Posts Tagged ‘downtown Des Moines’
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 …
Council OKs preliminary terms of grant to new owner of Kum & Go
The Des Moines City Council this week approved preliminary terms of an urban development agreement with FJ Management Inc., which plans on opening a regional headquarters in downtown Des Moines. FJ Management, which owns Maverik …
Read MoreKrause ‘optimistic’ about proposed stadium project
Progress is being made in closing a funding gap for a stadium and plaza that has been proposed for southwest of downtown Des Moines, Kyle Krause said.
Proposed Pro Iowa Stadium“I’m optimistic today,” Krause …
Read MoreKyle Krause talks about his future plans, Krause Gateway Center
Kyle Krause’s first involvement with his family’s companies began at age 9 when he helped fill orders for what is now Solar Transport.
Kyle KrauseAt age 10, he began doing odd jobs at Kum …
Read MoreUPDATED: Toppling Goliath opening tap room in Drake neighborhood
The popular and top-ranked Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. is expanding to Des Moines.
The maker of Pseudo Sue pale ale and …
Read MoreWill more office workers downtown help restaurants? Answers vary
Ask Jessica Dunker of the Iowa Restaurant Association whether requiring workers to be in the office at least three days a week will benefit downtown Des Moines’ restaurants and she’ll say “probably not.”
Ask Matt Anderson, Des …
Read MoreThe move away from full-time remote work
Across the nation, a growing number of employers are requiring employees be in the office at least three or more days a week.
In March, JPMorgan Chase & Co. told senior employees that they must …
Read MorePrincipal Financial Group’s workers are returning to the office. What it could mean for downtown
Last week, Principal Financial Group told its employees that most would be required to begin working in the office at least three days a week starting in November.
The mandate was welcome news to downtown …
Read MoreHubbell Realty’s newest apartment building nearly ready to open
In fall 2018, Hubbell Realty Co. began work on conceptual designs for a five-story, 114-unit apartment building in its Bridge District development just south of Interstate Highway 235.
The company’s goal was to begin construction …
Read MoreEast Village mixed-use project moving forward, with changes
A mixed-use project proposed over five years ago in Des Moines’ East Village district is moving forward but with modifications.
Plans for the proposed five-story retail, office and residential building at 418 E. Grand Ave. …