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1. What is Waukee ZoomProspector?

Waukee ZoomProspector is a website that allows users to identify available commercial property in Waukee, Iowa. Using Geographic Information System (GIS) software, the website provides demographic information, business information, and interactive maps. GIS Planning's ZoomProspector software combines layers of information to help users better understand details about a specific location and make informed decisions about where to position their businesses. The website is provided by the Waukee Community and Economic Development Department and is FREE to use.

2. How are commercial properties listed in Waukee ZoomProspector?

Any property owner or commercial real estate professional can list available commercial property on Waukee ZoomProspector. There is no cost to participate. Waukee ZoomProspector exists to connect interested companies with the brokers and property owners who can meet their needs. The broker or property owner’s contact information is displayed with each property they list, so sellers and buyers can be in direct contact. The Waukee Community and Economic Development Department acts as a free additional resource to promote available properties and facilitate connections between brokers and interested companies.

3. What kind of information can users access with Waukee ZoomProspector?

Waukee ZoomProspector offers detailed analytics for each property that is listed. Users can view the site locations on an interactive map, pull demographic and industry information for the area, and find contact information for the listing broker. Real estate professionals can list a variety of property details including asking price, square footage, and property descriptions with each property. When considering a specific property, users can also observe the demographics, workforce data, and existing businesses in any radial vicinity of the property. Waukee ZoomProspector gives users visual tools to gather zoning information, traffic counts, and other vital information through the use "layers" and heat maps on the interactive map display.

4. I am interested in doing business in Waukee. Who can I contact for help?

The Waukee Community and Economic Development Department acts as a free resource to promote available properties and facilitate connections between brokers and interested companies. For more information contact Dan Dutcher, Community and Economic Development Director, at (515) 978-7909.

5. Where can I find more information about the Kettlestone Corridor?

The Kettlestone Corridor is Waukee’s primary business district. With over 1500 acres of land available for development, the Kettlestone Corridor is a prime business location. Properties will be enhanced by the 2014 extension of Alice’s Road and the 2015 construction of the Alice’s Road I-80 interchange. For more information, check out Kettlestone online or contact Dan Dutcher, Community and Economic Development Director, at (515) 978-7909.