Drive-Thru Denied in Downtown | Des Moines News

A Hyper Energy Bar’s double drive-thru dream just got derailed by Des Moines’ Plan and Zoning Commission, which denied the proposal citing pedestrian safety and downtown walkability goals. The owner, who argued his business would include patios and bike racks to boost foot traffic, plans to appeal — and insists this prime location is one of the most coveted for his brand. Meanwhile, Dutch Bros Coffee is eyeing the same neighborhood, likely facing the same hurdles. The city’s balancing act between growth and its vision for a more walkable urban core is now in full view. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f0f635226a4976ce