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Grand Experience regional entertainment district

Grand Experience development area near the RECPLEX, West Des MoinesWDM Entertainment LLC / WDM South LLCApprovedMixed-use
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Sourced from West Des Moines meeting, Jul 10, 2026. ZoneWire tracks 21 projects in West Des Moines, IA, updated within 24h of every meeting.

Where this stands

Regional entertainment district on largely agricultural, privately owned, not-yet-rezoned land. Includes a 6,000-seat outdoor amphitheater (stage facing south) requiring at least 26 live events a year, hotels, conference center, water park, restaurants, housing, and event traffic. Supported by pay-as-you-go TIF. Developer expected to close on land within the next couple weeks. Second reading and possible waiver of third reading set for July 20.

Case factsSource: ZoneWire
Project
Grand Experience regional entertainment district
Asset class
Mixed-use
Developer
WDM Entertainment LLC / WDM South LLC
Location
Grand Experience development area near the RECPLEX, West Des Moines
County
West Des Moines, IA
Jurisdiction
West Des Moines
Current status
Approved

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