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Hotel work will start soon after approval from council
A developer plans to break ground in late March on a Hampton Inn along Des Moines’ downtown riverfront following Monday’s final approval of the project by the City Council.
The project, which will also include a parking garage and extended stay hotel, needed council approval to gain a financial incentives package that includes 23 years of property tax breaks and a $1.1 million loan.
The assistance gave city off [Read More Extended Stay Hotel Review News]
Hotel work will start soon after approval from council
A developer plans to break ground in late March on a Hampton Inn along Des Moines’ downtown riverfront following Monday’s final approval of the project by the City Council.
The project, which will also include a parking garage and extended stay hotel, needed council approval to gain a financial incentives package that includes 23 years of property tax breaks and a $1.1 million loan.
The assistance gave city off [Read More Extended Stay Hotel Review News]
Downtown Des Moines hotel likely to gain approval
A proposed downtown hotel that has been the subject of several protracted meetings likely will gain final approval from the Des Moines City Council on Monday.
City Manager Rick Clark told The Des Moines Register late last week that he is recommending the council approve the project, which has sparked heated debate among nearby residents who didn’t want the structure in the neighborhood. The most recent discussion [Read More Extended Stay Hotel Review News]
Des Moines City Council delays downtown hotel decision
While the Des Moines City Council on Friday delayed final approval on the much-debated hotel project proposed for downtown, one conclusion did come forward: The council doesn’t know enough about thin bricks.
Earlier this week, a city design board recommended that the project’s developer use full bricks on the street-facing sides of the Hampton Inn and an extended stay hotel slated for the 100 block of Water Str [Read More Extended Stay Hotel Review News]
Downtown hotel decision stalled until Feb. 6
While the Des Moines City Council Friday delayed final approval on the much-debated hotel project proposed for downtown, one conclusion did come forward: The council doesn’t know enough about thin bricks.
Earlier this week, a city design board recommended that the project’s developer use full bricks on the street-facing sides of the Hampton Inn and an extended stay hotel slated for the 100 block of W [Read More Extended Stay Hotel Review News]
Des Moines residents balk at size of planned downtown hotel
Des Moines residents last week got their most in-depth look yet at a $32.3 million downtown hotel project that has kicked up no shortage of debate.
Residents, city officials and developers are trying to come to terms on a plan that will reshape nearly one square block of prime riverfront property near Second Avenue and Water Street.
The project is proposed in a predominantly residential area, and nearby residents h [Read More Extended Stay Hotel Review News]