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Krause unveils design of Kum & Go headquarters

 

The architect’s rough sketch resembles the bare bones of a ship at sea, maybe an elaborate river boat. If either was the image stuck in Renzo Piano’s mind, the ship will settle at port …

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Flying Hippo considers move to downtown D.M.

The Des Moines City Council has approved a $21,600 economic development loan to help Web development firm Flying Hippo Inc. move to downtown Des Moines.

 

Urbandale-based Flying Hippo is considering a $2.4 million relocation …

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Greater Des Moines foreclosures and delinquencies were down in April

Foreclosure rates in Greater Des Moines decreased in April over the same period last year, real estate analytics firm CoreLogic Inc. said in a release. Foreclosures made up slightly less than 1 percent of outstanding …

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Strong cities, neighborhoods is topic for Tomorrow Plan speaker series

Chuck Marohn, president of Strong Towns, and Paul Trombino, director of the Iowa Department of Transportation, will join a panel discussion about “how to create lasting wealth and financial resilience for America’s cities, towns and …

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Register for Iowa Commercial Real Estate Expo

The Iowa Commercial Real Estate Expo is set for Sept. 29 at the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel. The event, first held in 1996, will feature three keynote speakers, 12 educational breakout sessions, breakfast, lunch, …

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Prairie Trail sets the pace

Building communities within communities seems to be all the rage in Greater Des Moines, with an early effort rapidly developing in Ankeny.

 

Prairie Trail, the 1,037-acre mixed-use development that spreads northwest of Oralabor Road …

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Des Moines considers new projects for ag park

The city of Des Moines is considering two offers to buy a total of 72 acres for development projects in the sprawling Southeast Agrimergent Technology Park that borders Vandalia Road.

 

Of immediate concern is …

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Eagle View residents could take a swim in a shipping container

In addition to providing a unique solution to controlling stormwater, the proposed Eagle View Lofts project near the Des Moines River is offering a one-of-a-kind swimming pool for future residents. Hansen Real Estate Services brought …

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More downtown apartment projects planned

The Des Moines City Council will be asked Monday to support state tax credit incentives for six projects that would add 520 apartment units to the city.

 

Though the vote is more of a …

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Time not a luxury for high-rise apartment planning

Eleven days have gone by since the Des Moines City Council approved a tentative plan and development team for a luxury high-rise above the parking ramp at Seventh Street and Grand Avenue. As of today, …

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