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DES MOINES, IA | Development Thread
Des Moines is the state capital and economic hub of Iowa. It has a metro population of 600,000 and a city population of 206,000. The metro has strong financial and biosciences industries that have propped up a very healthy economy, and have helped make the metro one of the fastest growing per capita in the Midwest.
I plan to gradually add information until the thread is current with all the projects that have been announced. http://m5.i.pbase.com/g9/07/204007/2...5.tPzZeOZ8.jpg http://www.absolutedsm.com/images/ga...verfrontse.jpg *I am the administrator and co-owner of www.absolutedsm.com. All images that may have a website logo or watermark for this site are property of absolutedsm.com Downtown New Construction Downtown Core Iowa Events Center Convention Hotel 17 story, 450 convention hotel http://www.pbase.com/image/154783958.jpg 7th & Grand Redevelopment Site New hotel, parking ramp, mixed-use residential and retail project http://www.kcci.com/image/view/-/236...venth5-jpg.jpg http://www.kcci.com/image/view/-/236...venth2-jpg.jpg Walnut Street Streetscape Overhaul of downtown's former prominent retail street http://www.pbase.com/image/154286457.jpg http://www.pbase.com/image/149269889.jpg Wellmark YMCA Renovation of former convention center for new downtown YMCA, major addition for new Olympic-sized pool. http://www.kcci.com/image/view/-/238...31r/-/ymca.jpg Cowles Commons Overhauled downtown civic square with interactive fountains and artwork http://www.pbase.com/image/146665744.jpg http://dsmpublicartfoundation.org/pa...jpeg-560px.jpg Court Avenue/South Downtown 4th & Court Avenue Development New construction of 35,000 sq. ft. downtown grocery store, 60+ apartment units http://m3.i.pbase.com/o9/07/204007/1...hyveecourt.jpg Hampton Inn & Residence Inn Hotels Two new hotels located on city's riverwalk http://www.pbase.com/image/155312777.jpg Cityville Apartments New construction of 288 apartment units http://www.pbase.com/image/147909724.jpg Madison Flats 27 unit apartment building http://www.pbase.com/image/152557863.jpg Brownstones on 7th 34 new rowhome townhome units http://www.pbase.com/image/148885421.jpg Nexus Apartments 145 unit apartment complex with first floor retail http://www.pbase.com/image/152645584.jpg Brownstones on 5th 28 new rowhome townhomes http://www.pbase.com/image/153496229.jpg Holiday Inn Express 100 room limited service hotel http://www.pbase.com/image/128022168.jpg East Village Downtown Neighborhood 201 E. Locust Mixed-Use Project 134 room extended stay hotel, 124 apartments, 7,600 sq. ft. of retail http://www.urbandsm.com/images/proje...elevations.jpg http://www.urbandsm.com/images/proje...rspectives.jpg Marriott AC Hotel 100 room contemporary luxury hotel with rooftop lounge http://www.businessrecord.com/FTP/05..._rendering.jpg 350 E. Locust Street 21 apartment units, retail, office space http://m0.i.pbase.com/g9/07/204007/2...0.qOEqlKP8.jpg 505 E. Grand Commercial Project New retail and office space project https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7450/...5e71eb62_o.jpg West End/Western Gateway Ingersoll Square Phase III 44 apartment units with first floor commercial http://www.pbase.com/image/151032978.jpg Artisan Row Lofts 27 rowhome townhomes http://i.imgur.com/PhzuVgI.png ...more to come soon |
What's going to happen to the spot where the Younkers building burnt to a crisp a month ago or so?
Is there a public skywalk system? I ask because you normally don't see a YMCA attached to one. |
Nice updates, and I'm looking forward to seeing more. I like Des Moines and spent a little time there when I lived in Minnesota.
