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A LICE ' S R OAD /105 TH S TREET I-80 I NTERCHANGE P ROGRESS R EPORT , A PRIL 2005 Waukee's Growth Remains Strong continued…
PAINTED WOODS: Dan Stanbrough began this subdivision in the spring of 2004. This development features executive lots ranging from 0.5 to 2.0 acres surrounded by a wooded creek area. Stanbrough Development is also is the developer of Grace Woods. CITY OF WAUKEE ANNUAL WASHINGTON D.C. TRIP APRIL 5 - 8, 2005
GLYNN VILLAGE: Hubbell Homes is the developer of this subdivision located just south of Centennial Park. This is Hubbell's first project in the City of Waukee. This development is a conservation subdivision which is characterized by common open space and clustered compact lots. The purpose of a conservation subdivision is to protect the natural resources while allowing for the maximum number of residences under current community zoning and subdivision regulations. Glynn Village has a number of green belt parks with trails that are intertwined throughout the development.
Special Interest Articles:
Metro-area Growth 2000-2005
Cities conduct Special Census...................... 1 Waukee's Growth Remains Strong ..................... 2 I-80 Interchange Progress Report..................... 2
WILLIAMS POINTE: Regency Homes is the developer of this project located just north of University Avenue. This subdivision is the site of the 2005 Home Show, and boasts a multitude of housing options. Regency is also the developer of the Willowbrook and Windfield subdivisions.
New Mall Has Ancillary Impact ..................... 3
SPYGLASS: Oaks Development is the developer of this subdivision located just south of the Sugar Creek Golf Course. This project has rolling topography that lends itself well for single family housing.
WAUKEE'S ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor
PARKVIEW CROSSING: Jerry's Homes has been very successful developing previous plats of this subdivision, and the City is very pleased to see them continue their strong tradition of building homes in Waukee.
Tony Oberman
Results of Waukee’s Special Census Certified Census Bureau Reveals City Has Grown by Almost 60%
City Council Jeff Mertz, Mayor Pro Tem
New Waukee Subdivisions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Neighbors Surpass Des Moines in Population; Western Suburbs Continue to Grow at a Record Pace
Booming Burbs 2000-2005.............................. 1
LEGACY POINTE: This is Ewing Development's first project in Waukee. Legacy Pointe is a planned community designed to fit the lifestyle of adults 55 and older. This development offers townhome, apartment, and assisted care living accommodations. In addition to the senior housing there is a commercial town centre complete with dining, hair salon, movie theater, and a library.
Subdivision Jerry’s Homes Gracewood Triton Homes Windfield Willowbrook Legacy Pointe Williams Pointe Spyglass Hubbell Homes Hemingway Grant Park Parkview Crossing Stanbrough Development Gabus Development Painted Woods
BOOMING BURBS
2003-2005 Acres Single Family 120 (X) 22 59 5 70 214 54 100 74 80 298 170 33 60 285 640 38 120 88 120 50 110 120 (X) 178 (X) 158 144
Townhomes (X)
Condo Units
William Peard
80 125 108 180
160 180
Nicholas Gruber
Donald L. Bailey Jr. Darlene Stanton
80 412 Waukee City Hall 230 Highway 6 Waukee Iowa 50263 Tel: 515 987-4522 Fax: 515 987-1845 Web: www.waukee.org
The rapid growth in Waukee shows no sign of slowing according to the latest figures released by the United States Census Bureau in November of 2004. The results of the certified census show an increase in population of just over 3,000 people or nearly 60%. After the 2000 census, the city's population was 5,126 people, but due to the rapid growth the community was experiencing in recent years, the City Council requested a special census be conducted in the spring of 2004. The special census concluded that Waukee's new population was 8,132 residents. "The actual certified census numbers were slightly higher than what the City staff had estimated…so we are very pleased," said Waukee City Administrator Mark Arentsen. "Based upon the volume of building and newly approved
subdivisions, we expect the community to keep growing at approximately the same rate it has been." On March 10, 2005, census takers hit the streets in West Des Moines to conduct a special census for that community. City officials are predicting that their population will now exceed 53,000 residents, up from the 46,403 that was certified in 2000. "This is some of the most impressive growth you will find for a city our size, certainly in the Midwest and probably throughout the country," said Jeff Pomeranz, West Des Moines City Manager. "I think our people like what they are seeing out here."