Axios readers give ideas for Armory and City Hall buildings

"My idea for the development and use of the building: McMenamins Hotel.

• Hotel: check!
• Brewery on site: check!
• Live music: yes!
• Soaking tub: usually
• Movie theater: usually
• Bowling: sometimes
• Frisbee golf: usually

Each one was different and they were very cool places to hang with friends. Felt like adult camp. If I win the lottery, I'll do it!" — Amber Graeber, DSM

"I would love to see the Armory become a public market! Please please please! I think it's the perfect spot for something like that," — Deana Bennett, DSM

"I'd love to move into a swanky apartment in one of those buildings," — Chris Irvine, DSM

"A lot of larger cities have huge city markets in buildings like that, or of that size. It could be multiple makers and a food hall with maybe leased office space in any less accessible areas of the building." — Jessie McBroom, DSM

"Bar/Food court with multiple restaurant stands. Similar to mixed-use bar and food courts in nearby cities (Parlor in KC/Ivywild School in Colorado Springs)" — Alex Ghekas, DSM

"Perhaps (tongue in cheek) the Federal Reserve would like to escape D.C. and relax by the scenic Des Moines River. Presidents would not even be able to casually drop by to drop insults and threats," — Margaret Johnson, WDM