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Gardner Planners Approve Rezone Request For $1.55B Entertainment Campus

Posted August 27, 2026 The Gardner City Planning Commission has approved plans for a $1.55 billion mixed-use campus in Gardner, Kansas. The project developer, Velocity Arts LLC, plans to build a 214-acre entertainment campus located along the I-35 corridor near… more

Burns & McDonnell Names Jamey Bertram as Next Americas North Region Leader

Posted August 19, 2026 Kansas City-based Burns & McDonnell has promoted Jamey Bertram to general manager of its Americas North Region. Bertram has been with the company for more than 25 years. Most recently, he was promoted to general manager… more

Developer Wants to Build a 335-acre Mixed-Use District in Gardner, KS

Posted August 18, 2026 A developer has released plans for a new 355-acre entertainment district in Gardner, Kansas. Developer Velocity Arts, LLC revealed renderings of its new proposed mixed-use entertainment district that would include a 15,000-seat concert pavilion, a performing… more

Kansas City to Review Proposed Lease Agreement for Royals, Crown Center Ballpark

Posted August 18, 2026 Kansas City has released the funding and leasing agreements for the new Royals stadium project at Crown Center. The Kansas City Finance, Governance, and Public Safety Committee will meet to review and discuss the agreement Tuesday… more

Shawnee City Council OKs 277-unit Apartment Building

Posted August 14, 2026 The Shawnee City Council has approved Oddo Development’s plans to build a 277-apartment complex near Renner Road and I-435. City Council members voted unanimously, 8-0 in favor of the multi-family apartment building that would be four… more

Shawnee Manufacturing Facility Nears Completion, Insco Industries to Occupy

Posted August 4, 2026 A warehouse and manufacturing facility located in Shawnee is near completion and already has a tenant ready to claim it as a new headquarters. During the Shawnee City Council meeting, members approved the issuance of taxable… more

Black & Veatch Mixed-Use District Gets OK on New Incentive Plan

Posted August 4, 2026 The City of Overland Park has approved a development agreement for the Black & Veatch $1.34 billion headquarters and mixed-use district. During the Overland Park Finance, Administration and Economic Development Committee special meeting held on Monday,… more

Kansas City Chiefs Select Manica Architecture to Design $3B KCK Stadium

Posted July 28, 2026 The Kansas City Chiefs named Manica Architecture as the firm to design its new $3 billion stadium in Kansas City, Kansas, in 2031. Kansas City-based Manica was named the lead design architect for the Chiefs' new… more

Milhaus Receives Tax Credits for 194-Unit Apartments at Linwood and Troost

Posted July 7, 2026 The developer Milhaus announced that it has received tax credits to advance construction of Linwood & Troost Apartments, a 194-unit project in Kansas City. Milhaus gained approval from the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) for Low-Income… more

Chiefs Release Updated Economic Impact for $4.5B Kansas Stadium Project

Posted June 30, 2026 The Kansas City Chiefs have unveiled an updated economic impact projection for their $4.5 billion stadium project in Kansas. The project includes the new $3 billion stadium in Wyandotte County, Kansas, a $300 million practice facility… more