Highway 5 / North River Master Plan

A public open house was held at the Blank Park Zoo on December 19, 2007. Attendees were introduced to the planning process for the Highway 5/North River area plan, the long-range nature of the plan, and the initial concepts being discussed by the project advisory committee. The rest of the open house was used for attendees to review and comment on display boards illustrating the major themes from the initial discussions and direction in the planning process.

You may view the presentation delivered at the open house.

You may view a summary of the public input received at the open house.

You may view the presentation delivered at the April 11, 2008 Steering Committee meeting.

If you have questions or would like additional information, please call the Community Development Department at (515) 283-4182.

Steering Committee

  • Frank Cownie, Mayor of City of Des Moines
  • Christine Hensley, City of Des Moines City Council Member
  • John Mauro, Polk County Supervisor
  • Brian Meyer, City of Des Moines City Council Member
  • Kevin Middleswart, Warren County Supervisor
  • Richard Clark, City of Des Moines' City Manager
  • Dann Flaherty, City of Des Moines Plan and Zoning Commissioner
  • Marian Gelb, City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation Board Member
  • Tom Hadden, Growing Green Communities
  • Jim Martin, City of Des Moines Plan and Zoning Commissioner
  • Gerald Nugent, Property Owner
  • Mike Simonson, City of Des Moines Plan and Zoning Commissioner
  • John Spence, Property Owner

Technical Committee

  • Steve Akes, Warren County Engineering Department
  • Brent Bean, Polk County Public Works Department
  • Jeb Brewer, City of Des Moines Engineering Department
  • Carl Elshire, City of Des Moines Public Works Department
  • Gary Fox, City of Des Moines Traffic and Transportation Division
  • Larry Hulse, City of Des Moines Community Development Department
  • Michael Ludwig, City of Des Moines Community Development Department
  • Don Tripp, City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department
  • Brent VandeLune, Polk County Planning Division

Consultant Team

  • Gould Evans - Land Use
  • Howard R. Green - SWMP, FIS, Transportation
  • Sammons Dutton - Economic Analysis