Mission Gateway Development Deal Ended

Posted July 18, 2023

The City of Mission has officially terminated its deal with the development team behind the Mission Gateway mixed-use project after 17 years.

Mission City Council held a meeting Monday night to discuss the current redevelopment agreement with New York-based developers Aryeh Realty, LLC.

In the meeting, the city reported approximately $450,000 worth of property taxes had not been paid by Aryeh. This was ultimately the last straw for the city council. 

Aryeh was notified to default on May 15 and given a 60-day period to pay, according to the city. 

Before the deal was terminated, the most recent plan for the projects consisted of a $270 million redevelopment near Johnson Drive and Shawnee Mission Parkway in the vacant area of the former Mission City Mall.

Aryeh came up with a two-phase development plan; the construction of 49,752 square feet towards small-shop commercial or restaurants, 90,000 square feet of entertainment space and 373 apartment units including a parking garage. Phase two would see the implementation of a 202-room hotel and an extra 100,000 square feet for office or medical space.

The city will monitor the current site for any decay to the built infrastructure—which mostly consists of a half-build parking garage—and would take action if needed. 

The next special city council meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on July 17 at Mission City Hall.