Intrust Bank Arena

Developer: Sedgwick County
Architect: Wilson Darnell Mann Architects
Cost: $205,000,000.00
Est. Completion: January 2010

The INTRUST Bank Arena is a modern, state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue, perfect for concerts and conventions alike. Located in the heart of downtown Wichita with trendy restaurants, shops and eclectic entertainment options nearby, the INTRUST Bank Arena is the premier arena in the Midwest. The arena features 22 suites, 40 loge boxes, 300 premium seats with a total 15,000-seat capacity and will boast the top notch sporting events and entertainment with the industry's best acoustics and sound system. The arena is managed by SMG, a world-leader in venue management and booking for more than 200 arenas worldwide.

Carnegie Library

Developer: Fidelity Bank
Completed: Summer 2009

After opening more than nine decades ago, and standing vacant for the past nine years, the Wichita Carnegie Library Building has been carefully restored to its original glory. This magnificent Beaux Arts building was a gift to the City of Wichita from steel magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. The lavishly detailed interiors were designed by civic cultural leader and one of Wichita's most successful women, Mrs. Louise Caldwell Murdock. The building is now the new headquarters of the Commercial Banking division of Fidelity Bank.

Warren Theatre

Developer: Bill Warren
Architect: Spangenberg Phillips
Cost: $1,000,000.00
Est. Completion: July 2009

Finish work is continuing on the new 130-seat main auditorium, formerly Oscar's Sports Bar, and on the 23-seat Director's Suite skybox that will be available for private screenings. About $500,000 is being invested in redecoration, including carpeting and wall coverings, with another half-million going toward the digital conversion. And the new Old Town Warren will feature the latest in movie technology, including the high-definition digital projection and new sound systems. In addition, two auditoriums have been equipped with silver screens, allowing the showing of 3-D films.

Hotel at Old Town
210 N. Mosley
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Private: $7,700,000.00
Other: $3,300,000.00
Total: $11,000,000.00

Use: Hotel
Type: Commercial
New Jobs: 35
Total Units: 115
Year Completed: 1999
Architect: Law Kingdon
Contractor: Key Construction

This historic property renovation project converted the former Keen Kutter building into a hotel. The facility has 115 rooms, a conference center and free parking. A developer paid Tax Increment Finance district is contributing $3.3 million for public infrastructure.

Old Town Garage
230 N. Mosley
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Public: $4,000,000.00
Total: $4,000,000.00

Use: Garage
Type: Commercial
Total Units: 241
Year Completed: 1999
Developer: City of Wichita & MarketPlace Properties

The garage provides free parking for visitors, customers and workers. The garage has 241 parking space.

Old Town Square/Movie Theater
300 N. Mead
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Private: $20,000,000.00
Total: $20,000,000.00

Use: Mix Use
Type: Commercial
New Jobs: 170
Year Completed: 2003
Architect: Spangenberg Phillips
Developer: Warren Theatre and 702 Properties
Contractor: Key Construction

This mixed use project includes a 6 screen movie theater, 30,000 square feet of retail space, 60,000 square feet of office space, a public plaza with interactive fountains and a 500 space parking garage offering free parking. Tenants include: Warren Theatre, Imbass Grill, Old Chicago, Best Cleaners, Andy’s Woods and Crafts, Zyng Noodlery, Old Town General Store, Lucinda’s, Muse E Yum and Uptown Grill.

Old Town Square Parking Garage
300 N. Mead
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Public: $7,200,000.00
Total: $7,200,000.00

Use: Garage
Type: Commercial
Total Units: 500
Year Completed: 2003
Architect: Spangenberg Phillips
Developer: City of Wichita & MarketPlace Properties
Contractor: Key Construction

This innovative facility includes 500 parking spaces that are free for public use. The ground floor space facing the plaza contains a number of shops and restaurants.

Way Finding Signs
Downtown
Wichita, KS 67202

Use: Infrastructure
Year Completed: 2001
Developer: City of Wichita

These colorful signs helps both motorists and pedestrians find area destinations and attractions.

Main Street Gateway
Main & Kellogg
Wichita, KS 67202

Use: Infrastructure
Year Completed: 1997
Architect: Rovert Roesch 

Two-Way Main Street
Kellog to Douglas
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Public: $1,250,000.00
Total: $1,250,000.00

Use: Infrastructure
Year Completed: 1995

Public Art Program
Downtown
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Private: $500,000.00
Total: $500,000.00

Use: Arts 

Innes Station
701 E. 1st St.
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Private: $4,000,000.00
Total: $4,000,000.00

Use: Apartments
Type: Residential
Total Units: 80
Year Completed: 1998

This historic renovation project has 80 market rate apartments in Old Town. The building was originally constructed in 1920 for George Innes Dry Goods. Used as warehouse by the Innes Department Store to house their extensive line of furniture. The structure was built by the George Seidhoff Construction Company for $200,000 and is in the contemporary Pre-International Style of that time period.

