Real Estate and Development


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

Hunt Midwest Sells KCI 29 Logistics Park Building for $158M

Posted August 12, 2026 A Hunt Midwest distribution facility, part of the KCI 29 Logistics Park, has been acquired by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing for $158.5 million. Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real… more

Newmark Zimmer Adds Ramie Mathis as VP of Operations

Posted August 12, 2026 Newmark Zimmer announced Ramie Mathis has joined the firm as vice president of operations. In her new role, Mathis will oversee business operations including human resources, information technology, and marketing, according to a release shared with… more

Purina Animal Nutrition Opens Distribution Center Platte International Commerce Center

Posted August 12, 2026 Van Trust Real Estate announced it has completed the Platte International Commerce Center and will be leasing its latest building to Purina Animal Nutrition. The Class A distribution center consists of 1.67 million square feet of… more

New York-based Firm Purchases 115,000SF Manufacturing Facility in KC

Posted August 11, 2026 New York-based Diamond Properties, a real estate investment firm, announced it has purchased a warehouse distribution facility near Kansas City. The firm acquired a 115,000-square-foot industrial manufacturing and distribution facility located at 4312 Clary Boulevard. The… more

Oak Park Mall Owners Submit Plans for New Arts Center, 260 Apartments

Posted August 11, 2026 Oak Park Mall owners, CBL Industries, have filed plans to rezone the property and build a new conference center, hotel and apartments. CBL Properties wants to rezone the Oak Park Mall, located at 11149 W. 95th… more

Colliers Adds Travis Helgeson as SVP of Kansas City Office

Posted August 5, 2026 Colliers, a commercial real estate and investment firm, announced it has hired Travis Helgeson as senior vice president of the Kansas City office. In his new role, Helgeson will focus on agency leasing, tenant representation, and… 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