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What development projects are planned in the Des Moines area? Here’s a snapshot

Note: This article first appeared in the Sept. 15, 2021 Commercial Real Estate Weekly newsletter.

The following is a snapshot of development projects occurring in the Des Moines area. The projects, broken down by city, …

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How Des Moines became the Midwest’s fastest-growing major metro area

Des Moines Register: The metro area of Polk, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison and Warren counties grew from 606,000 people in 2010 to 709,000 in 2020, a 17% jump, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That was …

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Community Foundation to expand, build hub for nonprofit sector

A digital rendering of what the new C3 Center will look like along Ingersoll Avenue, with the Finkbine Mansion in the background, as the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines redevelops the property into a …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Indianapolis group pays $50.6 million for Grimes complex

An apartment complex located at 1704 N.E. Gateway Court in Grimes recently was sold for $50.6 million. Photo courtesy of the Polk County assessor

 

An Indianapolis group has purchased an apartment complex in Grimes, paying …

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Kent receives Iowa Young Architect Award

Lyndley Kent of Neumann Monson Architects received the American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter’s (AIA Iowa) Iowa Young Architect Award. “The demands of young architects are enormous, particularly those with great design skill and natural …

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AIA award winners announced

Iowa architecture firms were recognized recently at the American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter’s (AIA Iowa) Annual Awards Celebration. Awards and winners include:
AIA Iowa Craft Award: Honor – Mass Timber Assembly, 111 E. Grand Ave. by …

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Construction progresses on Des Moines University’s new campus

Building permits valued at over $111.6 million were issued by the city of West Des Moines for the construction of four buildings on Des Moines University’s new campus at 8025 Grand Ave. This drone photo …

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Mall owner: Construction to convert former department store to arena expected to begin this winter

Redevelopment of former department store space into a multiuse arena at Merle Hay Mall is expected to begin in December or January, the mall’s owner said. The arena will hold up to 3,500 people. Architectural rendering …

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New restaurant coming to downtown Des Moines

Two years ago, a North Carolina-based restaurant chain that serves Southern-style food announced plans to open an eatery in downtown Des Moines.

The pandemic stalled those plans.

Now, however, Tupelo Honey Cafe is moving forward with its…
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New feature planned along popular High Trestle Trail

A new feature on the High Trestle Trail – a house-like structure that will include a shaded picnic area and restroom. The structure will be located in Ankeny adjacent to the trail along Northwest Irvinedale …