Revitalizing communities is not something that happens by chance. It takes long‑range planning rooted in sustainability, livability, and economic resilience. With the right vision and teamwork, we can create communities and neighborhoods people will love to call home.

Here at Twenty40, we know how important it is to bring everyone’s needs together to form communities that feel safe, connected, and full of opportunity. We work hard to bring together the needs of everyone, from empty nesters to recent college grads, to create strategic developments that support both people and the land.

At the heart of every Twenty40 project is a simple idea: community revitalization must be intentional. This idea only works when every community is planned with care and built with a long‑range vision. We focus on three basic pillars: sustainability, livability, and economic resilience.

Strategic development means looking at the big picture. Instead of building one project at a time, we think about how land use, housing, agriculture, commerce, and public spaces can work together. When these pieces connect, they create a community that feels whole. People can walk to parks, shop at local stores, enjoy green spaces, and live in homes that fit their needs.

This approach doesn’t just make the most of the land. It also creates a higher quality of living and long‑term value for the broader region. When a community is well planned, it becomes a place people want to stay and invest in – for decades to come.

One of the best examples of our philosophy in action is the Dows Farm AgriCommunity. This project is located in Linn County and offers a fresh approach to how people live with the land. The AgriCommunity blends modern housing with active farmland. It protects open space while creating a vibrant neighborhood where people can enjoy nature every day.

Dows Farm AgriCommunity is designed to support both the people and the land. The community members enjoy multiple agri-components spread over 88 acres of conserved land, including raised planter beds, compost center, vineyards, apple orchard, perennial flower production, honeybees, tool sharing, pumpkin patch, and more.

With the land as the community’s centerpiece, Dows Farm residents enjoy a strong connection to the surrounding natural environment. With plenty of trails to explore, garden projects to work on, and green spaces to relax in, there are plenty of opportunities to form a true community.

The design also focuses on sustainability. Conservation‑minded planning helps manage stormwater and protect natural resources, enabling residents and the land to live in harmony. Homes and community spaces are designed to encourage walking, biking, and outdoor engagement, making the neighborhood feel open, healthy, and connected.

The design of Dows Farm Agricommunity is rooted in Linn County’s strong agricultural history without giving up the modern conveniences of a walkable community. The neighborhood feels both rural and urban, offering the best of both worlds. 

With a diverse mix of home styles, sizes, and price points, Dows Farm Argicommunity is home to families, young professionals, retirees, recent college grads, and first-time homebuyers. People who live here enjoy a slower, more intentional way of life. The strategic design makes it more than just a place to live. It has created a sought-after community, attracting people of all demographics who value nature, health, and community.

While Dows Farm focuses on rural‑urban harmony, Twenty40 is also deeply involved in existing community revitalization, especially Cedar Rapids. Our work here is focused on strengthening the city’s future and ensuring people call it home for many years to come.

Downtown areas are the heart of a city – and the Cedar Rapids downtown district is no exception. Like many downtowns across the country, our city has struggled with underused buildings or empty lots. Through strategic development, Twenty40 is helping to rewrite that story in Cedar Rapids.

Our downtown projects, like Fulton Lofts, focus on two things:

• Adaptive Reuse: breathing new life into older buildings
• Infill Development: building on empty or underused land to make the area more complete

By turning unused spaces into modern homes and businesses, we can infuse new energy and excitement into the city. Our strategies for creating mixed-use districts help make the Cedar Rapids downtown a more exciting and welcoming place.

Creating more liveable spaces in downtown areas also helps to drive economic growth. Thriving local shops, restaurants, and service providers all work together to make a vibrant downtown space. In turn, those thriving commercial spaces attract entrepreneurs, employers, and creative thinkers who want to be part of a growing city.

People want to live near the places they visit every day, making walkability a key part of strategic development. Twenty40’s downtown projects focus on pedestrian‑friendly design that makes it easy for residents to enjoy their city without needing a car. 

When homes are close to shops, parks, entertainment, and cultural spaces, it creates a walkable downtown that also encourages community connection. This lively, friendly atmosphere is where people meet neighbors by patronizing local businesses and companies in Cedar Rapids. It also attracts visitors and tourists who want to experience the excitement and connection.

People want to live near the places they visit every day, making walkability a key part of strategic development. Twenty40’s downtown projects focus on pedestrian‑friendly design that makes it easy for residents to enjoy their city without needing a car. 

When homes are close to shops, parks, entertainment, and cultural spaces, it creates a walkable downtown that also encourages community connection. This lively, friendly atmosphere is where people meet neighbors by patronizing local businesses and companies in Cedar Rapids. It also attracts visitors and tourists who want to experience the excitement and connection.

Long-term sustainability is a big part of strategic development. Every Twenty40 project is designed with a 20‑ to 40‑year horizon to ensure that our developments stay useful, adaptable, and beneficial for decades. We want our work to support not only today’s residents but also future generations.

Collaboration is a key part of our process. We work closely with local governments, planners, and community members. Their input helps shape projects that reflect real needs and local values. When people feel heard, they feel more connected to the final result.

Our goal is to set a regional standard for responsible growth. We want to show that development can be innovative, sustainable, and community‑focused. Whether we are working on existing community revitalization or building brand-new neighborhoods, we aim to create places that inspire pride and support long‑term success.

Interested in learning more about how Twenty40 is helping revitalize communities and shape the future of the Cedar Rapids downtown district and beyond? Contact us today to discuss our latest and upcoming projects!