| South 7 Hwy Area Development |
Perhaps the area experiencing the greatest change and creating the most impact on
Blue Springs and Eastern Jackson County is the South Development Area of Blue Springs
that is located along 7 Highway from Moreland School Road south three miles to Colbern
Road, which lies at the intersection of Lee's Summit, Lake Lotawana and Blue Springs
municipal boundaries.
The City of Blue Springs annexed 2,000 acres in 2003, which
increased the city's land mass by 20% for a total of 21.5 square miles. This annexation
was expected to be developed over a 20-25 year timeframe as municipal infrastructure
was extended, but due to several developers assessing themselves through a Neighborhood
Improvement District, the area was able to be improved in 2006 with more than $30 million
worth of sewer extensions and plant expansions. Coupled with the sewer improvements the
City was able to attract both State and Federal highway dollars to widen 7 Highway which
will be eight lanes at Colbern Road and 7 Highway. The result of the $50 million of
public infrastructure and road improvements has been a rapid acceleration of home and
commercial and retail development in 1,600 acres of the annexed land.
The City is planning for the South Development Area to deliver 4,000-4,500 new residential
homes and 150 new businesses with a Wal-Mart Supercenter already having purchased land at
Colbern Road and 7 Highway, and plans are preparing for the second big box retailer with
the smaller retail shops, banks and restaurants now buying sites. This area's development
will contribute over $1.5 billion of new capital investment to Blue Springs and Eastern
Jackson County, while creating a host of residential living choices planned by the
developers from starter housing through single family, executive residences, maintenance
free, apartments and senior housing.
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RELATED DOCUMENTS:
South Area Development Brochure
South Area Development Fact Sheet
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