Envision with Us!

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Do you have BIG ideas for Dubuque's future? Share them, and help build something incredible.

About the Project

What is Envision 2030?

Envision 2030 is a community-wide visioning process led by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque and the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce. From March through October 2025, we'll engage residents from all walks of life to brainstorm ideas that could become the next big projects to move Dubuque forward.

This grassroots effort is designed to collect ideas without constraints or predetermined themes. Through a collaborative filtering process, we'll narrow thousands of community submissions to 100 ideas, then 30, and finally select 10 transformative initiatives to implement by 2030.

The most crucial aspect of Envision 2030 is that it belongs to everyone. Your voice matters in creating a thriving, vibrant, and inclusive Dubuque.

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Get Involved

Host a Brainstorming Session

One of the most meaningful ways to participate in Envision 2030 is by gathering a group and hosting a brainstorming session. Our Visioning Toolkit provides everything you need to facilitate a productive conversation about Dubuque's future.

Consider inviting your church group, service club, workplace team, neighborhood association, or simply a group of friends. Every idea counts, and often the most transformative visions emerge from casual conversations.

Need support? Our team can provide facilitation coaching to help your session run smoothly. Contact us at envision2030@dbqfoundation.org.

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No idea is too small, too ambitious, or too outrageous!
Nancy Van Milligen CEO and President

What Dubuque Said Then...

During ENVISION 2010, community members identified 10 ways to make Dubuque stronger.

  1. America’s River Phase II
  2. Bilingual Education Curriculum
  3. Community-Wide Wireless
  4. Community Health Center
  5. Indoor/Outdoor Performing Arts Center
  6. Integrated Walking, Biking and Hiking Trail System
  7. Library Expansion Services
  8. Brain Health and Substance Abuse Services
  9. Passenger Train Service
  10. Warehouse District Revitalization

Apply for the Selection Committee

We're seeking 21 community members to serve on the Selection Committee that will determine the final 10 ideas. This diverse group will represent all facets of our community and play a crucial role in Dubuque's future.

Applications open: March 26, 2025

Applications close: May 30, 2025

Selection Committee members will attend meetings from July through September 2025 and must not be current members of the Steering Committee. This is a unique opportunity to shape our community's priorities for the next five years.

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Submit Your Ideas

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Have a vision for Dubuque's future? We want to hear it!

Ideas will be accepted through May 31, 2025. No idea is too big or too small—what matters is your vision for making Dubuque an even better place to live, work, and play.

Submit Your Idea

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