# Planned developments in Des Moines, IA

Boardwalk found 410+ planned projects in Des Moines, IA in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Urban Design Review Board agenda for Oct 6, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/des-moines-city/

## Des Moines at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 410+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 20 |
| Most common type | Residential |
| Latest filing | Oct 6, 2026, Urban Design Review Board |
| Sources we check | 21 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## Looking for Des Moines County?

[Des Moines County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/des-moines/) · 170+ projects

## What's planned in Des Moines

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 150+ | 37% |
| Infrastructure | 78 | 19% |
| Commercial | 70 | 17% |
| Development decisions | 57 | 14% |
| Public and institutional | 24 | 6% |
| Mixed use | 17 | 4% |
| Industrial | 15 | 4% |

## Recent projects in Des Moines

| Project | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Unit Residential Development | ABE Property Solutions, LLC | Duplexes to fourplexes | 7 units | Seeking approval | Oct 1, 2026 |
| 10.65-Acre Outdoor Sports and Recreation Area | Iowa United Basketball | Entertainment and recreation | 10.7 acres | Approved | Sep 3, 2026 |
| 10.64-Acre Sports and Recreation PUD Amendment | Katecho Real Estate, LLC | Entertainment and recreation | 10.6 acres | Seeking approval | Sep 3, 2026 |
| 111,810-Sqft Industrial Expansion | NMDP Holdings | Manufacturing | 56.2 acres | Recommended | Aug 26, 2026 |
| 6-Unit Rowhome Development on 0.73 Acres | 3820 Grand Ave LLC | Residential | 6 units · 0.73 acres | Seeking approval | Aug 20, 2026 |
| 1.08-Acre Industrial Service Development | Iowa Plumbing Solutions Corp | Warehouses and distribution | 1.08 acres | Recommended | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Mixed-Use Development at 2511 Cottage Grove Avenue | Pharmco Properties | Homes and businesses | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Mixed-Use Residential and Commercial Development | Townhall Associates, LP | Homes and businesses | Not stated in filing | Approved | Aug 3, 2026 |
| 245-Stall Surface Parking Lot for Broadlawns Medical Center | Broadlawns Medical Center | Parking lots | 3.24 acres | Recommended | Jul 22, 2026 |
| $470K Central Place Trail Phase 2 Grant Application | Not stated | Trails and greenways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jul 13, 2026 |
| 27.58-Acre Industrial Expansion | Mitchell Trust and NMDP Holdings | Industrial | 27.6 acres | Recommended | Jun 18, 2026 |
| 24.73-Acre Soccer Stadium Development | Iowa Soccer Development Foundation | Stadiums and arenas | 24.7 acres | Early planning | Jun 8, 2026 |

Showing 12 of 410+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Nearby places

- [Pleasant Hill, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/pleasant-hill/) · 30 projects
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- [West Des Moines, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/west-des-moines/) · 160+ projects
- [Urbandale, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/urbandale/) · 250+ projects
- [Clive, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/clive/) · 29 projects

All places in Iowa: [Iowa](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/)

## Questions about Des Moines

### What's planned in Des Moines, IA?

Boardwalk found 410+ planned projects in Des Moines, IA in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Urban Design Review Board agenda for Oct 6, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Des Moines projects come from public meeting records, such as Urban Design Review Board agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Des Moines's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 12, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Des Moines, IA", boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/des-moines-city/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count