WHAT: Target that will anchor Waukee Towne Center in Waukee
DEVELOPER: Pierson Cos., based in Burlington
PROJECT COSTS: First phase is estimated at $132 million
PROJECT MANAGER: Ryan Cos.
CONTRACTOR: DCI Group
PROJECT UPDATE: A groundbreaking ceremony is planned at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the site of the new Target in Waukee.

The Minneapolis-based retailer will anchor Waukee Towne Center, a 62-acre commercial development planned just southwest of the Hickman Avenue and Alice’s Road intersection.

The first phase of the $132 million project, described as a “lifestyle shopping center,” will include a 148,00-square-foot Target, smaller commercial spaces, an 8-acre lake and several outlots along Southeast Alice’s Road.

Construction of the Target is expected to begin this spring and the store is expected to open in mid-2024, a city official said.

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