- Council approves creation of TIF redevelopment district
- Vote makes Westbrooke project eligible for tax increment financing
- November 14, 2017
- At its meeting Monday evening, the Shawnee City Council approved the establishment of redevelopment district which will make a $110 million mixed use project eligible for tax increment financing.
- Shawnee Planning Commission gives green light for Westbrooke rezoning
- November 6, 2017
- The Westbrooke Green mixed use project is one step closer to being a reality.
- Westbrooke Green developers discuss new details of project, address concerns
- November 6, 2017
- In an attempt to broaden communication and offer transparency, the developers of the Westbrooke Green mixed use project held a public meeting on Wednesday evening.
- Meet the candidates: Shawnee City Council election guide
- November 1, 2017
- The general election is less than a week away.
- Meet Ward 4 candidate Tony Noble
- November 1, 2017
- Tony Noble told the Dispatch he is running for city council because he doesn’t believe there is good fiscal leadership with the current governing body.
- Meet Ward 4 candidate Lindsey Constance
- November 1, 2017
- Lindsey Constance told the Dispatch she is running for city council because of drastic changes occurring at the federal level.
- Meet Ward 3 candidate Justin Adrian
- October 31, 2017
- Justin Adrian, a married high school teacher, told the Dispatch he is running for city council because he sees a lot of untapped potential in western Shawnee.
- Meet Ward 1 candidate Matt Zimmerman
- October 31, 2017
- Although his name may be new to some voters, Matt Zimmerman has been active in the Shawnee community for years.
- Meet Ward 1 candidate Dan Pflumm
- October 31, 2017
- Incumbent Dan Pflumm was first elected to the council 15 years ago. He wants to continue serving so he can help the city grow and prosper.
- Shawnee city council sets Westbrooke incentives public hearing for Nov. 13
- October 18, 2017
- Next month, Shawnee residents will have an opportunity to offer their two cents about a proposed mixed use development intended to replace the deteriorating Westbrooke Village Shopping Center.
- Shawnee city manager announces resignation
- October 10, 2017
- Shawnee city manager Carol Gonzales will leave her position next month after more than a decade on the job. The city released a statement today acknowledging that her last day will be Nov. 15.
- Developers propose $113 million mixed-use project for Westbrooke Village shopping center site
- October 6, 2017
- A mixed use development, with luxury apartments, retail and restaurants, and a courtyard, is in the works for the Westbrooke Village Shopping Center site.
- City of Shawnee agrees to help fund Aztec Theatre renovation
- October 2, 2017
- An iconic little movie theater in downtown Shawnee is on its way to reopening.
- Development team eyes potential at Westbrooke Village shopping site
- Emerging details suggest mixed use concept, residents express concern
- September 27, 2017
- A mixed use center, featuring retail, restaurants and residential, may be in the works for the northeast corner of 75th Street and Quivira Road, where the nearly-vacant Westbrooke Village Shopping Center now stands.
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!”
