Broadview - Drury Hotel

Budget: $28 (M)

Drury Southwest has begun construction on the Broadview Hotel, scheduled to reopen in late Spring 2011.  The project will update the 200 guest rooms and suites, relocate the guest entrance and check-in to face the river, and create a skywalk connecting the parking garage with the hotel.  The interior of the hotel will restore the original look of the hotel.

WaterWalk

Developer: Wichita WaterWalk LLC and City of Wichita
Architect: Gossen Livingston
Budget: $138 (M)

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 improvements. 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. Construction employment estimated at 1,400 jobs and $42 million payroll. A large-scale, destination retailer could generate an estimated $125 million in induced economic impact per year.

Wichita Executive Center

Developer: Real Development

This center is the perfect location for companies looking to be heralded as corporate leaders who value location, quality, contemporary surroundings and an unparalleled professional environment. Ample parking and its skyway connection to executive corporate housing at Exchange Place serve to complement the building's extensive list of corporate amenities, establishing it as Wichita's premiere downtown location.

Riverfront Improvements

Budget: $2.2 (M)

The Riverfront Improvements between Douglas and 2nd street will include venue space, access path from Waco, river overlook areas and updated retaining wall.  The project is set to be completed by November 2010.

WaterWalk Fairfield Inn & Suites

Budget: $12 (M)

The new 131-room Marriott hotel is scheduled to open in May 2011.  The hotel will be located on the northwest corner of Main and Dewey. 

Cargill Innovation Center

Budget: $14.7 (M)

The 75,000-square-foot Innovation Center located on Wichita Street between 1st and 2nd is scheduled to be completed in June 2011.  The new center will house food service culinary center including a model commercial food kitchen so Cargill chefs can test and demonstrate to customers how their products perform, retail center of expertise includes model home kitchens to showcase and simulate for retailers how Cargill products will work in shoppers' homes, analytical laboratory, and small processing facility where the company can work on developing new products and technologies.