Comment on Construction boom continues beyond flood projects

IOWA CITY — Since FEMA-fueled projects began soon after the 2008 flood, Johnson County has been rife with construction and development. Today, almost seven years after that flood, local construction continues in full force — but it's beginning to transition away from flood mitigation and rebuilding efforts to new projects spurred by urban renewal and facilities needs. “We've seen that the flood-related projects are either in full swing or wrapping up,” said Wendy Ford, Iowa City economic development coordinator.