• Welcome to the City of Des Moines

    A major center for insurance, financial services and publishing, Des Moines has a lot to offer, such as affordable housing, short commute times, a diverse population, and was also recently named one of the best places to live on the Silicon Prairie.

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  • Spotlight on Des Moines

    Gray's Lake Park features the 1,400 foot-long Kruidenier Trail pedestrian bridge and a 1.9 mile trail around the lake. "...Residents can walk, bike, boat or fish -- right in the very heart of downtown," said Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie.

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  • Authors Visiting in Des Moines

    Mark your calendars and get set to enjoy another AViD season featuring six free programs by nationally-recognized authors.

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  • One of the Best Cities for Jobs

    Des Moines ranks #2 on Forbes 2012 list of Best Cities for Jobs.

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  • Gray's Lake Park on National Top 10 List

    Des Moines' Gray's Lake Park has been named one of the Top 10 Great Public Spaces by the American Planning Association.

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  • Iowa State Capitol

    The Iowa State Capitol is among the most beautiful state capitols in the country with its 275-foot, 23-karat gold leafed dome anchoring the east end of downtown Des Moines.

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  • East Village

    Historic East Village is an eclectic neighborhood of restored historic properties, beautiful streetscapes, and urban living at the foot of the State Capitol.

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  • World Food Prize

    Des Moines is home to the World Food Prize the foremost international award recognizing the achievements in advancing human development by improving the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world.

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Engineering Mission

 

The mission of the Engineering Department is to provide public infrastructure essential to the safety, health, mobility, and quality of life for Des Moines' citizens, business, and guests.

 

Responsibilities of the Engineering Department


 

The Engineering department is responsible for design, construction, and project management for the City's Capital Improvements Program (CIP) in excess of $100 million annually. Services provided to meet these responsibilities include:
 
     Real estate acquisition and relocations services
 
     Environmental services
 
     Geographical Information systems for storm, sanitary, streets and property
 
     Traffic control signal systems, signs, and pavement markings
 
     Parking system operations including garages, lots, and street parking
 
     Engineering support of Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority (WRA) Management Agency. For more information about the WRA click here. 
 
     Technical support for Economic Development