Your business venture starts here, in Iowa’s Rising Star.
Altoona has 23.5 acres of development-ready land available in Altoona’s retail corridor at 154 34th Avenue SW. This space is located in the middle of Outlets of Des Moines, Adventureland, Wal-Mart, Menards and more.
Continue reading…In this week’s #PeopleofAltoona, Altoona resident Jane Ryan reflects on her connection with the Altoona community and how she was inspired to give people a reason to smile.
When you’ve walked along the bike path or through the gardens in Altoona, have you ever noticed messages of joy and kindness near your feet? Or maybe a little round gnome hiding among the flowers or snow?
Thank Jane Ryan, Altoona resident, for the uplifting bursts of color along your daily walks around town.
In Jane’s own words, here’s her story…
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When it comes to commercial real estate for lease, the lease itself makes all the difference.
A commercial real estate lease—whether it’s for retail space for lease, office space or other commercial buildings—is a major commitment for tenants and landlords alike, involving significant time and capital. That’s why it’s so important to understand the structure of your lease before signing.
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Your business venture starts here, in Iowa’s Rising Star.
Altoona has 750 acres of land available zoned for commercial and industrial development on Adventureland Drive and 1st Avenue NE. 140 of the acres are zoned commercial for retail, office and mixed-use commercial. The other 610 acres are zone for light-industrial use, including enclosed manufacturing, office buildings, distribution centers and warehousing. The possibilities are endless with a vast amount of space and development-ready land.
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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.
Continue reading…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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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