Olathe Development Update: Massive Logistics Growth Along I-35 Continues

Guest:

Host:

Logan Freeman, Managing Broker, Midwest CRE Advisors

In this Zoning Watch episode of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman covers the May 2026 Olathe Planning Commission meeting, which was heavily focused on industrial and logistics growth along the I-35 corridor.

Developers remain very bullish on industrial in southern Johnson County.

Episode Highlights:

167th Logistics Center: Revised plans near 167th Street and Lone Elm Road.
I-35 Logistics Park: The 8th plat covers more than 53 acres near 155th Street and Old 56 Highway.
Specialized Industrial: A special use permit request for a medical waste processing facility on South Keeler Street.
Gateway Landing: A roughly 26.5-acre preliminary plan near 175th Street and Black Bob Road.

Olathe keeps attracting specialized industrial users beyond traditional warehouse product.

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