Focus Area: City Manager’s Office
Staff Contact: Susan Sherman, Deputy City Manager
Subject: Johnson County staff will present the planning process and current plans for the County Square project in downtown Olathe.
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Item Description:
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Presentation on the County Square Project.
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Summary:
The Johnson County Courthouse project has always included a component for redeveloping the site of the old courthouse. Following the completion of the new courthouse, the county is now ready to begin the first phase of the project that would demolish the old courthouse and begin the redevelopment of the County Square.
As part of this project the County established a community-based steering committee to review and participate in the development of options for the redevelopment of the county square area. This process included public engagement and several meetings of the steering committee.
The presentation tonight will outline the process used by the County and the steering committee as well as show plans as they stand today for this project. There will likely be a phased approach to the development of this area. City staff has participated in this process and continue to be interested in the “activation” of our downtown area, including this site.
County staff will make this presentation and will then stand for questions, comments or feedback.
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Financial Impact:
For the full development of this project, joint funding between the city and the county will be needed.
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Action Needed:
Receive presentation and provide feedback on the project.
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