Hello Historic West Des Moines! Big News... We're elated to share that on Monday, December 5th the West Des Moines City Council approved and adopted the Historic West Des Moines Design Guidelines as presented, which includes the (1) Valley Junction Historic Business District, (2) Transitional Residential District, (3) Railroad Avenue District, (4) Mixed Industrial District, … Continue reading December Updates: Design Guidelines Adopted by Council
Hello Historic West Des Moines: Happy Halloween! A few updates to share as we wrap-up October, un-wrap candy, and head into November festivities including Sip & Shop and Jingle in the Junction ... On Monday, September 26th the Planning and Zoning Commission met to review the Full Draft of the Historic West Des Moines Design … Continue reading October Updates: City Council to Review Draft Design Guidelines on 11/7
Hello Historic West Des Moines: We are excited to share with you the Draft Design Guidelines for Historic West Des Moines. Please click the button below to view the document and thanks again to all involved in helping shape such. The Draft Design Guidelines are being heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission this Monday … Continue reading Draft Design Guidelines Available for Review
Hello Historic West Des Moines: Happy Fall! The Master Planning Team has been hard at work these past few weeks compiling the recommended Draft Design Guidelines for Historic West Des Moines. The Full Draft is near completion and includes 5 Chapters in total focusing on the (1) Valley Junction Historic Business District (previously reviewed and … Continue reading September Updates: Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting 9/26 to Review Draft Design Guidelines
Calling local businesses, artists, designers, creatives, and fabricators: The SignUp Valley Junction Program has officially launched! Are you a business in the 100-500 blocks along and between Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Streets??? Keep reading! About SignUp SignUp Valley Junction is a collaboration among the Historic Valley Junction Foundation, the City of West Des Moines, and … Continue reading SignUp Valley Junction Program Launches! Apply Today…
Hello, Historic West Des Moines! We are halfway through August and just two short days away from Thursday's Farmers Market / Music in the Junction. Below are a few breezy updates to share regarding the Historic West Des Moines Master Plan Update: On Wednesday, July 20th, 2022 the Steering Committee unanimously recommended the Draft Design … Continue reading August Updates: Draft Guidelines Move Forward…
Good morning, Historic West Des Moines! Friendly reminder that our next steering committee meeting will be taking place tomorrow, Wednesday, July 20th at 4:30pm, with virtual and in-person participation welcome. The primary focus of this meeting will be on reviewing the Draft Guidelines for the Commercial District, which include existing commercial areas located along Grand Avenue and … Continue reading Draft Commercial Design Guidelines: Committee Meeting 7/20 to Review
Hello Historic West Des Moines! Our next steering committee meeting will be taking place next week on Wednesday, July 20th at 4:30pm, with virtual and in-person participation welcome. For the latest information on meeting dates, times and virtual access details please visit the Meetings page on the project website or take a peek at the … Continue reading July Updates: Mixed Industrial Receives Committee Recommendation, 7/20 Meeting on Draft Commercial Guidelines