In North of Grant & Woodland Heights, neighbors of all ages and different stages of life enjoy an active yet laidback lifestyle.
It is easy to see the charm of the area with just a short walk to the bustling Ingersoll Avenue business district, quick commute to downtown amenities, and easy access to top trails and parks. North of Grand &Woodland Heights offer a mix of charm and convenience. The area fosters a strong sense of community with inviting homes, bike paths, cafes, and restaurants bringing everyone together.
KEY NEIGHBORHOOD ELEMENTS
Easy access to Ingersoll and Des Moines’ top assets
Green and quiet
Diverse housing opportunities with historic charm
OUR ACTION PLAN
Citywide
Strategies that are recommended for citywide application
Neighborhood
Strategies that should expand beyond the SID to surrounding areas
Special Investment District (SID)
Strategies that should be confined to the SID
- Continue investments in neighborhood capacity and leadership
- Accelerate alley and sidewalk improvements
- Strengthen and maintain the tree canopy
- Expand and promote recreational assets within the neighborhood
- Support catalytic investments on Ingersoll
- Bolster neighborhood events and grow participation
- Promote Block Challenge participation
- Use Rental Rehab Program to improve conditions and preserve affordability
- Initiate affordable homeownership and rehab partnership
- Continue commitments to middle neighborhood revitalization as a necessary complement to affordable housing investments
- Widen enforcement of the Property Maintenance Code to include owner-occupied homes supplemented by compliance assistance
- Strengthen and maintain tree canopy
- Promote Block Challenge participation
- Promote Homeowner Renovation and Single-Family Developer Programs
- Use Rental Rehab Program to improve conditions and preserve affordability
- Promote Homeowner Renovation and Single-Family Developer Programs
- Initiate affordable homeownership and rehab partnership
- Continue investments in neighborhood capacity and leadership
- Continue commitments to middle neighborhood revitalization as a necessary complement to affordable housing investments
- Widen enforcement of the Property Maintenance Code to include owner-occupied homes supplemented by compliance assistance
- Promote Block Challenge participation
- Promote Homeowner Renovation and Single-Family Developer Programs
- Use Rental Rehab Program to improve conditions and preserve affordability
- Promote Homeowner Renovation and Single-Family Developer Programs
- Initiate affordable homeownership and rehab partnership
- Continue investments in neighborhood capacity and leadership
- Continue commitments to middle neighborhood revitalization as a necessary complement to affordable housing investments
- Implement traffic calming interventions for safety and walkability
- Accelerate alley and sidewalk improvements
- Strengthen and maintain the tree canopy
- Expand and promote recreational assets within the neighborhood
- Bolster neighborhood events and grow participation
- Continue investments in neighborhood capacity and leadership
- Continue commitments to middle neighborhood revitalization as a necessary complement to affordable housing investments
- Implement traffic calming interventions for safety and walkability
- Strengthen and maintain the tree canopy
- Expand and promote recreational assets within the neighborhood