Status: Phase I completed in 2008, additional phases contingent on funding

Developer: City of Des Moines

Cost: $2.6 million

Category: Transportation and Infrastructure

Etc:

• Construction of the Phase I 4-block pilot project streetscape along the north and south sides of Ingersoll Avenue
• Additional phases will stretch down to 35th Street, possibly westward to near 42nd Street, and east to ML King Jr. Parkway
• Base construction phase will include new sidewalks, street trees and possibly new landscaping planters
• Enhanced construction phase will include new sidewalks, landscaping planters, street lights, street furniture, etc.
• Project will attempt to improve parking woes and multiple drive approaches impeding pedestrian traffic along Ingersoll

September 2008