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January 2021 Building Permit Report

Posted on February 9, 2021

In January 2021, the City of Altoona issued 4 commercial and 11 residential building permits representing over 23,698 square feet of new or improved space and over $3.3 million invested.

People of Altoona: Meet Rory!

Posted on February 1, 2021

Written by Courtney Healy

If you’re shopping around town or browsing the aisles of the Altoona Public Library, you might run into Rory Tegtmeier, a local resident with a great story to tell. For today’s #PeopleofAltoona, we sat down with Rory to learn what makes our community “a lovely place to be.”

In 2020, Altoona Experienced Record-High Investment in Residential Development

Posted on January 25, 2021

Written by Courtney Healy

The City of Altoona is pleased to announce that the community recently experienced record-high investment in residential development. In 2020, the City issued 241 permits for residential development, valued at nearly $105 million—a nearly 100% increase from 2019 and the highest valuation of residential permits ever issued by Altoona in a single year. With the added 241 permits, the City has set another record high with 637 new residential housing units.

5 Things to Consider When Relocating Your Business

Posted on January 21, 2021

Written by Courtney Healy

As anyone who has purchased a home knows, location can be a driving force behind your success, happiness and overall quality of life—even more so than the home itself.

Featured Property: 5697 NE 56th STREET, ALTOONA, IA

Posted on January 15, 2021

Written by Courtney Healy

13.5 ACRES of DEVELOPMENT-READY LAND available.

Your business venture starts here, in Iowa’s Rising Star.

Altoona has 13.5 acres of development-ready land available for office, retail or flex/warehouse uses on 5697 NE 56th Street. This space is located near national industry leaders including FACEBOOK, AMAZON, Ziegler CAT, and more.

December 2020 Building Permit Report

Posted on January 11, 2021

Written by Courtney Healy

In December, the City of Altoona issued 4 commercial and 35 residential building permits representing over 137,308 square feet of new or improved space and over $17.1 million invested.

Featured Property: 109 8TH STREET SE, ALTOONA, IA

Posted on January 8, 2021

Written by Courtney Healy

0.41 ACRES of DEVELOPMENT-READY LAND available.

Your business venture starts here, in Iowa’s Rising Star.

Altoona has 0.41 acres (17,985 square feet) of development-ready land available for office or retail use on 109 8^th Street SE. This space is located in the heart of Altoona’s business district.

Featured Property: 1570 11TH AVE NE, ALTOONA, IA

Posted on December 17, 2020

Written by Courtney Healy

38.9 ACRES of DEVELOPMENT-READY LAND available.

Your business venture starts here, in Iowa’s Rising Star.

Altoona has 38.9 acres of development-ready land available for industrial, manufacturing or mixed-use on 1570 11^th Avenue NE. This space is located near key industry leaders including LightEdge, Dayton Freight, Lineage Logistics and more.

PEOPLE OF ALTOONA: Katie Princehouse

Posted on December 16, 2020

Written by Courtney Healy

In this week’s #PeopleofAltoona, Balance Autism’s Senior Director of Marketing and Enrollment, Katie Princehouse reflects on her connection with the Altoona community.

Advantages of Doing Business at a Transportation Network

Posted on December 11, 2020

Written by Courtney Healy

What is the best location for your transportation and logistics business?

Obviously, there are many factors to consider, from the local workforce and property taxes to the locations of your manufacturers and end-users. But the most important factor of all is the location’s proximity to a transportation network. This is why many companies are choosing to relocate their business to Altoona, Iowa.