- Residential development proposed for historic Kenneth Smith property
- Shawnee Planning Commission gives OK to rezoning, preliminary plat
- July 22, 2018
- Shawnee Planning Commission gives OK to rezoning, preliminary plat for Kenneth Estates project
- Shawnee Planning Commission OKs rezoning, preliminary plan for revised Bellmont Promenade development
- July 9, 2018
- The Bellmont Promenade project is proposed to feature first floor retail and office space, as well as high-end apartments.
- Women’s panel to feature Constance, other elected officials
- July 3, 2018
- Shawnee city councilwoman sits on panel to discuss what it takes to run and win a local election.
- Shawnee City Council names new city manager
- June 26, 2018
- The city of Shawnee didn’t have to look very far to find a new city manager. Assistant city manager Nolan Sunderman will take over the role in July.
- Shawnee City Council approves creation of TIF redevelopment district for new Bellmont Promenade project
- June 18, 2018
- An updated version of the much-anticipated Bellmont Promenade project is in motion.
- Shawnee City Council approves policy change to allow for remote participation
- June 3, 2018
- Shawnee city councilmembers will now be able to vote or give their two cents during city meetings no matter their physical location, whether it be across the country for a business trip or home sick in bed.
- Shawnee Planning Commission approves preliminary plan, rezoning for Veterans Park
- May 27, 2018
- Preliminary plans to build a resort-style senior housing community for residents 55 and older at 61st Street and Pflumm Road recently won the approval of Shawnee’s Planning Commission.
- Shawnee City Council hears Tobacco 21 presentation
- May 14, 2018
- Shawnee is one of only a few major cities left which hasn’t joined the Tobacco 21 movement.
- Council updates comprehensive plan to embrace more mixed-use
- April 16, 2018
- Mixed-use development, prevalent in cities such as Overland Park and Lenexa, is now becoming more acceptable in the city of Shawnee.
- Shawnee city clerk honored at council meeting
- Governing body also discusses vape store regulations, approves water tower
- April 2, 2018
- The Shawnee City Council kicked off its March 26 meeting with a nod to an award-winning city employee.
- Councilwoman appointed to serve on National League of Cities’ committee
- March 29, 2018
- Shawnee City Councilwoman Lindsey Constance has been appointed to the National League of Cities 2018 Energy, Environment and Natural Resources federal advocacy committee.
- Shawnee Planning Commission advances changes to land use guide
- March 26, 2018
- The Shawnee Planning Commission recently advanced changes to the city’s land use guide which would encourage mixed-use development at the Bellmont Promenade site.
- City seeks community center ideas from public
- Parks and recreation staff, consultants to incorporate input into final design for western Shawnee structure
- March 13, 2018
- City staff is seeking public input for a potential community center to be built in Shawnee at 61st and Woodland.
- Council to discuss e-cig regulations
- March 13, 2018
- The council will consider changes to vape store regulations at a couple upcoming meetings.
Point of View
What’s your favorite place in Shawnee, and why?
“The magic bike path (75th and Pflumm) winds lazily through water and trees. I feel like I’m in fairy tale land!”
