Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Des Moines, Iowa. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; sidewalk / parking lot; sidewalk / parking lot; and water / sewer project.

This project provides for the reconstruction of McKinley Avenue/East McKinley Avenue from Fleur Drive to E. Indianola Avenue. The roadway will also be improved to urban standards including the construction of curbs, sidewalk, and storm sewer where needed. Improvements have been completed from SE 14th Street to South Union Street. These improvements included a modified access to the shopping center at SE 14th Street along McKinley Avenue. The next phase of this project from South Union Street to SW 9th Street is planned for FY2023-FY2024. The phase from South Union Street to SW 9th Street will include a 27-foot-wide urban roadway with a 10 foot trail on the north side of the road and a 5 foot sidewalk along the south side. Future phases include SW 9th Street to SW 14th Street and SW 14th Street to Fleur Drive. The project is included in the city's 2025-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of May 15, 2025, further details regarding firm construction and completion timelines have not been identified. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.