West Des Moines housing development could bring 2,200 homes

The big picture: The development would add to a growing stretch of western West Des Moines, near other major projects, including the planned Grand Experience and MidAmerican Energy RecPlex expansion, says West Des Moines economic development director Ryan Moffatt.

State of play: Caliber Homes and Jerry's Homes are partnering to develop about 300 acres of farmland north of Booneville Road and west of Grand Prairie Parkway. The total project could reach around 760 acres.

Zoom in: The first phase includes 130 single-family home lots. The number of phases is not yet known, and the project could take 10 to 15 years to build out.

• Caliber would focus on homes ranging from $800,000 to $3 million, while Jerry's Homes would offer lower-priced options. Jerry's Homes did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment.
• The development could eventually include townhomes, apartments, rental condos and neighborhood-scale retail.
• It's an urban area with a "country aesthetic" with rolling hills and tree-lined waterways, Ryan Kauffman of Caliber Homes tells Axios.

What they're saying: "I think this is really encouraging. This is going to be part of a project that's going to result in … much-needed housing," Mayor Russ Trimble said during a council meeting last month.

• The project is in Dallas County, the fastest-growing county in the Midwest.

What's next: Developers plan to begin grading land this fall, with the first lots becoming available by fall 2027.