RFQ Parcel A, Martinelli Censure
Marina
Articles concerning the Des Moines Marina, including ongoing plans for economic development ideas like a Passenger Ferry. You can start by reading the Marina Timeline which tracks key events from 2008 on.
Reject all three
1 Comment on Reject all threeThe central premise of the Marina Redevelopment (land side) has always been that 223rd Ave should be brought down to the Marina Floor in some way. The current plan is to have a set of windy Steps that switch back and forth in front of the South Shores Condo. OK, that part -could- be great.
... continue reading.Marina Redevelopment Talking Points
On August 6, 2021, the City Of Des Moines published its 2021 Draft Marina Master Plan Update. Almost immediately, residents began speaking with me about serious concerns. I was asked to create ‘talking points’ to try to put those concerns into something digestible. The City’s current information is presented here at https://www.desmoinesmarina.com/marina-master-plan-updates.html If you can
... continue reading.Marina Redevelopment Town Hall ARPA Proposal
17 Comments on Marina Redevelopment Town Hall ARPA ProposalMy fifth formal proposal to the City Council for ARPA spending is to fund a multi-media presentation ‘explainer’ and Town Hall for Marina Redevelopment. Background The City recently released it’s 2021 Draft Marina Master Plan, which I’ll refer to here as ‘Marina Redevelopment’. But having now spoken with a lot of residents who are lobbying
... continue reading.2021 Draft Marina Master Plan Update
My six ARPA proposals
1 Comment on My six ARPA proposalsUpdate 08/31/21: Since this original post, I have added two other proposals for a total of six. I’ve added them below. As I said in the Christmas in July post on spending our $9M in stimulus money, after the July 22 City Council Meeting, Councilmembers were given an application by the City Manager to fill
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1 Comment on It’s all a matter of timing…This is a news year…
1 Comment on This is a news year…Des Moines Marina Master Plan Update Comments Questions Answers
Some good questions regarding Marina Redevelopment
1 Comment on Some good questions regarding Marina RedevelopmentIf you’re 99% of Des Moines, you have no idea that the Marina Redevelopment is going on. Last month, the City asked for questions and comments from the public which I urge you to read. But I am pretty sure you weren’t aware of that because the only outreach was in the form of flyers
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