Renovation of a mixed-use development in West Des Moines, Iowa. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility; and multi-residential development.

The City of West Des Moines, Iowa are seeking a consultant to develop an intentional plan for the enhancement and redevelopment of the 600 acre University Avenue corridor to increase the economic vitality and desirability of this aging area of the City. The plan will enable a vibrant and sustainable live, work, and play environment, incorporating residential opportunities in proximity to a variety of day and night time uses and amenities connected by a transportation network that allows for vehicle and pedestrian modes of travel to co-exist while increasing and enhancing the presence of the natural environment throughout the area The City expects to have a completed redevelopment study for presentation to the City Council by December 2020. The selected firm will present the plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council of West Des Moines and Clive. During the proposal period, interested parties will be allowed to submit to the City written questions and requests for additional information via Christine Gordon, AICP at Christine.gordon@wdm.iowa.gov. All questions and requests received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2019 will be answered via posting on the City's web site by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, unless the nature of the question or request requires further time or research to issue a proper response. As of July 3, 2024, this project is currently under evaluation stage. A notice of intent to award a design firm has not been scheduled. A construction timeline has not been determined.