The University Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Plan is a joint endeavor between the Cities of West Des Moines and Clive, Iowa, to create a vision to strengthen the University Avenue Corridor that sits along the border of the two communities north of Interstate 235 and east of Interstate 80/35.
Project Goals
There are several goals of the University Avenue Corridor
Redevelopment Plan including:
• Increase economic vitality and desirability
• Enable a vibrant and sustainable live, work and play
environment
• Incorporate new residential uses
• Generate a variety of day and nighttime uses and amenities
• Create a connected transportation network for vehicles and
pedestrians
• Develop new future land use plan
• Identify redevelopment buildings and areas
• Identify opportunities to improve traffic
• Identify roadway enhancements to increase bike and ped
safety and comfort
• Develop a master storm water management plan
• Integrate, enhance and connect green spaces
• Incorporate placemaking and arts