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Vacant south-side retail building to become outpatient clinic for veterans

An outpatient clinic for veterans is proposed for the former Toys R Us building at 1211 E. Army Post Road. Architectural rendering by SciArt Studios A vacant retail building on Des Moines’ south side that had…
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NOTEBOOK: Construction crew unearths streetcar tracks

A construction crew working on the Ingersoll Avenue street project uncovered part of the trolley tracks that once were actively used on the street (left). In the undated photo at right, a construction crew is …

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Nominations invited for Community Enhancement Through Architecture & Design awards

The Iowa Architectural Foundation will accept nominations for its 2020 Community Enhancement Through Architecture and Design awards through 5 p.m. June 1. The awards recognize those individuals, organizations, agencies and communities, outside the architectural profession, …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS

Des Moines-area investors paid a California-based group $25.7 million for industrial warehouses in northeast Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show.

A group with ties to the Des Moines investors is Premier Cos., whose …

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PROJECT UPDATE: LINC

Construction is nearly complete on building one of Linc, Hubbell Realty Co.’s apartment project south of Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway at Southwest 11th Street. Below: A view of the swimming pool and patio area at …

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$9 million office, retail project planned in West Des Moines

West Des Moines city officials received the green light from the City Council this month to prepare a development agreement with a holding company considering development of a $9 million project that would include 90,000 …

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Reimagining Douglas Avenue corridor

When Brian O’Leary was a youngster, Douglas Avenue in northwest Des Moines was the place to go to have a good time.

There was bowling at Plaza Lanes and afterward a bite to eat at …

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Demand for architectural services declined in April

Demand for design services in April saw its steepest decline on record, according to the American Institute of Architects. AIA’s Architecture Billings Index score of 29.5 for April reflects a decrease in design services provided …

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PROJECT UPDATE: Waukee office, event center

A two-story office and event center planned at 2565 S.E. Encompass Drive in Waukee. Architectural rendering by Wilkus Architects

 

WHAT: Encompass Building and adjacent retail building  WHERE: 2565 & 2575 S.E. Encompass Drive in Waukee

DEVELOPER/OWNER: 2565 S.E.…
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West Des Moines council approves buying land for fire station

The West Des Moines City Council this week approved spending $4.9 million to buy 47.8 acres at Maffitt Lake Road and Veterans Parkway. The land is expected to be the future home of a West …