Historic West Des Moines Getting a New Look

(West Des Moines, IA) -- New apartments and businesses are coming to Historic West Des Moines. Google will put its offices in a recently raised building on the 300 block of 5th Street in Valley Junction. The three story building will also have apartments. West Des Moines Community & Economic Development's Clyde Evans says two more buildings are set to go up pending city approval. The projects are part of the city's Historic West Des Moines Master Plan it has been working on since 2016. Evans says some people have raised concerns about new projects changing Valley Junction; like parking issues, architectural design in a historic area, and building heights. The city had an informational meeting to update the public about new Master Plan ideas Tuesday.


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