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Community Development Services

To maintain and improve the quality of life for Urbana citizens by providing programs of economic development, housing, planning, zoning enforcement, and building safety code enforcement.

Major Activities of the Community Development Department:

  • Plan and implement department goals, plans, standards and policies
  • Manage resources for efficient achievement of City and department goals and objectives
  • Develop department staff through training and evaluation procedures
  • Manage personnel through work directives and rules
  • Represent the department and City in various intergovernmental activities, in matters with the news-media and at public relations meetings and events
  • Participate in the planning and preparation of the City's capital improvements long-term plan and budget
Address: 
Community Development Services Department
400 South Vine Sreet
61801 Urbana , IL
Hours: 
M-F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Phone: 
(217) 384-2444

Department Posts

The City of Urbana and the Urbana HOME Consortium (comprised of the City of Urbana, the City of Champaign, and Champaign County) is seeking citizen input regarding community needs for the preparation of the Annual Action Plan (AAP) for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.  The AAP establishes budgets for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs. The dates and places for the scheduled neighborhood meetings and public hearing are as follows:
Post date: Thursday, December 19, 2013 - 10:46
In collaboration with many partners, the Center for a Sustainable Environment will be hosting the Fourth Annual Sustainability Week on October 21-25, with activities to educate and encourage the campus and community to go green! The week will be a celebration of the University's sustainable successes, and educational motivation to make even more progress.
Post date: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 - 08:45
The Search Committee for a new Executive Director of The Urbana Free Library will hold an open public meeting on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the Lewis Auditorium of The Urbana Free Library.
Post date: Wednesday, October 9, 2013 - 13:23
Hot Slots Radio Control is excited to present: BASH FEST When: Saturday, October 12, 2013 Where: 1809 Philo Road in Urbana (Hot Slots parking lot) What: Radio control fest featuring a variety of races and courses, food vendor, and more. All proceeds from R/C event will be donated to Prairie Elementary School ASSIST program!
Post date: Wednesday, October 2, 2013 - 10:19
BIKE RODEO! Saturday September 21st 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Urbana's Market at the Square (corner of Illinois & Vine Streets)     Bicycle skills stations Safety information Helmet sales Helmet fittings  
Post date: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 10:02