Real Estate and Development


Forge Construction Invests $2.9M for New Crossroads District HQ

Posted March 17, 2026 Kansas City-based general contractor Forge Construction has relocated its headquarters to the Crossroads Arts District. Forge Construction invested $2.9 million into its relocation and will create 20 jobs. The company is now located at 1710 Walnut… more

De Soto Planning Commission OKs 42 Unit Development Near Panasonic

Posted March 3, 2026 The De Soto Planning Commission has approved plans for an 11-townhome building development north of Panasonic's electric-vehicle battery plant. Commission members voted to approve the site plan for the development during their Tuesday meeting. The project… more

Independence City Council Approves Tax Breaks for $150 Data Center Campus

Posted March 3, 2026 The Independence City Council voted to approve a tax incentive plan for a proposed $150 billion data center. On Monday, the City Council voted 5-2 to approve two series of taxable industrial development revenue bonds for… more

B&B Theatres Closes Mainstreet KC Location in Power & Light District

Posted March 2, 2026 B&B Theatres is permanently closing its location in the downtown Power & Light District. B&B Theatres made the announcement via social media on Sunday. An official closure date and further details were not disclosed. “B&B routinely… more

Ponak’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar General Manager Buys Building

Posted February 25, 2026 Popular Kansas City restaurant, Ponak's Mexican Restaurant & Bar, has been sold to its general manager. Block & Company, Inc., announced that the 6,228 square-foot restaurant property on approximately 0.70 acres was sold to Ponak's general… more

New Costco Will Anchor 90-Acre Mixed-Use Development in West Lawrence

Posted February 25, 2026 A new Costco Wholesale is coming to Lawrence later this year, as part of The Mercato development, near the northeast corner of 6th Street and Highway 10. The new location is expected to open in Fall… more

Lenexa Approves Habitat for Humanity $18M Project, 50 Affordable Homes

Posted February 24, 2026 The Lenexa City Council approved the rezoning and purchase of nearly 17 acres for Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City. The City Council voted 7-2 to approve the request to rezone 16.7 acres near the southeast… more

National Advisors Trust Opens New Headquarters in Leawood

Posted February 17, 2026 National Advisors Trust has officially relocated its headquarters to a new location in Leawood, Kansas The company’s new headquarters are located at 11141 Overbrook Road, Suite 201. The space is over 14,000 square feet and is… more

Current Landing Announces New Upscale Sports Bar Concept

Posted February 17, 2026 Current Landing, the mixed-use waterfront development near CPKC Stadium, is introducing a new luxury sports bar in preparation for the 2026 World Cup activity. Revel at Current Landing is an upscale sports bar created by Kansas… more

Hunt Midwest Makes New Executive Role, Heather Jones Joins as General Counsel, SVP

Posted February 3, 2026 Hunt Midwest announced it had hired Heather Jones as general counsel and senior vice president. Jones’s role was newly created as the real estate development company continues its growth. ones will work to scale the company’s… more