Kansas

EDGERTON, KAN. — Contegra Construction Co. has completed its second large distribution center on behalf of NorthPoint Development at the 3,000-acre Logistics Park Kansas City (LPKC) in Edgerton. Named Inland Port 9, the 1 million-square-foot facility features a clear height of 40 feet, 100 dock doors, four drive-through doors, 479 car parking spaces and 352 trailer parking spaces. Contegra previously built an 850,000-square-foot distribution center at LPKC. The industrial park currently boasts more than 14.4 million square feet with the capacity for 30 million square feet. LPKC is anchored by BNSF Railway’s intermodal facility.

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KANSAS CITY, KAN. — VICI Properties Inc. has entered into a construction loan agreement with affiliates of Homefield Kansas City to provide up to $105 million in financing for the development of a Margaritaville Resort in Kansas City. The construction loan has an initial term of three years with three 12-month extension options. The Margaritaville Resort, set to open in summer 2025, will serve as the anchor to the Homefield Development, an ongoing project in Kansas City that will house Homefield’s new youth sports training facility and baseball center that are currently under development within the Homefield Resort campus. Both the training facility and baseball center are slated to open this spring. Homefield is an operator of youth sports facilities. Simultaneous with entering the loan agreement, VICI entered into a call right agreement that provides VICI with a call option on the Margaritaville Resort, the Homefield youth sports training facility, the Homefield baseball center and the existing Homefield youth sports complex in Olathe. VICI also received a right of first refusal to acquire the real estate of any future Homefield property in a sale-leaseback transaction, should Homefield elect to monetize such assets. If the call right is exercised, all of …

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OVERLAND PARK, KAN. — Walnut Risk Management LLC has signed a 5,640-square-foot office lease at the Aspiria campus in Overland Park. The insurance broker firm specializes in commercial and personal lines insurance brokerage. Construction has begun on the build-out of Walnut Risk Management’s new office, and the company plans to take occupancy in June. Wichita-based Occidental Management owns and manages the Aspiria campus, which is the redevelopment of the former Sprint headquarters.

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OVERLAND PARK, KAN. — The Heartland Soccer Association, a nonprofit that supports the development of youth soccer players in metro Kansas City, has moved its corporate office to the Aspiria campus in Overland Park. The move took place in November. Heartland Soccer hosts more than 3,450 league teams annually and 14 tournaments each year that attract more than 3,700 teams from 16 states. Established in 1977, the organization has 74,000 youth soccer players, 4,000 coaches and 2,000 referees. Wichita-based Occidental Management owns and manages Aspiria, which is the redevelopment of the former Sprint campus.

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By Max Helgeson, CBRE As the national real estate landscape undergoes transformative shifts, Kansas City has emerged as one of the region’s most attractive multifamily markets. There are a myriad of attributes making Kansas City an unrivaled destination to deploy capital in the heart of the Midwest. Here are six key areas that propel the market to the forefront of real estate investors’ considerations.  Economic anchors, diversification Kansas City has one of the nation’s most diverse economies with no sector comprising more than 15 percent of overall employment. A national leader of several durable industries provides unmatched economic stability and significant risk mitigation for investors. Moreover, the metro’s strategic location in the heart of the U.S. and strong transportation infrastructure make it a favored logistical hub for corporations across the world. Finally, the market is a base for startups and entrepreneurs drawn to the area’s abundant talent pool and competitive office space rates.  Strategic infrastructure, connectivity Infrastructure is a cornerstone of Kansas City’s rise to prominence. The city’s strategic network of highways, interstates, railways, fiber networks and a major airport not only facilitates connectivity but positions it as a hub for commerce. This strategic infrastructure acts as a magnet, pulling …

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LENEXA, KAN. — Mid-America Real Estate Corp. has brokered the sale of Oak Park Commons, a 348,983-square-foot shopping center in Lenexa. The sales price was undisclosed. Tenants at the property include Ross Dress for Less, Hobby Lobby, Ulta, Verizon, Dollar Tree, Petco, K&G Fashion Superstore, Northern Tool + Equipment, Shoe Carnival, Chipotle, Panda Express and Aspen Dental. Oak Park Mall is situated across the street. Ben Wineman of Mid-America, in cooperation with Eric Gonsher of The R.H. Johnson Co., represented the seller, DRA Advisors. The asset sold to a joint venture between Lormax Stern and Time Equities Inc.

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OVERLAND PARK, KAN. — Archstone Capital has acquired The Louis Overland Park, a 200-unit townhome community in the Kansas City suburb of Overland Park. Archstone Construction, Archstone’s general contractor, will oversee the property’s upcoming improvements. The acquisition marks Archstone’s entry into the Kansas City market. The Louis Overland Park, formerly named Madison Overland Park, marks Archstone’s 13th acquisition in the Midwest. The property was acquired with equity from Archstone and affiliates in a partnership with Aspen Funds and 7Acre Investments. Planned improvements for the property include upgrades to amenity spaces, modernization of common areas and improvements to enhance curb appeal. Residents can expect state-of-the art appliances, modern flooring, upgraded light fixtures and hard surface countertops.

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By John Faur, Newmark Zimmer The Kansas City industrial real estate market has been on a historical run since 2020 with over 40 million square feet of inventory added in that time frame. This run of new construction has catapulted Kansas City to the 15th largest industrial market in the country by square footage, despite only being the 31st largest MSA by population. During most of this period, the strong market dynamics which exist in Kansas City, such as strategic highway infrastructure, a centralized location, four Class-1 railroads, availability of bulk land sites and an active development community, were further amplified by the low-interest rate climate and record levels of tenant activity. The continued high pace of speculative industrial construction starts in 2022 positioned 2023 to experience a healthy amount of new deliveries, with almost 8 million square feet of speculative industrial space delivering to the market. While the financial markets presented opportunity during this run of growth, continuous rate hikes in 2023 created challenges that resulted in a significant decrease in year-over-year speculative construction starts (3.5 million square feet of speculative construction has occurred year to date in 2023 as compared with more than 13 million square feet in …

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LENEXA, KAN. — Vantage Point Properties has unveiled plans to develop the office phase of The Quarry mixed-use development in Lenexa. The three-building project will include 145,000 square feet of Class A office space. The overall development was originally announced as Reflections at City Center in summer 2022. The name evolved as a result of the geologic and design characteristics of the property, according to Paul Jackson, CEO of Vantage Point. “As we began our site work for the apartment portion of the project, we unearthed large limestone boulders that we decided would be fun and unique to use in our central park area and around the site. That process took on a life of its own, and we decided to change the development name accordingly.” As a salute the original project name, the apartment complex has been named Reflections Apartments. The 338-unit complex is slated for completion in summer 2025. The office portion of The Quarry will include three buildings totaling 25,000 square feet, 55,000 square feet and 65,000 square feet. The 25,000-square-foot building offers drive-thru availability for a potential bank tenant. Rooftop space opportunities or balcony availabilities are options for full-floor tenants as are exterior signage opportunities with …

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OVERLAND PARK, KAN. — Adams Brown LLC, a CPA and advisory firm, has unveiled plans to relocate its Overland Park office to the Aspiria campus. The move is expected to take place in the fourth quarter of 2024. With numerous office locations throughout the central region, Adams Brown specializes in serving those in the agriculture, construction, manufacturing, dental and physician practice, local government and closely held businesses. The firm has operated in the Kansas City market since 2017 and has outgrown its current office space. Wichita-based Occidental Management owns and manages the Aspiria campus, which is the redevelopment of the former Sprint campus.

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