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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, the City of Norwalk is the perfect location for new development.
WHY NORWALK?
NORWALK, IOWA IS THE IDEAL LOCATION FOR DEVELOPMENT
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 / 15 minute drive)
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.