Driven by the need for a new, modern library space, the City of Olathe has teamed with LANE4 Property Group on a new, state-of-the-art mixed-use project in downtown Olathe, Ks.

The project will fuse restaurant, library and office space into a 5-story building located immediately east of Olathe City Hall on E. Santa Fe Street.

The proposed project includes approximately 70,000 SF of usable space plus indoor and outdoor common areas. The plan includes space for a signature restaurant, Class A office space with dramatic views and a rooftop patio, plus ample space for the Olathe Library.

The Civic Center Park currently on the site will remain intact and be integrated into the new project to create a cohesive, welcoming area for all to enjoy.

The Olathe City Council unanimously approved a pre-development agreement on On Tuesday, November 19th, allowing the project to move forward though the planning and zoning process.

“While the final project has yet to come before the Council for final consideration, it has incredible potential for our downtown. It could allow us to have a new, first class, 21st century library in downtown, new class A office and a restaurant - all in our historic core. This could mean new jobs, new opportunities and new energy in our downtown,” said Olathe Mayor Michael Copeland.

The project will be presented to the City Council for approval in early 2020 with a groundbreaking later in the year.

“Olathe continues to grow, it continues to support a strong school system. You only have to look around the country at comparable suburban municipalities to figure out that there is a deep well of opportunity to tap into in this downtown,” said Michael Berenbom, vice president at LANE4.

Leasing inquiries for the restaurant and office space should be directed to Brandon Buckley at (816) 268-9112 or bbuckley@lane4group.com.