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Southwest Development Corridor
Norwalk's Southwest Development Corridor offers an exceptional location for data centers and other large-scale developments, providing abundant land with expanding boundaries and access to major roadways, a reliable power grid, and access to city and state tax incentives. With a supportive local government and ideal midwestern climate, Norwalk, Iowa is the perfect location for new development.
WHY NORWALK?
The City of Norwalk offers a distinct identity— a family-friendly and economically strong community with a business friendly atmosphere conveniently located in the southern part of the Des Moines metro.
#1 BEST PLACE TO LIVE IN WARREN COUNTY
#3 FASTEST GROWING CITY IN CENTRAL IOWA
5% ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
  • SUBURB OF THE GREATER DES MOINES METROPOLITAN AREA
  • SHARES BORDERS WITH NEIGHBORING CITIES OF DES MOINES, CUMMING, WEST DES MOINES
CLOSEST SUBURBAN COMMUNITY TO THE DES MOINES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
(6.5 miles)
Supportive Local Government and Available Incentives
Business-Friendly
Norwalk's local government is highly supportive of development. The City recently amended its Zoning Ordinance to create a new Norwalk Technology & Industry Overlay District (NTI), intended to streamline and expedite the development and regulatory process. This action is designed to help attract and incentivize large-scale, high-value industrial, technology, warehouse, distribution, and data center projects.
Incentives Packages & Grant Programs
The city provides a wide range of potential financial benefits for large-scale development projects.
Ideal Midwestern Climate and Low Natural Disaster Risk
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Stable Climate
Norwalk benefits from a temperate and stable climate, reducing associated energy costs.
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Natural Disaster Resistance
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, Warren County, Iowa's Risk Index is Very Low when compared to other counties in the U.S.

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Community Report - Warren County, Iowa | National Risk Index

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