The acquisition, paired with another announced in September, gives the Overland Park firm a strong presence ringing the Philadelphia metro area.

The company, which plans to spend $600 million to $700 million to acquire companies, views developing people as a big part of building value.

Despite the new duties overseeing a global design operation, DLR Group's new COO will continue working in Overland Park.

The new dean's local ties go beyond graduating from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. He also grew up in the metro area.

The museum property occupies a prime spot in the City Market. It could be redeveloped for restaurants, retail, even a hotel.

The museum property occupies a prime spot in the City Market. It could be redeveloped for restaurants, retail, even a hotel.