Hello! The Historic West Des Moines Master Planning Team has been working very hard these past few weeks. Following extensive review of the feedback provided via the Visual Preference Survey, paired with Steering Committee discussion, oversight, and refinement at meetings on both January 5th and 6th -- we are excited to share the initial Working Draft of the … Continue reading Working Draft of Design Guidelines: Steering Committee Review 1/26
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Design Preferences Shared: View Survey Summary
"Harmony is essential to the spirit of the district; buildings don’t stand alone." Howdy Historic West Des Moines! Thank you to the 300+ folks who responded to the Visual Preference Survey, 400+ individuals who participated in the Virtual Design Collaborative Workshop, and hundreds of comments shared. All your input was carefully compiled, reviewed, and summarized via … Continue reading Design Preferences Shared: View Survey Summary
Happy Holidays! Don’t Fir-get to Take the Survey…
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say on a bright Historic West Des Moines Day... Happy holidays, Historic West Des Moines! Please grab some nog and click the button below to take the Visual Preference Survey. Watch the short orientation videos before getting started; they serve up important food-for-thought to assist with your survey experience. … Continue reading Happy Holidays! Don’t Fir-get to Take the Survey…
Virtual Workshop Open
We hope this email finds everyone safe and sound following yesterday's weather events. We are excited to announce the Virtual Design Workshop is officially open! Thank you for your patience and flexibility in pivoting to an online setting. We were very much looking forward to connecting with folks live and in-person but are grateful for … Continue reading Virtual Workshop Open
WEATHER UPDATE – Design Workshop is Going Virtual
Hello All -- Due to inclement weather, high winds, and school closures, the 12/15 Design Collaborative Workshop and Visual Preference Survey (which was going to be held in-person at Stilwell Junior High) needs to shift to a virtual setting. Everyone’s safety comes first and thanks to the power of technology (and fact that the Visual … Continue reading WEATHER UPDATE – Design Workshop is Going Virtual
Neighborhood Workshop 11/17
Dear Friends of Historic West Des Moines: Join us on Wednesday, November 17th at Stilwell Jr High (1601 Vine Street) from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for a Neighborhood Workshop as part of the Historic West Des Moines Master Plan Update! The event will be led by our project partners at Small Nation who will be highlighting Main Street stories … Continue reading Neighborhood Workshop 11/17
Steering Committee Mind Map
Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 at 4:30pm · Human Services Building, 139 6th Street And we're off! The HWDM Master Plan Steering Committee came together on the evening of Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 to join forces and brainwaves. An overview of the project schedule for the master plan update was shared (view it here) alongside anticipated … Continue reading Steering Committee Mind Map