Overland Park Development Update: 180-Unit Apartments, U.S. 69 Growth & Major Rezonings

In this Zoning Watch episode of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman covers the May 2026 Overland Park Planning Commission meeting, with a major 55-plus apartment proposal and continued growth along the U.S. 69 corridor.

As rooftops move south, commercial users and destination businesses are following.

Episode Highlights:

• The Legacy at Tomahawk Creek: A proposed 180-unit, five-story, age-restricted apartment project near 135th Street and U.S. 69.
• 55-Plus Demand: Downsizing homeowners want walkability, amenities and maintenance-free living.
• Family Tree Nursery: A new 125,000 SF facility planned near 167th Street and U.S. 69.
• Corridor Planning: Long-term roadway connectivity and coordination with nearby development.

The southern U.S. 69 corridor is becoming one of the fastest-growing development corridors in the metro.

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