Bici Flats

Format
Brief

City
Des Moines

State/Province
IA

Country
USA

Metro Area
Des Moines

Project Type
Multifamily Rental

Location Type
Other Central City

Land Uses
Multifamily Rental Housing
Parking

Keywords
Active transportation
Bike-friendly
Healthy place features
Outer downtown
Pedestrian-friendly development

Site Size
6 acres
acres hectares

Date Started
2014

Date Opened
2016

A brief is a short version of a case study.

Bici Flats, a 154-unit multifamily rental development in Des Moines, Iowa, is located at the intersection of three paved trails that connect pedestrians and bicyclists to downtown. The development sits on six acres on the edge of downtown Des Moines. It caters particularly to active families and bicycle-oriented commuters who want access to the city center, the suburbs, and outdoor recreation. Building amenities revolve around healthy living and biking with a fitness center, a yoga room, bike storage, bike repair, bike washroom, and wide hallways. With a planned opening in 2016, Bici Flats will capitalize on its location by catering to prospective tenants who desire active lifestyles and access to urban amenities.

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Developer
Nelson Construction & Development
Des Moines, Iowa

Architect
Studio Melee

Lender
First National Bank of Omaha

Equity Partner
Titan Development and Investments

Principal Author(s)
Rachel MacCleery, Ed McMahon, Matthew Norris

Source
Active Transportation and Real Estate: The Next Frontier
http://uli.org/report/active-transportation-real-estate-next-frontier/