Kaleidoscope At The Hub
Restaurants
Many people who work downtown frequented the restaurants at the Hub. Those included Burger King, Bruegger's, Palmer's Deli and Market. These restaurants, except Burger King remain open in the western end.
Replacement
In May 2018, it was announced that Blackbird Investments plans to demolish the Kaleidoscope. The majority of the Hub will be vacated and then removed in February 2019 to make room for a 33-story skyscraper. The mall is mostly vacant and this project hopes to revitalize the area. West of 6th St. is planned to remain.
In February 2023 the mall was boarded up in preparation of its demolition. The building was gutted in April, and it is estimated that by July and August of the same year it will be fully demolished. The project was delayed for several years due to a lawsuit on another property and the COVID-19 pandemic. The skyscraper on the property, 515 Walnut Tower, is expected to be completed in 2027.
External links
References
- ^ Barreda, Virginia (February 9, 2023). "Kaleidoscope at the Hub closes as developers prepare for demolition, work on 33-story tower". Des Moines Register.