Exceptional education is an important part of the Prairie Trail lifestyle, making the planned urban development in Ankeny a perfect fit for the new Simpson College. Simpson is moving from its current Ankeny location into new facilities in The District at Prairie Trail in time for Fall semester. The new Simpson location will be on the second level of […]
Sustainable living is fundamental to life at Prairie Trail, making every day Earth Day for all who live, work and play in the 1,031 acre planned urban development located in Ankeny, IA. Prairie Trail embraces the ideals of a truly sustainable community design. Preservation of the natural environment was central to the original planning of Prairie Trail. […]
The architectural styles of the homes at Prairie Trail have created a community alive with the charm and character reminiscent of Iowa’s great neighborhoods. It’s the unique and carefully planned architectural elements that make Prairie Trail a beautiful tapestry of diverse and distinctive homes, neighborhood stores, nearby offices, schools and parks. The European Romantic is […]
Prairie Trail is a new mixed-use community in Ankeny, Iowa based on the New Urbanist design principles. It is a walkable development with less traffic, more sidewalks, and trails that connect the entire development to the City of Ankeny. It’s a place where everything is designed to connect people to the land, to each other […]
Welcome to Prairie Trail, a place that will positively redefine the balance between home and work, marketplace and green space, private life and public involvement. Prairie Trail is a 1,031 acre planned community built on the tradition of Iowa’s great neighborhoods. It’s a tapestry of diverse and distinctive homes, neighborhood stores, nearby offices, schools and […]
Welcome to Dr. Doug Layton’s regular post on the Prairie Trail blog. Dr. Layton is a physician at UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine at Prairie Trail in Ankeny, Iowa. With a mission to positively impact health and wellness, Dr. Layton will regularly share his expertise on healthy living. The first few warm days of Spring has […]
Ever wondered how your realtor knows so much about the homes they show and the builders they support? Great realtors have a deep passion for homes, it’s not just about sales. Sure they must learn about price points and loan values, deeds and contracts, but it’s when they are showing off a home to a […]
Thirty-five years ago, The Center of Neighborhood Technology (CNT), was founded in Chicago by a group of people dedicated to the idea that ‘place matters’. They believed that we were creating living environments detrimental to our health because environmental factors like long commutes, suburban streets without sidewalks and little green space contributed to negative lifestyle […]
Dr. Kay Hornbrook and I were both in established practices when the idea of building a UnityPoint (then Iowa Health) clinic in the up and coming Prairie Trail development was brought to us. We both had strong ties to Ankeny and were excited to be able to move our practices to this unique area. Dr. […]
Living in the “center-of-it all” was what drew Danielle Manus Seifert and her husband Eric to build their custom home on State Street at Prairie Trail. They chose a large lot located across the street from the entertainment hub known as The District which will be soon be filled with restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, and […]
