[Electronic-lan] meeting with 23rd St. developer

[Robert Sands]

How did the meeting go?  I wanted to be there but Wednesday evening was
pretty busy for me.  Thanks in advance.

On Sun, Feb 24, 2019 at 7:18 PM Gary Webber via Electronic-lan <
electronic-lan at lists.ku.edu> wrote:

> Dear LAN listserve members,
> The group behind a  mixed-use apartment/retail development on 23rd Street
> just west of Natural Grocers has reached out to us and would like to help
> us understand their project and give us a chance to comment. Patrick
> Watkins with Foxtail Real Estate
> <https://livewelllawrence.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d8f1d62c09b5db34590f34b0a&id=edbfbe29f1&e=2b79d39a08>
> is representing The OPUS Group
> <https://livewelllawrence.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d8f1d62c09b5db34590f34b0a&id=8334a0e2a2&e=2b79d39a08>,
> a Minneapolis development group..  He is hopeful that one or two of the
> project managers will attend, but if not he will lead the meeting.  The
> OPUS Group is headquartered in Minneapolis, but also has an office in
> Kansas City.  Here is a Town Talk article about the project.
> <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.ljworld.com%2Fweblogs%2Ftown_talk%2F2019%2Fjan%2F25%2Fmultistory-apartment-and-retail-building-planned-for-23rd-street-shopping-center-to-be-razed%2F&data=02%7C01%7Celectronic-lan%40lists.ku.edu%7C67d829778a3f4c85a85f08d69e6e65cb%7C3c176536afe643f5b96636feabbe3c1a%7C0%7C0%7C636870594323193473&sdata=MiqzLmKkIG63OMvbIH6t6SJN20xqozSgLZO17ppWg4Q%3D&reserved=0>
> Here is Patrick's introduction of the project:
>
> *We have introduced a mixed-use student housing project just to the west
> of Natural Grocers near the 23rd and Naismith intersection.  The building
> will have around 300 beds and over 8,000 square feet of new retail space,
> along with a range of amenities for the residents and patrons.  It's the
> first development project to utilize the City's Smart Code, which
> emphasizes mixed uses, integration with multi-modal transportation, and a
> more traditional neighborhood design.  With the bus stop, trail system, and
> evolving 23rd Street Corridor, we think this alternate code makes for a
> nice fit on this property.  We think this project will make a meaningful
> contribution to having a physically active demographic along this corridor
> - and would certainly appreciate your support.*
>
> This is the first time that the City has used its SMART code for a
> development project.* We will meet with Patrick at 4:00 p.m. on
> Wednesday, February 27, in Meeting Room A of the Public Library.* I hope
> you will be able to attend!
> Best,
> Gary Webber
> LAN Secretary
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Rob Sands
C 913-707-3953
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