A new project in Lenexa City Center hasn’t made it past the planning stages, but demand is already so high the developers proposed a $960,000 expansion. The development, called The Yard, will be an L-shaped building devoted to offices and restaurants overlooking a large patio — the reason for the project’s name — that will feature a fire pit, pickleball courts and outdoor seating. The plan also includes indoor parking. The Lenexa City Council unanimously approved the expansion Tuesday night, allowing another 11,600 square feet of office space on an additional floor, and more parking spaces in the garage and on [...]

In a recent newsletter, the city of Olathe outlined some of the major road projects being worked on now or in the upcoming months. “Work is focused on the most congested intersections for improved traffic flow, decreased delays and reduced emissions,” the city said. “Traffic signal coordination complements construction projects for reduced traffic delays.” The projects: ▪ Santa Fe Street and Ridgeview Road: Utility relocation is underway and the intersection will be improved with two left turn and two through lanes at each quadrant; dedicated right turn lanes for northbound, southbound and eastbound traffic, and a shared through/right turn lane for [...]

The city of Gardner has posted a survey to obtain the community’s views on two proposed civic greens or small parks in the downtown area. Among other things, the survey asks whether people prefer active parks or quiet ones, and whether active parks should be geared more to festivals and events or to sports and recreation. The questionnaire will help the city craft its Gardner Destination Downtown plan, focusing on an eight-block area from Center Street to Sycamore Street, between Washington and Warren streets. Read more here: https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/community/joco-913/olathe-southwest-joco/article231240023.html#storylink=cpy (Read more: Joco 913 News)