The Leawood development known as Hallbrook North has been redubbed “Highpoint,” a branding effort that was inspired by the land’s topography, developer VanTrust Real Estate has announced.
“Highpoint represents what we envision for this development,” said VanTrust’s Justin Duff in a release. “As construction becomes more visible, the Highpoint name gives an identity to what’s taking shape. It also reflects the lasting standard we intend to set here.”
The 34-acre, $766 million mixed-use development surrounding the planned headquarters of insurance broker Lockton at College Boulevard and State Line Road is already in progress, with a landmark 176-foot tower going up on one of the highest points in the area. The 12-story building will be among the first constructed.
The headquarters building, along with a 145-room hotel and event center, a corporate retreat center, a luxury apartment building, child care center, retail and restaurants, is expected to be finished in the first quarter of 2030.
Developers also plan a second luxury apartment building, a headquarters expansion building and office building at a later date, bringing the total development to 11 buildings. A video of the concept can be found here.
According to the VanTrust release, the development plan prioritizes connection, with walkable paths, green space and links to residences, retail and restaurants. The trails also will connect to Leawood City Park.
Leawood Mayor Marc Elkins praised the development for its trails and connection to the city park, as well as the addition to the skyline.
The development has been in the works since Lockton, which bills itself as the world’s largest privately held insurance brokerage, announced it would move its 1,500 employees from its longtime home on Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza. The project broke ground in May.
The development will be helped along with about $150 million in tax incentives, including $108.7 million in tax increment financing, about $10 million from a 1.5% sales tax within the district, up to $18.8 million from transient guest taxes charged for hotel stays and $14.6 million for designated construction equipment and expenses.
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