Kaleidoscope at The Hub

it’s historic but needs more stores that k you so much obama for destroying small companies and running them into the ground

In the winter I walk through the Kaleidoscope so many times, you might think it was my second home! I love the skywalk! I find it as a great place to eat lunch, do some light shopping, grab some flowers, get a coffee, buy a Vikings shirt, do some banking, get some popcorn, buy a birthday card, see a chiropractor, maybe watch a radio show happen live, pick up a Juice Magazine… You can do all of this and more in the Kaleidoscope.
It’s like a mall in the middle of the skywalk! Yes all the stores have limited hours, but you can still walk through at night!
In the winter I find the Sky Walk to be a great place to get a little exercise by walking all the way to west downtown, from downtown!
I love that Kaleidoscope is here, full of small local businesses to fill lots of needs in a small space!

My question is. do you live here? If so, do you know of places available to rent for /​: a price that would be found humorous by others. per say, in the $ 500.-550. range. that would be convenient, as you stated, but, also, clean & safe? Thx! Many Blessings…

NOTE: This is somewhat of a review for the entire skywalk system.
The Skywalk System for Des Moines is an interesting feature of the city’s urban planning. It provides over 3.5 miles of elevated climate controlled walkways between the major buildings of the downtown core. On the skywalk level of these buildings are shops, businesses, and restaurants. Many of the routes intersect at the Kaleidoscope At the Hub and you get the sense you are in a vertical shopping mall.
However, on a Saturday, the place is deserted. There are occasional people using the walkways, but most of the stores are closed. Really, this is indicative of Des Moines and the lack of interest in its downtown area. Fortunately, during the work-​week this place sees more action.
The skywalk system has its detractors as well. Many street-​level business owners blame it for a lack of foot-​traffic customers. While that is a valid concern, I still like it. I don’t know how else I could walk from a parking garage to a civic center 3 blocks away. Without a jacket. During a snow storm.