Current Projects

BK Properties, LLC submitted a Preliminary Development Plan for a 307-unit multi-family development on the site of the former JC Penney Call Center at 56th Street and Foxridge Drive, which has been vacant for more than a decade. The new building would consist of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units that front Foxridge Drive, 56th Street, and Broadmoor Street, with a large interior courtyard over a parking garage podium. The proposed structure is four-five stories with a west-facing clubhouse.

Amenities include:

• swimming pool
• pickleball court
• bocce ball court
• BBQ grill
• fire pit
• bike storage and repair
• new sidewalks and crosswalk on Broadmoor
• accommodations for electric vehicles

The developer held a neighborhood meeting to gain input about the project. See the presentation

The project received approval by the City Council and we are awaiting an application for construction permitting.

Construction continues at the former Mission Bowl property, now known as The Lanes at Mission Bowl. The developer plans to build Phase II of the project next (see below for more).

The property at 5399 Martway Street includes:

• Ground floor uses fronting Martway Street include live-work units, lobby and leasing office, a screened parking garage, and parks.
• Approximately 176 apartments on floors two through five.
• The apartments will be a mix of two-bedroom, one-bedroom, and studio units.
• Various resident amenities including theater room, fitness area, and clubhouse will also be located on these floors. And, a rooftop pool and patio is included on the fifth floor toward the back of the building.
• A linear park experience along the existing Rock Creek Trail by adding trees, landscaping and pedestrian amenities where none currently exist.
• A pocket fitness park and a small pocket dog park on the west side of the building.
• Garage parking on the first floor of the building, and a surface parking lot behind the building.

In association with tax increment financing (TIF) approvals at the December 16, 2020 City Council meeting, the apartment complex will dedicate 20% of its units to affordable housing serving households with incomes at 60% of area median income (AMI). The building will also be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certified.

The project is slated for completion by fall 2024.

Phase II:

The developer of Phase I submitted a development application for Phase II of a mixed-use structure with residential and a small retail component in the existing parking lot directly to the east. Residential use is for studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units with a 1,750 square foot retail location on the ground floor.

The City Council approved the preliminary development plan at its August meeting. The final development plan will be considered by the Planning Commission for final approval at a date to be determined.

The Mission Beverly, a Milhaus mixed-use project, is a proposed multi-family and retail redevelopment located at Martway and Beverly, one block south of Johnson Drive and Mission’s downtown commercial corridor, and parallel to the Rock Creek Trail.  The redevelopment of seven properties – three properties on the south side of Martway, and four properties on the north side of Martway.

The development proposal consists of two buildings comprised of 262 units. The building on the north side is a four-story residential building over a parking garage, and includes approximately 1,500 square feet of retail at the corner of Martway and Beverly. This building also includes a courtyard with recreation amenities, including a pool, lounge areas, 24-hour fitness, and dog wash station.

The structure on the south side of Martway is a three-story walk-up with surface parking. The parking garage (north building) contains 264 stalls with electric vehicle charging, surface parking (south building) has 82 stalls, and seven stalls are located on-street to serve the retail use.

Sustainability measures include the following:

• EV chargers
• Proximity to public transit
• Proximity to active transportation (trail)
• Proximity to downtown commercial/retail/park
• Energy Star appliances
• High R-value insulation and window
• Energy conserving lighting
• Water-control irrigation and native vegetation

We are currently waiting for the developer to submit construction permitting plans for staff review. Please come back to this page to learn more as the project proceeds. Materials are available at City Hall or by request: email Mission’s City Planner at kkneller@missionks.org. 

Construction is under way!

Moffit Development Co., Inc. submitted a Plan for a 77-unit multi-family development in Mission’s Downtown Neighborhood District at 58th and Nall Avenue. Units consist of studio, one- and two-bedrooms with tuck-under parking mid-block. The new development would be within 1/4 mile of the transit station near East Gateway on Johnson Drive, and steps away from shops and restaurants.

Amenities include:

• on-site leasing and management
• secured entrances
• professionally designed interiors
• fitness center
• bike storage and repair
• in-unit washer/dryer
• private patios/balconies for one- and two-bedroom units

You can see a PowerPoint Presentation of the project HERE.

