Copaken Brooks has announced Made in KC, a Kansas City-focused retail store, will be joining The District at Lenexa City Center.
Made in KC’s new space occupies a total of 8,166 SF on the first floor of the Penn I building across from the Lenexa Public Market.
Launched in 2015, Made in KC provides local Kansas City artists and makers a platform to reach customers across the metro. The store features work from more than 300 local artists, designers and makers, including apparel, artwork, home and apothecary goods, accessories, culinary products and more.
Made in KC selected the new space in The District with the hope of expanding its area footprint, following success in Overland Park, Lee’s Summit and downtown Kansas City. The new store will be similar to Made in KC’s Country Club Plaza location.
“When Made in KC was searching for its new location, we were really drawn by the hub of activity and development at The District,” said Made in KC co-founder and co-owner Tyler Enders. “We’re really looking forward to being a part of Lenexa City Center and the exciting growth surrounding it.”
Erin Johnston, VP of Retail Leasing at Copaken Brooks, represented The District in the deal while Chris McIntyre of Merrill Companies represented Made in KC.
“Made in KC is a fantastic resource for local artists and makers as well as an established brand of Kansas City pride,” Johnston said. “We’re very excited to welcome this vibrant addition to The District.”
As a mixed-use development, Lenexa City Center offers walkable amenities to its tenants that include a coworking space, the Public Market and the Lenexa Public Library.
When fully developed, Lenexa City Center will consist of more than 2 million SF, including civic components for the City of Lenexa, nearly 1 million SF of office and retail and 375 residential units. The District Shops will include a variety of unique stores, restaurants and cafes in the heart of Lenexa’s new downtown.