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Downtown Renovations & Conversions
Downtown Core Equitable Building Renovation Conversion of Insurance office tower into 124 apartments with office and first floor retail http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/d...e-building.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7029/6...df51ac85_b.jpg Des Moines Building Renovation Renovation of historic highrise into 136 apartments with first floor commercial http://www.pbase.com/image/146665775.jpg Photo courtesy of DM Register http://www.urbandsm.com/images/proje...SMBuilding.jpg Fleming Building Conversion Renovation and conversion of historic Daniel Burnham designed highrise for 96 apartment units. http://www.pbase.com/image/145647650.jpg Younkers Building Renovation Conversion of former department store to 120 apartments, first and second floor commercial. http://www.pbase.com/image/150899868.jpg http://www.urbandsm.com/images/proje...rYounkers1.jpg *An unfortunate update, this building was nearly destroyed by fire in March 2014 and will likely be partially demolished for a future project. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bj38vp4CMAEICLW.jpg:large http://elightbars.org/forums/attachm...23213156_n.jpg Des Moines Social Club Conversion of former Central Fire Station to new entertainment, arts, and theater project with restaurant and coffee shop http://www.pbase.com/image/146883908.jpg Polk County Courthouse Improvements Restoration of historic courthouse, renovation of vacant department store and former jailhouse to additional courthouse space http://www.pbase.com/image/134132214.jpg http://cmsimg.desmoinesregister.com/...enovation-plan http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/...61bb29ea_b.jpg Court Avenue/South Downtown Randolph Hotel Renovation of former hotel into 55 apartment units with first floor retail http://www.urbandsm.com/images//proj...lph_Hotel2.jpg http://www.pbase.com/image/151908498.jpg Ballyard Lofts Conversion of warehouse building to 44 loft apartments http://www.pbase.com/image/150015555.jpg Rocket Transfer Lofts Conversion of Rocket Transfer Warehouses to 141 apartments http://www.pbase.com/image/140410080.jpg http://www.pbase.com/image/151666340.jpg East Village Downtown Neighborhood East Village Tower Renovation of former teacher's retirement home to 103 apartments. http://www.pbase.com/image/153184940.jpg Market One Renovation of warehouse to sustainable office space http://www.pbase.com/image/153784609.jpg http://www.pbase.com/image/153784659.jpg West End/Western Gateway 14Forty Lofts Renovation of building for 37 apartments with 1st floor commercial http://www.urbandsm.com/images//proj...4_14Forty1.jpg http://www.hubbellapartments.com/res...899_ps_web.jpg Locust Plaza Renovation of buildings to high end tenant space http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5346/9...3db08294_c.jpg http://www.pbase.com/image/151668190.jpg http://www.pbase.com/image/151668196.jpg Crane Building Renovation Conversion of vacant warehouse to 36 apartments for artisans http://www.pbase.com/image/147254631.jpg |
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The new 201 East Locust project is very cool. I have always loved DSM's row house projects, it seems like there are a half dozen in some stage of development perpetually in Des Moines.
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Plenty has happened since the year and change since I last posted this thread. Sorry for the delay, but below are newly announced projects since the last update.
Downtown Residential/Mixed-Use New Construction 7th and Grand Mixed Use New developer on board, project now estimated to be between 15-20 stories. 185 apartments, first floor retail. http://imgur.com/SuaecD6.jpg Eagle View Lofts 120 apartment units http://www.pbase.com/image/160474588.jpg http://www.pbase.com/image/160474589.jpg Dwell Apartments 62 apartment units. http://www.pbase.com/image/160465907.jpg http://www.pbase.com/image/160465908.jpg The Bridge District Phase I New urban district. First phase has 123 apartments, 44 rowhomes. http://www.pbase.com/image/160128987.jpg http://www.pbase.com/image/160128989.jpg Bici Flats 154 apartment units. http://www.kcci.com/image/view/-/307...ior-biking.jpg The Edge Apartments 90 apartment units http://www.pbase.com/image/159430079.jpg http://www.pbase.com/image/158983232.jpg 5Fifty5 Lofts 47 rowhomes http://www.pbase.com/image/159918767.jpg http://www.pbase.com/image/159918768.jpg Hy-Vee on Court This was mentioned before, but underwent a pretty significant design change. New downtown grocery store and 81 apartments. http://www.pbase.com/image/158698121.jpg http://www.pbase.com/image/158698129.jpg Downtown Residential/Mixed-Use- Rehab Clemons Building Conversion of office building to 44 apartments, ground floor commercial. http://x.lnimg.com/photo/poster_768/...b0cde0d49c.jpg Des Moines Register & Tribune Conversion of former DM Register office building to 164 apartments ground floor commercial. http://www.urbandsm.com/images/proje...4Oct_RNT_2.jpg Harbach Lofts Conversion of Warehouses to 111 apartments http://web.assess.co.polk.ia.us/p/78...6a20030714.jpg http://www.pbase.com/image/19725716.jpg Station 121 Conversion of warehouse to 30 apartment units. http://www.urbandsm.com/images/proje...l/lovejoy4.jpg Elsie Mason Apartments Renovation to existing senior apartment tower. http://www.urbandsm.com/images/proje...sie_manor1.jpg Downtown Commercial Principal Financial Group $300 million renovation to downtown campus https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...49&oe=5633547D http://urbandsm.com/images/projects/...randnight4.jpg http://urbandsm.com/images/projects/...walknight4.jpg EMC Insurance Support Center $25 million annex to existing insurance company offices. http://www.pbase.com/image/159314387.jpg http://www.pbase.com/image/159314389.jpg American Republic Insurance $30 million renovation of insurance offices. https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...6e&oe=55E7BCE1 http://www.urbandsm.com/images/proje...4Oct_AEG_1.jpg 300MLK Conversion of vacant brewery complex to entertainment destination. https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...g=eyJpIjoidCJ9 http://www.pbase.com/image/156795847.jpg Financial Center Renovation 1970's office building getting renovated, new nighttime lighting scheme. http://slingshotarchitecture.com/sit...FC-image-2.jpg https://localtvwhotv.files.wordpress...icture-3-4.png Gray's Landing Office Building New construction of 3-story spec office space. http://www.pbase.com/image/157863259.jpg Hotel Fort Des Moines Renovation $40 million+ renovation of Hotel Fort Des Moines to dual-branded hotel concept. http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/b2a4...9AD3N7.1-0.jpg Civic & Government Projects Des Moines Arts Conversion of vacant office building to arts incubator. http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/d7ef...orproposal.jpg Polk County Courthouse Project mentioned in 2014 update thread, but buildings have a new appearance. http://www.pbase.com/image/160446011.jpg http://www.urbandsm.com/images/proje...nex%202014.jpg Des Moines Botanical Center Renovation $14 million overhaul to botanical gardens. http://www.pbase.com/image/155313052.jpg https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...85419862_o.jpg |
Brother city with my city, nice proyects.
