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Executive Summary

This document not only summarizes The Tomorrow Plan’s highlights, it also outlines the top action steps we’ll take over the next 1 to 2 years so all of the regional initiatives launch and the goals get well underway. This piece also highlights partners to lead or serve as catalysts for progress.

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Let’s Make Greater Des Moines Even Better Together

The Tomorrow Plan is a regional planning effort focused on the sustainable development of Greater Des Moines. It will involve residents and local leaders in identifying visions and aspirations for the region, exploring potential scenarios for its future, and setting a preferred direction for sustainable future development. The Project Launch Open House held in September 2011 drew over 300 people to learn about the planning process and basic elements of The Tomorrow Plan.

The Tomorrow Plan Exchange (TPX) is a community forum for discussing topics related to the plan. Every Wednesday, guest authors will introduce a train of thought related to sustainability, regionalism, or Greater Des Moines. It's up to you to take it from there!

What’s your vision for the future of Des Moines?

Des Moines City Hall has eyes trained on year 2040 — and ears open to citizens. What’s your vision? What will Des Moines look like 25 years from now? Where will residents live? How will our neighborhoods keep their character while new … Continue reading

The Tomorrow Plan Continues Today!

  Greater Des Moines Age Friendly Community AARP Great Places for All Ages Annual Meeting and Community Report will be held on Friday, December 12th from 8:00 to 10:00 am at Des Moines University. The event will focus on the … Continue reading

Were you a free-range kid?

Before you read this, take a second and think of the very first time you can remember playing outside with friends. What were you doing? Were you with children of the same gender and age? Were you in the presence … Continue reading

Impact Downtown

The remarkable changes that have occurred in downtown Des Moines over the past two decades have thrust Des Moines into the spotlight and onto the top of a number of high profile “best of” lists. The recent renewal of downtown … Continue reading