# Planned developments in West Des Moines, IA

Boardwalk found 160+ planned projects in West Des Moines, IA in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the West Des Moines Board of Adjustment agenda for Oct 7, 2026.

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

## West Des Moines at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 160+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 16 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Oct 7, 2026, West Des Moines Board of Adjustment |
| Sources we check | 17 |

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

## What's planned in West Des Moines

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 46 | 27% |
| Commercial | 36 | 21% |
| Residential | 32 | 19% |
| Public and institutional | 28 | 17% |
| Development decisions | 19 | 11% |
| Industrial | 8 | 5% |

## Recent projects in West Des Moines

| Project | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-Lot Single-Family Subdivision | Eagle Brook, LLC | Single-family | 31 units | Seeking approval | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Development Agreement Amendment for WDM Entertainment and WDM South | WDM Entertainment, LLC | Entertainment and recreation | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Oct 5, 2026 |
| 12,300-Square-Foot Right-of-Way Acquisition for Roadway Project | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2-Lot Subdivision and Frontage Road Development | WDM South, LLC | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Four Building Additions to St. Francis Church/School | St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church | Places of worship | Not stated in filing | Approved | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Raccoon River East Greenway Trail Professional Services Agreement | Not stated | Trails and greenways | Not stated in filing | Approved | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Human Services Building Renovations Professional Services Agreement | Not stated | Government buildings | Not stated in filing | Approved | Aug 17, 2026 |
| 25-Lot Single-Family Subdivision | Raccoon River Land Company, LLC | Single-family | 25 units | Seeking approval | Aug 17, 2026 |
| West Des Moines Community Schools PUD Establishment and Southwoods Knoll PUD Amendment | West Des Moines Community Schools | Schools | Not stated in filing | Approved | Aug 3, 2026 |
| 5.86-Acre Natural Resource Area Named Clover Hills Natural Area | Parks and Recreation Department | Parks | 5.86 acres | Recommended | Jun 18, 2026 |
| 800-Unit Residential Urban Renewal Plan | Not stated | Residential | 800 units | Approved | Mar 9, 2026 |
| 5-Unit Residential Expansion at Hamlet Apartments | True Parkway IA, LLC | Multifamily | 5 units | Seeking approval | Jan 12, 2026 |

Showing 12 of 160+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Nearby places

- [Clive, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/clive/) · 29 projects
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- [Urbandale, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/urbandale/) · 250+ projects
- Cumming, IA · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- [Waukee, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/waukee/) · 300+ projects
- [Des Moines, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/des-moines-city/) · 410+ projects

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

## Questions about West Des Moines

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

Boardwalk found 160+ planned projects in West Des Moines, IA in the last 12 months. The latest is on the West Des Moines Board of Adjustment agenda for Oct 7, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

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

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks West 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 West Des Moines, IA", boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/west-des-moines/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

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