by Leah Champion | Jan 15, 2020 | Economic Development, Johnston Leadership
A Q&A with Steve ScottSenior Vice President at Cushman & Wakefield, Iowa Commercial Advisors What factors are creating demand for retail businesses and restaurants in Johnston? Over the past five years, Johnston and its surrounding trade area has seen...
by Phil Dunshee | Nov 19, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston Housing Projects
The Johnston City Council held a public hearing November 18 to address two new housing developments, a senior living facility near Johnston Station and a multi-family housing at 86th Street and 70th Avenue. Here is a brief update on each.Johnston Senior LivingThe...
by Phil Dunshee | Nov 19, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
In the past month the City has continued work on several community amenity projects, including the Trestle Bridge replacement, the Pioneer Parkway Trail and a new water trail access point at Lew Clarkson Park. Here is a brief update on each. Trestle Bridge...
by Leah Champion | Nov 18, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston Leadership
A Q&A with Jeff SchugPartner and Transportation Team Leader at McClure Engineering Company At what point in planning for a development project should an engineering firm get involved?Ideally, you want to get an engineering firm involved once you hit the point...
by Leah Champion | Oct 24, 2019 | Economic Development
The 2019 Johnston & Grimes Economic Development Bus Tour and reception held on October 16, 201 was a success. Beginning from Johnston City Hall, the location of the upcoming Johnston Town Center, the tour featured the hottest, most anticipated development projects...
by Leah Champion | Oct 21, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News, Johnston Leadership
A Q&A with Adam Plagge Economic Development Manager for the City of Johnston Johnston is growing and thriving. What are the most attractive benefits for bringing a development project to Johnston? The projected growth in Johnston, in particular the NW annexation...
