Cost $6,240,000

The west bank of the Arkansas River between Douglas and Waterman will see major upgrades, including pathways, terraces, seating, lighting, and landscaping—creating a more accessible, inviting space for all.

Cost $40-million development

Construction is underway on the historic Petroleum and McClellan Hotel buildings in downtown Wichita. Located near Broadway and William, the corner will be turned into the region’s first Hotel Indigo, a $40-million development with 119 rooms, a standalone restaurant and bar in anticipation of the biomedical campus.

Cost $35 million

The Market Centre building at 155 N. Market is being renovated into 115 affordable apartments. The historic 11-story building will offer studio, one, and two-bedroom units, enhancing downtown housing access.

Cost $19.2 million

Wichita is building a new multimodal facility and parking garage in Delano, west of Riverfront Stadium. It will replace the current terminal with 12 bus bays, ticketing, offices, bike parking and 400 spaces.

Cost $9.45 million

The 102-year-old Orpheum Theatre will close in June 2025 for a $9.5 million restoration, including new seating, lighting, rigging, HVAC, and interior upgrades. It will reopen in May 2026 before phase two begins.

Cost N/A
The historic 1901 warehouse at 115 N. Mead St. is being transformed into a modern, 21,000 sq. ft. office space for Shelden Architecture, with completion set for fall 2025. Designed as a showpiece of adaptive reuse, the project will unify the firm’s entire team on the second floor, while honoring the building’s industrial Old Town character.

The Sutton Place building will be renovated into student housing to complement the Kansas Health Science Center - Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KHSC-KansasCom). The project adds additional housing options for students and is connected to the medical school via skywalk. 

The KHSC-KansasCom project is the catalyst for the renovation of five historic buildings that will create a vibrant environment along the William Street corridor, directly south of Douglas Avenue. 

Cost $6 million

The Kansas African American Museum is transforming 201 North Main Street into a vibrant cultural center with immersive experiences celebrating history, art, and heritage—doubling its space for programming, exhibitions, and research.

Cost N/A

Remodel of existing bank branch and offices. Adding new entrance to office area and removing existing exterior low wall for security. updating lighting, finishes, and furniture.

The estimated $302 million campus, a partnership between Wichita State University (WSU), the University of Kansas (KU) and WSU Tech will transform Wichita’s downtown into a prominent center for cutting-edge research, advanced medical technologies, and high-value job opportunities. The campus will bring an influx of 3,000 students and 200 faculty and staff members downtown, driving increased foot traffic for local businesses, restaurants, bars and retail establishments.