Grow Fairfield’s Sunrise Trail Subdivision begins infrastructure development

FAIRFIELD, IOWA (March 25, 2025) Grow Fairfield Economic Development Association is pleased to announce that infrastructure construction to begin on the 35-acre site to support new subdivision.

The City of Fairfield has approved a 15-year TIF to support the project two years after the Housing Readiness Study reported an urgent need for additional housing in Fairfield. The study, facilitated by Iowa State University and carried out in partnership with Grow Fairfield, the City of Fairfield and the IEDA, underscored a demand for a minimum of 220 new housing units in the upcoming decade.

Ed Malloy, Executive Director of Grow Fairfield, said, “This project meets Grow Fairfield’s Urgent Housing Development Strategic Goal.  With our collaborative partnerships, our objective is to reduce the entry barriers for builders and aspiring homeowners as much as possible. We extend our deepest appreciation to the City of Fairfield, the Jefferson County Supervisors, and all our community partners for their support in this dynamic project.”

Located at the southern entrance to Fairfield, this development provides a great location for new workforce housing and is expected to support up to 70 new housing units.

Site and infrastructure construction scheduled to begin spring of 2025.

About Grow Fairfield Economic Development Association: Celebrating 45 years, Grow Fairfield Economic Development Association is a trade association committed to fostering  economic growth, innovation, and community development in the greater Fairfield and Jefferson County area. Through collaborative partnerships and visionary initiatives, Grow Fairfield strives to create a forward-acting community that attracts investment, cultivates a healthy business climate, and improves the overall quality of life for residents.

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