Explore the City of Norwalk's
Southwest Development Corridor
Norwalk's Southwest Development Corridor offers an exceptional location for industrial, tech, and other large-scale developments, providing abundant land with expanding boundaries, access to major roadways, and a reliable power grid. 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

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.