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You guys:  Twelve. Foot. Ceilings.

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We spotted the connections for in-unit laundry.  Frankly, we LOVE in-unit laundry.

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This is a three bedroom floor plan for Phenix School Apartments.  It offers about 1,500 sq. ft. of living space, with a separate master suite, walk-in closet, in-unit laundry, and more. Both three bedroom apartments are approximately the same, but their floor plans are mirror images.  In this apartment, the windows in the living room face north.  In the other apartment, they face south.

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You’ve got to love historic woodwork.

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Here’s a look inside that STUNNING 1,500 sq. ft. apartment we previously shared in video.  Twelve foot ceililngs, a private master suite, three bedrooms, two baths, and more are all waiting for our residents.  Applications accepted in May, leasing starts this August, call 515-223-0029 to be added to the inquiry list and be notified when applications begin.

We are an equal housing opportunity provider and Phenix School Apartments is accessible to people with disabilities.

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Here’s an exclusive first look inside one of our 3 bedroom apartments under construction now in Valley Junction!  It includes a private foyer, separate master suite with walk-in closet, 12 foot ceilings, concrete floors, and more.  Interested?  Call 515-223-0029 to join our inquiry list.  Applications will open in May with leasing in August.

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What do you mean by artist housing?

Phenix School Apartments has been designed to provide affordable housing for artists in the Valley Junction neighborhood of West Des Moines.  Today, we released more information on how to qualify as an artist when you apply.

For purposes of our housing define “artist” as “a person who actively participates in and has made a long-term commitment to practice one of the various creative arts as a profession, or practitioner who demonstrates proficiency in the arts with a dedication beyond the level of casual hobbyist.”

To be an artist applicant for our housing you will have to demonstrate that you or a member of your household meets this definition.  You can find out how by reading our policy on artist housing.

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Want to be notified when we open applications?  You’ve got options!

>> Call our office at 515-223-0029 and ask to be added to the inquiry list.

>> Join our e-mail list.

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We’re proud to be sponsoring this year’s spring Gallery Night in Historic Valley Junction April 13 from 5-9 pm.  Details on Facebook.  Details on Historic Valley Junction website.

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Happy Friday! :-) Our local property manager shared this photograph from when the YMCA had summer camp at Phenix.  She estimates it’s from 2013 or 2014.

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Tiles by former Phenix students

Valley Junction resident Jack reached out and asked us:

“I remember when the wall art was done by the Phenix students and placed on the north wall on the second floor. My daughter Sara has a piece on the mural. I wonder what will happen to it or can people reclaim their piece of art.”

We are doing our best to protect these tiles during the construction process and our goal is to keep them exactly where they are on display in the hallway.  It feels right that the first art displayed in Phenix School Apartments should have been made by former students.

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Thank you to our neighbors for these flowers at our pre-construction open house June 12!  They are beautiful.

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We were excited to have a visit from some former teachers June 12 at our pre-construction open house who claimed their name plaques from their former classrooms.

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Here are views inside of one of our planned 2 bedroom apartments.

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A dream come true! There it stands--block upon block, rows of windows glistening in the sunlight, its spaciousness and compactness making it a thing of beauty in its complete simplicity--the long wished-for grade school.

West Des Moines Express, Sept. 21, 1939, talking about the opening of Phenix school

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We have taken remaining memorial bricks away from the memorial sign in front of Phenix so they will be safe during construction.  If you would like yours returned to you, reach out to Community Housing Initiatives using this form:  http://www.chihousing.com/contactus.aspx

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Here are the floor plans for Phenix School Apartments!