$60 million 'The Residences at Galleria' to open in 2022

The Residences at Galleria, a $60 million multifamily complex located adjacent to the former Sprint World Headquarters in the Galleria 115 development in Overland Park, Kan., is set to begin construction this summer and slated to open in 2022.

The four-story, luxury apartment complex is included in the first phase of the 5-plus acre development by Block Real Estate Services, LLC (BRES). The $350 million Galleria mixed-use development master plan includes two apartment buildings, office space, retail and entertainment.

JLL Capital Markets (JLL) arranged $21 million in joint venture equity partnership with Hartford Investment Management Company (“HIMCO”) on behalf of BRES for the development of the 322-unit, Class-A, podium multi-housing community.

"We are excited to partner with HIMCO on this project, and, from the beginning of discussions with them, it was clear that we had a shared vision for the quality of this project and its high-demographics location within Overland Park” said Ken Block, BRES managing principal.

The Residences include 322 one-, two- and three-bedroom units and will average 927 SF. Features include high ceilings, large walk-in closets with custom shelving, high-end appliances and finishes, European-style cabinetry, outdoor terraces, in-unit laundry rooms with full-size washers and dryers, double-paned windows and more.

A hallmark of the new community, designed by Hoefer Wysocki, is the walkable lifestyle. Adjacent to the site is a thriving commercial corridor, multiple entertainment districts, theaters, and endless restaurant choices. Outdoor patios are linked to The Residences by walking trails that encircle greenspace, sitting areas, a rolling rock waterfall and dog park.

"We are very excited to work with Block Real Estate Services on the Galleria. This community will raise the bar on luxury living in the area,” said Hoefer Wysocki vice president and director of multifamily design, Chris Armer, AIA, NCARB.

The project will feature the best community amenities offered in the submarket and include a large resort-style swimming pool with shallow ledge features; pool deck with cabanas, hot tub, sports courts and water features; fitness center with Peloton bikes, massage therapy and virtual training; outdoor group fitness areas; clubhouse with fireplace, game room and social media room; executive business center; dog park and pet spa; and covered and surface parking.

“Galleria will be BRES’ most exciting project to date, building on our successful experiences with this high-end podium product, which allows for a large, outdoor amenity deck and other amenities that are unique in this market,” Block said. 

The JLL capital markets debt placement team representing the borrower was led by executive managing director Jody Thornton, senior director Mark Erland, director Matt Benson and analyst Kellan Liem.

Other partners on the development team include Titan, Polsinelli and McClure.

Block drives reno for Oakwood Country Club

OCC Investors, LLC., an ownership group led by developer Ken Block, has purchased Oakwood Country Club at 9800 Grandview Rd. in Kansas City, Mo. with plans to begin renovations as early as this month.

“Our vision is to transform what is already a beloved property and golf course with a rich 139-year history into one that will be widely known as the state’s best - and what we hope will become the region’s best," said Block, who played his first round of golf at Oakwood Country Club at age nine.

OCC Investors brought in golf course and country club design and development experts from around the country to provide direction for the improvements of the course and grounds including Titan, Pinnacle Construction Group, Gensler and NSPJ Architects.

Work on the clubhouse and parking and grounds will be begin this summer, followed by the golf course. The first phase of the golf course is estimated to be complete by fall; the second phase includes opening new greens on several holes by next spring. A final round of upgrades will take place during the 2021 season.

Plans to transform the property from top to bottom for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons, include:

• A new, world-class golf range

• New cart paths

• Better Billy Bunker system sand traps

• New championship tees and multiple tees for golfers of all levels

• Enlarged and enhanced fairways

• Top-tier, short-game practice facility

• Golf simulators

• Heated golf bays

• Planned Center of Golf Excellence for teaching pros to instruct members and non-members

• Modernizing the property from the front entrance throughout the property

• Improvements to bar, grill and event spaces

• Newly designed and upgraded restrooms and sitting rooms

• Enhancements to outside decks, balconies and seating areas, including adding fire pits and enhanced lighting

• New parking facilities

“NSPJ is excited to be a part of the renovations at Oakwood Country Club. We are working on a modernization and rebranding of this historic golf course that focuses on the golf experience,” said Katie Martinovic, VP/principal landscape architect for NSPJ.

Founded in 1881, Oakwood Country Club is the oldest operating country club in Kansas City and was frequented by former President Harry S. Truman in the 1950s.