The development of a mixed-use business park in Gilbert is moving forward with two lots being sold and others available for future growth in the town north of Ames. The project comes against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, which is making developers more cautious about pursuing a project, said Luke Jensen, the local real estate…

The Des Moines Plan and Zoning Commission has approved changes to the city’s site plan requirements for construction and renovation projects that officials say disproportionately affect small businesses and property owners. The Plan and Zoning Commission approved the changes at its meeting on April 3. The amendment will go before the City Council for a…

Park Hill Holdings LLC, based in Eden Prairie, Minn., paid Haymarket Investors LLC $1.4 million for property at 4241 Merle Hay Road in Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show. The parcel, which is semi-developed, is part of Haymarket Square, located on the northeast corner of Merle Hay Road and Aurora Avenue. The shopping center…

Jefferson Matters, which works to promote and preserve the historic downtown in the community of more than 4,000 people, has been named a recipient of Main Street America’s Great American Main Street Award. The award recognized Main Street communities for their work to preserve and revitalize their historic downtowns and commercial districts. The awards were…

Construction is beginning soon at Walnut Crossing, a workforce housing townhome project on the northwest corner of North Warrior Lane and Northwest Douglas Parkway. The Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, in partnership with the city of Waukee, is developing the project, which will include 48 three- to five-bedroom townhomes. Qualifying homebuyers will pay no more…