Located along historic Cottage Grove Avenue in Des Moines, this new-build home was thoughtfully designed to honor the character of its surrounding neighborhood while offering a fresh, contemporary perspective. Drawing inspiration from traditional architecture, the home layers classic detailing against a modern layout, rich textures, and moody dark bronze accents to create a unique aesthetic….
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Serving the City: Notes from the Urban Design Review Board
The Des Moines Urban Design Review Board (UDRB) works to promote sensitive, lasting, and sustainable development – its charge is to advise the City Council on City planning efforts, projects receiving City subsidy such as Tax Increment Financing, and projects on City property. I have been serving on the UDRB since May 2018. Discussion at…
Des Moines Urban Design Review Board
As a member of the Des Moines Urban Design Review Board (UDRB) since April 2018, I work to promote sensitive, durable, and sustainable development – our charge is to advise the City Council on City planning efforts and projects receiving City subsidy. In this capacity, I have the opportunity to impact the early stages of…