Undesign: DSM

After rebuilding historic Des Moines from the data, Undesign: DSM jumps to virtual tours for the public

The original Des Moines Securities Map from the 1930s, on display at Undesign: DSM by Polk County Housing Trust Fund. A link to the map’s original descriptions is available here.  A red line runs through the old Franklin Junior High in Des Moines, highlighting what residents of the city couldn’t see for years. When the pandemic arrived in early 2020, the Polk County Housing Trust Fund wanted to ensure Polk County