Growth, Family Values, Integrated Uses

The District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny, Iowa is part of a 1,000 acre planned community with an exceptional integration of mixed uses.   Positioned in the heartland of the U.S., Ankeny anchors a high-growth corridor encompassing northeastern Des Moines, Ankeny and Ames, Iowa.  The District at Prairie Trail is designed and planned by some of the foremost experts in their respective fields. 

The District at Prairie Trail features:

• Retail, entertainment, residential and office uses
• School and civic uses with direct  access to a college campus
• Environmental and economic sustainability

DRA Properties’ vision for Prairie Trail extends to The District which features a sense of community, walkability, parks and trails.  Fulfilling underserved retail, dining and entertainment options, The District at Prairie Trail enhances the already vibrant central Iowa community of Ankeny. 

Carl Metzger, Ankeny City manager, touts the cooperation between the City of Ankeny and DRA Properties. “As a city we have spent considerable time working to connect this sizable piece of property to the existing components of our community.  We feel Prairie Trail makes that connection and so much more.”