In February 2016, the City of Altoona issued 8 commercial and 4 residential building permits representing over 6,000 SF of new/improved space and nearly $700,000 invested. Continue reading…
Des Moines Considered a Silicon Prairie for Tech Industry
Business Facilities Magazine wants to know – will the center of gravity for high-tech development shift from the coasts to the middle of the country?
The below article, recently published by Business Facilities Magazine, points out that the Midwest has become a prime destination for entrepreneurs who are putting down roots for new tech startups. The article cites cost of living and cost of doing business as reasons why some tech startups have chosen locations in the Midwest. Not surprisingly (well, at least to us Midwesterners) another reason cited in the article was Midwest values – a friendly and supportive environment to grow your business. Continue reading…
City Administrator to Discuss Altoona’s Economic Development Outlook with ICREA
Jeff Mark, City Administrator in Altoona is slated to speak at the next Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association (ICREA) meeting on March 3. Mark will discuss current construction projects and future development plans happening in Altoona. Continue reading…
January 2016 Building Permits Report
In January, the City of Altoona issued 8 commercial building permits and 3 residential building permits, representing over $200,000 in investments. Continue reading…
Altoona Ranks #4 in Healthiest Housing Markets Study
New York financial technology company SmartAsset released the rankings from its second annual Healthiest Housing Markets Study. Altoona made the list at number 4 in Iowa, up from their rank of 21 in 2015. The study measures market health by the average number of years residents spend in homes, home values, ease of sale, and the costs associated with ownership.
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December 2015 Building Permits Report
In December, the City of Altoona issued 10 commercial and 8 residential building permits representing over 66,000 SF of new/improved space and nearly $7 million invested. Continue reading…
Altoona Site Poised to be Heart of America’s ‘Biggest Development Ever’
As a child, Mike Whalen tinkered with a Lionel train set. Now he plays with hotels, restaurants and giant retail complexes.
“This is the ultimate train set out here,” Whalen said, standing at the future site of Prairie Crossing, a 230-acre planned retail, commercial and residential development in Altoona.
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Linden Oaks: A New Place to Call ‘Home’ in Altoona
The latest development in Altoona’s growing residential scene, Linden Oaks is a distinctive apartment home community built for those who want a simplified lifestyle. The single-story homes are designed for optimal peace and quiet—a modern way to practice simple living with style. Linden Oaks is just right for Iowa’s rising star.
Families & Developers Choose Altoona for Growth
With Altoona leading the movement, the Des Moines metropolitan area is growing at an unprecedented rate: nearly twice that of the national average. Altoona has already experienced an 8% population increase since 2010, and is continuing to rise. By 2019, the city’s population is expected to reach more than 17,000—a 17% increase since 2010. Continue reading…
Jethroni Pepperoni to Replace Pizza Hut on Adventureland Drive
The owner of Jethro’s in Altoona recently announced Jethroni Pepperoni, a new restaurant that will feature Italian food and pizza. Construction is underway in the old Pizza Hut Altoona at 3221 Adventureland Drive, which closed this month.
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