The headlines in 2020 declared the office obsolete. But in 2024 and beyond, we know the reality is more nuanced. While fully remote work has gained traction in some industries, the vast majority of successful organizations now operate on a hybrid model—balancing the flexibility of remote days with the collaboration and structure of in-person time.

This shift doesn’t eliminate the need for commercial office space—it changes what businesses want in their physical environments. Today’s tenants want dynamic campuses that blend accessibility, amenities, and adaptability. At Kettlestone Lakes, the office evolution is already underway.

What Hybrid Tenants Are Looking For

Forward-thinking companies are reimagining their footprints—not downsizing aimlessly, but right-sizing intentionally. That means:

• Flexible layouts with room for hoteling, hot desks, private offices, and collaborative spaces
• Access to nature and outdoor environments for employee wellness
• Walkable amenities like lunch spots, gyms, trails, and after-hours entertainment
• Convenient access to regional highways, client-facing venues, and high-quality talent pools

Kettlestone checks every one of these boxes and more.

The Kettlestone Office Advantage

Kettlestone Lakes is not a business park in the traditional sense. It’s a next-generation commercial environment where professional life blends with natural beauty and modern infrastructure.

Location That Works

• Minutes from I-80 via Grand Prairie Parkway
• Adjacent to growing residential neighborhoods that house a high percentage of educated, upwardly mobile professionals
• Less than 10 minutes to West Des Moines and Waukee’s town center

Foot Traffic Meets Functionality

Your workforce may only be in the office three days a week—but when they are, the surrounding environment matters. At Kettlestone:

• Employees can walk to coffee shops, lunch spots, and boutique fitness studios
• Outdoor paths and trails offer stress relief and movement breaks
• On-site green space and lakes provide opportunities for meetings outside the boardroom

Scalable Parcels for Every Use

Whether your client is a financial services firm, tech startup, architectural practice, or medical office, Kettlestone offers:

• Shovel-ready lots with utilities and infrastructure already in place
• Flexible lot configurations for standalone offices, professional buildings, or multi-tenant campuses
• Visibility for signage and traffic counts without sacrificing serenity

The Economics of Hybrid-Ready Development

Real estate decisions in today’s environment are not just about aesthetics—they’re about ROI and retention.

Recruitment & Retention

A well-located, thoughtfully designed office isn’t a luxury—it’s a talent strategy. In a competitive hiring market, offering employees the chance to work from a vibrant, convenient space is a value-add.

Optimized Footprints

With hybrid work reducing square footage needs for some businesses, many are seeking smaller, higher-quality spaces. That opens the door for developers to offer mid-size footprints that are efficient yet impressive.

Kettlestone’s sites are perfect for:

• 8,000–20,000 SF office buildings
• Multi-tenant or medical office use
• Franchise or corporate satellite offices serving West Des Moines and Waukee

A Broader Network of Growth

One reason Kettlestone performs well for commercial office space is its position within a larger regional network of growth and infrastructure:

• Future high school planned within close proximity
• Residential communities actively under development
• Sister development Pavilion Park nearby in West Des Moines, expanding the business corridor westward

Together, these elements build a complete picture of sustained commercial growth—not just now, but over the next 10–15 years.

Hybrid is not a trend—it’s the new baseline. And successful office development in the hybrid era means blending convenience, design, and community. At Kettlestone Lakes, you’ll find a canvas for creating commercial spaces that aren’t just functional, but magnetic.

This is where employers want to bring clients.
This is where teams want to gather.
This is where the future of work gets built.

Let’s build it together—at Kettlestone Lakes.