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| The Heart of West Des Moines |
As the capital city of Iowa, Des Moines is a major center for the insurance industry. With the headquarters for Principal Financial Group and Meredith Corporation being located right downtown, the city has a sizeable financial services and publishing business base. Other major corporations such as Wells Fargo, Nationwide, ING Group, Marsh, Ruan Transportation and John Deere also have large operations in or near the metro area. Forbes Magazine ranked Des Moines as the 11th "Best Place for Business" in 2006.
The population in the metro and surrounding areas is estimated at 452,768 for 2007, with 33 percent of that growth coming from outside the state. Affordable housing, nationally recognized education, a vibrant downtown community with thriving cultural opportunities and vital neighborhoods, makes Des Moines a wonderful place to both work and live. |
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West Glen Town Center is located in the newest hub of West Des Moines, minutes from downtown Des Moines and surrounded by strong commercial and residential growth. According to the U.S. Census, population within the city of West Des Moines is currently up 9.8 percent from January 2006, making West Des Moines the fastest growing city in the state. Nearby Dallas County, which includes parts of West Des Moines, was the 38th fastest-growing county in the United States between 2000 and 2005 with a growth rate of 27 percent.
West Glen, the highest point on the Mills Civic corridor, sits on Iowa's first Single Point Urban Interchange – a nearly $19 million project – at the intersection of I-35 and Mills Civic Parkway. West Glen's close proximity to I-80 and I-235 also makes it conveniently close to the Des Moines International Airport and national roadway arteries. |
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