Real Estate and Development


Olathe OKs Rezoning to Bring Dillons Grocery Store in 2027

Posted March 24, 2026 The Olathe City Council has approved a rezoning request for the site of a new Dillons grocery store. Council members voted 7-0 in favor of rezoning the Business Park District to Community Center District, located southwest… more

Bonner Springs Planning Commissioners Approve Rezoning for $539M Destination KCK

Posted March 23, 2026 Bonner Springs Planning Commissioners have approved the rezoning request for a $539 million entertainment and amusement park district. Project Destination KCK, an approximately 180-acre site at 118th Street and State Avenue, received approval for an entertainment… more

Rock Island Bridge to Open April 1 After Three Years of Development

Posted March 23, 2026 The Rock Island Bridge, the new "first of its kind" entertainment district hovering 60 feet above the Kansas River, will officially open to the public on Wednesday, April 1. Rock Island Bridge founder and CEO Mike… more

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

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

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

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