Development

Olathe commission OKs plan for ‘ultra-accessible’ STAR bond district

Kaylie McLaughlin -

Plans for the much-discussed $320 million “ultra-accessible” STAR bond entertainment and sports district at 119th Street and Renner Boulevard in Olathe are starting to firm up. The project includes a multisport complex, a fully accessible amusement park, a hotel and other features. On Monday, the Olathe Planning Commission voted 8-0 to...

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FOOD & DRINK

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LOCAL BUSINESS

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SHAWNEE NEWS

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OLATHE NEWS

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