Pumping New Life into Topeka

Although downtown Topeka revitalization efforts have been at the forefront of Topeka’s renaissance, several of the city’s blighted retail and entertainment strip mall centers are also receiving extensive makeovers. Although downtown Topeka revitalization efforts have been at the forefront of Topeka’s renaissance, several of the city’s blighted retail and entertainment strip mall centers are also … Read more

City OKs TIF District to benefit former Villa West property

The tower at southwest Topeka’s former Villa West Shopping Center will be torn down as part of a redevelopment project aimed at helping that center get a fresh start and shed the notoriety of its past, which includes having deteriorated while being owned by developer Kent Lindemuth, Topeka’s governing body learned Tuesday evening. The demolition … Read more

Vertical construction moves forward on Belton Gateway Phase Two

From MetroWireMedia “Krista Klaus  July 19, 2017 Infrastructure, pad site preparation and road reconstruction for the $63 million Phase Two of Belton Gateway are underway, with the first restaurant scheduled to open later this year and five new retailers on target to open in early 2018. The future home of Kneaders Bakery is under construction at Christie Development Associates LLC‘s … Read more

Academy Sports to open in Topeka Oct. 24

Posted September 29, 2014 01:54 pm – Updated September 30, 2014 11:55 am By Megan Hart megan.hart@cjonline.com Academy Sports to open in Topeka Oct. 24 Gift cards for first 150 customers Academy Sports + Outdoors’ new Topeka location will open at 8 a.m. Oct. 24. Allan Rojas, spokesman for Academy Sports + Outdoors, confirmed the … Read more

Mission council OKs $9 million development plus taxing district | The Kansas City Star

Mission council OKs $9 million development plus taxing district BY JERRY LAMARTINA Special to The Star JULY 17, 2014 11:41 AM Mission, meet your newest retail development: Cornerstone Commons and its first tenants, Natural Grocers, Potbelly Sandwich Shop and Pie Five. The Mission City Council on Wednesday night approved a plan put forward by Christie … Read more

Winds of change sweep along Wanamaker corridor

Posted March 19, 2014 07:49 pm – Updated March 19, 2014 10:12 pm By Corey Jones corey.jones@cjonline.com Winds of change sweep along Wanamaker corridor Strip mall in 1100 block to get face-lift, new life Two current businesses confirmed Wednesday plans to move into either a new space within the community improvement district along the Wanamaker … Read more

Economic Development Director has Vision for Raytown

January 1, 2010 – Economic development director has vision for Raytown Tom Cole is nothing if not an optimist. One year ago, he joined the City of Raytown as economic development director with a vision of what the community could become. Despite a difficult economy for development, he believes he is making headway. “For the … Read more