October 22, 2015 - In This Issue:
Welcome!
Thanks for expressing interest in updates on the new Kettlestone development in Waukee, Iowa. This newsletter will serve to keep you in the know on all of the latest construction, along with the committed retailers and developers who become a part of this unique and dynamic development. Forward this newsletter on to your friends and spread the word - Kettlestone is coming!
The Kettlestone Design Standards will help guide developers through general site planning, architectural and landscape design, sustainability, lighting, storm water management and signage. 
Kettlestone Design Standards Monthly Feature: Bicycle Circulation and Parking
Waukee is a bicycle-friendly community. The Raccoon River Valley trail connects to the Clive Greenbelt Trail system. The Kettlestone greenway and trail system will connect to this existing network.

As expansion takes place, the Sugar Creek trail system will be extended South of I-80 and into West Des Moines, connecting Kettlestone there as well. When complete, this development should be very well connected and will serve as a trailhead for many bicycle commuters. 

As the demand for the trails increases so will the demand for bicycle parking, thus Kettlestone has established a minimum bike parking requirement. The number of bicycle parking spaces provided shall be at least equal to three percent (3%) of the number of automobile parking spaces required for all retail and office uses (exclusive of any residential uses) with more than 100 stalls. 

Bicycle facilities shall have convenient access from the building or structure and street or other bicycle lanes, be clean, secure and well lit. When possible they should be located within a building or structure, either on the ground floor, basement or first level. Bicycle parking facilities are also encouraged at trailheads and near major green spaces.

To learn more about the Kettlestone Design guidelines, click here. 
Watch the Progress!
It's a busy and exciting place out at the Grand Prairie Parkway construction site right now.  NAI Optimum flew the Kettlestone Corridor with their drone this week and captured the progress in the video below.

Kettlestone - Grand Prairie Parkway,
October 2015
Parkway and Interchange Construction Update
Heavy rains delayed construction this summer, however October has been relatively dry. Dry conditions mean construction has been ongoing seven days a week along the Kettlestone Corridor!

Paving was completed on the north side of the I-80 bridge last week.  This week crews are paving the eastbound ramp and the bike trails.  Signal work is being done on the north side of the I-80 bridge and at the Ashworth intersection. Crews are also in the process of testing the water main.  MidAmerican Energy will be connecting power in the area in the coming weeks. The roadway and interchange are on track to open in December, weather permitting. 
 
Stay tuned for an official opening date. Recent photos of the progress can be seen in this gallery.

To stay updated on the progress of Grand Prairie Parkway and the Kettlestone Corridor, visit KettlestoneWaukee.com.
Diverging Diamond Interchange Taking Shape
The "diverging diamond" interchange concept connecting Grand Prairie Parkway to I-80 will be the first of its kind in Iowa, and it's really starting to take shape! This month, crews paved the diverging diamond portions of the project. 

The diverging diamond will direct drivers on Grand Prairie Parkway to cross over to the opposite side of the bridge before entering I-80. The design is well-known for improving the safety of traffic entering interstate systems as no left turns onto the interstate are required to cross over opposing traffic. It will also allow for increased vehicle capacity and reductions in time delays, and requires less land area.
Kum & Go Construction Begins
In August, the Waukee City Council approved the site plan for a new  Kum & Go  convenience store to be built near the Grand Prairie Parkway interchange, marking the first approved commercial site plan for the Kettlestone Corridor. 

Construction began this week. This Kum & Go will:
  • be a larger store than most other Kum & Go locations with a greater focus on fresh market food.
  • include a covered outside plaza/dining area.
  • feature a design that coincides with the Kettlestone Design Standards.
It is expected to open in early 2016.


Contact Us
For information on Kettlestone amenities, commercial leasing or residential opportunities, email us or call 515-978-7909. Visit the Kettlestone website today.