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iii. Advocate for increased funding to
programs that address vacant and
blighted properties in ways that focus
on different geography and groups of
people periodically.
iv. Conduct an annual training refresher
for building inspectors specific to
historic buildings.*
h. Collaborate with the Parks
Planning Division with ongoing
work to rehabilitate Works Progress
Administration (WPA) Era Park shelters
to ensure the significance of the
structure is recognized and preserved,
and salvage and relocation are
conducted as needed.
i. Work with the Engineering
department on projects impacting
historic or potentially historic
resources, such as the arched
bridge restoration project along
University Avenue, to ensure proper
documentation and treatment.

Related N3
Actions
• Lead Agency: City of Des Moines,
Development Services and City of Des
Moines, Neighborhood Services
• Partners: City of Des Moines, Engineering;
City of Des Moines, Parks Planning Division;
City of Des Moines, City Manager's
Office; SHPO; City of Des Moines,
Communications Office; City of Des
Moines, Facilities; City of Des Moines,
Office of Economic Development;
InvestDSM

* Requires ongoing work.

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