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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 Mortgage Relief Project, which is part of the Illinois Foreclosure Prevention Network, can help you take advantage of programs to help you lower your mortgage, avoid foreclosure and keep your home. Receive free housing counseling at Parkland Community College from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2012 (registration until noon). To learn more, see the flyer below or visit the program website at: www.idfpr.com You may also call toll-free at (800) 532-8785.
Post date: Monday, August 20, 2012 - 14:19
Lierman Neighborhood Community Garden in the News! Click here to watch the story on Channel 15.
Post date: Thursday, August 16, 2012 - 09:06
The City of Urbana Public Arts Program is pleased to announce it will be hosting an In-Person Workshop presented by the Illinois Arts Council for the FY2013 Individual Artists Support Initiative grant program on Wednesday August 29, 2012 at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers of the Urbana City Building at 400 South Vine Street.
Post date: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 - 10:22
Save a Dream - Secure Tomorrow The CU Gun Buyback program will take place on August 4, 2012 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, 201 West Kenyon Road in Champaign. 
Post date: Wednesday, August 1, 2012 - 11:16
Please join us in dedicating a plaque celebrating the historic architecture of Urbana High School, as designed by Joseph W. Royer – Urbana’s most noted and recognized architect.
Post date: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 13:09