Development Resources
Getting Started In Shawnee
Whether you are considering starting a business in Shawnee, relocating your existing business into our great community or expanding your current business, the Shawnee EDC and City's development team will work with you and connect you with the appropriate resources and processes.
Even better, the City of Shawnee has a dedicated staff member for working directly with businesses within our community. Business Liason at City Hall, is your best contact to get started in Shawnee. Give him a call at 913-742-6214!
A robust and reliable network of utility companies provide resources for your growing Shawnee business
Cost effective and dependable services are essential for business success and readily available in our great community. From highways to high speed internet, we can accommodate your business needs.
Utilities:
Dependable electric, water and sewer service, competitive natural gas and high-speed telecommunication access are all ready here in Shawnee!
If your company depends on fast and reliable network, then connect in Shawnee.
Netrality is the most network-rich, core interconnection environment in the Central Midwest due to its geographic presence in the center of the telecommunication rights of way in the U.S. The data center provides infrastructure for carriers, enterprises and service providers to interconnect reliably and cost effectively. Netrality’s strategic interconnection advantages, including direct access to multiple dark fiber, metro and long-haul transport providers, and carrier neutral position, make it an ideal ecosystem partner for carriers of all sizes.
Moreover, Netrality has the luxury of being located on dual power grids. That means the building’s primary power is supplied from two separate Kansas City Power & Light (KCP&L) sources. This is one of only a few buildings in downtown Kansas City to be configured in this manner. This Carrier Hotel is directly connected to Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia and St. Louis.
Looking for the right site for your project?
Considering relocating or expanding your business into Shawnee? The City follows its Comprehensive Development Plan for all projects happening in Shawnee, so first consider reviewing its guidelines or connecting with our team for help.
Think you might need to rezone property or looking for the right location? You'll also want to review the City's Land Use Guide Map to see where your project fits in Shawnee!
Explore the City's Interactive Zoning Map.
Let us help you!
The Shawnee EDC, in partnership with the City of Shawnee, is happy to provide any specific maps, studies, data or plans that you might need.
In addition to individual requests, we have the following information available to assist your decision-making process in locating or expanding your business in Shawnee.
Federal Opportunity Zone
The Federal Opportunity Zone program is a unique development incentive enacted by the Federal Government in 2017. Federal OpZones offer investors enhanced incentives on capital gains based upon investing in the designated zones. The program encourages long-term development and promotes economic growth.
Shawnee is uniquely positioned with its Federal Opportunity Zone. Its Census Tract #20091052102 includes the popular Downtown Shawnee, that itself has a variety of prime sites available for development. It is one of only five Opportunity Zones in Johnson County, Kansas.
KNRA
TheKansas Neighborhood Revitalization Act is a state-created program that allows for tax rebates for the rehabilitation of existing properties or certain types of new construction within a specified district.
Shawnee's KNRA offer's two areas that include it's downtown district (which also has a Federal OpZone) and lots located along Shawnee Mission Parkway, a major traffic corridor within Kansas City.
Find out more about the KNRA program and the incentives here.
Downtown Shawnee Prospectus
Explore our exclusive Prospectus full of available sites, data, maps and information to inform you on Downtown Shawnee's development potential.
435 Corridor Study
I-435 is a major highway that surrounds the Kansas City area and the intersection of I-435 and Shawnee Mission Parkway serves as the center reference point for the City of Shawnee.
In 2009, the Shawnee City Council formally accepted the City's I-435 Corridor Study that was published to serve the city's overall vision for development and economic growth.
The City's I-435 Corridor Study reviewed the issues, challenges and opportunities present
for future development within the Corridor surrounding the 4 mile stretch of I -435 running North/South through Shawnee.
Re-Imagine 75th Street
In 2020, the City of Shawnee plans to begin a cosmetic and transportation infrastructure improvement project for much of 75th Street. Throughout 2019 the City engaged the community for recommendations that will provide guidance to enhance the experience for motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists and transit riders.
The beautification and improvement project is welcome progress in addition to the incoming Westbrooke Greene mixed-use dense development at 75th and Quivira Road.