Ankeny, Iowa – July 14, 2025 – McClure, a leading civil engineering and surveying firm, and their real estate development and construction management subsidiary, ATI Group, have announced they will be opening a new flagship office space in The District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny, Iowa in July.
Strategically located in Ankeny’s rapidly growing Prairie Trail, the new space will house McClure’s corporate services and enhance accessibility for clients and partners while providing a dynamic workspace for team members.
The District is a vibrant and thoughtfully planned centerpiece within Ankeny’s Prairie Trail development, featuring a mix of commercial, residential, and recreational amenities. The area is designed to foster a strong sense of community, with pedestrian-friendly streets, a diverse selection of restaurants, bars, and boutiques, as well as a permanent stage for live entertainment. Additionally, The District includes mixed-use buildings with office spaces and ground-level retail, offering a dynamic work-live-play environment. The District is also connected to over 13 miles of trails, providing ample opportunities for outdoor recreation.
“At McClure, we believe that our people are the foundation of our success. Our move to The District at Prairie Trail is more than just a new office—it’s about creating an environment that attracts, develops, and retains the best talent in our industry,” said Dustin Leo, Chief Executive Officer of McClure. “The vibrancy of this development, with its dynamic mix of amenities and energy, is a reflection of what we strive to create through our work—built environments that enhance the human experience and make lives better. DRA has brought this vision to life, and we can’t wait to be a part of it.”
The Prairie Trail development, which includes the District 7 building McClure will be occupying, is a key part of Ankeny’s transformation and growth. Originally a 1,031-acre site used for Iowa State University’s Dairy Research Farm, it has been developed into a thriving mixed-use community that blends residential, commercial, and recreational spaces. Its proximity to major highways and the Des Moines metropolitan area makes it a prime location for businesses and residents alike.
“We’re thrilled to welcome McClure to The District. Their innovative spirit and commitment to community align perfectly with the energy and vision we’ve built here. This move represents not only growth for McClure but continued momentum for The District as a hub for leading businesses and vibrant community life right in the heart of Ankeny,” said Ashley Johnson, COO of DRA Properties.
McClure’s Ankeny location will house its full suite of services, including aviation engineering, site development, transportation planning and design, water and wastewater, structural engineering, and land surveying ensuring that clients receive localized expertise backed by the firm’s national experience.
The firm plans to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house later this year, to welcome clients, partners, and community members to tour the new space and meet the team. The address of the new office is 1535 SW Market Street Suite 200, Ankeny, IA 50023.
About McClure
Founded in 1956, McClure has grown to a firm of over 280 professionals in fourteen offices. With a vision of making lives better, McClure brings engineering and development expertise with a collaborative approach to identify the best strategies and solutions to bring our client’s vision to life. We look at every project through the lens of economics by thinking, designing, and building for the future. McClure’s expertise is in guiding clients on making long-term capital investments in the areas of aviation, bridge, community development, construction observation, development, environmental and stormwater, landscape architecture, structural, survey, traffic and safety, transportation, wastewater, and water.
About the District at Prairie Trail
The District at Prairie Trail is in the heart of Ankeny, IA, reimagining entertainment and local gathering where people can go to shop, dine, relax and enjoy live music and community family friendly events year round! Prairie Trail is a 1,031-acre planned community built on the tradition of Iowa’s great neighborhoods. It’s a tapestry of diverse and distinctive homes, tree-lined streets, neighborhood stores, nearby offices, schools, parks and greenspaces. It’s a walk-able development with more sidewalks, greenspaces and trails that connect the entire development to the city of Ankeny, the Des Moines metro and beyond. For more information on the District go to: www.thedistrictpt.com.