Overland Park Development Update: PrairieFire Apartments, Costco Gas Station, Culver's & New Housing Plan

In this Zoning Watch episode of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman breaks down the 22 agenda items from the March 9, 2026 Overland Park Planning Commission meeting.

Multifamily is expanding inside mixed-use districts, restaurant brands are chasing high-traffic intersections, and the city is testing a new housing pilot program.

Episode Highlights:

• PrairieFire Residences: Final development plan approved for new multifamily in the PrairieFire district near 135th and Nall.
• Culver's: A preliminary plat on about 4.25 acres at College Boulevard and Pflumm Road.
• Radiant Center: A dance studio, event venue and restaurant concept on 0.54 acres on Metcalf, continued to April 13.
• Costco Fuel Station: A plan to relocate and redesign the fuel station near Metcalf and Mike Mosher Boulevard was continued to April 13.
• Housing Pilot: Up to 12 pilot infill developments citywide, such as cottage courts, with construction required within three years.

Overland Park is exploring new housing strategies while commercial demand stays strong along its busiest corridors.

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