Westview Park

This small neighborhood park provides a play area close to the new Kirkendall Public Library, brownstone condominiums, and single-family homes along SW Magazine Road in Prairie Trail. A sidewalk divides the site into two areas: a storm water basin,...

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District Town Center

This urban park is at the heart of The District commercial center in Prairie Trail with views to Promenade Lake.  The surrounding development includes retail, restaurants, office, hotel, and the Ankeny Library. The primary features of the park include...

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Private Residential Landscaping

Nilles Associates enjoys working with residential clients to create unique landscapes around their homes. In this example, we met with the owners of a new large estate on several occasions to listen to their ideas and goals. Each area...

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Cascade Falls Aquatic Center

Nilles Associates was subcontracted to create the site plan for Water’s Edge Aquatic Design & SVPA Architects. The parking lot design features grassed swale medians and child-centered circulation including a drop off lane and bus parking. The lot also...

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B&B Theatres Ankeny 12 & B-Roll Bowling

This entertainment complex features a modern 12-plex theatre and bowling facility as well as a dining area. The site is at the northwest corner of The District in Ankeny, Iowa. Leading down SW Park Square Drive, pedestrians enter through...

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Greenwood Hills Park

A 1/2-mile stretch of degraded tributary ran through residential areas from Long Meadow Drive to NW 86th Street in Johnston, IA. Nilles Associates, Inc. conducted the survey, acquisition, planning, design, public participation, and administration of a multi-phase watershed improvement...

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Dean Park

This popular park nestled in the Prairie Trail community incorporates gathering and play opportunities for the whole family. Activities are clustered together in the center of a formal, tree-lined open space. Nilles Associates served as primary consultant and coordinated...

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