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Invest DSM accepting proposals for Highland Park mixed-use project
Invest DSM is accepting proposals for the redevelopment of vacant property at 3524 Sixth Ave. in Des Moines. The site had been home to the Highland Park Apartment Building, which was recently torn down. Invest …
Read MoreHarry Bookey inducted into Multifamily Executive’s Hall of Fame
Harry Bookey, founder and chairman of BH Management Services, has been inducted into the Multifamily Executive’s Hall of Fame, the organization announced. Bookey founded the multifamily management company in 1993. Since then, the Des Moines-based …
Read MoreAugust architectural billings see softening of business conditions
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index eased modestly in August, with a score of 48.1, marking the 11th straight month of essentially flat billings at architecture firms, the American Institute of Architects reports. Any score below …
Read MoreKwik Star planned in Norwalk’s mixed-use development
A Kwik Star convenience store with fuel pumps …
Read MoreNew Ignit Sports and Fitness renderings released
PROJECT UPDATE: Center at Sixth
WHAT: Center at Sixth, a mixed-use development on the Sixth Avenue Corridor
ADDRESS: 1714 Sixth Ave., Des Moines (See map at right.)
DEVELOPER: Ashworth Development LLC with consultation from Christensen Development
PROJECT COSTS: Estimated $8.65 …
Former Urbandale movie theater property bought by Florida entity
An entity managed by a Florida-based fitness company has purchased property in Urbandale that previously was home to a nine-screen movie theater, Polk County real estate records show.
Property that includes the former Cobblestone Theaters…Read MoreIowans recognized by Iowa architecture group
Three Iowans were recently recognized at the American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter’s Annual Awards Celebration. They include:
Anna Squier, of MA Architecture, who received the 2023 Iowa Young Architect Award that recognizes an individual …
ICREA award winners announced at ’23 Expo
The Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association recognized its members during its 2023 Expo Tuesday at the Iowa Events Center.
The awards recognized brokers and others who have made an impact on the commercial real estate …
Proposed conversion of Two Ruan Center signals continued interest in downtown apartment development
Since 2010, hundreds of apartment units have been added to Des Moines’ central business district through the redevelopment of warehouses and office buildings into multifamily residences.
This week, Ruan Inc. announced that 200 more apartments …