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Architecture design awards handed out

Iowa architecture firms were recently recognized at the American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter’s (AIA Iowa) Annual Awards Celebration, which was held virtually. The celebration was held in conjunction with the 2020 AIA Iowa & …

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Highland Park building that houses landmark restaurant to undergo $1.4 million historic renovation

The building in which Chuck’s Restaurant is located will undergo a $1.4 million historic renovation. It is at 3610 Sixth Ave. in the Highland Park neighborhood. Photo courtesy of Google

The building that houses Chuck’s Restaurant, …

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Proposed downtown Des Moines event venues will ‘complement one another,’ city official says

An outdoor entertainment arena that would include a stadium for soccer and other events could be located on the former Dico Inc. site that has been unused for 25 years. Photo by Duane Tinkey

A proposal …

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Des Moines official: Building proposed multiuse stadium on old Dico site creates opportunities for other development

The former Dico Inc. site is being proposed to be redeveloped into an outdoor entertainment area that would include a stadium for soccer and other events. The site has been unused for 25 years. Photo by …

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UPDATED: Krause Group offers to help city redevelop contaminated site south of downtown Des Moines

A group that is working to bring a United Soccer League Championships franchise team to Des Moines is offering to move a stadium proposed for south of downtown Des Moines about two blocks west to …

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Could ‘high-profile’ foreclosure case move to an Iowa specialty court?

During a court hearing this week to appoint a receiver on a high-profile piece of downtown property going through foreclosure, the judge asked the parties involved if they wanted to move the case to Iowa’s …

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Could ‘high-profile’ foreclosure case move to an Iowa specialty court?

During a court hearing this week to appoint a receiver on a high-profile piece of downtown property going through foreclosure, the judge asked the parties involved if they wanted to move the case to Iowa’s …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Development group buys Grand Avenue apartment buildings

An $8.3 million historic renovation is planned for three multifamily apartment buildings located at 2801 Grand Ave. The apartments were recently purchased by Reagan Partners LLC. Architectural rendering by Goche Inclusions LLC

 

Plans by a …

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Architectural walking tour announced

The Iowa Architectural Foundation is hosting a one-day walking tour called “Reaching New Heights.” The tour will celebrate the 1970s architecture of downtown Des Moines, highlighting three prominent buildings: the Financial Center, the Ruan Center …

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New Urbandale building codes go into effect Oct. 5

The Urbandale City Council recently approved new building codes that will go into effect on Monday, Oct. 5. With the new codes, residents of the western suburb can expect the continued construction of safe buildings, …