Neighborhood Development Corporation

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Neighborhood Development Corporation 501 (c)(3) Non-profit Organization

NDC was created in 1999 as part of a 28E Agreement between the City of Des Moines, Polk County, Des Moines Development Corporation, and Federal Home Loan Bank. Currently, NDC’s service areas include the following neighborhoods in Des Moines:

River Bend
King Irving
Drake
Sherman Hill
Woodland Heights
Capitol East
Fairgrounds
McKinley School/Columbus Park


Since the organization’s founding, NDC has helped over 20 businesses with planning and/or startup ventures in the Des Moines area. Funded in part by the City of Des Moines, NDC has leveraged $5 million into $18 million worth of development over a 10 year period.

Today we shared the construction progress at Riviera Landing (formerly Cold Storage) at Riverview Park with Councilmembe...
09/30/2026

Today we shared the construction progress at Riviera Landing (formerly Cold Storage) at Riverview Park with Councilmember Westergaard.

The project is coming along great, and we’re excited to see construction continue through the winter, with completion expected next spring. We’re looking forward to bringing this new development to the neighborhood.

NDC is proud to support The Polk County Housing Trust Fund as they propel Greater Des Moines' effort to ensure everybody...
06/09/2026

NDC is proud to support The Polk County Housing Trust Fund as they propel Greater Des Moines' effort to ensure everybody has access to housing they need.

We are proud to sponsor the RoR concert series again this year. Join us every Friday in June and July for free, family f...
06/05/2026

We are proud to sponsor the RoR concert series again this year. Join us every Friday in June and July for free, family friendly music!

This Friday on June 5th from 5:30-9PM, the funk band, The Faculty Lounge, takes the stage to kick out some jams and kick off our 2026 Rendezvous On Riverview free summer concert series! ROR with Faculty Lounge
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About The Music -- Faculty Lounge is Des Moines’ premier ten-piece, all-teacher, horn-driven, multi-hyphenated old-school funk machine that offers an eclectic assortment of jazz, funk, soul and R & B.

Breaking ground on what's next at Riverview - Cold Storage Apartments, coming soon. Thank you to all the elected officia...
10/29/2025

Breaking ground on what's next at Riverview - Cold Storage Apartments, coming soon. Thank you to all the elected officials, design/construction/demo/finance teams, NDC board/staff and the community for supporting this project. Tag your people, we are making history!

A heartfelt thank-you to our primary partners! Your dedication and partnership are what make this project possible.
10/27/2025

A heartfelt thank-you to our primary partners! Your dedication and partnership are what make this project possible.

Cold Storage Groundbreaking Ceremony — Tuesday, 10/28/25 at 4:00 PM - 2814 7th St., DSM. Rain or shine, we look forward ...
10/27/2025

Cold Storage Groundbreaking Ceremony — Tuesday, 10/28/25 at 4:00 PM - 2814 7th St., DSM. Rain or shine, we look forward to celebrating this exciting milestone with you.

09/23/2025
Revitalization Of Riverview Park Neighborhood Moves Forward
09/09/2025

Revitalization Of Riverview Park Neighborhood Moves Forward

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2331 University Avenue , Ste. 202
Des Moines, IA
50311

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+15152448600

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