The purchase price includes prepaid rent to allow the public company to remain at the Lenexa facility for the next six months.

The buyer made its third property acquisition in the Kansas City region in the past six years.

Across the street from the Panasonic plant, De Soto is considering providing incentives to redevelop World War II-era housing into affordable units.

In addition to the 125-room hotel, the developer also plans to build more restaurant and retail space in a future phase.

In addition to the 125-room hotel, the developer also plans to build more restaurant and retail space in a future phase.

One of the larger commercial properties in downtown Shawnee soon could get a significant upgrade, joining other recent nearby improvements.