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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 cordially invites you to a public dedication for the Art in the Park installation designed by Champaign County-born and internationally acclaimed artist John David Mooney.
Post date: Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 14:43
Your input is needed! Join us Tuesday, October 2 at 5:00 p.m. for public review and comment. 
Post date: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - 15:23
The City of Urbana is celebrating its connection with Abraham Lincoln. Come join Mayor Prussing and Alderman Dennis Roberts in dedicating Urbana’s Lincoln Elm Tree and commemorative plaque (pictured below) at 5:30 PM on Monday, September 17, 2012, at the Urbana Autozone at 606 East Main Street.
Post date: Monday, September 10, 2012 - 09:32
FREE BIKE LIGHT GIVEAWAY Thursday, September 13, 2012 from 4-8 PM Bring your bike without a light to one of two locations and our team of volunteers will install a set free of charge. Light sets will only be installed on bicycles without lights; lights will not be given to individuals. Locations:  * Corner of Wright & Green Streets, at Alma Mater statue
Post date: Monday, September 10, 2012 - 09:06
In an effort to help the United Way of Champaign County with their “Stuff the Bus” promotion to help meet needs in our community and to help agencies with frequently needed items, the City of Urbana has agreed to be a drop off site for donations in Urbana.
Post date: Thursday, August 23, 2012 - 08:55