In a unique public-private partnership, civic leaders and the City of Des Moines hired Hoerr Schaudt to develop the gateway corridor from the airport to downtown Des Moines. The overall design intent was to beautify the median, creating a series of exuberant gardens that would serve to welcome visitors and local residents alike in their approach to downtown. Within a series of custom-designed raised median planters Hoerr Schaudt utilized its horticultural expertise to create a rich botanical experience for passing motorists.