Douglas Street Façade Renovation Program
Douglas Street
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Public: $90,833.00
Private: $410,501.00
Total: $1,037,334.00

Use: Commercial
Type: Commercial
Year Completed: Ongoing

The City of Wichita created this program in 2002 to help stimulate renovation projects of Douglas Street buildings. The program provides a grant and low interest rate financing for renovating the exterior of Douglas Street buildings. Approved projects so far include: Center Point at Main - $49,834; 800 E. Douglas - $109,000; 504 E. Douglas - $62,500; Garvey Center - $1 million; 518 E. Douglas - $42,000; John T. Arnold Real Estate - 101 S. Market - $98,000; Century Plaza - $140,000;

Garvey Center and Apartments
250 W. Douglas
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Private: $1,544,000.00
Total: $1,544,000.00

Use: Apartments
Type: Residential
Year Completed: 2007
Developer: Garvey Center
Contractor: Garvey Center

This residential project is converting space formerly used as a hotel into apartments. The developer is renovating one floor at a time and currently has 95 units completed. A total of 130 units are planned.

The Harvester Apartments
355 N. Rock Island
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Private: $5,700,000.00
Total: $5,700,000.00

Use: Apartments
Type: Residential
Total Units: 47
Year Completed: 2004
Developer: Old Town Housing Partners

This historic building rehabilitation project will create 47 residential units. The development will include mixed income clients.

Wichita Boat House
335 W. Lewis
Wichita, KS 67202

Use: Cultural
Developer: City of Wichita

This serves as a Visitors Center for the City of Wichita.

Eaton Hotel
517 E. Douglas
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Public: $2,300,000.00
Private: $7,900,000.00
Other: $5,200,000.00
Total: $15,400,000.00

Use: Apartments
Total Units: 115
Year Completed: 2001
Architect: Wilson, Darnnell, Mann
Contractor: Key Construction

Ground floor retail - 30K sf; opened in 1897 as Hotel Cary - cost $100K + $80K in furnishings; Carrie Nation rampage in 1900; 1923 damaged by fire; 1997 redevelopment started - Eaton Place opened 2001 ; 26 units are "affordable"

State Office Building and Garage
230 E. William & 330 E. William
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Public: $25,800,000.00
Total: $25,800,000.00

Use: Office/Garage
New Jobs: 900
Year Completed: 1993

Consolidated 11 state agencies into former Dillard's Store. Refinanced in 2003. The State is making lease payments.

Hyatt Convention Center Hotel
400 W. Waterman
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Public: $10,200,000.00
Private: $20,800,000.00
Total: $31,000,000.00

Use: Hotel
Type: Commercial
New Jobs: 245
Year Completed: 2001

This full service hotel contains 303 rooms, restaurant and conference space. The facility is also connected to Bob Brown Exhibition Hall and Century II.

Convention Center Expansion
400 W. Waterman
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Public: $6,000,000.00
Total: $6,000,000.00

Use: Convention
Total Units: 303
Year Completed: 1997

Convention Center Parking Garage
400 W. Waterman
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Public: $3,000,000.00
Private: $2,000,000.00
Total: $5,000,000.00

Use: Garage
Total Units: 500
Year Completed: 1997 

Water Wall
400 W. Waterman
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Public: $1,200,000.00
Total: $1,200,000.00

Use: Infrastructure
Year Completed: 1999 

Wichita Waterwalk
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Public: $8,000,000.00
Private: $86,000,000.00
Other: $44,000,000.00
Total: $138,000,000.00

Use: Mix Use
Type: Commercial
Year Completed: 2007
Architect: Gossen Livingston
Developer: City of Wichita & Wichita WaterWalk LLC
Contractor: Key Construction

This is a $138 million project that will have office, retail and residential users. A developer-paid Tax Increment Finance district will raise $19.1 million for public infrastructure improvemetns. The project is also seeking Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) Bonds projected at $24 million to help pay for additional public improvements. Employment estimate is 2,400 jobs with an annual payroll of $75 million per year. Constuction employment estimated at 1,400 jobs and $42 million payroll. A large-scael, destination retailer could generate an estimated $125 million in induced economic impact per year.

Bridge Replacement
Maple-Lewis on Douglas
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Public: $10,600,000.00
Total: $10,600,000.00

Use: Infrastructure
Year Completed: 1997

Douglas Avenue Streetscape
Douglas Street
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Public: $3,220,000.00
Total: $3,220,000.00

Use: Infrastructure
Year Completed: 1996

Development of Pocket Parks

Use: Infrastructure 

Airbus
213 N. Mead
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Private: $910,000.00
Total: $910,000.00

Use: Office
New Jobs: 160
Year Completed: 2002 

Hollywood Apartments
207 N. Emporia
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Private: $172,000.00
Other: $15,000.00
Total: $187,000.00

Use: Apartments
Type: Residential
Total Units: 24
Year Completed: 2004
Developer: Cheryl Higgins

This renovation project will create 24 apartment units. The apartments contain about 700 square feet and lease for $350 to $450 per month. Twelve units are currently finished and occupied. Twelve more units are under construction.

