Status: Failed

Developer: Don & Jason Walsmith

Architect: RDG Planning & Design

Cost: N/A

Category: Retail, Entertainment

Etc:

• No news has surfaced on this project since it's initial announcement, but project signs remain on the building. This project will be considered as "failed" until such time that additional news comes forward.
• Renovation of the 2 story Lovejoy Building, originally constructed in 1924
• Development would feature recording/studio space for the popular Des Moines band, the NADAS
• Early discussions feature the inclusion of the headquarters for Iowa Public Radio
• Building would feature a medium sized performing arts/concert venue on 2nd floor
• 1st floor tenants proposed are the popular Flying Mango BBQ Restuarant and tenant space for a retail business

September 2006