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Des Moines metro region is No. 4 on best place to live list
The Des Moines metro region has been named by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Best Places to Live”. Rising seven spots in just two years, Des Moines is now listed as the fourth best place to live. Continue reading…
Outlets of Des Moines Announce Four Store Openings in April and May
DES MOINES, Iowa (April 9, 2018) – Outlets of Des Moines, an open-air lifestyle destination in Altoona, Iowa, and the region’s first outlet center is pleased to announce the openings of four national retailers. American Eagle and Christopher & Banks will open in April, Michael Kors Outlet and Lucky Brand to follow in May. Continue reading…
January 2018 Building Permits Report
Last month, the City of Altoona issued 9 commercial and 12 residential building permits representing over 21,000 square-feet of new or improved space and over $3 million invested. Continue reading…
December 2017 Building Permits Report
In December 2017, the City of Altoona issued 10 commercial and 8 residential building permits representing over 41,300 square-feet of new or improved space and over $5 million invested. Continue reading…
November 2017 Building Permits Report
In November 2017, the City of Altoona issued 11 commercial and 12 residential building permits representing over 75,000 square-feet of new or improved space and over $9 million invested. Continue reading…
Altoona Arts, Online Survey
The City of Altoona is exploring ways to stimulate community engagement through public art and cultural programming. Consultants have been engaged to work with the community to form a vision and plan for cultivating engaging and memorable spaces to work and play in Altoona. Continue reading…
October 2017 Building Permits Report
In October 2017, the City of Altoona issued 24 commercial and 14 residential building permits representing 102,217 square-feet of new or improved space and over $5 million invested. Continue reading…
Outlets of Des Moines Grand Opening Draws Thousands to Des Moines Region’s First Outlet Center
New England Development celebrated today the Opening of the Outlets of Des Moines, an open-air lifestyle destination in Altoona, Iowa, and the region’s first outlet center. A drum roll, burst of confetti and ceremonial ribbon cutting welcomed thousands of area residents and visitors eager to shop at the outlet center. Continue reading…
September 2017 Building Permits Report
In September 2017, the City of Altoona issued 40 commercial and 17 residential building permits representing 92,756 square-feet of new or improved space and over $11 million invested. Continue reading…