Clare Crossing Brings New Retail Momentum To Southern Johnson County

February 2, 2026

Acclivity Capital's - Clare Crossing, Leasing by Block & Company, Inc., Realtors
Johnson County development delivers new retail opportunities

GARDNER, Kansas—Colorado developer Acclivity Capital and Kansas City-based commercial real estate firm, Block & Company, Inc., Realtors, is bringing new retail and mixed-use momentum to southern Johnson County with Clare Crossing, a 58-acre development at the southeast corner of 175th Street and South Clare Road in Gardner.

The project is strategically positioned with immediate access to Interstate 35 and sits within one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the Kansas City metropolitan area, placing it in the path of sustained residential, industrial, and employment growth.



Regional growth fuels demand

Johnson County continues to see strong expansion across industrial, logistics, and manufacturing sectors, driven by national users and growing regional operators. Leasing activity at the nearby 820-acre-plus New Century Commerce Center—including the addition of a major data center tenant—reflects continued demand for modern industrial space.

Manufacturing growth, particularly among food and beverage producers, is further accelerating job creation, with multiple employers announcing large-scale expansions and adding hundreds of new positions.

Development momentum remains especially strong in Olathe and Gardner, where major projects such as Crossroads Commerce Center and Hedge Industrial Park are advancing along key transportation corridors. Combined with significant e-commerce and distribution investments, these developments are reinforcing the area's role as a Midwest hub for industrial, manufacturing, and supply-chain operations.

Within a five-mile radius of Clare Crossing, an estimated 7,425 to 7,825 permanent jobs are expected to be created through direct and near-term development, in addition to substantial construction employment during phased build-out.




Retail-focused corridor east of I-35

While Clare Crossing is aligned with the region's broader industrial expansion, the project is uniquely positioned as the only retail-focused corridor east of I-35 in this trade area. The development is designed to support the growing daytime population generated by surrounding employment centers while serving the needs of area residents.

Planned uses at Clare Crossing include:

All pad sites are available for lease, sale, or build-to-suit, providing flexibility for investors and owner-users.


Mill Creek to deliver build-to-rent community

The residential component of Clare Crossing will be developed by Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC, a nationally recognized rental housing company specializing in the development, acquisition, and operation of high-quality rental communities.

Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, Mill Creek operates in many of the nation's most sought-after markets, including Seattle, Portland, the San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Austin, Houston, Atlanta, Nashville, Washington, D.C., Boston, and New York. The Gardner project represents the company's expansion into the Kansas City metropolitan area.

As of Sept. 30, 2024, Mill Creek's portfolio includes 144 communities representing more than 41,000 rental homes operating and/or under construction nationwide.

In Gardner, Mill Creek plans to develop a 247-unit build-to-rent townhome community featuring two-, three-, and four-bedroom residences with private entrances and attached garages. Homes will average approximately 1,727 square feet and include upscale finishes, modern technology, and resort-style amenities, including:




Leasing and partners

All Pro Capital LLC is a 16-year-old company focused on partnering with successful experts in their respective real estate disciplines. Currently, All Pro Capital's book of investments carries an asset value of $1.8B across 66 projects with 9 development experts. Arvest Bank is a community-focused regional financial institution providing comprehensive banking services throughout Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

For additional information, contact Grant Summers or Daniel Brocato with Block & Company, Inc., Realtors.

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About Block & Company, Inc., Realtors
Block & Company, Inc. Realtors is a full service commercial real estate company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri since its inception in 1946. The firm's services include brokerage, development, investment, asset/property management, tenant representation, and corporate real estate services. Our commercial brokerage specializes in restaurant, retail, automotive, hotel, industrial, office, shopping center/development, commercial investments, asset/property management, and many other real estate services. With transactions extending to 187 cities in 35 states, Block & Company manages millions of square feet of retail, restaurant, office, and industrial space. Block & Company is proud to be known as one of the Midwest's premier full service real estate organizations, consistently ranked among the industry leaders by trade magazines, local business publications, and our industry peers.
 
 
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