Diversity gives "The City of Destiny" a unique flavor. Des Plaines is home to several Fortune 500 companies as well as many industrial, commercial, retail and service businesses -- giving residents low property taxes. Des Plaines is currently revitalizing its downtown area. The new retail district illustrates the beginning of a renaissance in Des Plaines. Downtown redevelopment and new economic growth offer bright prospects for the future of Des Plaines.

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Metropolitan Square, the cornerstone of a new downtown redevelopment project, is a 40,000 square foot Shop & Save Marketplace grocery store. The project includes retail and office space along with condominium and loft units.

Des Plaines has so much to offer. The Des Plaines Park District maintains two golf courses, driving range, a water park as well as a full range of programs and activities. The Des Plaines Senior Center offers an array of services and events for local seniors. The city has also begun "The Taste of Des Plaines," an annual event featuring local entertainment and restaurants.