Olathe hopes a new apartment complex will kick off a downtown revitalization. Earlier this month, Indianapolis-based Milhaus opened its $37 million, 228-unit Arrello Apartments at the site of the former Olathe Public Library’s downtown branch, at the southeast corner of Park and Chestnut streets. It’s the downtown’s first residential development in more 30 years and the catalyst for revitalization efforts in the core, city spokesman Cody Kennedy said. “With new residents coming to the downtown area, we hope to see more small businesses coming in, not only for residents of downtown, but for other travelers as well,” said Kennedy, the city’s chief communications and marketing officer.
Source: Kansas City Business Journal