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Wow, that's 1300 units proposed on top of the projects from your last update. Seems like downtown is going through a transformation!
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New 160,000 sq ft, $92 million plus corporate headquarters proposed for the Western Gateway neighborhood. The Kum and Go Convenience store chain is moving their offices from the western suburbs to downtown to a building that will house 300+ employees and include underground parking and a usable green rooftop.
Building designed by Renzo Piano Workshop http://www.kcci.com/image/view/-/338...m-and-go-1.jpg http://www.kcci.com/image/view/-/338...d-go-5-jpg.jpg http://www.kcci.com/image/view/-/338...d-go-7-jpg.jpg http://www.kcci.com/image/view/-/338...kumgo1-jpg.jpg |
Thanks for all of those updates. Des Moines is such a nice city!
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DM is on fire!
Its a place you never hear about, but all this development is impressive. |
HUGE news from Des Moines today. New proposal for an $85 million, 32 story, 200 unit apartment tower with 9 screen movie theater, indoor climbing wall, night club and parking lot. If all goes well, construction could start in late 2016. This would be the 5th tallest building in the city (and Iowa) if built.
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That's great news! Where would this be in relation to 801 Grand?
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I'm impressed with the sheer number of modern apartments being built. And it also seems like nearly every significant highrise in downtown is being rehabbed or updated. That's awesome.
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Little A, this building is quite a distance from 801 Grand, as it sits closer to Court Avenue and the courthouse as shown below.
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With this proposal, there are now plans for a 32 story building, 19 story building, 11-14 story convention hotel, and there are two key sites that have been rumored to at least mid-rise towers, but no official proposals have been released yet. The last real highrise over 20 stories built in DSM was in 1997, so the city is really due for something taller to get built.
And on the heels of this announcement, another 211 apartment project was announced for downtown, but easily overshadowed by the high rise proposal. http://www.pbase.com/image/160696989.jpg http://www.pbase.com/image/160697002.jpg http://www.pbase.com/image/160697039.jpg |
A few recent updates for Des Moines:
The 7th and Grand Parking Garage renderings have been released, and the building (including parking garage) is proposed to have 18 stories, 12 stories of apartments, 6 floors of garage, with street level and skywalk level retail space included. http://www.urbandsm.com/images//proj...outh_East0.jpg http://www.urbandsm.com/images//proj...South_East.jpg http://www.urbandsm.com/images//proj...South_West.jpg New proposal just south of the AAA ballpark in downtown called Dunham Square. This is a 182 unit apartment project spread among 3 buildings, with plans for an additional mixed use building to be added with a later phase. http://www.urbandsm.com/images/proje...hamsquare1.JPG http://www.urbandsm.com/images/proje...hamsquare3.JPG The historic Midland Building has been purchased by a developer specializing in historic preservation, with a high likelihood that at least a portion of the building gets converted to residential. https://media.glassdoor.com/l/8f/34/...d-building.jpg |
Here are plans for a new 6 story, $20 million mixed use building with first level retail in the booming East Village district of downtown. This will add another 100 apartments to the scene.
This will accompany new parking garage on the neighboring block that is supposed to be flanked with a large office and residential project as well, but renderings have not been released for these projects yet. http://www.urbandsm.com/images/proje...9_egrand_2.jpg http://www.urbandsm.com/images/proje...9_egrand_1.jpg |
Didn't know there was a Des Moines thread. Was passing through DSM the other day and noticed there's a lot going on. Any updates on the 32 story tower or 18 story complexes posted above? I noticed at least one tower cranes, are they for either of those projects?
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