what are the housing goals for iowa's biggest city, and how should they be met?

SUMMARY

czb has been working on housing and neighborhood issues in Des Moines dating back to 2017. While market strength, regional parity, and neighborhood revitalization remain areas of focus, the city also wants to work toward a complete "housing ladder" where a broad variety of households can find quality housing options they can afford at different income levels and stages of life. The process gets underway in late summer 2024 with an expected conclusion in the first quarter of 2025.