Residential The Flats 324 Developer: Marketplace Properties The Wichita High building is currently being renovated into a 68 unit apartment complex with two unique apartments in the buildings old art and boiler rooms.
Finn Lofts Developer: Finn Lofts LLC As the first ture contemporary-designed interior architecture in the Wichita rental market, The Finn Lofts will be the first residential an dcommercial project of this scale in the Commmerce Arts District. Home to 25 sophisticated, state-of-the-art studieos, 1 and 2 bedroom lots to rent and over 7,000 sq. ft. of office and retail space, The Finn Lofts will be a new look in Downtown. For more information go to www.thefinnlofts.com Commercial WaterWalk Developer: Wichita WaterWalk LLC and City of Wichita 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 With a $71 million investment in the square block (Douglas to First, Market to Broadway), this centers the building in the hub of downtown's changing landscape and escalating synergy, making it 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.
Farmers Bank Developer: Real Development Built in 1911, the Farmers and Bankers Building located at 200 E. 1st Street, is undergoing renovations in 2009. A new roof and new interior (paint, carpet, lighting, fixtures and furniture) and long-awaited exterior façade improvements will bring the building back to its original quality, making it and prime locations for doing business in the downtown core.
Sutton Place Developer: Real Development With a newly renovated, contemporary and sophisticated lobby, the building is undergoing $5 million in improvements and is complemented by the Daily Grind Coffee House and Café which opened in the first floor storefront space in January of 2008. Attached parking via skywalk, aggressive incentives for corporate relocations and expansions. |
