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Topeka First Presbyterian Church Tiffany window doesn’t sell at Thursday auction in New York
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A classic Tiffany window from Topeka’s First Presbyterian Church that was up for auction Thursday morning in New York City came up short of its minimum selling price. As a result, the church is weighing its options on its next steps for the window, which...
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Developer pulls tax incentive request for Lauren’s Bay
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka City Council pulled the discussion for a second round of property tax incentives for a company owned by Jim Klausman, which owns over 100 properties in the Lauren’s Bay area. City Manager Robert Perez said during a meeting on Dec. 9 that Klausman requested the action item be pulled for […]
The Topeka Capital-Journal
Topeka developer's attempt for more tax incentives taken off table
A development deal Jim Klausman proposed to Topeka leaders is off the table. On Dec. 9, the Topeka City Council chose to take no action on Klausman's request for tax incentives for his Lauren's Bay properties. This comes after Klausman requested that the deal be pulled from consideration, said city manager Robert Perez. This is now the second time this deal was brought to the council. In early November, Klausman sought a second round of tax incentives for his properties in Lauren's Bay. Council members originally wanted to move on without taking action on the matter. However, assistant city manager Braxton Copley convinced them to push the conversation down the line to give Klausman time to pay his back taxes. Klausman's properties amongst county lawsuit over unpaid property tax On Sept. 12, Shawnee County staff identified 86 properties owned by Klausman in a legal action seeking payment on back taxes owed . Another 38 owners were also included in the legal action for properties mostly in the Lauren's Bay area. After the legal action was announced and reported on, Klausman told told The Capital-Journal that he was not the issue and that it's an issue with the entire area. Klausman
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New target announced for one-time Lowther North school building: senior housing
The real estate sign on the south side of the former Lowther North school building still says a sale is pending. Also pending: a new potential use for the space after a nearly-15-year effort in another direction altogether. Owner Steve Haught was part of the group — alongside the late...
Little Apple Post
Sunflower Flats will serve low to moderate income seniors
The Manhattan Housing Authority (MHA) is partnering with a developer to build the Sunflower Flats, a 62-unit housing project for low- and moderate-income seniors, situated at the City’s parking lot on 5th and Pierre Streets. The City announced that the project has secured federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and...
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Boyd Hall Reopens After Major Renovation, Launching Next Phase of K-State Housing Upgrades
For a brief moment, Putnam Hall residents got an early look at their future home as Kansas State University prepares to reopen the newly renovated Boyd Hall. On Sunday, students explored the updated building, checking out the larger common areas and their soon-to-be rooms. Boyd Hall, nearly 75 years old, is reopening after several years of closure and more than a year of construction. The renovation updates living spaces, improves accessibility, and creates a new home for the University Honors Program.
Kansas State Collegian
Edge District development plan includes luxury condominiums
New luxury condos are planned to open near the Bill Snyder Family Stadium, along with a steakhouse, café, small park, brewery and a luxury hotel to create more business partners and jobs, according to The Edge District’s website. The opening date has not been released. According to The...
Kansas Insights
Skyrocketing Hotel Prices in Abilene: The Impact of the New Data Center Construction
Residents of Abilene have recently expressed concerns over the sharp increase in hotel rates in the area. Prices seem to have doubled since the same time last year, with some hotels charging as much as $400 a night, up from $185. The surge in prices is speculated to be due to the construction of a new data center, which has led to an influx of workers and increased demand for accommodation. The higher rates, however, are not reflective of hotel prices in similar-sized cities, leading to accusations of price gouging.
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Topeka Development Corporation approves $1M purchasing agreement for Hotel Topeka
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Minority Business Spotlight – Garcia Painting Services
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Manhattan condo values fell over a decade, yet rents kept rising
Over the past decade, Manhattan’s condo market has quietly broken one of real estate’s basic promises: that ownership values and rents tend to move in the same direction. Purchase prices for many apartments have slipped or stagnated even as tenants have faced record-setting lease renewals and bidding wars. The result is a city where owning a condo has often delivered weaker returns than expected, while renting the same space has grown steadily more expensive.
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City leaders say the Hotel Topeka deal is almost done
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County leaders consider 2% sales tax at Stormont Vail Events Center
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Visitors at a big Topeka events center may be facing increased taxes in the near future. Shawnee County commissioners gathered on Nov. 24 to talk about the addition of a possible 2% sales tax at the Stormont Vail Events Center to help provide for improvements at the nearby Maner Conference Center. The […]
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K-State can build condos near Snyder Stadium following city commission rezoning
Manhattan city commissioners approved Kansas State University’s request to rezone a tract of land as part of its Edge District development plan. The 15.7 acre area on the northeast corner of Kimball and College Avenue was rezoned from university college district to mixed use in a unanimous 4-0 vote. Commissioner John Matta was not present at Tuesday’s commission meeting and did not vote. The planning board recommended approval of K-State’s request.
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SLI’s new studio apartments ready to offer independent living for clients
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - SLI of Topeka showed off the finished look for its new studio housing model. “SLI is always working to evolve with our clients’ needs, and this new housing model is a powerful example of that evolution,” Lisa Jackson, SLI CEO, said. “This project reflects our mission to ensure adults with IDD have opportunities to live meaningful, independent lives while receiving the care they need.”
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Habitat for Humanity to build 23 homes in North Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Affordable homes are coming to North Topeka after city leaders signed off on a proposal at Tuesday nights city council meeting. Since 1984, Habitat for Humanity has built over 115 homes in Topeka. That number will continue to rise as Topeka city council voted to approve the rezoning of a lot near […]