Downtown Des Moines Blog - Greater Des Moines Partnership

Places in Downtown Des Moines to Take Care of Personal To-Dos

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Looking to make the most of your lunch break? Check out this list of ideas and businesses in Downtown Des Moines (DSM) to take care of your personal to-dos during the workday. It's the perfect opportunity to step away from your desk and check things off your list quickly and efficiently!

The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Best Place to Live in Downtown Des Moines

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We put together the ultimate guide to finding YOUR best place to live in Downtown Des Moines (DSM). Whether you’re looking to rent or own — ranging from apartments to condos and housing, too, we found lots of options for you to consider!

Is Downtown Des Moines the GOAT for Older Americans?

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

I’ve called Des Moines home for the last 20 years and never cease to be impressed with the ways Downtown Des Moines (DSM) continues to grow and attract residents of all ages. Young people impressed by the bar scene and living next to the largest skatepark in the nation are not the only ones who want to live in Downtown Des Moines. I often hear from older Iowans that the amenities and lifestyle of downtown living have turned out to be the perfect fit for enjoying retirement and later life on their own terms.

Harris Family Chooses to Make Downtown DSM Home

Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

After living in Johnston for a few months and then moving to Mason City, Noah and Madeline Harris knew they wanted to get back to Greater Des Moines (DSM). So, when Noah found the opportunity to apply for a new job with the Greater Des Moines Partnership, he jumped at the chance. Now, newly hired as The Partnership’s Investor Relations Specialist, he and Madeline are discovering all that the region has to offer, especially when it comes to Downtown Des Moines (DSM) amenities.

Life in the Heart of Iowa — Why I Love Living + Working in Downtown Des Moines

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

It was late 2022 when I felt the itch for a change of pace. I was living in my college town, rounding out my first year post-grad. It wasn’t that I was necessarily unhappy, but I was certainly ready for something new. As someone who grew up just 30 miles east of Des Moines in Newton, I have always considered myself a central Iowa girl at heart — so when an opportunity arose to move to Downtown Des Moines (DSM), the decision was a no-brainer.

Making Downtown DSM Home After Working Remotely in Asia + Europe

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

My husband and I have been living in Downtown Des Moines (DSM) since 2013. After getting married in 2015 we jetted off for a couple of years to work remotely and travel abroad in Asia and Europe. When it was time to head back home, there was no question that Des Moines, and more specifically downtown, was where we wanted to be.

What I Love About Working at Des Moines Civic Center + Living in Downtown DSM

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

I can admit this now: I ended up living Downtown Des Moines (DSM) because I put the cart before the horse. I moved to Court Avenue in the summer of 2013 because I was ready for something to change. At the time, my full-time job was paying the bills but not filling my cup. My part-time job with Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) though? That lit me up. Living closer to the Des Moines Civic Center meant my Superman phone booth transition from my full-time job to my part-time job could happen at home instead of in my car in a parking lot. I got in a groove, taking as many shifts as I could, while getting more comfortable living downtown. But I had no idea what Downtown DSM or DMPA had in store for me.

Building Downtown Des Moines for Future Families, Residents and Visitors

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

After attending college and law school in Iowa City, Brandon Brown got a job in Downtown Des Moines (DSM), moving into the Arlington and Hallett Apartments at 13th and Locust Streets. At the time, there wasn’t a lot going on in Downtown DSM aside from the first downtown Starbucks opening, which was a big deal. Later, Brandon moved into the Sherman Hill neighborhood, where he met his now wife. For a few years they moved out of downtown to the South of Grand area, but returned in 2019 after their son was born and before welcoming a daughter, two years ago.

A Downtown Des Moines Resident on What It’s Like Living in Downtown Des Moines

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

The DART D-Line is no longer in operation. Please visit DART's website to learn more about their available routes in Downtown Des Moines (DSM) and across the region.

Why Now is the Time to Buy a Home in Downtown Des Moines

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. News says it’s the top 20 places to live, Forbes calls it the #1 place for young professionals to live and Fortune says it’s the “#1 up-and-coming downtown,” so it seems like the word is out. Greater Des Moines (DSM) is no longer the best-kept secret in the Midwest, and its downtown is the heart of the city, but what are the options for home ownership in Downtown Des Moines, and what are the advantages? Here’s your quick guidebook on home ownership in Downtown Des Moines and why it’s the place to be.