Placemaking and big investments in quality of life projects continue to be a focus of Greater Des Moines leaders to attract residents and visitors alike. At Thursday’s Power Breakfast, which focused on placemaking, we asked our speakers what business leaders should know about placemaking in the region.

Libby Crimmings, president of Atlas Community Studios, and Molly Hanson, conservation and community outreach specialist at RDG Planning & Design, kicked off the conversation with stories about placemaking ahead of a panel discussion.

Panelists included:

Teva Dawson, founder, Group Creatives.

Kevin Foley, executive director, Des Moines International Airport.

Hannah Inman, CEO, Great Outdoors Foundation (leading ICON Water Trails).

Kami Rankin, deputy director, Polk County Conservation.