Rural

The Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment (LESA) system is used to assess land for agricultural use and economic potential. It is being used in seven Iowa counties. 

The City of Carbondale, IL produced this tool to address new planning challenges that come with different population ages and their choices for transportation, including a focus on the movement of pedestrians. It addresses accommodating walkers and bicylists and ways to foster their method of transportation, coupled with a mindful eye on supporting access to healthy foods.

From Iowa State University - Soil survey and digital soil data: soil suitability and interpretations.

A list of programs including the Urban Conservation Program and the Abandoned Mined Land Reclamation Program.

The Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) offers a wide variety of services, which can be found on their website.

From Iowa State University - A memorandum on how and why to preserve farmland.

Part 1 (Zoning Manual) and Part 2 (Zoning Manuscript) of the Dubuque County Rural Model Smart Code can be accessed here.

Report from Transportation for America that includes 12 case studies on transit in rural areas and small towns.