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NOTEBOOK: Housing study gets an icy response from some on D.M. council

The ask was relatively small, as these things go, up to $48,000, and the cause seemed reasonable: Nikki Syverson, director of Capital Crossroads, was seeking the money to round out the funding for an effort …

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March 15: Downtown DIG

About: The Downtown DIG (Development Insights Group) is an event offering insight into Downtown Des Moines development projects.
When: 8 a.m.
Where: VGI Design
Learn more…

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March 2: 2018 Builder & Developer Luncheon

Host: Peoples Co. and Diligent Development
About: Join us for the 11th Annual Builder & Developer Luncheon, hosted by Peoples Co. and Diligent Development. We will be covering the building trends and outlooks for Des …

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Bill Wright named managing director at CBRE|Hubbell

CBRE|Hubbell announced today that Bill Wright, a senior vice president in the company, has added managing director to his job title. Wright has been with the company since 2014. He now will be responsible for …

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ISU proposes real estate grad degree

Iowa State University’s Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business has proposed a master’s degree in real estate science, a joint effort with the College of Design.

The degree, to be considered by the Board …

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Fill the Frame, someday

Jennifer Radniecki grew up in the construction industry, and she is a self-described crusader encouraging women to swing a hammer, operate a crane, manage a project.

As a construction project manager, don’t be surprised if …

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Architect firms remain optimistic

An index of billings to architect firms recorded its highest January score since 2007, according to a release. The American Institute of Architects said the index, which provides an indication of construction spending in nine …

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Lessons from the Iowa Walking College?

Increased awareness about the ties between walkability and better health is shaping development projects in Central Iowa and beyond. Here’s a video from Kris Saddoris, vice president of development for Hubbell Development Services, about what she learned …

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Record property revaluations resulted in spike in protests last year in Polk County

The Polk County assessor’s office revalued 177,000 parcels last year, resulting in the largest increase in property values since 2005, according the assessor’s annual report. The 2017 assessment roll totaled slightly more than $40 billion, …

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Hotel project would result in a boost to city property tax rolls

The Des Moines City Council has approved preliminary terms of a development agreement that would provide an estimated $1.4 million in tax increment financing for the conversion of a vacant Mercy Medical Center office building …