"Authority" means the Iowa economic
development authority.
"Certified cultural and entertainment
district" means a cultural and entertainment district that has been
certified by the authority pursuant to these rules. A certified cultural and
entertainment district must be a well-defined, compact, contiguous geographic
area that includes both residential and commercial property and a high
concentration of cultural facilities. Only certified cultural and entertainment
districts are eligible for the incentives set forth in these rules.
"Cultural and entertainment district" means
a well-recognized, labeled, compact mixed-use area in which a high
concentration of cultural facilities serves as the anchor.
"Cultural facilities" are physical and
cultural assets that play a vital role in the life and development of the
community and contribute to the public through interpretive, educational, and
recreational uses, including but not limited to museums, libraries, performance
halls, studios, galleries, arts-related retail shops, music or media production
houses, arboreta, and artist live/work spaces.
"Director" means the director of the
authority.
