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Lenexa Economic Development Council reports $150M in commercial permits, nearly $290M total construction through August

Lenexa City Council · September 16, 2025
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Ashley Sherrard reported that Lenexa recorded more than $150 million in new permitted commercial construction through August and nearly $290 million total when residential development is included, framing local activity amid national economic uncertainty.

Ashley Sherrard, representing the Lenexa Chamber of Commerce and the Lenexa Economic Development Council, gave the council a mid‑year recap and outlook. Sherrard framed local activity against national factors — persistent inflation near 3%, elevated interest rates, and impacts from federal tariff actions — and described how these forces have affected investment and construction pipelines.

Sherrard reported that through August 2025…

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