Great Western Crossing, a neighborhood of Middlebrook, was excited to host the 2021 HomeShowExpo! Vernacular and modern farmhouses help to shape the streetscapes of the Great Western Crossing neighborhood and compliment Middlebrook’s Agrihood lifestyle. In addition, architectural styles draw upon patterns from historic Des Moines neighborhoods. Tudor revival and early craftsman house styles help create an authentic walkable and bike-friendly community that includes access to the Great Western Bike Trail.

Architecturally, the homes are inspired by the rural agricultural vernacular of the region. By celebrating individual homes with detail and textures they enable a blend of modern, transitional, and traditional styles to coexist side by side. Front porches and pitched rooftops offer a common baseline character, and strategies to minimize the dominance of the garage door on the streetscape help reinforce the pedestrian-oriented nature of the streetscape.

Lots are currently available for sale and custom homebuilding. Click below to get more information on building in the Agrihood!

Middlebrook’s Town Center will imbue the community with a sense of connection and play. A central civic green will be sized for a variety of programming needs and regular, informal resident enjoyment. Rather than drawing energy from a historic downtown to a new core, Middlebrook will simply extend, augment, and build upon the existing context of downtown Cumming.Agriculture-based Commercial Middlebrook’s commercial district will reference Iowa’s proud agricultural heritage. Outdoor markets and product displays will be common throughout warm seasons, with local festivals introducing and punctuating local food production.

Learn more about the thought and inspiration that went into designing the style for the Middlebrook neighborhoods.