February De Soto Development Update: Flint Center, K-10, EDC and more

DE SOTO DEVELOPMENT

Newsletter featuring updates on development in De Soto.

February 2024

Development Updates

Flint Commerce Center's First Building Near Completion

Building C at Flint Commerce Center is on track to be completed by this summer -- the first of six slated for the 370-acre industrial park in De Soto. The structure will have 1M square feet of industrial space; about half has already been leased by Panasonic to support its electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility in nearby Astra Enterprise Park.

The building is a cross-dock distribution center and is being constructed with tilt-up concrete panels and 40-foot clear heights. In addition, it will have:

Four drive-through doors
Capacity for 168 dock doors; 98 constructed by completion
Parking for 515 cars and 251 trailers

The construction and development team for the first building at the $390 million industrial park, includes:

General contractor: Contegra Construction Co
Development team: Davidson Architecture and Engineering, BHC Civil Engineering & Surveying, PKMR Engineers, Wallace Engineering and CFS Engineers

Visit here for more site information.

Road Expansions Help Make Way for New Development

As our community expands and continues to draw interest from businesses and developers, the City is working to ensure our roadways support the growth.

103rd Street Widening Project: The City is working with KDOT to update 4.5 miles of the current two-lane asphalt road to a divided, four-lane roadway between K-10 and Evening Star Road.

K-10 Corridor Capacity Improvements Project: KDOT is evaluating the key role K-10 plays in supporting development in the area, considering a variety of options for the 16.5-mile stretch of highway. Among the ideas being examined:

K-10 widening: A look at when and where additional lanes may be needed.
Interchange improvements: Among those being looked at: Evening Star Road, Edgerton Road, Lexington Avenue, Kill Creek Road, Cedar Creek Parkway, Prairie Star Parkway, Woodland Road, Ridgeview Road and Renner Boulevard.
Bridge improvements: Widening or replacing existing bridges
System improvements: Improvements at the K-10/K-7 and K-10/I-435/I-35 system interchanges
Non-roadway solutions: KDOT will look at transit, technology and other non-roadway improvement opportunities.

The De Soto City Council will receive an update on the project at the end of March. Learn more about the study here.

83rd and Lexington Study: De Soto officials are exploring improvements along 83rd and Lexington Avenue, spanning from K-10 to the City's eastern limits.

A public engagement effort sought feedback from residents. The study asked questions about roundabouts, areas of concern, bike lanes, traffic signals and more.
The study ends Feb. 23 and results will be shared once compiled.
You can learn more here and view the potential changes here via an interactive map.

EDC Updates

EDC Report: A Look at Who's Looking

De Soto has seen a flurry of activity from interested investors recently. The EDC team has completed 12 RFIs in the last couple of months. Here's a snapshot of some of the 18 active projects expressing interest in developing in the area:

10 manufacturing facilities
5 data centers
2 distribution centers
1 research and development facility

Note: These projects are confidential, and the team cannot relay additional information.

Join the EDC for the Solution Series Breakfast

The Economic Development Council has an outstanding line up of upcoming events for De Soto EDC members.

Join us for discussions with area business leaders, networking and the latest development updates. All Solution Series Breakfasts are held at the K-State Olathe campus; $20 for members; $25 for non-members. RSVP below.

February 28, 2024

7:30 to 9 a.m.

Program starts at 8 a.m.

Sustainability at Huhtamaki: Protecting More Than Food

Michael Hodges, Vice President of Sustainability, Huhtamaki

De Soto-based Huhtamaki , makers of Chinet, is on a path to become the global leader in sustainable packaging. Learn how their commitment not only helps build a sustainable future -- but helps their bottom line.

RSVP

De Soto EDC wants to hear from you! Have a program idea or networking suggestion? Let us know. We're building out the remainder of the 2024 calendar and want it to reflect your needs. Send a suggestion or idea here .

Visit the De Soto EDC Website