Christensen Development

06/16/2023

We are excited to welcome SingleSpeed Brewing to Des Moines and Christensen Development is proud to have been a part of the team! 🍻🎊🚴🏼

11/30/2021

Our President had the honor of being asked to be a guest editor for the Des Moines Business Record Leaders Survey. Take a look at the results and Leaders answers to the survey.

The results of our 2021 Leaders Survey show that our leaders are now more comfortable with the uncertain times we live in. Maybe comfortable isn’t the rig

10/27/2021

Congratulations Metro Waste Authority on your new Material Recovery Facility! MWA is leading the way for recycling in the Midwest. We are proud to have been part of the team to deliver this project.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Back in 2018 China announced that it would no longer buy plastic waste from places like the United States. Since then, local and national recycling facilities have been goi…

10/25/2021

First, Sabrina Ahmed breaks down voting law changes. Then, the developer of "Center @ 6th" tells us his vision for the revitalization of the 6th Avenue corridor.

09/24/2021

Happy Birthday to Molly’s Cupcakes in the East Village! We are so happy to be neighbors with you!

JOIN US in-store on Thursday, September 30th as we celebrate 5 YEARS in the wonderful Historic East Village.

To say “thank you,” we will be offering a FREE $5 GIFT CARD with in-store purchase.

Offer valid 9/30 on in-store purchases ONLY. No minimum required.

09/14/2021

Christensen Development is excited to be working to help MarKaus MF of Ashworth Development realize his vision on the 6th Avenue Corridor!

09/18/2020

Thank you to the Business Record, sponsors and the other members of the panel for an interesting discussion regarding some of the challenges our region is facing.

Mineck: Disruption brings a magnifying glass to the deep problems at work in communities Mineck’s comments reminded me of the idea of wicked problems. A

02/24/2020

It is an honor to participate in the efforts of the Polk County Housing Trust Fund.

We caught up with Jake Christensen, President of Christensen Development, for our current edition of "Has the Floor." As honorary chair of the 2020 Stable Steady Strong campaign, Jake understands the difference the dollars raised make in the lives of area residents, in the productivity of employees and in the continued strength of our local economy. PCHTF extends our thanks to Jake for taking on this leadership role.

https://www.pchtf.org/about-us/recent-news/jake-christensen-has-the-floor/

01/23/2019

Welcome to the East Village Climb Iowa! We cannot wait to come and check out the first bouldering gym in Iowa.

02/16/2018

We are proud to be part of the group bringing this to Des Moines.

The four-story building at 111 East Grand Avenue will have retail and a restaurant on the first floor.

10/03/2017

Congratulations to Hubbell Realty and Knapp Properties on development company awards. We are honored to be listed alongside such esteemed companies.