West Des Moines Difference - January 2009 - (Page 15) Ground “ AVIVA IS GROWING FAST, AND WEST DES MOINES HAS BEEN A TERRIFIC BUSINESS PARTNER AS WE BUILD FOR THE FUTURE.” CHRIS LITTLEFIELD, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER When Aviva plc, the fi ft h-largest insurance group in the world, evaluated locations for the new headquarters of its U.S. operations, West Des Moines offered an exceptional choice to support the company’s long-term growth plans and goals for increased operational efficiencies. “Aviva is growing fast, and West Des Moines has been a terrific business partner as we build for the future,” said Chris Litt lefield, chief operating officer. “West Des Moines is a great community that’s on the move and understands economic development.” In April 2008, Aviva USA hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the company’s new 360,000-square-foot U.S. operations headquarters, located on 71 acres at the southwest corner of Jordan Creek Parkway and Mills Civic Parkway. The $135 million-$150 million facility, which will include a seven-story office tower, is projected to accommodate up to 1,500 employees. “More than 70 acres of land allows us to design a master plan for growth,” said Litt lefield, who added that Aviva USA plans to occupy the headquarters by the second quarter of 2010. GOING GREEN The new operations headquarters facility design will comply with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) guidelines developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. The LEED Green Building Rating System is a nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. To offset the impact of tree clearing during the construction phase, Aviva USA announced a donation of $50,000 to the Arbor Day Foundation for the planting of trees in West Des Moines. It’s an important way to give back to the community where many Aviva employees live, said Littlefield. “The city offers a wealth of amenities for both its residents and businesses,” he said. “I can’t say enough good things about West Des Moines.” THE WEST DES MOINES DIFFERENCE 15
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