Central Iowa’s office landscape continues to change. Vacancy rates are stabilizing and even declining. Projects are planned to convert some of the remaining vacant office space into residential or amenities to bring people back to the workplace, and the look of downtown Des Moines will continue to change in the coming years. The city of Des Moines’ move away from the riverfront, planned reuse of some of the historic buildings, and developers eyeing possible projects to complement the continued development of the ICON Water Trails sites, could transform the future of those properties as the commercial landscape continues to evolve.

The Business Record’s Project515 virtual event focusing on office space is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15. We will have a panel of experts who will share updates on what’s happening with office space and what the future might hold.

TOPICS WE’LL COVER INCLUDE:

• What opportunities for redevelopment exist and what are the challenges that need to be addressed?
• What specific areas or projects are they eyeing that may be transformational for the community?
• How is the return of workers to the office at some companies affecting the use of space and redevelopment strategies?
• What does their future vision of Des Moines look like?

PANELISTS

Carrie Kruse, economic development administrator, city of Des Moines
Justin Lossner, senior managing director, JLL
Adam Kaduce, resident of real estate advisors, R&R Realty Group
Alec Wilcox, senior associate, Cushman & Wakefield Iowa Commercial Advisors
Mindy Aust, principal, MA Architecture