Site work resumes on Veterans Park senior village in Shawnee

Site work has resumed at Bonavia at Veterans Park, a Class-A apartment complex, and Veterans Park Senior Village, a villa community, on the northwest corner of 62nd Street and Pflumm Road in Shawnee, Kan.

Shawnee-based developer, JC Mulligan Development Group, restarted site work on August 7, 2020 after a nearly six-month delay, resulting from the economic effects of COVID-19.

The four and five-story Bonavia at Veterans Park apartments - intended for active adults 55 years and older - include 228 units with elevator-access. Veterans Park Senior Village will consist of 60 attached villas, starting at $345,000 per unit.

Approximate rental rates for the Bonavia will be $1,425 per month for a one-bedroom, 900-SF unit and $1,750-$1,875 per month for the two-bedroom, 1,100 -1,200-SF units.

Wichita-based Omega Senior Living will manage the development and offer social events, continuing education classes, fitness classes and video entertainment.

The community-center style clubhouse will feature exercise facilities, card room, media room, reception room and a kitchenette. Other amenities include a saltwater pool with zero-depth entry, hot tub and cabana, walking paths, a putting green and a bocce ball court.

JC Mulligan Development Group bought the property in September 2018 from Qrivit and has no plans to pursue public financing.

Site improvements are expected to be complete within the next few months, followed by construction of the apartments and villas. The project is expected to be complete by winter 2022-23.

Colorado construction company returns to roots

Colorado-founded GE Johnson Construction Company is establishing a presence in the Kansas City metro and bringing it back to where it all began.

The relationship-focused construction company is currently building out their new office in Lenexa, Kan. and hopes to begin occupying the space by the end of September.

The Kansas City office is being led by Derek Cox. who recently joined GE Johnson with more than 17 years of industry experience and extensive knowledge of the local market.

“What is fascinating about GE Johnson, a Colorado firm, is that it has roots in Kansas, where founder Gil Johnson and his son, current president and CEO Jim Johnson, were born. The culture at GE Johnson is built on ingenuity and relationships; we truly care about our employees, clients, and community. GE Johnson is a perfect fit for the Kansas City region, and I am excited to lead our efforts here,” said Cox.

In addition to their Kansas roots, both Gil and Jim Johnson are K-State graduates.

The company, who focuses on advanced technology, higher education, mixed-use and government & civic projects, is jumping in with both feet on notable, local project Advent Health South. Located at 165th and Antioch in the Bluhawk development in Overland Park, Kan., the $150 million hospital expansion is slated for completion in late 2021.

The team also recently added Kathleen Ismert Allen as a business development manager. Since starting the Kansas City office in October 2019, the local group has grown to a staff of fifteen.

Other GE Johnson locations include their headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo.; and offices in Denver and Vail, Colo., Jackson, Wyo. and Oklahoma City, Okla.

Metro North Crossing Apartments begins construction, sets fall 2021 opening

Vertical construction began this week on the $60 million Metro North Crossing Apartments at the intersection of Highway 169 and NW Barry Road in Kansas City, Mo.

The redevelopment of the former Metro North Mall site includes 249 luxury one and two-bedroom apartments nestled into a community of 36 two-story townhomes; and 30,000 SF of retail, office and restaurant space.

General contractor, MW Builders and architecture firm, Rosemann & Associates, have joined forces to bring an impressive array of amenities for the apartments, including a large resort-style swimming pool with multiple outdoor lanais, equipped with an outdoor grilling kitchen and comfortable seating.

The outdoor space also features a large clubhouse for private parties and events, pickleball courts and a walking trail. Other amenities include a designated off-leash area for pets, a private exercise facility and covered garage parking.

From the onset of the redevelopment, the development team envisioned a “Main Street Village” concept for this area of the project, with walkable shops, restaurants and outdoor gathering areas. The ground level retail and office aspect of the townhome building is the initial step in the realization of this vision, according to the developer.

The announcement comes on the heels of the anticipated September grand opening of T-Shotz, a three-story, next-generation golf and entertainment complex featuring 66 climate-controlled hitting bays with state-of-the-art technology.

“It’s exciting to see different phases of our project come to life. With T-Shotz opening soon and the apartments underway, we feel like we’ve got some great momentum going,” said Dan Horn, project manager for the Metro North Crossing redevelopment.

T-Shotz guests can enjoy playing beginner-level games in the bays and virtual replicas of world-famous golf courses. Other amenities include a sports bar, an upper level restaurant with an elevated menu and multiple event spaces for private and corporate events.

T-Shotz is on track for an early September grand opening. The retail space and apartments are anticipated to be ready for occupancy in the Fall of 2021.

Read related October 2019 MWM article: Construction underway at Metro North Crossings' T-Shots