6th Avenue Corridor

10/12/2026

Looking for your place on 6th Avenue? 👀🏙️

Our website now shows every available property in the district in one spot:
📍 1445 6th Ave: a 6AC site open for development proposals (approx. 6,050 sq. ft., zoned RX1 mixed residential/office, with a 2-unit rowhouse design already preliminarily approved)
🏷️ NEW: privately listed properties for sale on the corridor, including 1501 6th Ave and 1706 6th Ave, with links straight to each listing

Watch how to find it 👆 then explore at 6thavedsm.org/properties. Questions? Schedule a tour or send us a message.

10/10/2026

October is National Community Planning Month, a time to celebrate how thoughtful planning shapes the places we live, work, and gather.

On 6th Avenue, that work follows the Main Street Approach:
🏛️ Design: public art, streetscape, and historic preservation
💼 Economic Vitality: supporting the businesses here and recruiting new ones
🎉 Promotions: events that bring people to the corridor
🤝 Organization: partnerships, volunteers, and funding that keep it all going

Tap through to see what that looks like in our neighborhood ➡️

10/07/2026

Last Wednesday we hosted Main Street America for our accreditation visit: a full day of walking the corridor, sitting down with partners and neighbors, and sharing the work happening on 6th Avenue. 🏙️

We're so grateful to everyone who showed up for this neighborhood:
💛 Marcela Uribe and Main Street America, for the time and care you put into the visit
💛 Mayor Connie Boesen and Councilman Rob Barron
💛 The City of Des Moines staff who partner with us every day
💛 Our nonprofit partners
💛 The business owners, residents, and community members who came out and spoke up for 6th Avenue

Thank you for showing what this corridor is all about. More to come!

10/07/2026

It's National Business Women's Week! 👩🏽‍💼✨ 6th Avenue is home to women entrepreneurs from all walks of life, and this week we're celebrating two of them.

🤠 Selene Gaytan, owner of Zacatecas Western Wear ()
Selene keeps the corridor looking sharp with boots, hats, and western wear for work, weekends, and every celebration in between. Botas y ropa para toda la familia at 1600 6th Ave.

🍽️ Christine Johnson, owner of Joppa Experience ()
At 1829 6th Ave, Christine serves Chicago-style eats and soul food, from Italian beef to fried catfish and oxtails. As Joppa puts it, it's more than food, it's an experience.

Swipe to meet them, then stop by and show them some love this week. 💛

Dreaming of opening your own business? 6th Avenue is ready for you. From grants to our Easy Retail Leasing Guide to available properties, we'll help you find your place on the corridor. Send us a message or visit 6thavedsm.org.

10/02/2026

Sneak peek at the inside of the new Townhall Apartments.

*Section 8 Approved

10/02/2026

New signage is up! 🥳

A new sign is up at Townhall! 🎉

With opening day just around the corner on October 1, we're excited to see the finishing touches come together at our newest community in Des Moines.

Located along 6th Avenue in the Riverbend neighborhood, the second edition of Townhall is getting ready to welcome its future residents. We can't wait to see this community come to life!

10/01/2026

TOMORROW: Join us for Quickbooks vs. Excel - Choosing the Right Financial Tool for Your Business from 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. in person at The Iowa Center 🗃📂

In this class, The Iowa Center staff will walk you through the differences between Excel and QuickBooks, including the benefits, limitations, costs, and best uses of each. We’ll explore when Excel may be the right fit, when QuickBooks may better meet your needs, and what to consider as your business grows. We’ll also discuss how you can make the transition from Excel to QuickBooks when the time comes.

It's no cost to register, thanks to the generosity of our supporters and donors: https://theiowacenter.org/event/financial-tools-for-business/

09/29/2026

Please join us in welcoming Kate Simon to the 6th Avenue Corridor Board of Directors! 🎉

Kate is a shareholder at Dentons Davis Brown, where she focuses on real estate and family law. She's a Drake Law graduate, a member of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute Class of 2026, and has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for real estate law.

Her real estate expertise will be a great asset as we continue our work to revitalize 6th Avenue and support the businesses and neighbors who make this corridor home.

Welcome aboard, Kate, we're glad to have you!

09/15/2026

It's National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Hispanic communities across our country and right here along the 6th Avenue Corridor.

We're grateful for the Hispanic-owned businesses and leaders who contribute to our local economy and make our neighborhood stronger.

Looking to support Hispanic-owned businesses on 6th Avenue? Stop by, shop local, and tag us — we'd love to share the love.

06/26/2026

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Tacos La Familia, a mainstay of Des Moines' River Bend neighborhood, plans to expand. Where will it go? See link below ⬇️

📸 Travis LaCoss/The Register