Lenexa Economic Development Council reports $150M in commercial permits, nearly $290M total construction through August
Sep 16, 2025
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.
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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.
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