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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

Celebrate National Bike Month
Post date: Monday, May 11, 2015 - 15:30
The City of Urbana has one (1) opening in its Transitional Housing Program for Homeless Families with Children. Applicants must meet Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) guidelines for homelessness, have dependent child(ren) under the age of 18 years old, provide a documented source of income and be willing to follow program guidelines and requirements. Applications will be accepted until May 11, 2015 at 5:00pm.
Post date: Monday, April 27, 2015 - 14:45
The Urbana HOME Consortium is nearing completion of a 5 year Consolidated Plan. We value your input to understand the problems, identify solutions, and prioritize funding throughout Champaign County. You can help by completing the following survey. Let us know about the needs for services and improvements in your neighborhood. A few minutes of your time can help improve the quality of life in your neighborhood! Click the link below to provide your input: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VG6FBGS
Post date: Friday, April 10, 2015 - 10:58
Let's celebrate the history and culture of Urbana! The Knowlton & Bennett Drug Store Building at Race and Main Streets is a historic building designed by famed Illinois architect Joseph W. Royer. Please join us there on Saturday, April 11, for a commemorative plaque dedication and ribbon-cutting event. See below for more details.
Post date: Friday, April 10, 2015 - 09:06
Join us in for a day full of fun, family-friendly arts activities at Urbana's newest urban park! Saturday, April 11, 201510am-3pmBoneyard Creek Improvements Project(enter at Race St. and Griggs St. in Downtown Urbana)FREE admission Featuring arts workshops, face painting, food trucks, and performances by:
Post date: Friday, March 13, 2015 - 15:09