In September 2016, the City of Altoona issued 7 commercial and 22 residential building permits representing over 57,000 square-feet of new or improved space and over $6 million invested. Continue reading…


August 2016 Building Permits Report
In August 2016, the City of Altoona issued 15 commercial and 16 residential building permits representing over 450,000 square-feet of new or improved space and nearly $35 million invested. Continue reading…

Webcam Provides Live View of Outlets of Des Moines Construction
Market interest drives New England Development’s decision to share progress
The Des Moines region’s first outlet mall is also the first New England Development outlet project to stream its progress live on the web. The construction of Outlets of Des Moines, a 300,000 square foot development to feature major-label outlet stores and restaurants, may now be followed by clicking here. Continue reading…

Outlets of Des Moines Takes Shape as Steel Erection Work Begins
August progress shows construction on schedule
The Des Moines region’s first outlet mall is now clearly visible from Interstate 80 and Highway 65 as construction crews erect steel at Outlets of Des Moines a New England Development project. The construction at Outlets of Des Moines will support approximately 500 jobs. Crews are approximately halfway through pouring foundations for the center’s nine buildings, and steel erection for two of the buildings is underway. Continue reading…

Development is Happening Now, in the City of Altoona
City of Altoona issues $53 million in construction permits for over 400,000 square-feet of space.
As of July 31, the City of Altoona has issued a total of 139 building permits. This represents over $53 million in permit valuation and over 400,000 square-feet of new or improved space. By comparison, on July 31, 2015 the City had issued permits for $23 million and 194,000 square-feet, showing an increase of 124% in valuation and 105% in square-feet of space. Continue reading…

July 2016 Building Permits Report
In July 2016, the City of Altoona issued 14 commercial and 8 residential building permits representing over 300,000 square-feet of new or improved space and nearly $31 million invested. Continue reading…

June 2016 Building Permits Report
In June 2016, the City of Altoona issued 12 commercial and 10 residential building permits representing nearly 18,000 SF of new/improved space and over $9 million invested. Continue reading…

Full Swing Construction Begins at Outlets of Des Moines
October 2017 Grand Opening Planned
New England Development announced today that construction work will be in full swing this month on the Outlets of Des Moines property in Altoona, Iowa. Opening in October 2017, Outlets of Des Moines will feature some of the best brand names in retail. The 300,000 sf outlet center will be located at 801 Bass Pro Drive NW at the intersection of I-80 and US-65, an established destination for entertainment and shopping. Continue reading…

May 2016 Building Permits Report
In May 2016, the City of Altoona issued 24 commercial and 8 residential building permits representing over 12,000 SF of new/improved space and over $5 million invested. Continue reading…

April 2016 Building Permits Report
In April 2016, the City of Altoona issued 11 commercial and 8 residential building permits representing over 1,000 SF of new/improved space and nearly $2.5 million invested. Continue reading…