Stride DevCo, LLC, a developer based in the Boulder, CO area, submitted plans for a multi-family project on the undeveloped land at 51st and Riggs Road. The development is age-restricted for independent adults aged 55 and older. The proposed development includes:

• 132 market-rate rental units: 112 two-bedroom units and 20 one-bedroom units
• Two four-story residential building wings and a one-story clubhouse with conference rooms, demonstration kitchen, banquet hall, library and media center, fitness rooms and equipment
• Preservation of trees and existing topography to the extent possible during construction; additional trees and landscaping will be planted during the final stage, including evergreens to screen the development from nearby residential properties on Riggs Road
• Private pool, hot tub, community garden, pickleball court, dog park, walking trail, outdoor grills, fire pit
• Pedestrian sidewalk connection along 51st Street to Foxridge Drive
• Primary access on 51st Street with secondary access on the west from Foxridge Drive

The development plans have been approved. The applicant will submit construction drawings for review before construction permits are issued.

This page will be updated when new information is available.

The Mission Vale Townhomes, located at 58th Terrace and Nall Avenue, is a two-story, traditional residential design that consists of 19 units with 1 or 2 private garages each. The buildings are set back from the street with a front porch for each unit and a common lawn. The development will be attractive to renters that traditionally might have owned a home, but may prefer a maintenance-provided lifestyle. The location is a block from the downtown Johnson Drive shops and restaurants and within a 1/4 mile of the transit station. Units will rent for the median range per square foot.

This project is now under construction and projected to be complete by March 2025. Click the image below for some video footage of the site as of September 2024:

Mohawk Park Phase II is complete!

The Nelson Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF), also referred to as the Nelson Complex, was constructed in phases, beginning in the 1940s, to address the needs of the growing community.

The Nelson WWTF is located in the northeastern corner of the City of Mission with Roeland Park to the east and Wyandotte County to the north. The Nelson WWTF serves two main tributary basins in northeast Johnson County – containing all or part of the cities of Fairway, Merriam, Mission, Overland Park, Prairie Village, Roeland Park, and Shawnee. (view map of service area)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) are requiring stricter discharge limits for constituents such as ammonia, nitrogen, and phosphorus. The treatment technology currently in place at the Nelson WWTF is not capable of meeting these stricter future water quality standards.

The collection system was also sized and constructed with materials and technologies that are now outdated. As a result, it can experience issues during wet weather events. In addition, the system contains four satellite peak excess flow treatment facilities (PEFTFs), which discharge directly to adjacent waterways during significant wet weather events after primary treatment and disinfection.

In 2018, Johnson County Wastewater (JCW) commissioned engineering and environmental services company HDR, in association with CH2M and WCS, to determine the optimum solution to these issues and develop a long-term capital improvement plan for the Nelson service area. The plan recommended a new Nelson WWTF to address the issues of the aging facility and regulatory obligations.  The plan is also flexible to allow for the collection system issues to be mitigated over a 25-year period.

A kitchen fire in January 2023 closed operations temporarily at the existing Popyeye’s location – 6821 Johnson Drive.

Popeye’s will redevelop it’s current site with an updated look, pedestrian improvements, double drive-through lanes, and new landscaping.

Construction has begun and we will update this page as the redevelopment continues!

Click Here to Watch a Short Video!

The Rock Creek Corridor Plan is now complete! Click the image above to see the full plan.

The Rock Creek Corridor Study is a Planning for Sustainable Places (PSP) project utilizing funds awarded by the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC). The City of Mission has partnered with Wilson & Company, Engineers and Architects who are leading a team of planners, engineers, and landscape architects (Hoxie Collective, SWT Design, and BikeWalkKC) to analyze the Rock Creek corridor from Woodson to Roeland Drive, and from Johnson Drive to Martway. This initiative will provide a unique opportunity to address overlapping transportation, amenities, economic development, housing, and environmental needs along the trail which will help shape the future of the Rock Creek corridor and the downtown commercial district. This effort aims to enhance mobility, safety, and quality of life in Mission.

The planning process was completed in four steps:

1. Existing Conditions Analysis
2. Public Engagement
3. Draft Recommendations
4. Rock Creek Corridor Final Plan

On December 7th, draft recommendations were presented during a public open house at the Powell Community Center and everyone had an opportunity to provide input on different alternatives. Click on the image below to see more information and the draft recommendations:

Swig is a soda shop franchise that has submitted a preliminary development plan for the property at 5959 Barkley. The plans include drive-through service and a walk-up window for ordering and pickup with outdoor seating and a parklet surrounded by trees and extensive landscaping. The applicant is including park benches, bike racks, and an EV charging station on site with pedestrian pathways throughout.

Construction began in the first week of April 2024 and is slated for opening in Winter 2025.