Studies, Reports, Plans

Executive Call

Since 2000, the Executive Call Program seeks to determine Downtown Des Moines through its strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats. The program also evaluates Downtown’s progress on an annual basis. To do so, the Downtown Community Alliance establishes connections with top-level executives and business owners. Each business is asked to complete a company background sheet and schedule an interview with a Downtown Cmmunity Alliance staff member.

The interview works as a confidential discussion regarding each business, its dynamics, the workforce, technology and the Downtown community and its services. The data is recorded through Synchronist, aggregated and reported through this report. The 2011 Executive Call included 72 Downtown Des Moines businesses. We would like to thank all the businesses that participated in this year’s Executive Call Program. The information will be used to gain a better understanding of Downtown and enable educated decision-making. If your business would like to be a part of next year’s Executive Call Program, please contact the Downtown Community Alliance at 515-286-4950.

View the 2011 Executive Call Report.

Operation Downtown 

Operation Downtown is a Self Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID). It is responsible for ensuring that downtown Des Moines remains safe, clean and beautiful. 
View the Operation Downtown 2011 Community Report

Regional Stats @ A Glance
A selection of our most requested business and quality of life statistics.

American Community Survey - Des Moines MSA
From the U.S. Census, 2006-2009 data with all four report sections - Social, Economic, Housing, Demographic.

County Population Projections through 2040
Woods & Poole Economics, Inc. projects population by county in 5-year increments. The Greater Des Moines Region is comprised of Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Marshall, Polk and Warren counties.