Kansas Sports Hall of Fame
238 N. Mead
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Public: $1,500,000.00
Total: $1,500,000.00

Use: Cultural
Type: Cultural
Year Completed: 2004
Architect: McClugge, Van Sickle and Perry
Developer: City of Wichita & Kansas Sports Hall of Fame
Contractor: Compton Construction

This project will renovate 26,000 square feet of space on two floors for use as a museum. The Hall of Fame is relocating from Abilene and will house artifacts and other displays of sport memorabilia.

Orpheum Theatre
200 N. Broadway
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Other: $200,000.00
Total: $490,000.00

Use: Cultural
Year Completed: Ongoing 

Mosley Street Place
230 N. Mosley
Wichita, KS 67202

Use: Apartments 
Type: Residential
Total Units: 24
Year Completed: 1996

Originally built in the 1920's for Yello Cab Company. Beech produced airplane parts in the building for many years. Also called South Beech. Across the street from the parking garage.

Multimedia Security
NWC Rock Island & Waterman
Wichita, KS 67202

Use: Office
Year Completed: 1994

City Arts - Old Town
300 N. Mead
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Public: $2,860,000.00
Private: $1,000,000.00
Total: $3,860,000.00

Use: Cultural
Type: Cultural
Year Completed: 2004
Developer: City of Wichita & NE Building Partners
Contractor: Key Construction

This community arts center provides classes to learn about arts and crafts projects. The building also includes gallery space that features new exhibits on a monthly basis.

Transit Center
E. William
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Total: $3,250,000.00

Use: Infrastructure
Year Completed: 1993

Built in 1922 for $750,000; restrooms were renovated in 2002

Old Town Center
800 E. 1st St.
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Private: $2,700,000.00
Total: $2,700,000.00

Use: Commercial
Type: Commercial
New Jobs: 95
Year Completed: 1996
Architect: Wilson, Darnnell, Mann
Contractor: Key Construction

Grant Telegraph Centre Condominiums
North Rock Island
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Private: $8,710,000.00
Total: $8,710,000.00

Use: Residential
Type: Residential
Total Units: 13
Year Completed: 2005
Developer: MarketPlace Properties
Contractor: Key Construction

This historic building rehabilitation project will create 13 condominium units for residential use. These will be the first owner-occupied residential development project in the center city. Units will range from 1,600 to 4,000 square feet. Sales price for unfinished space is $75 to $100 per square foot.

John T. Arnold Building
101 S. Market
Wichita, KS 67202

Use: Commercial
Year Completed: 1998 

Kansas Big Brothers - Big Sisters
300 N. Broadway
Wichita, KS 67202

Type: Commercial
Year Completed: 2004
Architect: Schaffer, Johnson, Cox, Frey
Developer: Kansas Big Brothers - Big Sisters

This project will renovate approximately 35,000 square feet of space for office and classroom use. The project includes raising funds for an ongoing endowment.

River Corridor Improvement Project

Investments
Public: $32,000,000.00
Private: $5,000,000.00
Total: $37,000,000.00

Use: Cultural
Type: Cultural
Year Completed: 2006
Architect: Law-Kingdon
Developer: City of Wichita

This project will enhance pedestrian amenities and public space along the east and west banks of the Arkansas River from the Kellogg bridge to Cowtown. The Keeper of the Plains statue will be raised approximately 30 feet and a set of eternal flames surrounding the statue will be installed in the River. Pedestrian bridges will also be installed. The plan also calls for a privately funded amphitheater on the west bank.

Lofts @ St. Francis
201 S. St. Francis
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Private: $8,000,000.00
Total: $8,000,000.00

Use: Condominiums
Type: Residential
New Jobs: Total
Units: 27
Year Completed: 2006
Architect: Spangenberg Phillips
Developer: Real Development

This building was converted from an empty warehouse to plush condominiums. The development features secured parking, balconies and an excellent roof top deck with a kitchen and basketball court. The property is within a block of the Downtown arena.

Courtyard by Marriott in Old Town
802 E. 2nd St.
Wichita, KS 67202

Investments
Total: $15,000,000.00

Use: Hotel
Type: Commercial
Year Completed: 2006
Architect: Law Kingdon
Developer: A C Holdings, LLC
Contractor: Dondlinger & Sons

This project converted a two-story warehouse into a four-story hotel loaded with amenties. Located in the heart of Old Town, the property features a beautiful interior lobby, an exercise room and offers breakfast. Dunn Brothers coffee shop is also on-site for guests and local visitors.