Copaken Brooks

06/03/2026

Last Friday, members of the Copaken Brooks team had the opportunity to support at their Foster Grandparents In-Service Program here in Kansas City.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to spend a meaningful morning alongside an organization doing such important work in our community. A special thank you to Craig Cooper for helping coordinate this effort on behalf of Copaken Brooks.

And a big thank you to Kristina Griffin, Kimberly Henderson, and Dylan Freeman for welcoming us and putting together a great event for everyone involved.

We’re proud to support partners like Reconciliation Services and the impact they’re making every day. If you’re not familiar with their mission, we encourage you to learn more about the incredible work they’re doing in Kansas City.

05/26/2026

Momentum continues at Lenexa City Center as Copaken Brooks advances the final phase of development across the campus. With new restaurants, a planned childcare facility, and residential projects underway, the district continues to evolve as a leading mixed-use destination.

As Erin Johnston shared, “It’s gone from a field to a 2.5 million-square-foot city… we’ve got some great things coming,” reflecting the continued focus on thoughtful growth and activation.

That energy will be on full display this summer through Pitch Lenexa and World Cup watch parties at Lenexa City Center. As Lonny Stump, CPM noted, “This will bring people to this area and get them more familiar with existing businesses.”

Together, these efforts highlight the strength of long-term vision and ongoing investment in creating a vibrant, connected community.

Lenexa City Center nears filling last parcels >> See the full article below ⬇️

05/22/2026

Lenexa City Center will add 122 apartments for people over the age of 55.

05/20/2026

The Kansas City office market isn’t standing still. It is evolving.

As hybrid work reshapes expectations, we are seeing a clear divide between buildings that deliver modern, amenity-driven experiences and those competing on value. Copaken Brooks Principal Bucky Brooks shares insights on what is driving demand, how landlords are responding, and where opportunity is emerging across the region.

Stay ahead of the trends shaping Kansas City’s workplace landscape.
Read more at the link in the comments.

05/18/2026

GOLD 🥇
Congratulations to our very own Hannah on taking home Gold in the Corporate Challenge Billiards tournament this past week!

05/14/2026

WE ARE HEADED TO ICSC LAS VEGAS!

We will be in Las Vegas May 18-20, 2026 for ICSC and are actively brokering retail deals across the Kansas City market for both Landlord and Tenant Representation. If you're expanding, or considering Kansas City, we'd love to connect and walk through current opportunities.

Copaken Brooks continues to specialize in:
• Development
• Owner's Representation
• Consulting in Master Planning and Placemaking
• Brokerage
• Property Management
• Acquisitions & Dispositions
• Equity Investment Opportunities

05/11/2026

This past Friday members of our team volunteered with Reconciliation Services to build new shelves, organize, plant new foliage and lay mulch at their location at Troost Avenue and 31st Street. Thank you Thelma's Kitchen for an amazing lunch and thank you to our own Craig Cooper for helping set up the opportunity to give back!

Reconciliation Services seeks to address the root causes and effects of poverty and trauma in our city by engaging individuals in ways that promote dignity and personal well-being, foster healthy community by transforming dividing lines into gathering places, and empower people to advocate for themselves, their families, and their neighbors.

05/05/2026

From the bike race🚴‍♂️ to the golf course⛳ to the 5K🏃‍♀️, our team is all in for the 2026 Kansas City Corporate Challenge!

04/28/2026

We’re excited to welcome The Fold, a new American restaurant concept from the team behind Roots. Seasonal Cuisine, to Corrigan Station in the Crossroads Arts District.

The Fold will occupy 6,072 square feet at 1828 Walnut Street, adding a dynamic dining destination to the project. Designed to feel equally at home for date nights or casual gatherings, the concept blends elevated food with an approachable, come-as-you-are atmosphere.

The Fold is slated to open at the end of May.

Thank you to our team - Erin Johnston, who represented the landlord, and Kassie Murphy, who served as tenant representative, for their work in bringing this exciting concept to Corrigan Station.

04/21/2026

Copaken Brooks completed the acquisition of Kansas Commerce Center, a nearly 98,000-square-foot mixed-use property located at 95th Street and Lackman Road in Lenexa, Kansas. The firm will assume full responsibility for property management, accounting, and leasing.

The acquisition reflects Copaken Brooks’ continued focus on identifying and acquiring well-positioned assets while growing its portfolio across the Kansas City region. For acquisition inquiries, please contact Elliott Stauffer.

Special thank you to team members Elliott Stauffer and Brett Brase for their hard work in successfully closing this transaction.

For Office and Light Industrial Leasing contact Molly Crawford Munninghoff
For Retail Leasing contact Kassie Murphy