The redevelopment of the former Indian Springs Mall site in Kansas City, Kansas, led by Eastside Innovation Kansas LLC in partnership with Arnold Development Group, has entered a new phase of expansion and escalation in cost. The site, a 90-acre parcel near the intersection of Interstate 635 and Interstate 70, will be renamed Midtown Station and is envisioned as a vibrant, mixed-use destination encompassing residential, retail, sustainable infrastructure and transit-oriented amenities.
Under the initial plan, the development was expected to include approximately 1,475 apartment units, 63 single-family homes and 150 townhomes, around 280,000 square feet of retail space, a 168-room hotel with conference facilities, a grocery store and a 30-acre solar microgrid powering the site. The projected cost at that time was up to $700 million.
Recent reports, however, indicate the plan has grown in both scale and cost. As of November 2025, the estimated investment has increased to approximately $951 million.
This reflects the added complexity and ambition of the project, including deeper commitments to sustainability, transit connections and inclusive housing. According to local coverage, the full build-out may extend over six to twelve years, depending on market conditions and partner negotiations.
The redevelopment will remain oriented around transit, walkability and sustainability. The design leverages the site’s proximity to major highways and public transit hubs, while the inclusion of the solar microgrid and green building practices underscores its emphasis on future-proof infrastructure. Community stakeholders view Midtown Station as a long-awaited catalyst for renewal in eastern Wyandotte County, replacing the decades-old mall footprint that had become a symbol of decline.
Approval of a formal development agreement with the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas is expected in early 2025, with construction slated to begin by mid-2025.
As details continue to evolve, the expanded budget and enriched program signal a strong commitment by Eastside Innovation and its partners to deliver a transformative project that redefines the site’s future and its place in the region’s growth.
Header image: An aerial rendering of the Indian Springs Mall redevelopment, Midtown Station, in Kansas City, Kan. Image | Arnold Development Group
