk, street and lighting improvements, green plants add color and interest. Wrought iron benches and receptacles are conveniently placed on every downtown block. Individual business owners in the downtown area have been encouraged to redesign storefronts and make other improvements to their properties.
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City of Oelwein Revolving Loan Fund
The City of Oelwein Revolving Loan Fund became available in October of 2007 to make monies available to help businesses in downtown Oelwein improve their properties. Applications are available at the OCAD office at 25 W. Charles Street.
• Click here for a printable brochure with all the details.
Design Guidelines
Oelwein Chamber and Area Development contracted with the Iowa Downtown Resource Center, Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) to conduct a Downtown Assessment. The assessment, recently completed, will be an important guide in the deveopment of improvements and investments in our community, particularly in the downtown business area.
Oelwein Central Business District Architectural Design Manual
(Recently adopted by the Oelwein City Council.)
•(Click here to view.)
This set of Design Guidelines were drawn up for the following purposes:
• To foster and maintain the economic viability of Oelwein's central business district by encouraging
redevelopment and new development;
• To regulate exterior scale, massing, design, arrangement, texture, and materials within the district in order to
promote compatibility with the existing character of downtown Oelwein;
• To maintain the unique identify of Downtown Oelwein;
• and more.
Oelwein Central Business District Overlay Ordinance - DRAFT
• (Click here to view.)
Purpose and Intent:
The Central Business District (CBD) Overlay Zoning Ordinance is intended to
supplement one or more established Base Zones, in order to conserve the historic character, enhance the
visual appearance of gateway corridors and advance the public welfare resulting from enhanced economic
opportunities and the quality of life for the City of Oelwein.
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Chrysler Park
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Many great things are happening in Oelwein -- and it's ALL waiting for you on main street and beyond. Here you may enjoy Italian, Chinese, Greek, American or Mexican cuisines all within a few blocks!
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Walter P. Chrysler Park is right off the main street business section and is named for the famed automaker who once lived in Oelwein. And no fewer than ten more municipal parks await.
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The Oelwein Chamber and Area Development (OCAD) office is located on West Charles, right off main street. Office staff will assist with any information about Oelwein. Many maps, booklets, tourism brochures and other useful publications are available. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 8:30 to 5:30 and Friday 8:30-1:00.
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Chamber office/ Plaza
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Trees Forever
Oelwein's Trees Forever program has done much to add to the appeal of the downtown area. Ron Heath, Durango Steggall, Mary Beth Jaggard and others have planted trees according to professional landscaping plans. Click here for more info.
Recycling Program
Visitors will notice several locations around town where the blue recycling bins are located. Oelwein's award-winning recycling program, along with Fayette County Recycling Center, has been collecting cardboard, paper, food cans, glass containers, plastic, and newspapers for several years to help keep our streets clean and save our landfills. Visit the Recycling page on the City of Oelwein website for details.
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